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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1944
Page
5
Sports writer Fritz Howell surveys quirks in baseball culture in New York era chatter. Notes include player fines, manager quirks, fan questions, and trivia prompts featuring Stan Musial and other stars, plus a look at summer football drills and college schedules.
CHICAGO Aug 7 The country s oldest women s golf tournament the Women s Western Amateur begins its 4th year with about 150 players from 16 states. Competition opens at Dale Forest Orwent sia Country with 32 qualifying matches. Match play starts tomorrow leading to a 36 hole final Saturday. Dot Germain a 20 year old Philadelphia favorite for a second amateur crown could join a select group of two year title streakers rare since 1901.
In Pittsburgh on August 7 Billy Exdy of Flint Michigan and Dee Dulimaine of New York staged a half lightweight bout, while Billy Bates of Pittsburgh faced Marge Arcayy of Detroit in welterweight action. The event featured a mix of local and visiting fighters in a crowded program at Hickey Park.
Ray Mueller, Reds catcher, is named Most Valuable Player amid discussions of his iron man streak behind the plate. He reflects on endurance, homers, and teammates, noting managers and pitchers value his steady presence.
Corry built a 6 0 lead as Group and Baressi drove in runs, then the Erie Pontiacs rallied with three in the sixth and two more in the eighth to take a 7 6 advantage before Cassett delivered a ninth inning game winning hit for Corry. Cassett's two RBI triple scored Crandall and Kinney, finalizing a dramatic 7 6 victory for Corry at home.
Greenville Pa August 7 The Gato Reynolds military police team will play the Cleveland Tidians here in an art exhibition baseball game announced by Lt. Joan J Bermen athletic director.
Chicago hosts a major 10 round heavyweight bout between Joe Baksi of Kulpmont and Lee Savold of Paterson, expected to draw about 15 000 to 25 000 fans. Promoter Jack Kearns reports over 10 000 servicemen seats donated. Baksi seeks NBA ranking lift after recent win over Mauriello. Savold eyes revenge from Madison Square Garden clash. A preliminary light bout features Georgia Parks versus Larry Lane.
National League yesterday shows New York 6-1 Philadelphia 2-3 Pittsburgh 13-5 Chicago 5-4 Boston 14-8 Brooklyn 4-7 St Louis 3 Cincinnati 4. American League today lists no games with New York and Philadelphia tied 1-1 and St Louis at 8-6. Cleveland 6 Washington 3-4. Boston Detroit 10-8. Chicago notes today’s games.
The St. Louis Bruins, aiming to split their Eastern swing, led the AL standings with a strong home record at Sportsman's Park. New York Yankees beat Cleveland Indians 6-4 and 6-4 to extend their streak, while the Browns' road struggles and home success shaped the tight AL race. Nelson Potter earned his 10th win in the St. Louis win, as Pittsburgh halted Chicago's 1-game skid with a 15-5 and 6-4 doubleheader sweep.
Spokane reports Nelson and Jag McSpaden are favored as 85 pros converge for a $20,000 prize in a national pay-for-play golf event. Field will cut from 85 to 32 after two days of 26-hole qualifiers at George Wright and Baxter Hospital grounds to support war veterans.
Chicago reports veteran horse Alsab, age five, will retire to stud next spring after earning $350 015 in purses. Owner Albert Sabath cited not risking further injury to his leg and said Alsab will reside at Alsab Farm in Lexington Kentucky. Alsab’s standout moment was beating Whirlaway in two of their three meetings in 1943.
By Associated Press Buffalo N Y August Ben Alexander big right hander returned to Wellsville last night and led the Yankees to a 9 8 victory over the Exit Sailors in the second game of a Pony League doubleheader. The Yankees also captured the opener 8 1. Alexander who has been with the Norfolk Tars this season fanned 15 Sailors with his fast breaking curve ball. The Bradford Blue Wings beat the Batavia Clin ers 5 4 in the opener. The Clippers won 7 5 in the second game called at the end of the sixth due to a Pennsylvania law prohibiting Sunday games after 2 p.m. The Hornell Pirates swept Jamestown Falcons 4 1 and 4 3. The Olean Oilers split a doubleheader with Lockport Cab, winning 5 2 but losing 6 4.
Local notes say the Forge sluggers visit Loveland on Thursday for their last game of the Corry Merchants series. Manager Groun plans a new infielder, Cassell starts the mound with Koestner and Black ready. A Tuesday practice at 5 30 p m at Loveland Field, special meeting urged for all players. Admission for the last home game remains fifty cents as the Merchants face Emporium Sylvania Tubes on August 13 at 3 p m. Nelson adds 1500 to his earnings with a 277 score at the Bey enly Hills Open.
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