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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1945
Page
5
Notes from Corry Country Club reveal golfers tuning up for the President's Cup with scores near par and several players breaking 40 for nine holes. Also discussed is Hugh Mulcahy's potential return to the Phillies as manager after Army discharge, plus race and high school sports notes across the region.
Cory Merchants meet Chautauqua A C at Loveland Field in a twilight game set for 6 18 p m to fit in nine innings before dark. Johnny Neckers, young Clymer hurler, to start for Corry seeking a second win after a 6 3 triumph over North East A C. Chautauqua rumored to bring players from Salamanca and Jamestown Steel and Partitions with two wins over Warren Tries as Corry plans Sunday return at New Richmond vs Doc Bertram’s club.
New York Aug 7 representatives from Indianapolis St Louis Pittsburgh Cleveland Providence Buffalo Hershey Philadelphia New Haven and Washington met to discuss a tentative plan for a professional basketball league to accompany the American Hockey League. Maurice Podoloff president of the hockey group noted the idea is exploratory and arena managers could help form a pro basketball association with talks ongoing that afternoon.
Philadelphia Eagles announce the signing of ends Milton Snuffy Smith and Ben Agijanian. Both are discharged veteran arms and bolster a weak point in last season's line. Smith earned all-coast conference honors in 1940 and 41 at UCLA, while Agijanian was a goal specialist for the University of New Mexico.
The Elks Bowling committee held its initial meeting and drafted plans for the coming season. Pete Russell named chairman and the 195 86 season likely opens September 17. Many bowlers favor a Teague split, but action awaits all bowler yearbook returns. Kepler is asked to return his card and indicate his Teague preference.
Chicago pitcher Hank Wyse, 27, steers the Cubs with pinpoint control and a constantly teasing repertoire. Manager Charley Grimm praises his pacing and stamina, while Red Smith notes Wyse’s steady, effective mix. Wyse seeks his first 20-win season, aiming to carry Chicago to a pennant. He joined the Cubs in 1949 from Tulsa after a earlier 21- year 1942 mark and a 20-4 1941 showing in Tulsa.
Largest Hambletonian field in years expected tomorrow at Good Time Park Goshen New York with 16 or more top three year old trotters including unbeaten Titi Hanover. 18 race starter Steve Phillips at 3 p.m. for two out of three mile heats. purse near 48000. Opening card features 5000 Tompkins Memorial for two year old trotters and Geets stake for two year old pacers. Fights last night in Chicago and Providence report bouts with Custner and Angelo winning on points.
Hank Borowy Chicago Cubs pitching sensation was reclassified by a draft board at a special meeting, moved from B to ZA RC B. Stuart, board chairman, said the action followed Borowy being deemed contributing to the war effort but not yet in the assembly. Borowy was recently traded to the Cubs from the Yankees for about 200000 dollars in cash and players. The order was issued by New Jersey Selective Service Director Col. Bloomer. In New York, Aug 7, the national tennis scene opened with 16 players in the Eastern Grass Court Championships at Rye, including 25 of the top 35 women players and stars like Bill Talbert, Pancho Segura, and Elwood Cooke.
Detroit Tigers bounce back with a 6-2 win over Ed Lopat in the opener at Comiskey Park, then a 7-0 shutout in the nightcap powered by Johnny Humphries pitching. Al Benton notches his 11th victory as the Tigers gain on Cleveland, while St Louis falls twice to Cleveland and the Browns battle to avoid last.
Abe Greene, NAB A president, warns that heavy boxing bets tempt corrup tion and may ruin contests. The note stresses curbing high stakes in sport wagering before more damage occurs. Sidelights mention writer Frita Howell, a dog tale recounted, and names linked to boxing promotion and Bainbridge Naval Station sports history.
Philadelphia's Wesley Monzon, undefeated in lightweight, faces Allie Stull next Monday in a stern test of his career. Also on the card, Julius Arnold appears in Camden, N J on Thursday in his first bout since a recent upset loss to Rocky Gragiano. Predictions point to Nick Marum of Los Angeles as a rising contender. Hockett steals four bases in Chicago.
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