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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1945
Page
7
Cory Hitler on Injured List and stars like BI Dudley loom large as Leonard takes over the Pittsburgh Pearlers, facing a tough season with war constraints, a 1946 return plan, and a lean pitching staff amid a busy five day stretch across Meadville Irvine Pleasantville and Titusville.
The Corry Merchants start a heavy five day stretch with an 8 pm game against Meadville A C. Manager Vern Group frets over pitching depth as Johnny Heckers will start on the mound. Nick Marty and Frank Coveleskie changes shape the infield and roster while Rusy Cassett and Pep move positions. Angelo Frischia Jim Reckner and Joe Baressi anchor the outfield as the team travels to Warren and Loveland Field for two more clashes this week.
Yesterday's results include Boston 8 Pittsburgh 4 Chicago 4 Philadelphia 1 St. Louis 1 Brooklyn 10 New York 2 Cincinnati 0. Today's games Cincinnati at New York St Louis at Brooklyn Chicago at Philadelphia Pittsburgh at Boston. Standings show Detroit and New York leading, with ties in the American League and mixed results across the International and American Associations.
AP Newsfeatures reports Walker Cooper predicts Bob Feller, back from Navy duty with the Great Lakes training station, will improve with age. Cooper says Feller may regain peak control and cleverness, while remaining faster than many majors. Cooper credits Feller’s postwar form to discipline and notes their battery rekindles a strong mound partnership.
Hank Wyse leads Chicago Cubs as the National League pennant race tightens. The veteran right-hander has racked up 18 of the club’s 69 wins to date and expects to help push the team toward the World Series with 49 games remaining. Wyse’s quiet efficiency contrasts with Borowy’s later arrival as the Cubs climb back to first place and forge a psychological edge.
Bradford defeated Wellsville 17 to 3 in a high scoring game while Balayia posted a 9 to 4 win. Erie G beat G-1, Lockport crushed Jamestown 13 to 3, and Hornell won 7 to 6 over Olean in a varied slate of results.
Tigers pound out two wins over the Yankees at Briggs Stadium drawing crowds of 37,000 weekday and over 800,000 total daytime fans. Rudy York homered in both games as Detroit routs New York 16 to 11 in the nightcap after an 8 to 7 first game. Al Hollingsworth and Al Smith solidify pitching while Cleveland and St Louis push standings with Chicago and Brooklyn in pursuit. Red Birds edge Reds in 18-inning thriller as pennant race tightens.
A ragged sports roundup notes roster moves as Tigers bolster pennant drive with George Gaster and Jim Tobin, Senators gain Mike Kreevich, and Hank Borowy waivers signal Cubs push. Oklahoma fullback Venable and Georgia track gains mix with college notes and a one minute page on Bulldogs and an autoward track leveler invention. Pittsburgh and Milwaukee results close the brief.
The Aero caypry oun team moved closer to the second half title after a 7-3 win over the Raymonds last evening. Sonny Daye pitched for Aero and two hits helped beat Joe Pitcavage who allowed seven safeties. Aero scored three in the second while Raymonds stranded six in the fourth and sixth.
John Milanayichy named basketball mentor at the high school, likely to assist in football. The board selects a coach with four years of prep experience and ties to local education, aiming to strengthen athletic programs and support the biology department.
Batavia achieved a doubleheader sweep over the Sailors with a 10-run spree powering the offense. In other league action, Jamestown Balvous were defeated 1-9 by Lockport as Balavin Teading and Teague led Batavian efforts. nearby games featured Olean at Wellsville and Branford at Hornell in a busy schedule.
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