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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1946
Page
7
A fragmentary clipping notes a march string of strong performance by Sew Ont and Andi, with scarce readable details. The text hints at a March event or march performance linked to the duo but provides no clear date venue or context beyond names.
A truncated OCR passage shows mixed numbers and phrases without clear context. Names, places, dates, and concrete items are unreadable, yielding a partially legible fragment that resembles a catalog or schedule with inconsistent units and stray terms.
A fragmented notice describes a sale of various items including seating and dining goods. The ad mentions some equipment, industry names, and a specific figure about a 101 3 percent rate, though many words are garbled.
Villanova in Villanova, Pa. August 15 Head Coach Jordan Oliver invites 60 candidates to report for preseason practice Saturday The Wildcats plan a 10 game schedule including Army and Navy and open September 14 with a home game against Kings Point Merchant Marine Academy in town.
Aug 15 Wellsville moves up to fifth place in the Pony League after defeating Lockport 7-3. Jamestown led the standings with a 6-5 win over Hornell in 11 innings. Batavia beat Bradford 12-7 and Hamilton defeated Olean 1-0.
The statewide horseshoe pitching championship resumes as counties and communities hold preliminaries. Secretary Miles Horst says the four year format has boosted interest and the January 1817 Pennsylvania fair will decide the state title. 1942 winner Edward W. Mayes of Sprite Creek Huntingdon county and runnerup Paul Vogel of Brackenridge are named. first prize $25, second $20, third $10.
Corry Merchants host Jamestown Steel Partitions in a postponed New York Pennsylvania League game slated for 6 30 pm Friday. Lefty Caffery pitches for Jamestown aiming to rebound after an 8 4 loss last week while Mag Nagel may start for Corry. Swantek reshuffles infield with Emmy Morrigan to short and Clyde Dingielder to first.
Seattle August 15 Lord Byron Nelson the pro golf king says he is worn out and plans a six month vacation from the links. In a six ball exhibition at Broadmoore Golf Club he and Betty Jameson lost to Harold McSpaden and Betty Rucker with Nelson shooting 69. He hinted he may skip defending his PGA title in Portland due to a sacroiliac back condition that struck last Saturday.
The Gary County duo and Dott MacKenzie tournament committee thank fellow merchants for prizes and cooperation in a golf event held last Sunday. Contributors include Wich to thank, Wiggers Garage, Wallace Garage, Pranz Furililé, Boston House, Rossbacher Tnsuvalve Agency, Clarks Disiiluting Company, Wing Will fig, F. Chapin and Son, Jessup and Turner, Al's Clothes Shop, Paul's Men t Wear, Fair Store, Firestone Auto Store, and G.G Murphy Co.
Warren County Game Protector George Norris reports Pennsylvania's 146 deer season should be one of the best in years as more does have given birth this Summer, with no fawns appearing yet.
In Wilkes Barre New York’s Art Towns 152 outpointed Joey Falco 149 by 10 as Curcio 153 Newark defeated Bobby Berger 154 Chicago 10 in Elizabeth New Jersey action.
Dodgers bullpen dominates Yanks. relief corps boost 110 games with 25 wins. High Casey 10 relief wins, Lombardi 11. Dodgers widen lead over Cardinals. Cardinals edge Cubs 6-4. Red Sox beat Athletics 3-1. Yankees top Senators 4-1. Indians edge Tigers 6-5 in 12 innings. Braves beat Phillies. Strincevich wins for Pirates 3-2. Browns and White Sox idle. Fights last night report: Fontana KO Hawkins in New York.
Corry Titueville Warren Meadville and Union City hosted the Moose organization dinner for over 100 players at Pittsville M G A last evening. Turkey was served, followed by highlights and thrills of the 1945 World Series. A short business session planned a larger refue next season with assurances to join the league and possible two more entries to grow the circuit.
Moose Junior League winds up season with a Friday visit to Union City. With standings closed, Ken Wilson will pitch for the Moose, aiming for a season end victory. Players meet City Park at 5 30 and ride together.
Associated Press report from Cincinnati on August 15 states Commissioner Chandler refused to lift Mickey Owen’s five year suspension for leaving Brooklyn to join the Mexican League. Owen says he won’t go south again and fears his career may be over when the suspension ends. He hopes a loophole might bring a return, while preparing for spring work on his farm. Owen had jumped his contract after Navy release and sought reinstatement last week.
The Sherman softball team edged Steel Age 9 to 8 after a late rally. The victors tied the game at 7-7 in the seventh, then pushed across two runs in extra frames. Pitchers Brovach Brown Cummings Damon and Francis contributed as Sherman pulled ahead.
Vince Prat wello, 154 pounds from Hackensack, outpointed Billy Cooper, 162 pounds from Paterson, in Union City New Jersey.
Carry Rod and Gun Club met this week with guests Ross Bailey and James Latimer attending. Ringnecke pheasants in Mead Park are thriving and slated for release on September 1. A special ringneck drawing and bingo event set for August 29 is postponed to September 5 due to Wattsburg Fair. The club will continue its wildlife project with a winter refuge for game and birds, and preparations are underway for Beagle and Coon Dog Field Trials in October.
Oakland fighter Prankie Moore of Berkeley defeats Hobby Yeager of Los Angeles by knockout in a notable match. The bout showcases Moore’s power and Berkeley’s rising boxing scene amid a packed Oakland venue.
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