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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1945
Page
7
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A brief note records a meeting of officials at the national assembly focusing on governance and policy actions. Key participants and outcomes are summarized, with emphasis on decisions or directions issued by the body.
In a high drama eight inning game at Loveland Field Corry Mer chants rallied from a 7-0 deficit to beat Meadville 10-9. Cheets Baressi tripled, Frisina singled, Cassatt mishandled a ball, and Sonny Daye delivered the game winner in the ninth as Corry halted Meadville’s early surge and rode three pitchers to the win.
NY roundup notes Hugh Mulcahy’s return from the Phillies for rest and strength. Olympic committee in London to decide Russia membership and Axis-puppet nations. AOC favors resuming 1948 games. Carolina Wake Forest mock up. Harold Keith’s Oklahoma lettermen count. Jack Graham leads Camp Utah teams in semi pro tourney. Navy football practice set. Mulloy barred from Norfolk Parks tourney as a “name” player.
Eugene Mastrey, 1, amateur boxer, died after a bout at the state armory in Erie. He suffered a back injury and brain-impact related trauma during the Tuesday final against Vinco Angelini, who was declared winner by technical knockout. Deputy Coroner W A Firman opened an investigation. Mastrey died Wednesday at St Vincent's hospital.
Amos Alonzo Stagg, famed football coach, marks his 83rd birthday and 56th consecutive coaching year at Small College of the Pacific Stockton California as he begins his 13th season amid weaker team prospects and Navy V-12 program limitations. In New Jersey boxing notes, Tony Riccio and others triumphed in recent fights while Johnny Gurter plans to face Coco Rig tonight at Camden Park.
Washington reports Warren Giles, Reds general manager, proposed a plan during a major minor meeting that big leaguers should visit Tokyo as part of a contemplated Pacific tour. The idea follows Babe Ruth leading American stars to Tokyo about twenty years earlier, a trip remembered by Japanese fans as a landmark in baseball relations.
AP News notes the G I Bill of Rights may greatly aid athletes by subsidizing education for servicemen, allowing choices beyond high pressure athletic recruiting. In Florence, Pvt Richard Ford, 19, clocked 10.9 in the 100 and 21 seconds in the 200, aiming for Michigan. others like Russell Jones and Hugh Short illustrate various paths under the bill. Ford plans college after the Army, while Jones and Short consider Rutgers or other nearer schools as they pursue studies or retirement from sport.
Colorado Springs August 16 Frankie Sinkwich former All America back and Detroit Lions star will pitch for the Second Air Force Superbombers this midseason. The Bombers open the 1945 campaign September 16 against the Fourth Air Force in Los Angeles.
In Butler Pennsylvania two sulky drivers were seriously injured when a horse stumbled and fell during the first heat of the 20 pace at the Butler County Fair yesterday. Mark Moser of Butler suffered head injuries while Lew Patton of Export was hurt about the head and shoulders.
Washington s hurler Dutch Leonard blanked Detroit 8-0 to open a crucial four game set at Briggs Stadium. Leonard scattered four hits for his 14th win as the Senators toppled the league leaders and widened the scramble in the AL pennant race. The White Sox also gained ground, Dietrich beating Boston and Grove routing the Red Sox. Cleveland moved into the division lead with Gromek’s 15th win, while the Cubs crushed the Dodgers 20-6 in a high scoring night.
National League results list scores for Westernays, Pittsburgh, New York, Boston, Cincinnati, Philadelphia, St Louis and Chicago with upcoming games. American League results include Chicago, Boston, Cleveland, Philadelphia, Detroit, St Louis, New York, and Philadelphia at Cleveland. International League notes Jersey City, Buffalo, Syracuse, Rochester, Toronto, Newark, and more. Pony League results and minor notes mention Batavia, Jamestown, Wellsville, Olean, Erie, Lockport, Bradford, Hornell with Boston Braves home run leader Tommy Holmes.
In Buffalo on August 16 the James town Falcons ended a long skid in Pony League play with a 2 run win, beating Batavia as Erie and Lodgpork split two games. Wellsville and Hornell also played, with Radin and Hornell posting notable innings victories. Schedule shows Batavia at Olean, Hornell at Wellsville, Wellsville at Jamestown, Lockport at Bradford.
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