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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1948
Page
7
The article notes the Cleveland Indians victory over the White Sox and the Athletics’ uphill pennant race. It mentions the Yankees closing the gap, the Red Sox struggles, and Frank Shea’s uncertain return. It covers Sweden’s Olympic dominance, U.S. track and swimming sweeps, and individual star performances. It closes with golf, baseball attendance figures, and minor league race updates.
Vandererift remains atop the league as Uniontown and Erie chase the second spot with a two and a half game gap. Erie’s Hugh Oser earned his eighth win for the Sailors despite fielding errors, while Johnstown defeated Newcastle 8-3 and Butler was beaten by Erie 5-2 to extend a winning streak.
In Chicago the Indians swept the White Sox 6-2 and 8-0 as Feller earned his 12th win and Lemon notched his seventh shutout becoming the majors leader with 16 wins. Boudreau starred with seven hits in ten at bats, three runs scored and three RBIs while handling 15 chances at short. Athletics beat the Yankees twice at the Stadium to climb to second place as Washington and Boston split. Detroit beat St. Louis 3-4, Brooklyn edged the Braves in Washington 4-2, and the Phillies toppled the Giants twice to close within three of the top teams. The Phillies' Ken Heintussman narrowly missed a no hitter as Whit Ey Lockman tripled for the Giants’ lone hit. DiMaggio homered in the late innings as the Yankees edged the A’s in the opener, then the A’s rallied in the 10th of the nightcap. Davies named All-American League commissioner after resigning at Diquesepe High School.
National League results show St Louis 5 Pittsburgh 8 and New York 1 ½ Chinago 7 0. Cincinnati 4 8. Brooklyn 4. Tonight Cincinnati vs Pittsburgh and Brooklyn vs Boston. American League highlights include Cleveland 6 8 and Chicago 2. Washington 5 7. Boston 4 8. Philadelphia 5 5. New York 3 4. Detroit St Louis. International League actions feature Toronto 14 0. Montreal 8 8. Rochester 3 2. Buffalo 9 1. Baltimore 1 1. Syracuse 6 4. Jersey City 6 1. Newark 7 3.
In Erie on August 19 Jack Sunderland of Indianapolis upset defending champion Dic McFarlane of Canton to win the singles title at the Great Lakes Tennis Tournament. Sunderland and partner Keston Devizing of Chicago captured the doubles crown, defeating Kilgus of Brockway and Fox of Baltimore. Henrietta Krankle of Buffalo claimed the women’s singles title with a straight-sets win over Marge Wright of Warren.
Irvine Forge defeated Corry Merchants 4 to 3 in ten innings in the third game of the Ever Series. Lefty Warnshouse and Diz Hines pitched for Irvine with Hines allowing ten hits while Corry’s lineup scattered hits. Rosequist contributed key singles and a stolen base as Irvine tied the game in the eighth and sealed it in the tenth with Gagliardi’s go ahead hit and a late double steal.
The government released updated migratory game bird seasons with longer woodcock and dove periods and reduced rail and gallinule windows. Duck and woodcock daily bags are set, with waterfowl opening noon and a cap on certain species due to scarcity. Gun restrictions also tighten with new plug requirements.
Baehofner and Neckers advanced to the Eli championship golf tour event semifinals at Corry Country Club. Baehofner rallied from four down to beat Maurice Wilkins with a birdie on the 18th, while Neckers edged toward the finals as the other semifinalists were set. The final second-round matches pitted Bob Bracken against Howard Sheen and Baehofner against Neckers, with winners meeting in the final.
The Cory golf team defeated Maplehurst 47 to 31 on Saturday. Individual scores included Dyckes 42, Shuss 38 on the front nine 45 back nine, and a long list of Corry and Maplehurst players contributing points. After the match, players were treated to spaghetti in the clubhouse.
The College All-Stars and the University of Chicago Cardinals played at Dyche Stadium testing T formation and single wing attacks. The T formation edged the single wing 45 to 24 but both will be used against the Cardinals. Players including Penn State’s Johnny Nolan Notre Dame’s Bucky OConnor and Wisconsin’s Girard were bruised but expected to play today.
Demaret and Greiner lead St Paul Open after tied rounds. Greiner’s four cards kept them level with Demaret entering a playoff at 1 p.m. for $2,450 first prize and $1,750 second, with half the gate receipts. Wisbert and Wisworth shared notable scores as university entries posted strong totals.
Whitey Lockmusin pitched a one hit game and drove in a run, lifting the Philadelphia Phillies to a 1 0 victory over the New York Giants. Dale Sealed three runs and produced five RBIs for Cleveland in a 62 28 season mark as stars Lou Bondreant and Ken Heinzieman top the Chicago contest.
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