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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1950
Page
7
Corry Hash leads preseason drills as teams in the Sul Seite district roll into practice under PIAA rules. Coaches plan to use new players for conditioning, with focus on building depth ahead of the gruelling season.
Johnny Groth slugged a grand slam and another homer as the Detroit Tigers beat Cleveland 4-1. Groth, previously courted by the Indians, sparked Detroit with a two homer game after a late bid by Cleveland to sign him. The Yankees and Red Sox also won, keeping pace in the pennant race.
In district polo play at Butler village Mary Raselas Brown captured top honors at an invitational event with a 49 40 85 base and low gross honors earned by Jack Hansen of Jamestown. She matched cards and was declared the winner and showed strong play in ensuing college all stars victory over Philadelphia Eagles War Friday night.
A football meeting is set for 7:30 this evening with about 50 players expected. Coach Lou Hanna will outline plans for the season as five lettermen Rex Spaulding Pat Miller Bull Coloniati Bill Chiniewsko and Roger Anders likely attend. Physicals and conditioning are on the schedule for tomorrow at 10 o'clock with drills beginning Friday at 9:16 and two-a-day sessions starting September 6.
Speech at Bowl-Aire last evening announced the resignation of Secretary-Treasurer Richard Hurlbut and the election of Ronald Grovier to the post. New directors were named Laurie Baker John Ovach and Dox Maloney. League duties shift to treasurers and rosters and sponsors aim for August 26 rosters.
Pete oussth rupreLur announced the Class B Ladies Loop is being organized with five teams now lined up. The league will feature three squads from Clymer and two from Sportarsburg plus 56 for the campaign. Other teams were needed to complete the setup, and badminton league organizers include Vinnie Dugan Sharon Han Atl SVU AMEE Joyce These Clune Jagel Dick Herberg and Boye Jaggi.
Ezzard Charles stops Beshore in the 14th round in Buffalo. The bout ended after Charles maintained controlled aggression and timing, with postfight notes praising his conditioning after a ten month layoff and hinting at a potential Yankee Stadium rematch on September 27.
In a chaotic report, Wesleyville tops the women’s golf match with an 11 6 scoreline over a national champion contender. The piece also references Iris Webster and Mary Phipps Lovins among players and notes broader sports results with mixed details.
Reported results show inconsistencies but indicate Cleveland lost to Detroit by 1 run while Washington and New York posted wins. Philadelphia defeated Boston. Chicago and New York faced mixed outcomes as standings shift.
A muddled recap notes Detroit beating Cleveland with strong pitching by their starter. The article mentions hitters and later game actions, with unclear details on scores and lineups. Strong entities include Detroit, Cleveland, and New York Giants in vague context.
Hamilton Cardinals defeated Jamestown with a 9 to 1 score in Pony League action. Henry Franklin earned the win with a two hit performance as Bradford contributed offensively and the team moved into a lead in the home stretch.
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