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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1941
Page
7
An OCR fragment mentions Braley’s ARM and THA alongside references to Vic and old Jim. The readable text is sparse but sets a local, characterful scene centered on these names and brands in a likely small-town context.
Corry semi-pro team faces Sharpsville Tuesday and Warren Ramblers Friday under lights at Lovelette. Lefty Kulick to mound, Morrison and Hamill back, defense to tighten after Friday’s leak. Start times moved to 8 30 with adjusted admission prices.
The Tadics A League plans a reorganization meeting at the Odd Building as James Pappas funds upgrades to East Main street alleys for a new season. Local sports cover baseball, football previews, and a Labor Day Steelers Lions exhibition in Pittsburgh with notable players.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions an unusual display and a secretary. The readable parts reference Pal American Roel Necott and an early action or display. No clear event, date, or location is established in the legible content.
Sports Roundup by Hogi S Fullerton Jr reports on a light schedule with Dempsey planning sparring in Bluefield and Braddock facing a kangaroo match in Canada. Mentions Col. Matt Winn at Saratoga, Roward Johnstown dairy degree, and Hal Tro sky amid injuries. Rookie roundup covers Dodgers prospect Lombardi, Hank Bunowski, Eddie Joken, and Eddie Grigg. Peatry Dept notes P Minton in class D and Sammy Renick as a jockey entertainer. Concludes with nostalgia for old-time boxing and a 25-round Poland bout referenced as classic.
G Patterson tops the Red Ant Gum Club skeet event near Corry with 49 of 25. Runners up Mewes 17, Ghapin Shamburg Gates 16. High guns Durell of Jamestown and Oswalt hit 23 each. New start time Wednesday 4 PM for the field to fit more shooters.
A 14 year old from Portland Newey Movil captured the 100 meter freestyle American record with 4 minutes 16 seconds at the AAU National Women’s Swimming Championship in Boston. Betty Bemis and Helen Crlenkovich tied for second with 10 points, Riviera Club of Indianapolis led teams with 43 points, Portland finished with 1 point.
Today games feature Fittaburgh at Brooklyn and Cincinnati at Philadelphia Chicago at New York with only the listed matchups. Yesterday results show Strews 7 Pittsburgh 8 Brooklyn 5 Boston 1 Philadelphia 6 New York 2 Cincinnati 6 Chicago 34.
In a doubleheader opener the Yankees beat the Athletics as Gordon belted two homers, the second ending the game 4-2. Whitey Wyatt and Ish Higbee joined the offense while Gordon’s power led New York. Dodgers over Braves featured strong pitching and Wyatt held the Braves to one hit in relief. Newsom tossed a five hitter for the Browns, Cleto homered and doubled for St Louis in the nightcap. Cooper, Cartiluls, and Sewell provided offensive spark in the Pirates games, with Cooper’s homers pacing a victory and Sewell limiting hits in the second contest.
In Erie on August 18, top seed Richard Hart of Miami defeated Byron Baur of Erie 6-2 10-8 7-5 to claim the singles title. Baur and Bob Braithwaite of Ripley won the doubles, defeating Hart and Sam Park of Philadelphia 4-6 6-4 6-2 6-4. Parke beat Ed Peighen of Cleveland 5-6 7-5 8-1 for the Junior singles crown.
AP sports report notes the National League pennant race tightens as the Cardinals surge in the east and the Dodgers and Braves shift positions. The Yankees prepare for a World Series showdown with the NL winner, while Brooklyn's pitching and hitters, led by Kirby Higbe, pursue division momentum.
By JACK HEWINS AB Features Service STORANE Wash Aug 1 3 ua Ward the amateur title holder, in fierce form, defends his Western Amateur crown at Indian Canyon. He fired 64, six under par, to lead the field and set the pace for the national public links tourney. Ward has dominated the Pacific Northwest events, defeating Mat Palack and Rod Bliss, while eyeing Omaha for the August 2 defense in the national amateur.
Associated Press reports golf pros race continues with Lillie Ben Hoxon leading 1941 money winnings while Hogan earns $750 for a season total of $12,733. Sam Stead wins with 277 and $1,200, as Wool, Mamaroneth, and others chase top money totals.
Aug 18 The Pennsylvania state motor police team from Greensboro captured the internal feral wollee psi journey in Willie by Mee. They beat the New York City No. 1 team in points but earned the title on shorter Hsing. White House police from Wrahineniy paced Usined with 1193.
The text mentions Goodman of Omaha with an inside track and alternative players like Johnny, Charles Yates, Ray Billows, and Marvin Ward. It notes difficulty in selecting a top lineup due to many strong players and yearly regulars who do not loaf.
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