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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1942
Page
5
The Merchants defeated Ievin Forge 4-3 in a tense Sunday game setting up a decisive finish to the Tri County League season. Fans packed the stand at Tionesta Dam as pitching dominated, with umpire exchanges noted and plans for postwar outdoor recreation around the dam discussed amid local sports and naval service notices.
The Board of Education approved adding Wilford C. Pomeroy and Meir L. Bogden as athletic assistants to Roland Putnam at the Junior and Senior High levels. Pomeroy becomes Windsor High football and Sedlor High assistant coach. Bogden, previously Olerton High coach, will assist where needed. Each will receive extra pay, aiming to boost overall scholastic athletics and coordinate junior and senior programs with more staff.
Corry Jamestown tops Titusville in a 3 2 softball victory as Smith beats Rog in a five inning prelude. Score by innings shows Titusville 1 0 1 0 0 0 Corty 0 0 2 0 1 0. Rog and Smith pitched, Bogert and Stroup handled fielding duties.
Western division fans hype a January showdown with Eastern camps. Camp Cooke reports tougher schedule including Washington Redskins, suggesting stronger crowds and limited prep time. Johnny Kimbrough and Don Scott pledge to prove the field can produce a thrilling game despite travel and heavy gate receipts.
A heated feud between the Yankees and Dodgers flares again over war relief funds and gate battles at a Sunday relief doubleheader with Washington. Babe Ruth is slated to appear in Yankee uniform, with Walter Johnson as added attraction, as scores from the National and American leagues are recapped.
A grid game at Keesler Field Mississippi, honoring Lieut Samuel Reeves Kessler, a former Davidson College football star and among the first American fighters killed in action in the other war, will be named for him.
Col Robert Neyland and Maj Wallace Wade were named coaches of the All army football teams and led a pool of 1,800 soldiers eligible to play. The Navy Marine and coast guard potentially add 2,800 more headliners wearing a different uniform. Likely 500 of the 4,600 would be in school this fall if not called to service, as colleges contributed many grid stars. The U S Military Academy and Naval Academy supplied several capable players, with sophomores from 1941 becoming seniors this year. Penn State, Georgia, and Mississippi show notable outputs, while others like George Washington and Georgia Tech also contributed. Mississippi is noted for a strong team despite fewer players available.
The Corry Merchants defeated Whisville Forge 6-5 at Loveland Field last evening. Led by Benet in the first inning, the Merchants built a lead then withstood late threats as Gary Dingfelder spun a seven inning gem. The victory marked their second win over a Queen City club in five days.
Jamestown's upcoming games include Aug. 18 at Batavia, Aug. 19 at Lockport, Aug. 20 at Wailsville, Aug. 22 at Wellsville, Aug. 23 at Lockport, Aug. 24 at Hornell and Wellsville, Aug. 24 at Bradford, with Aug. 31 at Wellsville.
Charles of Gleneennch delivered a fifth round knockout of José Basora of Puerto Rico at Hickey Park in Pittsburgh. The 21 year old African American displayed a spectacular climb in middleweight circles, finishing Basora after delivering knockdowns and referee counts. It was Charles fourth win in a row, after victories over Charley Burfey and other noted opponents.
Fragmentary recap notes Johnny Aloet Waprahim-Els in a hospital heading to stay with Ready Red Rafting. Yankees vs Mankea Athletics shutout this year. Baby Bary, Giants and Braves play, Fenight victory, Janu Nigpeling, Tudians referenced.
Representatives of Meadville and nearby teams met to arrange a playoff schedule starting August 30 after the NL season ends August 28. The Merchants face Irvine Page and other rivals in Meadville and Corry with two decisive games to decide the league finalist. If Corry wins, a Friday game moves the series forward. if Meadville wins, the slate shifts toward a title clash with Irvine or another winner. Gate receipts will be shared, expenses deducted, and the crown goes to either the Merchants or Irvine.
Teet Williams of the Boston Red Sox led the American League batting race after a week of 20 at bats yielding exactly .500, boosting his average to lead by 10 percentage points over Joe DiMaggio of the Yankees. Pete Reiser of Brooklyn and Ben Lombardi of Boston trailed in the NL chase.
Johnstown burst ahead with a 12-5 victory over Oler hurlers as key hits and a late surge carried the visitors. Dan Bolto homered for Washington in the eighth to provide the lone run, while Rock and Beth Boyer combined on the pitching win. The game featured six errors by Oller and sets up a crucial matchup with Meadville Friday night.
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