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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1943
Page
7
A sports page overview covers high school and college teams with focus on Erie County Beavers returning to the Loomisshey League and local clubs. It notes changes in the Brooklyn Dodgers roster under Branch Rickey, plus prospects for forthcoming games against Titusville, Harvey, and Harborcreek rivals.
The New York Yankees claim a 10th straight AL series win beating the Chicago White Sox 4-2 as Chunky Chesley Wenstorm earns his fifth pre hitter of the season and his 4th complete game in 19 starts. News from the majors includes Detroit’s 4-3 win over Philadelphia, Cleveland matching Detroit for third, and other NL action with the Cardinals beating the Dodgers and the Reds extending their win streak.
Portsmouth Cubs pitcher Irvin Stein of the Piedmont League has a remarkable 20 complete games with only four walks. In 20 starts this season he won 17, lost none in two tosses to the Richmond Colts, and seeks to reach 20 victories while aiming to surpass the league record of 37 in a season. His control, including a stretch of 12 games with no walks, underscores his success and deceptively light pitch count.
New York August 18. Sid Luckman quits as Chicago Bears assistant coach role he returns to play coaching duties when pigskin starts. Ben Smith from Wall Street plans a new track and horse park across the Hudson in New Jersey with a $25 000 guarantee to face Tom Mariello or Simmy Bivins in Chicago. Kentucky Derby chatter centers on a husky colt named Pensive and trainer B A James preparing Mistou’s heirloom necklace winner.
Yesterday's scores show Chicago beating Philadelphia 7 to 5, Cincinnati 10 to 7 over New York, and St Louis 7 to 4 over Boston with Brooklyn and Pittsburgh winning. American League results include Detroit 4 Philadelphia 4 and New York 4 Chicago 2, with upcoming games listed for Philadelphia at St Louis and New York at Cleveland and other matchups.
About 31 teams to tee off in the Beverly Country Club pro am tournament, preluding the first Chicago Victory National Golf Championship. Notable pairings include Lt. Lawson Little with Steve Kovach and Jimmy Thomson-Gus Moreland, plus Demaret-Kocsis and Sarazen-Ray Billows. In Philadelphia, the Phillies face the St Louis Cardinals in a 10:30 a.m. doubleheader at Shibe Park.
Blix Donnelly pitched a four hit shutout leading Rochester Red Wings to a 4 0 win over Jersey City. Bill Trotter secured a 2 1 victory for his team with a four hitter as Walt Dubiet of Newark allowed Montreal one hit yet lost 2 1. Luke Hamlin tied a league record by blanking Syracuse for the fifth time this season at Toronto versus Syracuse.
The Cory Merchants and War net Struthers Welsh contest the deciding game at Loveland Field tonight. Group leads 3-2 with one tie. Cory faces lineup shifts after recent losses in the infield. Weathered by injuries, Warren may start for Cory in the district title series opener.
The War Production Board reports a surge in athletic participation amid higher sports equipment output. 79 percent of gear is diverted to Army, Navy, and Marines, with factories hitting capacity and synthetic materials likely next year. Hayden and Graves sign 1944 contracts with Philadelphia-Pittsburgh NFL merger. both 24 and entering second pro season. Pony League scores listed for Hornell, Olean, Jamestown, Wellsville, and Batavia.
A garbled late 1920s era article highlights young swimming prodigy Florence, a 12 year old Port Washington student, winning multiple junior titles. It mentions her speed, five or more event titles, and competition across distances, with quotes about training and dedication. The piece also references other athletes and local clubs in a period-typical sports report voice.
Aug 18 Shiladelphia report discusses a proposed grudge golf match tied to Haig's consent. Prospects center on J. Russell Gay leading the Ryser Cup challenge and debates within the PGA over incident responses and fundraising for Chinese War Relief.
Andersson, despite a cymden Haegg complex, set multiple records in 4500m and mile events. Arkiersson reportedly lowered world marks, with a 428 second mile split, while Bowdin and Mader were listed in coverage from Jacksonville and Greensbor. The report mixes scattered athletics notes and local game recounts with names like Brown and Louthis noted in unrelated contexts.
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