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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1950
Page
7
A jumble of sports items covers baseball injuries and lineups, boxing comeback plans, college football players switching positions, and TV rights bids for the World Series. Notable names include Jim Lemon, Lewey, Doby, and Bernard Charles in a chaotic roundup of pre season notes.
The Olent Olters pounded 20 hits to thump Lockport Reds 18 to 3 as Hank Redmond Gene Hering and others contributed home runs. Pitcher George Rodems went the distance for the win. Dutch Dolterer and Bob Oger homered for Lockport. Gene Snyder tossed a three-hitter to defeat Hamilton 11 to 0 for Bradford. Jerry Lane earned his 11th win with Wellsville in a 7 to 1 victory over Wellsville Clippers. Poor weather canceled Hornell Jamestown. Upcoming games include Batavia at Jamestown Hornell at Lockport Wellsville at Bradford and Canisteo at Hamilton. Willie Jones hit five homers in 10 games for the Phillies versus the Dodgers.
The Red Sox beat the Athletics for the fifth consecutive time as Boston and Brooklyn mirror pre season form. Don Newcombe earned his 12th win for Brooklyn in the opener while the Phillies and Giants stumble in a busy day across the league.
Indians beat the Yankees 6 to 4 as Steve Gromek held St. Louis scoreless for six innings. Ted Satherfield, 38, longtime coach, died after kidney failure following hospital admission. A burglar looted a Lancaster sandwich shop shortly after opening as the first customer.
Yesterday the American League saw Cleveland defeat St. Louis 5 to 4 in 12 innings, Detroit beat Chicago 4 to 2, and Boston won 10 to 6 versus Philadelphia. Today’s games include New York at Philadelphia, Washington at Boston, St Louis at Detroit, Chicago at Cleveland, and Pittsburgh at St Louis with rain delays and notable matchups around the majors.
The Ol City Refiners edged Youngstown 32 to gain 2 1/2 game lead in the Middle Allialin Baseball League. Fred Barlow tied it with a fourth inning single and sparked a double steal that scored Hal Meek. Eric Tosto had a 6-2 win over Johnstown while Don Lavigne of Johnstown notched his 19th win as Niagara Falls rallied late to beat Butler 7-5.
Hydetown Independents rout Ty’s AM Stags 3 to 8 in the season finale at Loveland Field. Pitcher Cassell and Madden worked key innings as Hydetown broke a tie with timely hits and aggressive baserunning to seal the victory.
A public dedication marks the wildlife study project led by Robert Lamberton. Officials from Pennsylvania Game Commission and local groups gather at Pymabuning to unveil a bronze plaque and honor past efforts.
Sixty two Cory Mik Seioal football players were issued equipment for pre season training. Two practice sessions will be held this week before daily drills. The Beavers schedule a September 9 opener at Warren against the Dragons.
Local Clearfield county hunters organize to block a ten block season for doe deer. About 7,000 petition signatures gathered opposing limits and urging a defined season. The group cites conservation and hunting pressures as the rationale for their stance. Local officials consider input as they review deer season rules.
An obscure note reports a local angler winning a prize amid garbled text naming places and people. The readable bits mention a prize and a local setting possibly connected to a coast or river area and a community event.
Feld of Reading and Mrs. John M. Gessler of Philadelphia advance to the Pennsylvanie women’s golf final after decisive semifinal upsets. Gessler defeats Wolter of Mey Golf Club while Feld dominates to reach the championship match.
The announce lists winners among boys and girls including Tom Dletsch Pat Dlewwl Clarice Jag and Sharon Hansen earning passes to Rex Theatre. Budminiog League champs WelS Shatuni Hitiken Clarice Jagel Vor Lijit and Larry Vanderhoot also noted. Heloy Spl of Philadelphia did not defend title.
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