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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1942
Page
5
A puzzling incident near Rouen involved a delivery channel and a mysterious device. Authorities described odd signals and a possible strand of illicit activity surrounding the site, with investigators focusing on the nearby yards and a suspected interference pattern.
The Corry Merchants’ Ty Crandall earns praise for building a winning baseball club with 12 of 18 wins and strong fan support. Beavers football and basketball face coaching changes with assistant hires aiding Russ Byler’s grid program as St Louis Cardinals chase the Dodgers in a tight National League race. Satchel Paige’s East-West All Star game at Comiskey Park drew 49,000 fans, highlighting Black baseball’s rising profile amid a busy sports week.
St. Louis Cardinals threaten to chase Brooklyn Dodgers in the National League race as Max Lanier shuts out the Cubs 5-0 and the Dodgers lose to Philadelphia 3-1. Giants remain within striking distance after a 9-0 win.
Glen C. Griffith, head football and basketball coach and long time Johnsonburg High School faculty member, resigns after 12 years. He leaves this week for Pittsburgh to enlist in the U S armed forces. Mrs. Griffith will join her parents in Fort Lauderdale, Florida for the duration. Griffith is a native of West Elizabeth, Pennsylvania.
More than 50 district stars played in the 18 hole qualifying round of the 42nd Western Pennsylvania men's amateur golf championship at Westmoreland Country Club seeking 16 places in the title fight. Fred Brand Jr of the Field Club was favored to defend his title. Knox Young Jr of Shannopin, Jack Benson of South Hills and Tom Jamison Jr of Oakmont were leading contenders.
Summary of yesterday results shows New York 7 over St Louis 0 and Philadelphia 4 with Washington 2. Today schedules include New York at Boston, Cleveland at Detroit, Philadelphia at Washington, with Chicago at St Louis and Pittsburgh at Cincinnati also listed.
The Associated Press notes Carl Hubbell shows regained form as the New York Giants top pitchers circle in praise. Manager Mel Ott credits improved pitching, saying Hubbell is pitching better now than in the past three or four years. Hubbell, nearing a birthday, reflects on luck versus skill.
Yesterday's Heroes built a small lead with seven-hit pitching and timely hits including a sacked single and double driving in a run and scoring another. Johnny Peacock and Dom DiMagio contributed key plays as Boston beat New York in a tense late inning finish.
In a move spurred by wartime travel limits, many colleges shift big games to large cities or neutral venues to protect gate receipts. Ohio State Illinois leaped to Cleveland. others moved to Boston, Baltimore, Philadelphia, New York and San Francisco, while smaller towns fear revenue losses.
Wide World Sports Columnist argues for banning football scouting to return the game to players. He cites coach tactics, player risk, and tradition, noting Princeton, Yale, and others previously allowed observer-free practices. He contends non-scouting would restore balance and emphasize boys over coaches.
In Saratoga Springs a harness racing event, the Horseman Futurity at Saratoga Raceway, saw Brooklys tuckminn win a $5,400 purse with driver Ren Wikio guiding White Will in a tight field of eight. Volo Song led to victory but incurred a $100 fine for an infraction during the second turn as Volumite stalled and caused a committee review.
Crandall men face Keystone Ordnance and Meadville in a weekend series starting Friday, aiming to sweep and move into first place. Corry’s Russ Cassel may start Friday with Will likely follow Saturday. if his ankle limits him, Mike Popovich may take the mound. Manager Jack Crandall has strengthened the club, hoping to upset leaders Trome or Corry this weekend.
Gordon, head of the Game Commission, announced a good small game season with plentiful rabbits and other small game despite limited shells and occasional ammunition shortages. He noted conditions look favorable for opening, with adequate high powered rifles and supplies, and that there should be enough to go around.
Betty Abernathy of Oskmont wins a Tein Golf Tourney at Oak Chimtry Club, carding nine over par after leading early. Other contenders include Mrs H McNamney, Mrs Lena Alasnia, and Mrs J Stuarth Brown with 87s. Bycon and New Gustle also near the pace as Army notes and Eagles links appear in the same report.
Construction laborers sought for federal project near Seneca Falls New York. Good pay and overtime. Apply at Strip Street Seneca Falls NY.
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