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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1944
Page
5
Detroit ace Hal Newhouser becomes the first 1944 20 win pitcher, guiding the Tigers to regain third place with a victory and contributing to a doubleheader split that featured strong relief work and a 29-7 mark.
The Corry High School squad enforces strict training rules under Athletic Director Jack Tinsell after seven boys were refused football equipment for infractions. Coach Tibson emphasizes future discipline to keep the team competitive, with seniors needing to prove class against younger players. Vern Stephens and Bobby Doerr contend for recent American League home run honors as the Oil City High School drills begin Camp Coffman sessions under coach Connors. Golf headlines shift to the Tom O Shanter tournament next week with McSpaden and Nelson battling for leading money winner status amid war-bond prizes.
Warren Pa locals hear the St Louis Cardinals will hold baseball tryouts at Hins Hospital Grounds Friday and Saturday starting 1 am. Open to boys 12 years and up, bring own glove and bat, travel costs on attendees. No fees, contracts may lead to sponsorship by club officials Roy Dissinger and Charles Homer Kelohnes.
National League results show Chicago 5 Boston 3 and Cincinnati 1 Brooklyn 0 with St Louis at 82 22 and Brooklyn at 83 48. American League notes Detroit 3 4 and Philadelphia 6 4 among others with standings across the leagues. Tonight's games include Philadelphia at Pittsburgh Brooklyn at Cincinnati Boston at Chicago and New York at St Louis. Also boxing results list Eriep a Bobby Giles over Benny McComb and Honey Robinson in bouts with other notes from the prior night.
Brooklyn teen Tom Bront, 16, praised by Leo Durocher, earns a war bond and $114 cash after an early-season jitters phase. Roundup covers other sports notes from baseball, hockey, golf, and boxing, including associates, managers, and upcoming plans across leagues.
Spokane report on the 1944 National P.G.A. championship at Manito course. Byron Nelson led medal qualifying with 138 and defeated Charles Congton to reach the semifinals. Bob Hamilton eliminated Jug McSpaden 2 and 1. George Schneiter pushed past Harold McSpaden earlier. Newcomers and former stars compete for the title.
Merchants meet Erie Pontines at Bayview Park in what is billed as the last Erie appearance of the season. Railie rubber game set for 3 o clock with Vern Group on the mound to close the year strong. Cobey Crandall Brumagin and Tis anchor the outfield. Westing Mcbean and McLean among prospects joining the squad.
In Boston, Doerr leads with 86 runs batted in while Stephens drives in runs for St Louis and Boston stars share top hits. Fox and Lindell contribute doubles and Barrett adds a triple for Pittsburgh. Pitching leaders include Hughson for Boston and Wilks for St. Louis.
Cleveland Indians back Paul O'Dea, a 24 year old left hander once thought finished after a 1940 foul ball injury, has rebounded with a 347 average in 58 games and is being considered for mound duty. His eye injury and cataract surgery at the Cleveland Clinic are cited as pivotal, with a career that started in sandlots and included stints in Flint, Springfield, Portsmouth, Fargo Moorehead, and Wilkes Barre.
International League results include Montreal 2 to 3 Jersey City 1 to 4 Rochester 6 to 8 Syracuse 3 to 5 Buffalo 1258 Newark 1 Toronto 4 to 2 Baltimore 1 to 1 American Association games show Kansas City 1 to 0 Toledo 2 to 3 Minneapolis 2 to 2 Louisville 0 to 8 Milwaukee 2 Columbus 9 Trdinnlis 2 St Paul 1
Bradford overwhelmed the Erie Sailors 14-4 to surge into the three-team chase for the Pony League show money. Batavia and Jamestown also posted wins as standings tightened with Hornell and Lockport in close pursuit for the pennant defense.
A chaotic boxing card features Jimmy McDaniels scoring a technical knockout over Aaron Petry in New York. Tony Janka returns with a decisive win at 126 pounds, while Jerest Cousot edges opponents in a split decision. Valley Stream and Youngstown show local contenders. details are fragmented but outcomes include McDaniels KO and Janka and Cousot victories.
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