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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1947
Page
7
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Coach Bob Lytle conducts the first practice of the new season with experimentation across backfield and line positions. Frank Frisina and Dick Geertson shift to quarterback roles while Chuck Geett and Bill Gordon test new spots, aiming to resolve end and backfield issues as the squad adapts.
It seems that Andy Cabrel has earned the permanent rank of captain of Philadelphia's National Football League Bagles. The 195 pound end yesterday was appointed field leader by Coach Harley Greasy Neale for the fourth successive year.
Brooklyn Dodgers win a day-night doubleheader 7-6 and 12-4 at Ebbets Field to stretch their lead over the St Louis Cardinals. Lefty Joe Hatten to oppose either Red Munger or Al Brazier as the Dodgers seek a seven straight over the defending champions. Vic Lombardi and Harry Taylor yield a pair of solid games amid injuries and controversy.
National League yesterday Brooklyn 7 29 St Louis 5 2 only game scheduled. Today games St Louis at Brooklyn Cincinnati at New Fork Thickeo at Philadelphia Pittsburgh at Boston. American League yesterday no games scheduled New York at Detroit Washington at Cleveland Philadelphia at Chicago Boston at St Louis. International League Jersey ily 1 Newark 0 Rochester 3 Buffalo 2 Baltimore 6 Syracuse Montreal 8 Middle Atlantic Uniontown 4 6 Youngstown 3 9 Vandergrift 5 15 Erie 2 12 Butler 12 Niagara Falls 3 Johnstown 9 Oil City 7.
Legion Nine meets Wesleyville tonight at Loveland Field in a paste boned league contest. Pitching choice remains unsettled as Hisaot and Buell both worked last night for the Moose and as 9 ress, Co-Managers. Detiny and Ditnick may eat on Bobby Long. In boxing news, Norman Rubio outpoints Rocco Roserno in New York, Danny Petro defeats Willie Roache in Wilmington, Johnny La Russo tops Harry Diduck in New York, and Vinny Jones bests Charlie Hayes in Newark.
The Corry Moose Junior nine defeated Union City 73-6 at Loveland Field. Corry started strong scoring four runs in the first frame and kept the lead as Hetty Bixson and Buell held Union City to limited offense. Kivinie Way to Buell produced key runs while Union City scored twice in its half but Corry answered with runs to seal the win.
Feller's team edged Emile Pyle lid 11-10 to break a 10-10 tie in the fifth inning and win the Midget League game. Fi chiynski homered for Feller and Ding doubled, while Siagle reached on an error. Other box scores note Pioneers win, Youngstown and Uniontown split, and Homerun by Chuck Henry.
Pitcher Vic Lembarri earned a win in Brooklyn's seven to eight day game and then induced a one hit relief stint to secure a 12th win in the nightcap. Bruce Edwards drove in three with two triples to pace the Dodgers in the first game win over Carls. Red Birds connected with a double and single. Joe Paleo from Philadelphia defeated Al Seic in Scranton.
Three game set between Cory Merchants and Union City in Ese County League is arranged. The opener at Loveland Field features Russ Cassel for Cory and Al Barnes for Union City, with Barn es leading the visitors. Union City aims to snap a 15-14 season record as more starters are listed and Ed Eckine to catch.
Bradford riders end a week long layoff to sweep Batavia in a Pony League doubleheader. Bim Pokel slugged three homers driving in four runs while Jon Reynolds allowed only three hits in the nightcap. Wellsville Fed Box scored 19 runs in late frames as Bradford piled up offense in a 5-0 and 11-7 pair. Other games saw Jamestown and Hornell win while Doc Alexson starred for Hornell.
Corry High School prepared for the 1943 season by listing 36 candidates in the first workout. Devlts will continue daily as players begin shaping the squad with limbering, passing, tackling, drills, and new formations observed. The session saw variety in lineups and early attempts at teamwork.
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