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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1946
Page
7
A local market report lists various York County items. Prices for beef, hogs, and produce are given with readings from West Virginia to New Jersey, noting standstill for some classes and readiness for sale.
The Cory Merchants host the Detroit Stars Negro American League club for a season opener Thursday at Loveland Field. First pitch at six aims for nine innings before darkness. Stars push for playoff reach despite sixth place, six games from first. Forge infielder Pete Petrewski slated for third base. lineup includes Untereiner Frisina Dingfelder Hajnik Kiger Morrison. Lefty Cattery to pitch with Ab Mack behind the plate.
The piece surveys early college football drills at Indiana and Notre Dame veterans, hints at strong backfield talent like Bayday Young and Julius Rykovich, and notes Pitt Stadium opening game as a gauge. It also covers boxing orbit around Wes Mouzon after a sensational knockout, pro aims at lightweight honors, and extends to baseball and football coaching moves along with opening Camden Garden State Park racing season and NFL prep chatter.
National League results show Pittsburgh 10 Brooklyn 0 and Chicago 5 10 Philadelphia 2 2 New York 4 Cincinnati 3 St Louis 4 Boston 1 with Brooklyn at Pittsburgh Philadelphia at Chicago Boston at St Louis New York at Cincinnati. American League results list Philadelphia 2 Detroit 0 Boston 5 4 Chicago 9 New York 2 Washington 5 Cleveland 4 with Detroit at Philadelphia St Louis at Boston Chicago at New York Cleveland at Washington. Mid Atlantic League oil City 5 7 Biller Niagara 7 Eric 6 Johnstown 6 2 Youngstown 2 4 International League Syracuse 6 47 Baltimore 1 6 Newark 6 Jersey City 4 Rochester 1 Buffalo 6 Montreal 6 Toronto 5
Erie Sailors suffered a third consecutive defeat in a league game last night, as Niagaea led Frontiers to a 78 point win. O Gilby claimed the opening game, while Johnstown and Youngstown rallied in other matchups, with scores 6-2 and 42 respectively, reflecting a tough stretch for the Sailors in a battered schedule.
Hubert Murphy led the American Baseball Guild in challenging the Pittsburgh Pirates in the sport s first MLB labor election conducted by the Pennsylvania Labor Relations Board. Of 81 eligible players, 19 voted, three backed Murphy including rookie catcher Leroy Jarvis whose ballot was challenged. Murphy then filed labor practice charges with PLRB while the NLB dismissed similar charges.
Portland August 21 defending pro golf champion Nelson bets on medal format as he enters two 18 hole Sand ien death matches at Port-Tad Golf Club. He sits out the second qualifying round to catch up on correspondence and faces tough wins if he advances, with top medalist Ferrier setting a blistering pace in the bracket.
Pittsburgh pirates stun 1-0, strengthening their push as Brooklyn clings to lead. Cardinals beat Braves 4-1 as Cubs gain ground with two wins over Phillies. Reds slip further after 4-3 loss to New York. Bruins? (Note: text retained as essence)
Aug 2 MUHA KEEPS NEALE HAPPY. Ex Marine and VMI star Joe Muha impresses Eagles coach Earle Neale with fitness and versatility. Neale says Muha will start as a fullback and could become one of the greatest linebackers in the NFL. He notes Muha can run pass and block with the best.
In the first postwar year, focus centers on youth as Texas League teams push young prospects toward the majors. Notable players include Lew Ruchser, Dale Mitchell, and Clarence Toft, with teams like Tulsa, Dallas, Fort Worth and San Antonio housing strong farm ties to major clubs. The era brings optimism as scouts label several teens and twenty-somethings as future big leaguers amid veteran presence. The Newark note closes the snippet with Riccia tied to an owners’ league concept.
Fielding Harris Yost, famed Michigan coach and athletic director until 1940, died at his home yesterday. The elder statesman of Wolverines football, Yost built championship teams after joining Michigan in 1907 and remained a public figure recounting past triumphs despite retirement.
A squad of four candidates drilled for Jerry High School football with calisthenics, punting, dummies, and four I formation plays. Sonny Morgan was quarterback in the first string backfield with Don Post and Bob OlfWay as halves and Dick Geertson at full. Coach Lytle, assisted by Ronald Puinany and two ex-GIs Vie Cragg and Bob Sullivan, paced the session as prep for the season opener at Union City on Saturday.
Aug 21 Buffalo. Two players injured after a Pony League game as Jamestown Falcons lose 10 9 to Wellsville. Wellsville first baseman Dickry hhoski hit in the face, nose broken. Jamestown catcher Johnny Pollock suffers a fractured thumb. Bradford beats Hornell 8 6, Hamilton shuts out Lockport 13 0, Batavia tops Olean 4 3.
A coroner jury in Johnstown found no negligence in the boxing bout that left Navy veteran Don George dead. George collapsed after two simultaneous blows from Arb Swider at Ebensburg fair grounds last Friday, failing to regain consciousness. The group including promoters and officials was absolved of blame as the coroner’s panel labeled the death unfortunate. Also noted: Frankie Palermo defeated Billy Strauss in a New York bout.
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