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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1942
Page
5
roundup notes varied views on football for soldiers in training camps. experts warn fatigue from long hours may hinder practice, yet some advocate big-time programs alongside service duties. other items include Detroit Navy event profit drive, Auburn prep under service coaches, and minor league notes from the Naval Pre-Flight and Pony League action.
Corry Mer led the league with a 9 2 record after beating the Keystones 4 1 in a tense TH County League game. Russ Cassett allowed five hits and a late rally sparked by Ty Crandall and Joe Nagle helped secure the win. A post game melee erupted outside the park with Cassett and the Fitt brothers involved, but no injuries were reported.
Harrisburg Aug 24 The Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association urged nearly 1000 member schools to continue athletic programs as far as possible during the war emergency. Executive Secretary Edmund Wien said the aim is to maintain interscholastic competition, using available transportation and curtailments only to preserve opportunities for boys and girls. He noted transportation shortages require school authorities to use trains buses and trolleys where possible, and to rely on private car transport or shorter travel when needed.
Corry golf enthusiasts prepare for a men's invitation tournament at Kane Country Club on September 3. About a dozen clubs from the region will participate led by local pro Jimmy Dale. Players with handicaps from 1 to 13 will compete in 18 holes of medal play with Kane CC sponsoring.
A garbled recap lists multiple games and standout plays from a night of doubleheaders. Notable items mention Dodgers overcoming the Giants with a grand slam in the tenth, and several teams with key pitching performances. Names such as Jim Vernon Eric Bonham Tex Buglson Joe Dobson Jaude Passeau Lon Wameke Ted Lyons and Rube Melton appear among mixed results.
Bud Seamens pitched a no hitter as Aero All-Stars defeated Clymer 9 to 2 on Friday. Five errors by Seamens’ team spoiled the effort with two unearned runs, while Eland Harvey led Corry with four RBIs and Lewis Sproveri contributed defense and offense. Seamens and Cragg formed the Corry battery, Gravink started for Clymer.
Francisco Segura known as Pancho, five foot four and pigeon toed, headlines the 62nd United States grass court nationals at Forest Hills. He defeated Lieut Gardnar Mulloy to win the Longwood bowl, marking the first South American forward to win a ranking U S grass court event. The field opens Thursday and runs through Labor Day with many top players unavailable due to service or pro status.
Wolfa SovaD a former Corry Community Service director has been named assistant football coach at Lafayette College. The appointment was announced Saturday by the trustees athletic committee. He succeeds George McGaughay, now a Navy lieutenant. Wolfa previously directed Corry Community Service, later coached Lock Haven and Williamsport High Schools, producing Pennsylvania interscholastic champions. He returns to football after a hiatus to serve Lafayette as assistant coach alongside longtime staff. The game time is listed as 60 minutes with 45 minute halves in early grid notes.
Exhibition at Yankee Stadium features Babe Ruth and Walter Johnson as aided attractions. American League doubleheaders raise relief funds, with half a million dollars in contributions. Yankees, Senators, and Dodgers performances noted amid pennant race context.
The Coty ceronanes were forced to forfeit, giving the Pioneers a victory as Meadville Plousers also notched a forfeit win. Irvine Forge failed to field a team, while Loveland Field hosts a Friday clash as Irvine and Corry vie for position. Grandalhnen and Mendville records feature prominently with Willitte leading the local nine into independent play.
Bradford Pa August 24 1942 Bradford High School begins its forty ninth football season with the Owl squad reporting to head coach Robert Pilug for the opening workout. A schedule of two practices daily will start Tuesday as players receive uniforms today.
Oil City pitcher Frank Sture earned his 13th victory as Oil City beat Johnstown 6 to 2 in a Pennsylvania State Association game. Third baseman Breeman Eroie Sites homered in the eighth for Oil City. Washington at Butler was postponed. details list other regional results and lineups.
Gil Adams tops Medal honors with a 75 as he leads in a round that unsettled the field. Ward and Corry posted solid scores while Lynch and Seeger trailed with high 80s. The event featured strong showings from Carter, Dyckes, and Adams as the season's play continued.
Pittsburgh August 24. Millworker Andy Swedko held off Kal Kaufmann to win the two day Shenley Park golf tournament ending yesterday. Swedko finished with an even par 264 for the 72 hole event.
The table shows New York leading with strong wins and Cleveland, Detroit, Washington, and Philadelphia trailing. Yesterday's results include 11-2 Chicago over Cleveland and 5-2 Pittsburgh over St Louis, with several other scores noted and no games scheduled today.
In Milwaukee on August 21 Volo Song driven by Ben White led as favorite in the 1942 Grand Circuit Meet for two year old pacers. The field included Chucky Worthy Boy Gordon Gray Lenon Hanover and Hester Hanover. Vic Francelle's Widow's Pride won yesterday's feature American Stake for two year olds, defeating Adios for an $8,817 prize.
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