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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1946
Page
7
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Army football, undefeated in the past two years, begins training for the 1948 season under Coach Earl Blaik. Key backfield veterans Arnold Tucker Glenn Davis and Sherry McWilliams return, but depth remains an issue as Notre Dame and other opponents loom. Blaik must rebuild behind a lighter reserve corps while adapting to changes in substitution rules. Other notes include retirement plans for Greenberg and Moyer’s standout bat in baseball, plus high school football rule updates and local prep chatter.
Dave Ferriss of the Boston Red Sox continues to dominate early in his career as he notches his 44th win in his first two seasons, closing in on Grover Alexander’s 1911-12 mark. The Sox swept a doubleheader, while New York attendance tops 2,000,000 as Hal Newhouser earns the Tigers a victory.
By Frank Eck, the American Association features hitters Libby Sisti Johnny McGarthy and Al Roberge from the infield who are ex-Boston Braves. The circuit has two promising pitchers Earl Reid and Ewald Pyle. Big league clubs seek youth and big league inexperience as Sisti and Roberge both age 25 seek breakout value. Sisti reportedly hitting .246 and Roberge .325 for Indianapolis, McCarthy .342 for Minneapolis, with Reid unbeaten in seven straight this spring after a Brave stint.
National and American leagues posted varied results with Boston and Cleveland among winners. Promising youths like Joe Brockman and Karl Drews surface in reports on likely major league prospects along with notes on minor league stars and service-time players shaping rosters.
Ben Hogan, winner of the 1946 National Professor Golf Championship, defeated Ed Oliver 6-4 to claim the PGA title. Hogan extended his earnings to about $885,977 for the year, surpassing Byron Nelson. Oliver led early rounds, but Hogan surged with decisive moments including late birdies to seal the match.
Jamestown defeated Maple Lawn 4 to 3 in the second game of the NYP League title series to claim the championship. A crowd of 1,000 to 1,200 watched at Meadville as Pratt and Rodemayer matched mound action. Jamestown opened strong, built a lead, then held Maple Lawn to one run through eight innings before the finish. The circuit may be reorganized next season.
Harrisburg Alg 26 Ray Jones returns as Windber High football coach and a slate of noted prep mentors across Somerset County plan to field competitive teams. Veterans like Gjurich and many new assistants aim to rebuild programs, with several schools retaining longtime staff while adding fresh coordinators and captains.
Jamestown and Balavia share the league lead as final week opens. Jamestown crushed Wellsville 11 0 and Hornell beat Hamilton 9 7 with Frank Gravino hitting three homers for Hamilton and Bill Huenscek driving in four runs for the winners. Lockport topped Bradford 2 2 in another reported result.
Erie Aug 26 A double forfeit decided the men's Class 4 State Softball crown for the Erie Knights of St. John after suspensions of Williamsport Sports Brothers and Coatesville Lukens Steel over refusals to play. The final game involved Leo Cull of Erie using an alleged illegal delivery, with ward ruling that only an umpire could determine legality and that no team would face further action until a future game.
Hughes Clucks overpower Messina Maulers 14 to 2 in a five game series for the softball championship. Erie Sailors win offer in Middle Atlantic League standings. Multiple errors and late scoring influence a lopsided victory as Hugh’s team takes control early and never relinquishes the lead.
In Cer Anit Al Yelaine Chraisphy a group of Prae-Erishi Tilers tests water variations amid a shifting process. Fire Niega students see rising numbers as the firing procedure nears completion.
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