Death in the Army Tent
A report notes an aftermath of a death occurring near or in a military camp area, with authorities investigating the incident and examining the circumstances surrounding the fatality. Details remain sparse in the fragment.
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1942
Page
7
A report notes an aftermath of a death occurring near or in a military camp area, with authorities investigating the incident and examining the circumstances surrounding the fatality. Details remain sparse in the fragment.
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New York opinion ponders Newark as the top Yankees farm base with a potential 160000 payoff. Dodgers shown eyeing George Stimwelis, while others like Pilchers Byrne Shavterpy Johnson Majeski Derry Metheny draw 20 25k offers. Also notes on golf figure Bobby Jones, Johnny Bull, Maxie Shapiro, and college football coach views.
A 32 man squad in Loveland Field works under Coach Putnam as Beavers study a Notre Dame style offense replacing the Warner system. The group includes seven lettermen and one transfer, with workouts to continue daily as school opens, moving toward a two a day schedule.
Keppel's Grocers clinched the second half title in the City Mush ball League by sweeping a doubleheader last night. They defeated Corry Jamestown 12-1 as Dill allowed 3 hits, then edged Bear Lake elite 1-0 with one-hit pitching. Crowe recorded the lone hit for Bear Lake.
The Pennsylvania Game Commission reports a plan to open about 10 000 more acres to sportsmen under the cooperative farm game program. Sixty six project areas operate in 26 of 27 counties with total acreage around 146 169 acres likely to rise before the October small game season. The program allows farmers to open land in exchange for protection of rights. 410 agents will handle new lands and a roster of hunting seasons is set across various species with dates through January.
Despite transport and fuel shortages the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association urged continued play. Many districts conduct pre season practice and plan early season opens, while a few leagues abandoned football until the war ends, including a Lancaster County league with five schools.
At Hershey Pennsylvania August 27 the Pittsburgh Steelers already short of material look to replace two players who quit without explanation. Royal Kahler Nebraska tackle and Joe Wendrick Oregon State end left camp. Kahler a Lincoln policeman and Wendrick a Portland defense plant officer. Both appear to be returning to their jobs, leaving the team with 23 men in training.
John Bendley of the Cardinals locked nine outs as his team beat the Dodgers in ten innings. Danny Litwhiter and Bull Fleming of the Phillies and Curbs drove a win in an 11 inning opener. Fleming pitched a shutout for a nightcap victory. Virgil Trucks and Hal White of the Tigers shutout the Athletics 1-0 in the first game. White won the nightcap with five-hit work.
Meadville Eagles defeated the Corry Merchants 5-3 at Loveland Field as Stevens pitched a one hit effort for Meadville. Errors and timely scoring helped Meadville build a 2-1 lead in the first inning and persist through the middle frames.
The St. Louis Cardinals swept the first three games of the four game series with the Brooklyn Dodgers and won a second straight 2-1 extra inning decision to cut Brooklyn’s league lead. Jo y Beazley earned his 16th win as St. Louis kept pace in the pennant race. The Red Sox also extended their win streak while Detroit and Philadelphia split a twin bill.
Yesterday's results show Cleveland 4 at Woxton 1 and New York 3 held Detroit 1 4, with St. Louis 4 Brooklyn 1 and New York 12 Cincinnati 2 in the National League. Today Brooklyn visits St Louis and Boston plays Pittsburgh with New York at Cincinnati.
Titusville may welcome a Penn State Baseball Association franchise, according to local promoter Mike Cannavine. Erie resident Gammavinn says he discussed the plan with Elmer Daily, who previously sought a Titusville Penn State team but failed due to a closed ballpark.
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