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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1945
Page
7
Baseball scores from an Associated Press report show the Tigers and Senators splitting a twin bill with Philadelphia. Bosox and Dodgers also posted wins while Chicago and Cincinnati strengthened paths in their leagues with decisive games.
New York round up notes two All-American boys from last year and ten others showing form in Class baseball with pre contracts. Highlights include Egypt's Car Simmons impressing in pitching and hitting, Ted Maye catching, Bill Glane of Detroit, Joe Dole Monita from Pennsylvania, and others as scouts watch the Polo Grounds postgame for rising stars aged 16 and 17. Also mentions a World Shield reward and racing news at Washington Park with horses Hurry Bast and others.
AP News notes Tommy Harman former Michigan back returns to lead College All Stars against Packers in the NFL era showcase. Harman recently left the Army Air Forces and helps Bebnle Bierman coach the All Stars as Ten Army Air Force veterans join practice with Glan players. Don Hutson tabs scrimmages as Lambeau builds around the league’s top scorer for tonight’s showcase.
The National Men's Singles championship at West Side Tennis Glen saw Army Major Frank Guernsey defeat fourth-seeded Navy Lieut Gardner Mulloy 6 3 6 4. Air Cadet Bol Palkenborg posted easy wins to claim the third spot, while Lt Seymourt Greenberg and Lt Hal Surface competed for the fourth slot with Greenberg advancing to the fourth round and Surface losing a strong match.
Philadelphia Aug 40 Phil Murchildon has added his name to the list of comebacks. In his first major league action in over three years the ex-Flyer for the Royal Canadian Air Force pitched five innings of hitless relief for the Athletics against the Washington Senators last night. Connie Mack lifted Murchildon after Rye frames and Joe Berry earned the win.
About 92 000 fans are expected to attend the charity game at Soldier Field featuring the College All Stars versus the Green Bay Packers, coaches led by Bernie Bierman, with star players including Harmon and Hutson. The event marks a postwar debut and kicks off the first peace-time season since 1941 amid high turnout and strong NFL talent on display.
Erie wins slugfest in the Pony League beating Olean 13 1 after a five run ninth. Wellsville defeats Lockport 9 4 and Batavia edges Hornell 4 3 in weather disrupted games. Tonight’s schedule includes Wallsville at Lockport and Jamestown at Bradford with rain delays noted.
Asuchited Press reports Nelson of Toledo won the Pittsburgh event with a closing surge that left Snead, McSpaden, and Sarno with strong showings. Nelson earned 2600 for the Atse prize and 4000 in low rounds, while Snead took 1500 plus 1000 in bonds. McSpaden collected 2250 and Sarno 875 in war bonds. In other news, Robert J. Cavagnari was appointed general sports editor of the Associated Press, based in New York, with duties starting October 1.
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