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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1948
Page
7
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Corry reports several women tested their mettle in Jamestown tournament, signaling a stronger season for local female golfers. Mrs. Mary Gillette Brown leads Corry in district events as women plan more participation and handicaps, aiming at a district tournament across the local course.
Mary Ward of Spokane says the upcoming National Amateur golf event at Memphis Country Club will favor accuracy over length as the course’s four par threes threaten the field. The 1948 tournament opens amid warm conditions and testing greens, with players preparing to navigate the 6,617 yard layout and tough hole placements over the next six days.
International Tangan hosts a compact soccer card with WUFTaly and Newari fei Mombres opening on a low-scoring note. Jerney City loses 1-0 to Carnato Wl as Sisewie falls 1-2 to Rochester, with Bellon contributing three goals.
The Dodgers, from last place on July 2, surged to first after sweeping a doubleheader from the Cardinals in St Louis 12 7 and 6 4. Jackie Robinson led the charge as Brooklyn benefits from Pittsburgh wins over Boston moving three games ahead with 39 of 55 victories.
A compact notice describes Barra Washington offering daily lunches with steaks and chops plus beer and liquors at 136 North Center Street.
Jack Castor defeated Dick Bachomner 6 and 4 to clinch the Elwks Championship at Corry Country Club on a Saturday. Castor led by two after nine, stretched to six up at the midway point, with Bachomner briefly rallying but the match ended on the 32nd hole halved.
Hamilton Cardinals pitcher Chuck McCombie threw the circuit’s first no hitter this year in a 6-0 win over the Bradford Blue Wings. McCombie walked two, fanned five, and faced 99 batters as Hamilton dominated with strong fielding and timely hitting.
San Francisco August 30. Charlie Graham known as Uncle Charlie, longtime president of the Seals baseball club and likened to Connie Mack of the minors, led the team early yesterday dying after a noted career.
The Corry Rod and Gun Club schedules a large field meet on Sunday, September 12, at grounds east of Columbus. Highlights include airplane stunt flying by Joe Bleedy of Greensburg, skeet and trap shooting contests, wildlife displays by the Pennsylvania State Game Commission, and booths by local merchants. Additional events cover bait casting, Shoot the Bee, and Mosquito Miniature Traps with prizes. Lunch and refreshments will be available. Numerous meet displays are shown in a local window including Belvinator ranges and Remington rifle models.
Ralph Calcagni star tackle for the NFL's Pittsburgh Steelers died at Meadville City Hospital after emergency appendectomy. He was 26 and had been admitted Friday with stomach cramps. Autopsy performed. cause of death pending further tests. Steelers camp in Cambridge Springs mourns loss.
National League results yesterday include Pittsburg 6 to 5 over Huntnoh with a 1-2 mark for Hnntoh and Brooklyn 22 to 6. Olotnnat 2 and New York Philadelphia 1-4. Chicago 10. Brooklyn at Sh. Lottie 2. Boston at Pittabureh night, only game scheduled. American League results show Cleveland 6-2 over Washington and Philadelphia 2. Chicago 4-7. Boston West. Louis 2-22. Detauk 9-10. New York. Today Cleveland visits Washington Chicago plays Philadelphia and New York hosts Detauk at night.
Jackie Robinson hammers a cycle including two homers, a triple, a double, and a single to lift the Dodgers 12-7 over the Circus Mals. Vaughn adds a pinch single as Grove leads Brooklys to a 4 6-4 win. Bob Lemon of the Indians shuts out the Senators 6-0 for his 18th win.
Norman McElroy led the morning skeet shoot at Mingyensh ve Columbus with rounds of 3 24 and 22. L Kuhns Wax posted scores of 28 94 and 28. Oller, Lindberg, Kermit Mewes and Herman Steves posted varied scores as clubs prepare for a Penn York League match at Falconet N with a five-man team to win a trophy from Tundquist Hardware Jamestown.
Vandergrift Pioneers, leading the Middle Atlantic League with two weeks left, saw their five game edge shrink after a 6-3 loss to Johnstown while Uniontown toppled Vandergrift tied 5-4. Other results: Butler beat Yonestown. New Castle beat Oak City 8-1. Joe Tusko allowed 11 hits in Johnstown win. Don Runsie drove in two for Vandergrift. Mike Fedunik hit grand slam for New Castle.
Philadelphia outfielder Richie Ashburn suffers a broken left fourth finger sliding into second base. The injury could sideline him for three to four weeks, threatening his season as he had been leading the NL batting race with a .383 clip behind Stan Musial.
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