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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1942
Page
5
Connie Mack says the Chicago White Sox face the Yanks as their stiffest challenge this season. The Sox are resilient with strong pitching led by Letty Lee who won 22 games, and a capable rotation with Johnny Hmphries stepping up. Also notes college hoops and other sports items throughout the week.
Lawrence Park hosts Beavers in a preliminary Erle County league game as Parkers seek to extend their strong form. Beavers led by Patmore Ravery face Parkers with Byler weighing starting five including Brigham Auer Downey Baresi Weber or Taylor as coaches eye a pacey opener.
Shirley Smithe led practice rifle shoot at Cory Red Wing Club range with 319 from all four positions. Wine Lassies competed in prize meet, Tuith Chirfowro surpassed 200 with 203 while several shooters posted totals near 180 to 190.
Wilcox team repeats upon the handicap bowling circuit with high scores in the Open and Handicap divisions. Firestone duo Harold Cragg and Pete Russell posted 204 and 201 to claim strong averages, as Bob Owens led scoring with a 192 high game.
BiL Dunlap for Christensen Motors notes the team's slump after Kaspers upset Christensen in three straight games. George Roof led scoring with 170 points while the team struggled to find offense and adjust to the latest matchup.
Philadelphia aims to break 50 percent win pace this season after dipping to 500 last year with 76 losses and a fourth place finish. New coach Whaslit needed Doc Prothro as manager last fall, and Hans anert's return signals intent to end cellar finishes. Frankie Mattianari defeated Jack Kenny in New York boxing action yesterday.
Four major league clubs schedule 90 spring exhibitions in Southern California this year led by Connie Mack's Philadelphia Athletics who will play 42 of them. The A's likely won’t contend for the AL title but will train fully. Battery men report to Carlsbad February 18 with the full squad at Augsburg a week later. The Chicago White Sox and Cubs will also appear in 31 exhibitions with Pasadena hosting Jimmy Dykes’ White Sox. Frankie Frisch asks Pittsburgh pitchers and catchers to report February 2 with the rest joining ten days later.
American League supports Griffiths in fight for more nocturnal tilts. Bonds by Judson Batley report that 10 percent of payrolls would go to defense bonds. leagues plan two all star games to aid the war effort and raise funds for service equipment, with revenues from the first game in the National League Park and the second in the American League Park.
A fragmented round of sports notes covers baseball using night game debates, college and high school hoops observations, and early boxing chatter. Mentions include Cleveland fights, Bob Pastor, Gus fights, and coach musings on night games. Also references to Naismith Committee praise and discussions on ball handling and league practices.
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