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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1942
Page
5
The Beavers eye three games this week including an away tilt at Titusville and home hosting Harborcreek, then a Friday trip to Albion as they scramble for wins to lift a 7 12 record. Local hoops and boxing notes highlight league races, upcoming tournaments, and key performers across Harborcreek, Union City, Millcreek, and Lawrence Park.
A fragmented report notes gales affecting ocean travelers and crew, causing delays and navigational concerns. Authorities warn vessels to alter course and prepare for rough seas as several ships report instrumental issues and evacuation readiness.
Titusville battles arch rivals in the first of three games this week as Beavers host Harborcreek Junior High and visit Albion Friday. Coach Byler plans new lineup after a 93-12 loss to the Rockets, with Claude Weber and Jack Taylor at forwards and Frank Brigham at guard. Reserve action and prelims precede the 8:80 tip as the team seeks league victories aboard a tougher schedule.
In San Antonio on February 16 Ben Hogan riding Texas Open play led by two strokes with 272 for 72 holes when Melvin Chick Harbert surged in the final round. Harbert fired six under par over the last seven holes to force an 18 hole playoff with Hogan. The playoff winner earns 1000 dollars and the runner up 750. Sammy Snead was one stroke off the leaders at 270.
Pittsburgh Feb 16 The Pirates announce the signing of Lloyd Arthur Dietz a 28 year old right hand pitcher regarded as one of Frisch's top bets for 1942 Dietz who split last season with Bielz Woh had seven games and two losses his 294 ERA tied the NL leaders for pitchers with ten or more complete games Dietz lives in Beaumont Texas
Philadelphia report says Lew Jenkins a former lightweight champion from Sweetwater Texas meets Marty Bergo of Schenectady in a 10 rounder at the Aero tomorrow night. Jenkins aims to rehabilitate his career after losing his crown to Sammy Angott in Madison Square Garden.
Weekend chatter focuses on Cornelius Warmerdam and a near 16-10 pole vault, boxing talk about Joe Louis and Tony Zale, and baseball lore with Dempsey and War Time schedules. Plus hockey praise for Boston’s Du Fresne, college swimmers, and oddities from fans and local reports across cities.
The Talian American Club defeated Wirt's Drug of Meadville 45 to 41 at St Edward's. Bob Sullivan led with 18 points, Garusp 12, Jor Baressi 10, and a strong second half push gave the visitors a 21-18 halftime edge.
Connellsville High School Cokers won the WPIAL swimming championship for the first straight year. Vandergrift Lancers chased hard, with Clairton third, as six WPIAL records fell in the freestyle events.
New York Giants open spring training in Miami with the outfielders and catchers called to the early session in Florida. Moses Johnson leads the National League Giants as they begin drills outside the second division, with the team reporting the first practice among major league clubs.
Sterling Milk claims first in a team event as Helen Langeler places second in doubles with 58. Indications of a crowded program include pro indies and merchant prizes totaling hundreds. Langeler leads with 192 average in a Sterling milk win, while Mary Huilis adds 192 and Rosa Baker 180 in a crowded standings scene.
Fresno State coach credits partial credit to Warmerdam for developing star vaulter Walter Warmerdam and notes his rise from a 14 foot indoor mark to a 15 foot 55 inch debut. The piece cites Hanford, Stanford, and Cal connections and highlights Warmerdam’s speed and technique as key factors in Fresno State’s track legacy and eleven Western Conference championships under his guidance.
The Blue Jays enter a tripleheader in Titusville aiming for a sixth straight league win as they face local rivals. John Grosastar centers for the team supported by Bill Gronastar and Stretch McKinhey in the backcourt while oppose a Robels squad.
Boston dateline reports Corny Warmerdam, famed pole vaulter, raising the indoor world record to 15 feet 5 inches during a strong meet in New York and nearing his 16 foot goal. He failed at 16 10, but earlier hit 15 feet 11 inches, and discussed height limits hindering 18 feet.
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