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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1942
Page
7
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Cleveland fans face questions over pay and lineup as Indians players like Gerald Walker Joe Heving and Heath negotiate contracts while speculation grows on who will join the spring camp amid pay cut talks. Local sports notes highlight Toledo University basketball bids and other regional athletic updates.
Jack Bynane led Albion with 24 points as the Beavers overwhelmed Corry High 48-17. Jack Downey added 10, pushing his league total over 100 as Albion built a 12-3 lead and dominated after halftime. The Corry JayVees won the preliminary 19-14 over Albion Jayvers.
Brooklyn Dodgers owner St Louis MacPhail battles with pitcher Whitlaw Wyatt over pay as Wyatt seeks 20,000 for 1942 after earning about 11,000 last season. Dixie Walker Jack Kraus and Kirby Higbe also face contract issues as Havana camp access and player signings loom. The dispute centers on Wyatt though, a 22 win ace in Brooklyn's pennant push.
The Lieve Keglers lead the Antler Bowling Denue, pressed by Citizens Bank. Bankers share wins but must beat Wilcox Grocers in at least one game to stay sole top, while Hopter Motors beat Powell Motors. Everett Philippe posted 185 average for the losers and Harold Bidg ee achieved a 4 374 set.
Abe Denster of Boston defeated Jack Wilson of Pittsburgh in a ten round non title bout in Boston by split decision. Two judges favored Denster while the referee backed Wilson, leaving Wilson’s status as featherweight champion in question. Denster earns a potential title shot under the terms of the match.
Temple defeated West Virginia 46 to 30 while St Josephs trounced Virginia 50 to 37. Bucknell rolled Ursinus 90 to 32 as California beat Edinboro 49 to 30. Villanova beat St Bonaventure 38 to 31, Columbus U defeated St Vincent 50 to 51, Georgetown topped Duquesne 47 to 34, and Waynesburg prevailed over Scranton 34 to 31.
The Frosh edged the Eighth Graders 19 to 15 in a tense junior high contest. Ronald Rathbun led the Winners with 10 points as Rathbun and Gronosta starred for the Frosh, while McKinney and Bill Grotiusta added five each for the losers.
In New Orleans on February 21 Chick Higbert and Moyd Manorum led the Ryder Cup field, with Higbert posting a three under par 69. Mangrum finished strong to tie for 4th, while Fonry Plard of Oklahoma and Clayton Hunter of Linville, N.G., paced early scorers. Sam Snead and Johnny Revolta were among those a shot behind. Ben Hogan stalled as the crowd watched.
A fragmented note describes St Edward's encounter with SL Joseph's and Mr Titusville in a recent basketball carded event. The message hints at a difficult night with poor road conditions and a conversation about the Shamreaks’ performance on the hardwood.
Reds submit to trade with Columbus moving to acquire third baseman Haas from the Cardinals affiliate. Haas starred for Columbus in 1942, hitting 215 with 87 doubles and 131 RBIs, prompting praise from former managers and NL officials as a potential major league breakout. The deal also involved Cash adjustments and other players, shaping Cincinnati’s infield for the season.
New York reports a chaotic sports roundup with garbled names. The piece mentions Bing, Cheeby, Bob Hope golf a program for war relief and defense fundraising, training season aims, and various baseball and football references. It cites Sam Otis of Cleveland Plans Delos, Tony Ger, Don Donaghy, and Linele Sern, with mentions of Florida training camps and junior championships.
In Madison Square Garden a welterweight bout ended in a second round TKO as Robinson stopped Berger after a hard fought 4 round match. Referee Fullam warned and ruled the fight for Robinson, who remained undefeated since turning pro. The undercard included notes about college athletic eligibility amid wartime policy discussions.
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