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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1948
Page
7
World Championship of Golf debuts in four brackets with large cash prizes and elite fields led by George May. Baseball star lineups for the All Star game are set from six National and five American League clubs, with Ted Williams earning top fan votes. The column also notes local baseball and golf events, attendance milestones, and upcoming matches.
Eddie Joost and Lou Brisci spark the A's to an 8-1 victory over the Senators in Washington. Brissi allowed 11 hits but struck out nine to gain his eighth win as Eddie Joost’s defense and early hits helped set the pace. Dust and a leadoff home run highlighted the strong start, and Philadelphia’s win tightens the standings with Detroit’s win keeping the Indians near the top. The Red Sox beat the Yankees 2-1 in Boston. Ted Williams collected three of four, narrowing the gap to the Indians and A's.
National League results yesterday include Cincinnati six to four over Pittsburgh and Chicago twelve to ten against St. Louis. Boston swept Philadelphia four to zero. Today’s schedule features Boston at Brooklyn and New York at Philadelphia among night games. American League standings list Cleveland and Philadelphia atop the table with Detroit and New York close behind. tonight St. Louis visits Detroit and Chicago plays Cleveland with all games listed as night matchups. International results show Baltimore ten to three over Syracuse and Jersey City, while Newark and Montreal faced Rochester in a postponed pairing.
Ted Kluszewski doubled with the bases loaded in the ninth to drive in two and push the Reds past the Pirates 6-4. Dizzy Trout pitched six strong for the Tigers, helping his own cause with a homer as Detroit shaded Cleveland 9-0. Stan Musial collected three hits in five at bats to raise his average to a high mark. Hank Beisbman earned his first win for Brooklyn, a 5-0 shutout of Philadelphia. Phils catcher Andy Seminick and Dodgers outfielder Gene Hermanski were ejected in the first inning after a fight.
The Corry Merchants host the Northeast Athletic Club tonight at Loveland Field in a bin night contest scheduled for 8 15 p m Darkness will end the night game when the lights come on The Erle Glenwood League entrant arrives with six wins against nine defeats and recent improved form They feature Johnny Long Sheridan and Anossi on offense and Long likely to pitch The lineup includes Rigivzul G Politzis Politzi Bradley G Gartner Ib Anastid Torreli Ferrara and Lone with Henny Donaldies behind the plate in the infield Fred Schwab Johnny Brandon Johnny Randanelli and Joe McGraw in the infield Outfielders are Alex Dubrosky Hall Dimick and Angelo Prisins Lefty Wacns House Russ Cassett and Gene Der Manuel available as relievers The Merchants face Buffalo Cootie Club on Friday The VFW forfeited a City League game to Company A The New York fights roundup lists Ferello versus Martin and Gagnon versus Richard in Canadian featherweight action The Corry American Legion junior team beat Waterford 7 2 on three hitter Bob Long starring and Waterford scored in the first and fifth inning The Corry lineup included Buell Pitts Long Ottaway Notie s Patsys bats led with multiple hits The team returns to Loveland Field tomorrow night to play Erie Post 771 at 8 15 p m in an attempt to extend their league winning streak.
In a Mid Atlantic League clash Waterford beat Butler 9 to 2 as Erie Sailors swept Uniontown 9 2 behind a six hit effort by Hugh Oser Vince O Grady and Bill Henry propelling the Sailors. Uniontown's Buller led Uniontown with a 2 run blast in a 10 1 Uniontown win over Youngstown Colts.
Hamilton's Cardinals edged past Batavia's Goppers with an 8-1 victory over Hornell Maple Leafs as weather delays hit several games. Carsil at Halfielder homered in the sixth with the bases empty, keeping Hamilton in third place behind BulaVia and Batavia.
The Pirates hammered the ball to all corners of the field for a 16 to 2 win over the New York Yankees in a Midget League game yesterday. Bats from Cramer and M Blynt produced 10 safe hits while the Pirates were handed 13 walks. Kolstee and Diymick pitched to contain the Yankees.
Veteran Stella Walsh, a dominant figure in women's track, hinted at retirement after a standout National Women's AAU meet. She swept events with a triple victory, earning top honors and substantial prize money, while others like Dodson and McKetn posted high point totals amid a field in flux.
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