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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1942
Page
5
Fragmentary OCR text shows partial phrases about a game or event. Names, dates, and places are unreadable, leaving only scattered words such as “games,” “Wiener,” “gust,” and “Louse.” No clear outcome or participants can be determined from the readable fragments.
The column highlights rapid improvements in sport since its debut with strong scores around 50 for many players. It mentions former Brooklyn Dodger pitcher via Minneapolis Millers attempting a comeback, reporting a 7-2 record and a string of low scoring games.
Chicago Cubs slugger James Emory Foxx made a decorous debut while leading the Red Birds to a 3-2 win over the Boston Braves. Reds beat Dodgers 4-1 in ten innings with Walters driving home the deciding run. Cardinals topple Giants 3-2 in 15 innings as tight pennant races unfold across the circuit. Yankees extend mastery, beating Browns 5-2. Indians edge Athletics 4-2. Red Sox rout Tigers 6-1 as rainouts and postponements mix with late-game drama.
The notice requests attendees to sign the Oath of Allegiance and join at No Wire Station before the stated time. It emphasizes compliance and the requirement to complete the oath prior to the meeting.
A scattered, verbose roundup notes golfers at St Johnsbury and Okoboji, a Sioux City shoemaker teeing off as a plane lands, and manager Jewel Ens facing limited bus service for the Syracuse Chiefs. It lists major league leaders, yesterday’s stars, and a batch of quirky notes from baseball, football, and other sports figures with vivid local tone.
The Empire City Handicap field was cut to eight 3 year olds when Mrs. Payne Whitney's favored Siu Out was scratched due to track conditions. Standout Shut Out remains the favorite at 129 pounds with a fast pace approach, while Col. Teddy and Apache are among others aiming for the mile and three sixteenths at Arlinston Park.
The Ridgway Al Stars game was postponed due to rain and wet grounds. The 2k county nine may be booked for late month or early August. The local nine will be idle Friday July 27 as they face an all star team from Ashville, leader in the Chautauqua County League.
Summary of yesterday's MLB results shows Boston 6 Detroit 1 New York 5 St Louis 2 Cleveland 4 Philadelphia 2. Today's schedule lists Detroit at Boston St Louis at New York Cleveland at Philadelphia and Chicago at Boston plus misc misspelled matchups.
Philadelphia July 11 Franke Willett from the deep south is favored to win the National Intercollegiate tennis championship in Wisconsin. Top seed Falkenburg No 4 has both won the U S titles before. Willett previously won in 1940 and the Yale graduate was last year’s holder.
Assured Press report from Pittsburgh notes a July 27 five bout card in Cleveland heavyweights and welterweights. Main event features Anton Christoforidis against Gus Lesnevich with top contenders Mose Brown and Norman Rubio in key semi finals. Curtis Sheppard set to clash with Joe Maxim as prelims fill the lineup.
Spokane coverage reports Ward and Wells among early leaders at Manito course in a fractured Western Amateur scene. Several notable players including McCormick and Givan appear as 36-hole fields draw toward Sunday selectors, with Welch shadowing Bruce McCormack lineage and Fury Givan in the mix.
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