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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1943
Page
5
A fragmentary OCR note references a city and leaders on Tuesday. It hints at actions or discussions involving the town, but lacks clear names, dates, or outcomes. Further readable text is needed to extract concrete facts for a fuller summary.
Merchants coach plans a crowded slate with top clubs nearby and a hoped for league as Irving and Meadville show interest. Durocher faces uncertain future amid locker room tensions as Rickey weighs a managerial switch. Bowling, softball and local events hint at a busy season with Love Hand Field ready for early games and a mix of pro and amateur action across towns.
Doerr belted a three run homer in the second to spark the American League to a 5 to 3 11th All-Star victory over the National League. Matt Cooper suffered his second straight All-Star defeat as VanderMeer and DiMaggio shone for the NL.
In a dramatic game, Robert Pershing lined a long homer for the Nationals but Mort Cooper faltered. The Yankees rallied with Doerr and DiMaggio keying a late surge as Washington faded, Leonard earning the win and Cooper the loss in front of 51,908 fans.
Vince Pagdacci of the Pirates drew attention at Shibe Park as the National League stars fell to the junior circuit. Dominic DiMaggio and Joe DiMaggio posted mixed results with hits and power among the San Francisco trio and military service. Johnny Vander Meer of the Reds dazzled with his fastball as the American Leaguers struck out 11 in 2 2/3 innings. Chet Labine and Bobby Doerr contributed key moments, while Bob Johnson teamed with Vander Meer in a showcase of long blasts during batting practice.
In Hartford Phil Terra of New York drew with Angel Aviles of Mexico City in a 126 competitor match. In Buffalo Walter Kelby beat Joe Rivers of New York by outpoint. In Los Angeles Bobby Yeater stopped Memo Lemas of Mexico City in eight rounds. In New York Maxie Shapiro outpointed Chester Rice in a close decision.
Philadelphia report recalls a lopsided defeat for the National League as the American Leaguers hammered them late in the game. Quotes from Billy Southworth reflect sour mood while Bobby Doerr proves pivotal, and pitching woes from Cooper complicate the setback.
Reported confusion at SHIBE PARK as no Yankees started the game for the first time in All-Star history. Bill Dickey appeared in the action while pitching duties unsettled, robbing fans of a traditional Yankee presence and prompting questions about official substitutions.
Weather and attendance excuses lead to a postponement as the Barons’ equipment fails at Hartford. A doubleheader was moved to tonight while Albany edged Binghamton 9 4 and Scranton beat Springtintas Rifles 11 2 in five innings. Babe Ruth returns from charity appearance with a 60 in wolf for the first time after bruised rib bone incident.
Lig Janowermneueen, CHICAGO, July 14. The audition of Towa's Bob Penaluga and Mici ga State's Jack Fenton to the College All-Star squad brings the roster to 26 players. Penaluga, a guard, is the 14th man named. Fenton, a halfback, is the 12th. They may join the team to meet the Washington Redskins in the NFL champions game August 25 at Dyche Stadium, Evanston.
Betty Hicks former National Women's golf champion ordered to report today to be sworn as a member of the SPARS Coast Guard unit. She will represent that unit in the All-American tournament at Tam O'Shanter Country Club next week. Dean Clay a versatile star for the Reds, strong throwing arm, hit long drives at Houston stadium.
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