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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1946
Page
7
A large fire swept a manufacturing facility causing extensive damage and prompting emergency crews to battle the flames. Investigators began assessing the scene as smoke lingered over the area and nearby structures were evacuated as a precaution.
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Stan Musial led the St Louis Cardinals with four hits and a homer in a 4-1 win over Brooklyn, narrowing the Dodgers’ lead to 1 1/2 games. The Cubs, Braves, and Reds split, while the Tigers blanked the Yankees 2-0 behind Freddie Hutchinson. Marv Hall of the Athletics added a 2-for-2 day in Boston.
In New York-Pennsylvania leagues and local leagues teams update rosters and schedules as the second half heats up. Meadsville, Maple Lawn, Jamestown, Titusville, Warren, and others contest circuit play while MeKinney and Harvey contemplate Edinboro State. Stranahan eyes major events as amateur golf pressure mounts amid a broad siege of roster changes and upcoming tournaments.
Jamestown moved to the top of the Pony League after sweeping the doubleheader against Hamilton, while Batavia fell to second after losing the second game in 11 innings to Hamilton. Batavia won the opener 7-0 but lost the nightcap 7-5. Wellsville beat Bradford 7-2 and Olean edged Hornell 5-4.
The Corry Country Club announces qualifying for the club championship starting Sunday. Entrants must have hole scores by Saturday night and rounds are match play over 18 holes. Flights split into three levels with prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd flight winners.
Joe Muha, ex Virginia Military Institute backfield star from McKees Rocks Pa, has signed to play professionally with the Philadelphia Eagles. Discharged after three years in the Marines, Muha is brother to former Carnegie Tech halfback George Muha. Eagles GM Harry Thayer announced training at Saranac Lake, N Y, starting August 6.
Baseball scores from yesterday show the National League with several games and standings led by teams like Pittsburgh Chicago New York and St Louis. American League results include Detroit New York Philadelphia and Washington with upcoming matchups listed. Boxing results feature New York boxing records and outcomes in multiple city venues across Newark Allentown San Francisco Albany.
Union City beat Corry 11 to 5 as Corey and Carey contributed key hits and Glumph Hixson held the visitors to eight errors behind eight-hit pitching. Cory’s Bixsut collected a double and a single, while Studevant and Loveisnd provided the only local hits in a rugged nine-inning clash.
Gerald Staples caught a muskellunge weighing 13 pounds near Mayville on Chautauqua Lake. He was accompanied by A Buchomer and Ivan Downey of the city during the outing.
New York reports July 1. Ted Williams of the Red Sox and Johnny Hoop of the Braves lead in hitting as Williams boosts his AL pace and Hoop moves into the NL lead. Williams posts six hits in a week with two homers and rises near Mickey Vernon’s pace while Hoop tallies nine safeties in 19 trips to the plate across Sunday games. Hoop gains five points on Baker Walker and one on Stan Musial, remaining atop the league batting race.
Philadelphia July 18 Associated Press reports Jonny Walker remains unfazed by Foxs string of knockouts. Walker manager Chas Dundee says Walker deserves a fight with Fox and notes he beat Ossig Aartie twice, implying he would outperform Fox in a future bout.
The Corry Merchants face the Warren Struthers-Wells nine at Loveland Field Wednesday at 6:30 PM in a New York-Pennsylvania League clash. Sheridan credited with victory over Meadville. Coli and Johnny Long may be available.
The Philadelphia Phillies and Boston Red Sox spar as Cleveland shifts fielders against Ted Williams, a plan General Manager Herb Pennock hopes to limit the slugger until Williams answers with a breakout homer. Pennock remains confident Williams will start hitting over left field.
Niagara Falls Prentions Gimbed near second place in the Middle Atlantic Softball League by taking one doubleheader from the Rain for Yankees, 62 and 5. George Sabin, Fre rcbl bavier, scattered his hits and scored his fifth victory in the case to give the Suites a 41 victory in the opener of a three-game series with Johnstown.
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