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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1944
Page
7
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The New York Yankees slugged four home runs led by Don Sevage and Johnny Lindell to defeat the Boston Red Sox 7-1 in the opener of a doubleheader. A late rain delay halted the second game after one planned. Dizzy Trout earned his 12th win of the season in relief.
The column names Joe Barresi as the standout improver with 19 hits in 18 games and a strong hit rate, noting his outfield play and careful pitch recognition. It highlights Albie Booth returning to coach at Yale, Kenny Keltner's hot hitting for Cleveland, and Dick Wakefield after Navy discharge making a comeback with the Tigers.
Jack Paulson and Mrs Ruth Smith won the weekend golf tourney in a Scotch foursome format. They posted a nine hole score of 49 while golfers competed on Saturday and Sunday. A buffet dinner followed the final round for members and guests.
Orioles manager Tom Thomas announced Sam Lowry received a draft deferment after the expected birth of a child. Lowry pitched in a doubleheader against Jersey City, earning a 9 3 victory in what was thought to be his last appearance for the duration, boosting Baltimore’s pennant chances in the International League. EL Salvador ranks fourth in world production of coffee.
New York reports Texas shows rebound in boxing as San Antonio under Sam Slotsky leads a return to prominence. Galveston and Houston are highlighted with Hostak and Lent also noted amid a July 4 Payase of Champions event.
American League results show Washington and Cleveland pacing, Chicago and Detroit struggling, with Boston and Philadelphia midpack. National League open-date slate features strong showings from Philadelphia and St Louis, plus Brooklyn and Pittsburgh games noted. Roster notes include players associated with Rice, Princeton, and colonial-era sports anecdotes amid wartime funding chatter and coaching shifts. coverage blends standings with human-interest blurbs on athletes and teams.
Washington July 17 The Washington Walrington ball club faced a language shift as 15 Latin Americans began registering for military service. Gilberto Torres Roberto Artiz and Fevmin Guerra left the team after draft orders, while Pediko Gomez chose to stay and register. Carrasquel did not face draft directives. Manager Clark Griffith lamented the losses but said duty to the war effort overrides baseball aims.
Louis and Conn in bomber incident near DNNON described by Stars and Stripes. An airforce captain involved as the crew pressed to coast in. Details indicate a near emergency landing with limited injuries and a dramatic cockpit sequence, reported as unfolding under 45 minutes of tension and control. Across Philadelphia, the Open golf championship heats up with Bud Lewis defending title at the Somiary Club.
New York sports writing profiles Chuck Hostetter the Detroit Tigers outfielder nicknamed Bustling. A 38 year old rookie who spent years in semi pro ball in Wichita and Texas, he describes his path through the minors and industrial jobs, including a stint with the St. Louis Browns and a Washington owned club, while Tigers manager Steve OReilly notes his limits but admires his hustle as spring winds down.
Lockport defeated Wellsville 20-2 in the opener of a doubleheader as Burrany led with strong hitting. The Wellsville Yankees trailed from the early innings while Lockport extended its lead, then kept pressure into the later frames.
A fragmented Eastern net report from Heaverford Pa dated July 17 describes a cricket style event involving 31 players and multiple clubs. It mentions Merion Cricket Club and a match versus opponents including Mary Louise Bruneau of New York, with unclear results and several names garbled in OCR.
Weather permitting the Yankees and Tridians will attempt the City League game Thursday at 6:30 PM. Players gathered yesterday for field work to prep the park for the evening clash.
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