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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1947
Page
7
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Speculation surrounds Charley Boudreau possibly leaving the Cleveland Indians for the Boston Red Sox with Charley Grimm under pressure in Chicago. Veeck previously pitted Grimm against expectations, and Boston could gain a third baseman while Grimm could return to management if needed.
The New York Yankees stretched their winning streak to 12 in a row by sweeping a doubleheader from the Cleveland Indians 3-1 and 7-2 at Municipal Stadium. Vic Raschi and Bobo Newsom earned wins as New York matched the White Sox 1908 record with 18 straight. The Tigers and Red Sox also won while Mel Queen notched his first Pirates victory against the Dodgers. Cardinals beat the Braves 5-2 to pull within four and a half of the NL leaders.
Yesterday's NL results include Brooklyn losing to Chicago and St Louis beating Boston. Standings show Brooklyn and Chicago near top. Pittsburgh and Cincinnati trailing. Today's schedule lists Cincinnati at New York, St Louis at Brooklyn, Chicago at Philadelphia, Pittsburgh at Boston. In the AL, New York beat Cleveland and Detroit defeated Washington. Philadelphia routed St Louis. Tonight's matchups include New York at Detroit and Boston at St Louis. International League results note Tersey City, Baltimore, Rochester, Buffalo, Montreal, Newark, and Toronto games.
George Kell and Mickey Mantle fueled a doubleheader split for the Tigers and Yankees. Kell collected a single double and triple and stole home in the opener, while Mantle added three singles in the nightcap. Bobo Newsom pitched the Yankees to an 8-1 win, earning his 200th major league victory.
St Louis Browns join Dodgers and Indians by signing infielders Henry Thompson and Willard Brown and purchasing a 90 day option on Negro league infielder Helder Lorenzo Davis. Thompson hit .247 and Brown .333 for Kansas City Monarchs, while Davis stays with Birmingham during the option period as Browns scout supplies details.
At the Corry Country Club a golf awards event capped a Dogouse Nights for male members, with Norm Neckers winning first prize and Bill Dyckes taking second. A later evening included card games and a luncheon featuring shrimp, turkey, potato salad, pickles, olives, and coffee.
Aon Plays' WEAHHCL pesususy se ausericur Legion nine will return in action this evening with Wesleyville carded in a postponed tit at Loveland lew which will get under way at 6 30 p m The focal club currently is in seed and lace in the Junior League standings and are potting for another victory to remain within close distance of leading Waterford Co roaches Frank DeLury and Hall Dimick are expected to pitch their ace Lefty Len Hixson who makes a habit of tossing brilliant games The Stanford Hose Was nyareied t o forfeit last evening when the Vets failed to place a sufficient number of players on Ute Held for the rep orly scheduled City Wfushball League tilt Sunday July 2061 the Stanford Hose is scheduled to play the Fairfield Firemen with Erie GEAA Field
Hank Greenberg's team won 13 to 3 over the Sullivans in a Midget League game. Kim Coates and Dick Staples held the opponents to one hit while Greenberg's squad drew six walks and made five errors. McLean pitched a two hitter as the winners sparked a high first inning with ten runs and added singles in later frames.
Rain soaked Hershey Park course hosts the 1947 state championship as Public Links players tackle Spring Creek flooded holes. Carl Kaufmann, 1937 champion, joins the field along with George Bradley and other ex-champs. after 3 holes the field trims to 49 and ties, with 36 more holes to decide the title.
Jamestown Falcone teambeat Olean 8-4 in a game where Wyberanec earned his 11th victory of the season. Kapuscineki pitched effectively, securing a strong second place with a 11th win in a high scoring contest. Matty Zorko delivered a key first-half homer contributing to the win.
Pleasantville scheduled to play here Wednesday evening. Wall will be Sunday opponent of the Sorry Merchants. Pail Shrout from Titusville expected to go to WL for the visitors opposite veteran Corey. A 64 win over Wellsville Red Sox noted. Hamilton Red Wings and others mentioned with various players and 13-9 win by Lockport Reds over eeli arrive King Pirates.
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