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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1947
Page
7
The readable fragments suggest a public notice about land with references to acres and a price around seven hundred, mentioning road access and a halt or halt sale term. Details are incomplete, but the core idea is a land transaction outline with parcel size and value.
A fragmentary notice from Elgin indicates a sale event at the university, listing a calendar date around late May and referencing a box number and local committee names. The incomplete text places the event in a state context with references to a park and city agents.
The Yankees push to finish strong as they plan a swing through Detroit and return home for a key series with the Browns. Manager Bucky Harris seeks a late-season surge, while Detroit and Boston chase the pennant alongside New York. The article also notes a looming third Rocky Graziano fight, with New York or Chicago favored, and Graziano awaiting reinstatement after a suspension tied to a prior fix.
Summary highlights top performers across leagues with names and stats for batting, runs, hits, doubles, triples, home runs, RBIs, stolen bases, strikeouts, and pitching totals. Notable leaders include Williams of Boston and DiMaggio of New York in batting, Mullin and Bou dreau for doubles, Musial and Slaughter in triples, and Blackwell leading strikeouts with 112.
Detroit's Hutchinson and Branca spark strong pitching as Tigers stop the Yankees 8-0 on Friday morning. Hutchinson allows only two hits, ending New York's 19-game win streak. Giants beat Reds 8-2 as Marshall homers three times while Pirates topple Boston 2-1. Cubs hammer Phillies 5-1. Browns, Indians, White Sox win. Williams shines with five for five for the Red Sox.
Pleasantville Independents, winners over the Cory Merchants by a score of HB a month ago, will provide the opposition for the Groupmen at Loveland Field tomorrow. Umpire George Sprovert will start the game at three oclock. The visitors showed a well balanced club in their previous appearance and the Merchants will have to be at their best to run their win streak to three straight. They played errorless ball in the air and rapped two for 12 hits in recording the triumph. Manager Group has nominated himself to go to the HM and if he is waving one of his days the chances for a victory will be considerably enhanced. Opposing the Cory pilot on the mound will be youthful Paul Shsout, a right hander. Corry's lineup will likely include Red Kennedy, Jack Wilson, Mike Goda and Chuck Williams on the infield, Chuck McLean, Bill Harmon and Joe Sarnicki in the outfield, Groug on the mound and Bobby Loveland behind the plate.
The report highlights Fred Hutchinson of the Tigers ending the Yankees 19-game win streak with a 9-0 shutout. Ralph Branca of the Dodgers shut out the Cardinals 7-0, retiring 21 batters in five innings. Willard Marshall of the Giants hit three homers, driving in five as New York beat Cincinnati 8-3.
Hershey Pennsylvania July 19 A former Army sergeant today earns medalist honors in the ninth Pennsylvania Public Links tournament. Walter Heckman a 25 year old hatmaker from Sinking Springs posted one under par 141 for the 16 hole route, two strokes ahead of his nearest rival in a field of 80. He played round scores of 69 and 72 to set a new best medal score for the Public Links event, surpassing the prior mark held by George Bradley of Philadelphia in 1990.
Yesterday’s scores include Brooklyn 7 over St. Louis 0 and New York 8 over Cincinnati 3. Standings list Brooklyn 50 30 .588. New York 47 35 .587. Boston 45 37. St Louis 44 40. Chicago 48 45. Philadelphia 36 48. Pittsburgh 44 49 .410. Upcoming games: Cincinnati at New York. St. Louis at Brooklyn. Chicago at Philadelphia. Pittsburgh at Boston. American League results show Detroit 8 over New York 0. Chicago 4 over Philadelphia 1. Cleveland 6 over Washington 0. St. Louis 9 over Boston 8. International League Buffalo 7 over Rochester 4. Baltimore 7 over Jersey City 6. Middle Atlantic League Evie 4-6. Niagara Falls 1-8. Johnstown 9 over Uniontown 2.
Bobby Locke of South Africa carried a 201 after 54 holes into the final round of the $10,000 Canadian Open in Toronto. He faced rain and thunder as he aimed to extend his golf conquests, matching or beating the 271 Ganindlin Open record if he breaks par again on the Scarlet course.
Stranahan Toledo Ohio and Ward Spokane Washington, former champions, favored in the western amateur golf championships semifinal over Tom Sheehon Birmingham Alabama and Bud Willits Kansas City. If they win Sunday at Wakonda Club, Stranahan and Ward meet again, continuing a recurring rivalry.
In New York Eddie Giosa outpointed Charley Tusari. Detroit saw Twlmage Bussey stop Bit Eddy. In Brooklyn Bobby Plant defeated Billy Straits by TKO. Long Beach Erminio Bonett outpointed Wille Roach. Skowhegan Dom Lathe stopped Huble Scott. Worcester Johnny Gesario outpointed Lee Sawicki.
Batavia Clippers, coming off six straight wins and 14 of 16, beat Wellsville Red Box to edge toward a first division spot. Bradford Blue won 5-2 at Hamilton as Jurvin Nits starred. Tamestown at Olenn and Lockport at Hornell were rained out. Today’s schedule lists Batavia, Wellsville, and others on the slate.
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