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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1943
Page
7
Roundup of basketball musings and curiosities from coast to coast
Sports Roundup by Hugh Fullerton Jr from New York covers quirks in basketball and baseball lore. Notes include Don Jaime’s plea for basketball literature in Barcelona, a Charleston bat boy incident, and a Stark Hospital bat boy confrontation. Also mentions the Eastern Tour Circuit cuts, Iowa State football schedule changes, and Branch Rickey’s Dodgers. A light, wide-ranging miscellany with colorful anecdotes and brief journeyman notices.
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Hugh Fullerton
New York
Don West
Imown Ax Frosty
Colorado U
Anily
Daime Turuist
Barcelona
Spain
Don Jaime
Sicily
Kansas
Bombers Press Midseason Push as Johnson Leads Yankees
The New York Yankees aim to extend an eight game win streak as they resume after a two day layoff. Rookie Bill Johnson fuels the surge with a three homers and four hits in a game, while Nick Etten maintains run production. The team faces a heavy 11 game slate tomorrow with 3 double headers, as Washington and other contenders watch from behind.
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Sudson Bailey
New York Yankees
Yanks
Washington Senators
Yankees
Bill
Ehineon
Laurels
Nick Etten
Johnson
Ted Williams
Jarmsott
Cooperstown
N. C
Brooklyn Dodgers
Chicago White Sox
Phillies
Pirates
Pittsburgh
Two Pitching Feats For Colts
Cuban righthander Julio Acosta of the Richmond Colts has two notable feats. He came within one strikeout of Vander Meer's record with 19 strikeouts in a game, and he tossed a no hit no run performance. The lone blemish was a walk.
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COLTS
Acis Richmond
Piedmont Teague
Julio Acosta
Richmond Colts
Acosts
Johnny Wander Meer
Vander Meer
Ginéinatti Rents
Atrick
Durham
Bulls
Acosta
Rizaingh
Portsmouth
Still Uslyg Aim Detroit Dodgers Star Grounded
Sheldon LeJeune, once known for a record long throw, is described amid a chaotic scene at a track event. The text notes a baseball link and confusion over past affiliations with the Dodgers, hinting at a distant, unclear past in Detroit sports.
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USLYG
AIM Detroit
Sheldon LeJeune
Prison Star On Steelers Eleven
Don MacGregor a 27 year old former Iowa State prison football star will get a trial with the Philadelphia Eagles backfield this week. Manager Harry Thayer said the six foot, 188 pound player was released yesterday after a light car theft sentence for good behavior. He may arrive late in the week and will be offered a job regardless of football outcome, with welding training noted for a defense plant position.
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Associated Press
Philadelphia
Don MacGregor
Towa State Prison
Philadelphia Eagles
Pittsburgh Steelers
Harry Thayer
Eagles
MacChesor
Iowa State
Thayer
MacGregor
Pony League Scoreline Shuffle From Jamestown Olean
In a Pony League clash results show Jamestown 1 Olean 0, Wellsville 4 Hornell and Batavia 4 Batavia 4 with Lockport 8 noted among the day’s scoreboard entries.
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Pony League
Jamestown
Olean
Wellsville
Hornell
Batavia
Lockport
Merchants Invade Meadville In Friday Night Showdown
Corry's Merchants prepare for a Friday night game in Meadville against the Pioneers, aiming to regain prestige after recent losses to Erie Gunners. Meadville beat Barberton Ohio 2 to 0 as Dusty Blynn contributed, while Elmon held the visitors steady. Booking manager Walter Ross seeks Struthers Wells of Warren for a Sunday 4 15 contest, with Ohio options if that falls through.
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Pioneers
Elmon
Meadville Boys
Walter Ross
Struthers Wells
Warren
Warrett
Ohio
Curtright Tops AL Batting Race Again
July 20 New York report notes Curtright reclaiming the American League batting lead with a .233 average after Vern Stephens slips to second. In the National League, Stan Musial of the Cardinals pushes his pace to .338 to hold first, with Billy Herman of the Dodgers at .392 in second, while Babe Dahlgren of the Phillies slides to fourth at .345.
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New York
Guy Curls
Chicago White Sox
Vern Stephens
St. Louis Browns
Stephens
San Musist
St. Louis Cardinals
Billy Herman
Brooklyn Dodgers
Babe Dahlgren
Phillies
Grand Circuit racing resumes at North Randall track
Grand Circuit racing resumes at North Randall as Gipsy Guy a territory pacer opens the meet with a 2 20 feature for 1000 dollars. A two year old pace for fillies features Sonath and Direct body among the favorites while a 2 14 pace and 2 16 trot fill out the card ending the meeting. Also notes on Cubs and Browns batting averages appear in this brief.
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Cleveland
Gipsy Guy
Tavorits
Sonath
Big League Scout Eyes Erie Gunners and Corry Merchants
A major league scout viewed a Sunday double header in Erie between the Erie Gunners and Me Corry Merchants. The scout reportedly showed interest in at least three Corry players, with Russ Cassett receiving an offer to join a New England farm team, albeit deemed inadequate. Two other Merchants drew favorable notes and may be approached later.
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Erie Gunners
Me Corry Merchants
Erie
Corry
Russ Cassett
New England
Merchants
Al 50
Beaty eyes Angott bout as Montgomery shadows talk
Sid Feder reports from Shibe Park on Beau Jack Beaty plotting a September 10 showdown with Sammy Angott. Promoters debate New York or Philadelphia staging while Montgomery’s fate hangs on a possible August 2 clash with Wrizzle Ziie. Crowd of 16,978 paid $50,057.60 as Beaty asserts comeback strength despite Hutchinson defeat.
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Sid Feder
Philadelphia
Johny Butchson
Shibe Park
Jonny
New
Dack
Tanele
Sammy Angott
Montgomery
Herman
Taylor
New York
Mike Jacobs
Angus
Sammy
Hutchinson Prp
MA Taek
Ping
Bob
Fittchinson
Jack
Johnny
Eagles Steelers Will Open Practice Tomorrow Night
Eagles and Steelers begin pre season practices at River Field with Greasy Neale hoping for a passer and ball handler to replace Touling Thompson in the Army. Regular training starts August 30 with 12 to 16 men expected to attend informal sessions. Scheduled on opening day are candidates for the guard and end spots including Bill Hewitt Jack Hinkle Charlie Gauer Tom Miller and Dean Steward.
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Associated Press
Philadelphia
Philadelphia Eagles
Pittsburgh Steelers
River Field
Thompson
Army
Greasy Neale
Nele
We Nea Saan
Bill Hewitt
Jack Hinkle
Pioneers Secure 2-0 Victory Over Barberton Ohio
Meadville Pioneers shut out Barberton 2-0 at Athlete Park Sunday afternoon. Dusty Blan dominated on the mound, allowing five hits across several innings and fanning 11 to lift Meadville past the Ohio visitors. sparse crowd watched as the home team pushed runs across in limited frames.
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Meee Wilbm
Meadville Pioneers
Barberton
Ohio
Ath~lete Park
Dusty Blan
Moraney Wins His Fights The Hard Way
Allentown Pa July 20 Jess Marafey wins his fights the hard way buckling at the trees two rounds last night, he revived and took the round decision over Johnny Morris of Toledo. The 14 pound Harrishugey had Morris on the verge of a knockout in the closing minutes. The Beau notes the right-hand shots left him wide open while Morris pitched all the way but lacked the natural stuff to adjust. The Beau also comments on a potential new world record.
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Brooklyn
Sharleston
Ball Park
Leagocher
Nelly Sams
Charleston Municipal League
Bat Boy
Nellie
Stark Hospital
Beame
Ump
Robber
Allentown
Jess,Marafey
Johnny Morris
Toledo
Harrishugey
Morris
Gohnny
Sainy
Bob
Big Crowd Sees Warren Forgers Trim Colts
A large enthusiastic Booster Day crowd watched the Warren Forgers sweep both ends of a doubleheader against the St. Marys Colts at Russell Meld Field. Scores were 1 to 2 and 12 to 3 as Forge management announced future games will be booked. Players praised fan support and the Forgers expressed gratitude.
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Iy 2U
Russell
St. Marys Colts
Ie Jvam
Forgers
Rickey Praises Klein as Neat Looking Infield Rookie
Branch Rickey, boss of the Dodgers, says Low Klein of the Cardinals is the neat looking infield rookie. Rickey, who discovered Klein, says I knew he couldn't miss. He misses the errors, hits a long ball, and is a great competitor.
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Rickey
KLEIN
Brooklyn
Branch Rickey
Dodgers
Low Klein
Cardinals
Quis Steals Crowd in the Tam O'Shanter
Louis, the world champion, tees off with two rivals in the Tom OShanter All American amateur. He starts poorly, carding 9 44 43 and facing a 300 spectator crowd as 15 holes trim the field to 64 for match play amid $10,000 Open prep. Virginia Tech to hold spring drills with limited players after spring practice cancellation.
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Chicago
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United States Army
Louis
Gnish
Wilford Wehrle
Ravine
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