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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1942
Page
5
Corry press notes a crowd interest as local merchants host Keystone Ordnance game night. Mentions Babe Weller and managerial views, plus city sports figures including Hartman and Allen A. Tripp with foot ball program concerns. Spoils the teams and venues with a focus on local athletic atmosphere and wartime priorities.
The Corry team travels to Meadville for a Sunday game as Ty Crandall’s Pioneers seek a win. Key losses include Clyde Dingfelder heading to naval cadets and Alpheus Haines departing for California, forcing Crandall to search for infield replacements. The league considers a $10 protest filing fee to deter unfounded protests as schedule details unfold.
Merchants win 7 to 1 over Aero at Loveland midia. Genin allowed three hits in a strong pitching performance but received little run support. The win secures their first title as Avko teath downs five batters, while Hin First hult champs claim top honors.
Corry-Jamestown recorded its second consecutive victory by defeating Keppel’s Grocery. Key moments included early hits by Mallon and strong pitching from Bogerk and Dipicke. Wards Powers delivered the deciding blow in the final innings as Keppels struggled to respond, while Christensen and Vinge contributed late runs.
Baseball turmoil surrounds 1930s rosters as pitchers like French and Hemley shunt expectations. McNulty disputes shift rumors while Rosar’s bounce to Buffalo sparks talk of civil service, births, and managerial tension. Dodgers beat Pirates as rookie lefty thrives.
In a fluctuating week for majors, Hunt Lombard of the Boston Braves challenged NL leader Pete Heiser of Brooklyn, with Tod Williams of Boston close behind Joe Gordon in the American League. Joe Medwick remained in striking distance at 235 as Gordon posted a 244 pace. Bobby Doerr clung to third at 333 while Johnny Pesky surged to 328 for Boston.
The 31 year old Hawaiian pitcher Hank Oaha, now with Fort Worth, has rebuilt his career in the Texas League. Over six weeks he logged 828 innings, winning several games with a 0.90 ERA, allowing 54 hits and 11 runs. He credits his fastball for success and recalls how past scouts and teams steered him toward pitching and outfield play in a long, wandering pro career.
Bralick pitched a four hit effort guiding the Bralick squad to a 2 0 win over Olly in a league game. Moore Bralick allowed only one hit after the fourth inning as the Redbirds fell short. Wanikees beat Bilner １ 0, extending Bilner’s lead loss to 1-0. Yasterday's Stars included Preweh and Qawit delivering decisive offense with five walks.
Julius Platte trims Kovach by four strokes in a playoff for the West Penn Open at Pittsburgh. Platte tied Kovach at 147 in the final round after a hot putting display, while Kovach struggled with 24 putts and six bogeys.
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The Eastern Baseball League faces travel strains from gasoline rationing. Six financially independent clubs Williamsport, Albany, Wilkes‑Barre, Scranton, Binghamton, and Hartford support both Springfield and Elmira clubs hit by war conditions. Tommy Richardson, league president, says no postponements planned and transport issues will be managed.
A lively 1920s style sports roundup notes Tom Raminton’s preseason training, coaching crews including Matty Bell and Jimmy Crowley, and wage of football investment. It surveys bleachers, players like Hemsley and Rolle, gossip on World Series timing, baseball and boxing tidbits, jockeys stakes, and college football lines with mentions of Minnesota, Michigan, and Ohio State figures.
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