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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1944
Page
5
A hazy sports roundup from New York discusses baseball figures, gossip, and trivia. It mentions players like Babe Ruth and Adolphis Ligue, social notes on teams and offices, and light quips about reporters and games, reflecting a mid twentieth century sports column vibe.
In a rough afternoon at Loveland Field the Corry Mor chants were outplayed by the Eagle Colored Pontiuses as Gaines dominated with three hits. Corry errors and base running miscues aided the visitors who tallied seven late runs, while Cassett and Green shared pitching duties for Corry in a 9 to 1 Pontiacs victory.
Jug McSpaden of Philadelphia captures the 1944 Utah Open title at Fort Douglas, finishing 271 after a 63 in the third round. He edges Byron Nelson by two strokes as he breaks the course record and sets a new Utah Open mark for 72 holes. Nelson finishes with 273 in a strong showing.
Baltimore’s 19 year old minor league backstop Sherm Dollar, a Fayetteville Ark. product, helps the Orioles in the International League pennant chase. He belted two home runs over two games, driving in key runs, while handling 81 catches in 90 games, showcasing dependable defense behind the plate despite a .245 average.
In SUFRALO July 4 the Jamestown Falcons swept Hornell in a twinbill 8-1 and 9-2. Lockport Cubs took one of two from Olean Oils 4-2, then Olean dominated 10-1 after 19 hits. Wellsville beat Erie Sailors 10-6 as Erie lost a late lead. Batavia Clippers edged Bradford Bliewings 1786 in a tight finish.
Ex heavyweight Joe Bakst of Kulpmont Pa arrives for a 10 round clash with Lee Savold of Paterson N J at Wrigley Field in August. Bakst sets up training at the Catholic Youth Organization gym after a coast to coast move, as promoter Jack Kearns backs the rubber meeting of the year to determine the heavyweight title.
Frankie Wills of Washington D C aims to halt Bee Bee Wright of Clairton Pa in a ten round main event at Hickey Park. Wright has lost only two of the past three years and has built a strong knockout record. Sammy Parolla of Pittsburgh and Billy Eddy of New York meet in the six round semi final. four four rounders complete the six bout card.
Newark B-1 edged Jersey City 1 to 2 while Baltimore defeated Toronto 3 to 8 Buffalo 4 to 8 Rochester Syracuse 2 to 6 and Montreal won 7 to 2 over an unidentified opponent.
Advertises Georgia Elberta peaches with canning season in progress. Mentions pricing including five and a half dozen pecks at 65 cents, 10 and 2 for 25 cents, and 15 to 16 pecks at 22 cents each. Total value implied at five dollars and ninety nine cents. Local reach emphasized with promotional copy.
The Indians won a doubleheader against the Nationals to move into fourth place. Bill Nicholson, Chicago Cubs star, hit four home runs in a doubleheader, tying league records while driving in seven. The Cubs and Giants split a doubleheader, with the Giants winning the nightcap 12-10. The Browns toppled the Red Sox 4-1 in game two after a 12-1 loss in the opener as Vernon Stephens hit a grand slam for Boston. Tex Hughson pitched one of two-game wins for Detroit and St Louis widened its lead by sweeping a doubleheader.
Chicago sports editor recalls Connie Mack calling Jimmy Foxx the greatest all around player the game has known. The piece notes Foxx’s decline with the Cubs after a storied career, including three MVPs, a sharp fall in form, and a shift to bullpen and coach roles as he nears retirement.
The United States Professional Football League announces tentative plans for a 12 team circuit with eastern and western divisions. Cities listed include Philadelphia Baltimore New York Boston Akron Pittsburgh Chicago Cincinnati St Louis and Honolulu. Games total twenty per season with all travel by air and a pledge to sit down with the National Football League to avoid direct player poaching.
Milwaukee beats St Paul 4 to 2 while Minneapolis dominates 11 to 0. Kansas City loses 3 to 5 and Louisville Columbus posts 4 to 2. Tillanapolis edges Toledo 3 to 4 in a puzzling set of results.
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