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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1944
Page
5
The Corry Merchants trail at three wins six losses after a season tilted by a succession of bad innings. The Yankees and Indians prepare for a four game set at the Stadium with a charity tilt to follow, as Cleveland seeks a pennant push and star batters Musial Walker Otis Nicholson pace the league chase.
Brownies win two key four game sets, splitting with Boston and New York as Cleveland gains on leaders. Ed Kileman wins for Washington? No, wait. The piece notes Ed Specs Kileman Hawaiian? This line is garbled but confirms Cleveland’s surge and various results across the league.
Chicago July 25 James J Jimmie Dykes signed a two year contract to manage the Chicago White Sox through 1945 and 1946. Mrs Grace Comiskey said the renewal ends this season and will keep Dykes in the dugout after an 11 season run with the Pale Hose. The deal, reportedly about 27500 dollars per year, follows rumors of a split with the club.
SPORTS ROUNDUP by Fritz Howell reports Milwaukee Brewers building 2000 outfield seats for the charity all star event as they lead the American Association. Mike Heath prompts executives to mail photos for the all star squad while readers face trivia questions about Cap Anson and the New York Yankees and quick salvos from the week.
In Chicago on July 25 the fierce rivalry between Harold Jug McSpaden and Byron Nelson dominates golf. Across 52 rounds their totals are within five strokes, Nelson at 3,813 to McSpaden 3,018, with Nelson averaging 69.50 and McSpaden 69.57. The Barry Vardon Memorial trophy is retired for now. Both golfers loom toward four major summer opens, with McSpaden leading in titles and war bonds raised.
Cory Merchants arrange two midweek twilight contests this week. They face the Wien Struthers Wells nine at Warren Wednesday then host Irvine Forge Thursday night. Groupmen boast two wins this season, aiming to extend their streak as Vern Group leads preparations.
Clairton schoolboy Wright defeated veteran Washington, D. C. fighter Wills at Hickey Park after weathering an opening storm. Wright scored a strong blow to the jaw in the first round, then dominated every round to win his 23rd fight, aiming for bigger challenges ahead.
In Lockport and Hornell twin bill, Hornell Pirates edged Lockport Cubs 9-8 in 17 innings after a 1-0 Lockport win in seven innings. Pitcher Phil Ponle earned the win in Game 2 as Batavia Clippers defeated Wellsville Yankees 5-1 with Steve Riggio and Sidney Miller keying the offense.
National League standings update shows St Louis defeating Boston 7 1 and Pittsburgh beating New York 7 5 with Chicago 1. Current records list Pittsburgh New York Philadelphia Chicago Boston Brooklyn St Louis with various win loss tallies. Today’s schedule includes Pittsburgh at New York Chicago at Brooklyn Cincinnati at Boston and Philadelphia at St Louis, among others.
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