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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1946
Page
7
Fragmentary market report notes cattle hogs and produce prices with varied bids and prices for dairy and beef, including bulls and heifers. Mentions auction activity and timid buyers amid currency-like quotations.
The article surveys proposed league reforms including a likely $6000 minimum salary, broader injury coverage, and pension provisions for long-tenured players. It notes owner- and player-group tensions, mentions Reading Fair Grand Circuit purses and key figures, plus hunting permit rules and local sport chatter including golf tournaments and All-American events in Corry.
Dodgers beat the Cubs 4-1 while the Giants split two games with the Cardinals to pull ahead in the National League race. Kennedy a freshman ace for the Giants held Pittsburgh to three hits as New York secured a 2-1 win. The Pirates beat the Phillies 2-1 in the opener, then lost 9-2 in the nightcap as the Phils rebounded behind Truett Sewell. In the American League Boston fell to Chicago 4-1, widening the gap to 11 games behind the idle Yankees. Washington beat Detroit 8-3. Cleveland edged Philadelphia 2-1. Yankees and Browns had an off day.
National League results show Pittsburgh 2 to 2 with Philadelphia 1 to 9, Brooklyn 4 to Chicago 1, Cincinnati 1 to Boston 0. Today Cincinnati visits New York, Pittsburgh plays Brooklyn, Chicago at Philadelphia. American League results include Chicago 3 to Boston 1, Cleveland 9 to Philadelphia 8, Washington 8 to Detroit 3. Today Washington visits Cleveland and New York visits Chicago with Boston at St Louis and Philadelphia at Detroit.
In Paris, American contender Tom Brown and top seed Yvon Petra fail to reach the men's singles final at the French International championships as European players advance. Jaroslav Brodney upsets Brin in four sets, and Petra loses to Bernard. In women's singles, Wimbledon champ Pauline Betz and Margaret Osborne reach Sunday’s final.
Erie Sailors topple Ici in a twin bill split with Youngstown and Johnstown. Gremlins win 3-2, Johnnies 6-4. Sailors defeat cellar-dwellers City Pirates 8-8, Butler beats Niagara Falls 10-8. Also boxing results note Willie Pep KO of Jackie Graves in Minneapolis.
Associated Press reports veteran Barron shot a second round 48 under par to lead the $50,875 American tournament at Tam O Shanter, with Byron Nelson two strokes back. Nelson criticized greens as tough, while Barron stayed clear of trouble on the 6,700 yard course in windy conditions. Johnny Bull Chiezy carded a one over 72 for day one and eyed the $10,600 first prize amid a strong field.
In the International League results Torpedo beat Jersey City 8 to 6 while Syracuse toppled Rochester 6 to 5. Buffalo and Newark played to a 5 to 3 clash with only Times listed for schedule.
In Hebb Pony League action July 26 Wellsville climbed within eight percent of Jamestown as Wells upset Jamestown twice and edged Iron Olean. Bradford beat Farnell 4-2 while Lockport won 1-0 but lost the later game 5-3.
Raymond softball tam edged Clymer 9 8 in a tense game, with a late comeback after falling behind in the early innings. Ed Barr and Doupherry started on the mound, while Legters pitched for MI. Atlantic League action noted Niagara Falls 8, opponent details unclear.
Albany conservation department announced bids for construction of a new must callouze hatchery at Prendergast Port with bids to be opened August 8. The project, funded under a postwar public works plan, aims to create about 58,500 jobs. The hatchery bill was sponsored by Assemblywoman Hertian Wseginson and Senator George Pierce of Olean.
Corry golfers prepare for two toter club matches hosting Maplehurst tomorrow afternoon and Randolph Sunday. Maplehurst recently defeated by New York State course in a prior event. Randolph club rumored to field several shooters.
New York July 24 reports suggest a peace between the Mexican League and the major leagues may be arranged within 60 days. The article cites Len Brendon of the St. Louis Cardinals and the Pasquel brothers as key negotiators, with possible terms affecting player movements and league relations.
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