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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1942
Page
5
Fragmentary text mentions military forces at a specified location with unclear units and actions. Key names and locations are unreadable, leaving only scattered references to troops and engagements. The readable fragments hint at a combat context without a clear event date or outcome.
A chaotic baseball day sees Brooklyn and St Louis split a doubleheader with a 7 6 first game Brooklyn win and a 9 1 nightcap for St Louis while Washington tops St Louis Browns 9 4 Boston beats Cleveland 3 1 New York Yankees sweep White Sox and Giants take both games from Cubs Reds win both ends of doubleheader over Phillies Pirates edge Braves as early season race tightens amid crowded scores
Conference commissioners warn transportation constraints will force shifting football games to larger towns, cut long trips for squads, and drop special trains. Colleges will abandon chartered cars, reduce athletic squads to fit public carrier space, and bias schedules to boost attendee crowds and morale.
A patchwork sports roundup from New York notes playful anecdotes about AraMEN and college gridiron lore, plus Navy athletic chatter and wartime postings. It mentions Babe Belman, Babe Klein, and Chuck Klein in lighthearted exchanges, military training units, and coaching shifts as war effort reshapes college and service sports scenes.
Eight marksmen competed at Cory Red and Gun Club's outdoor range with Carl Nelson leading, closely followed by C Patterson and Guttingham. Scores show Nelson 290, Patterson 291, Armitage 380, with others close behind. Gloria Cull breaks swimming records in New York, clocking 1 08 for 100 yards to surpass Eleanor Holm Rose's eight year old mark on Tong course.
Jamestown advances with close wins and strong hitting in Pony League, drawing Cory area support while rival teams in Wellsville, Bradford, and Olean chase schedules. Local figures discuss training schools, semi pro history, and the sport’s appeal amid fluctuating form and weather.
Sammy Angott eyes a second chance at Ray Robinson after a defeat last year. Robinson, hailed as the Sugar Man from Harlem, held Angott to a tough finish in a ten round decision. Friday’s bout at Madison Square Garden looms as a defining comeback bid for Angott as he pursues a rematch. The piece notes recent fight history and the anticipated clash with Robinson, plus brief mentions of minor league hockey and local sports tidbits.
Yesterday New York beat Chicago 8 to 4 and Washington defeated St. Louis 9 to 4. Cleveland edged Boston 1 to 0. Today New York plays Chicago, Boston faces Cleveland, and Washington meets St. Louis. Other matched pairings include Philadelphia at Detroit and Cincinnati at Philadelphia with Brooklyn hosting St. Louis.
Johnstown ace Makee Santora was tagged for an 8-4 loss as Stan Ferek hurled one hit over five innings before rain halted play with the Oilers leading 5-0. Santora had been undefeated since the season's first star loss to Sal Quittta of City.
Yesterday's heroes include Joe DiMaggio driving in three runs with a home run and two singles for a three run effort while Sam Fernandez and others contributed. Braves win with a ninth inning rally. Johnny Vander Meer nearly no hits for Reds and Ray Starr shuts Phillies. doubleheader sweep. Bradford defeats Wellsville 5 4 with Batavia beating Olean 1 and Hornell. Jamestown 3.
Corry Merchants eye a Friday night clash with the Mearville Pioneers as Graham or Ripley may start on the mound in a bid to extend Corry’s recent success. Crandall weighs lineup shifts, including Dingfelder at second if Young is unavailable, and plans a full-strength roster with Popovich back in action while Dusty Elmon may reclaim the mound for Friday.
World famous gun experts Mr and Mrs Ada Topperwein gave a free exhibition before about 1000 spectators at the Venango County Red and Gun Club range on Pittsburgh Road near Franklin. The event was sponsored by the Rod and Gun Club.
Bisons manager Al Vincent said Mickey Rocco will miss two weeks with a fractured wrist after an injury on Monday. Hartin, Highi's game referenced in report.
A garbled 1940s style item notes Bazeballs and other bonds tied to Atlanta events. It mentions war bonds, stamps, and a quoted statement from Bart Mann about bond amounts and play values, with unclear organization names and dates due to OCR errors.
Texas produced a string of standout players across genders, with Ben Hogan Byron Nelson Ralph Guldahl Jimmie Dewaral and others making waves. Rising talents include Ray Kenny Tyrrell Garin Polly Riley and Betty Jameson, noted for power, balance and drive.Veteran coaches A G Mitchell and R B Winger praise Polly Riley and the West Texas win as signs of national promise.
Colby Hanover heats up the Goshen trotting scene as a favorite for the $40,000 Hambletonian Classic with several stakes on the line. George Benham's Cannon Bull and Green Diamond also figure in early Hambletonian books, while the Richfield Stakes and related events attract top two and three year old trotters in a high stakes prep slate.
Keppel's Grocaty Bot jumps to a quick lead and dominates Aero 500 in the Corry Mushbolt League last night. The final score shows a one sided win for Keppel's with strong performances from Lollawsy Kebbels, Sprayer and Sawyers Smith among others.
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