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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1947
Page
7
An incomplete OCR segment reports a vague incident involving a 18 year old individual and alleged theft. The text references a Kentucky location and a potential assault or struggle with animals and corn, but lacks clear names, dates, or outcomes.
Sgt William G. Swan, starting at Corry, shines in Germany with the U S Army of Occupation, defeating Major John Kline in the finals of the Commind Mid Summer golf championship at Wiesbaden on July 4 weekend. Swan earlier beat Tony DeRego in the semifinals and helped USAFE golf to a 2 and 1 victory in team play over Rhein-Maitt Air Base. Local sports coverage notes NFL prospects for Steelers and Browns, college and other teams, with further notes on Notre Dame Navy softball, hockey, and boxing events shaping the season.
Dodgers blanked the St Louis Cardinals 4 0 as Harry Taylor pitched a nine win against three losses and drove in two more with a squeeze bunt. The win stretched the Dodgers lead in the National League to eight games and extended their winning streak to 11. The Giants beat the Reds 2 1 in Cincinnati on Willard Marlon’s 36th homer. Pirates top Braves 6 1 as Ernie Bonham won his ninth. Boston fell 10 1 to Cleveland as Feller earned win with Klieman help. Phillies outscored the White Sox 5 2 as Hank Majeski hurt, and the Browns beat the Senators 8 2 in Washington. The Tigers and Yankees had an off day.
Yesterday's results span the National League with Brooklyn 4 and St Louis 0, Pittsburgh 5 to Philadelphia 4 and Chicago 5 tied with Boston 5. American League shows St Louis 8 over, and St Louis at Washington tonight. International League notes Syracuse 12 9, Jersey City 6 2, and Toronto 41 over Baltimore 8.
July 30 at Ebbets Field hosts heavyweight champion Lesnevich and Tami Mauriello in a non-title ten rounder for charity. About 45 000 fans expected with a purse near 125000. 80000 to the Damon Rumyon Memorial Cancer Fund. split 60 40 in favor of Mauriello and Lesnevich. Mauriello trimmed to 19 1/2 pounds lighter and a five to seven favorite against the stolid Cliffside Park former carpenter’s mate N J.
Associated Press report notes Dodgers shut out the Cardinals 4-0. Harry Taylor contributed with a squeeze bunt, a triple, and one run, driving in Wheeaune and scoring another as Los Angeles took the opener in the NL pennant race.
Jamestown visits Loveland Field for a midweek twilight game starting at 6 15 p m The visitors recent New York state semi pro champions arrive with strong hopes to upset the locals Jamestown relies on air Hell pitching and strong bats to build wins Merchants starter Russ Suse faces Jamestown’s mound ace Wall with an early-season test on the hill
Ajax defeated Sport Center in a City Softball League game last night. The winners broke the game open with three runs in the second, fourth, and seventh innings, while the losers relied on Morgan’s pitching and Morrison’s hits as five runs crossed the plate.
In Bergen Norway on July 30, Stone, representing an American track team touring Europe, finished second in the 6000 meters. He was edged by Hieres of Hungary who won the event, as the squad captured five medals in international competition.
Johnstown Johnnies beat the Erie Sailors 2-1, snapping a six game win streak with most runs in the first three innings and the deciding tally in the late stages. Niagara Falls Frontiers defeated Uniontown 8-4 behind four hitters, Wandercroft Pioneer fended off Youngstown 8-3, and City rallied in the ninth to beat Butler 8-7.
Batavia Clippers, co champions of the Pony League, climbed to fourth as Bob Larking blanked the Wellsville Red Sox 3 0. Bradford Blue Wings beat the Hamilton Cardinals 1 1. Hornell Pirates lost again to Lokport Reds. Olean exploded for wins amid a busy slate.
Hank Majeski of the Philadelphia Athletics was hit on the back of the head by a high inside fastball from Enos Harris of the Chicago White Sox during the fourth inning with the bases loaded. Doctors at Graduate Hospital reported no serious damage but planned further examination.
Jin Kelsey's Pyle baseball team was awarded a 9 0 forfeit win over Hank Greenberg's team captained by Hooke TM Mebesa. Hank Greenberg's fielded only four players at game time.
In Newburgh New York, athletes Jerome Stadiums and Horace Bailey led a local track event. Bigh Ernie from Jerome Stadiums posted a 160 yard time while Bailey clocked 1644 at New Yorke.
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