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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1946
Page
7
Openings advertised for plenty of lots at auction including horses woolen goods rugs and household items. Proceeds from the estate of a deceased person are offered with various weights and prices listed for livestock produce and miscellaneous merchandise.
SID FELUR compiles a scatter of sports tidbits from July 31. Pirates front office talks involve Barneys Dreyfuss price and Ben Swanger deals. Various mentions include Bing Crosby’s buy plan, Hambletonian contenders, Penn State and Maryland coaching history, Dodger miscues in a Zanesville game, Johnny Perkovich’s Wisconsin Rapids stint, and late Negro leagues action with Satch Paige facing the Monarchs.
National League results include New York Chicago Philadelphia Cincinnati Brooklyn St Louis and Pittsburgh at Boston with rain noted. American League results show Philadelphia Chicago Detroit New York Boston Cleveland St Louis Washington and upcoming games listed by city. International and minor leagues report Montreal Newark Buffalo Baltimore Jersey City Rochester Syracuse and Toronto. boxing results in Elizabeth New Jersey list De Costa defeating Humberto Avala by TKO.
Brooklyns hold a 20 percent edge as Leo Durocher's squad fights to stay atop the NL behind Howie Pollet in relief. Haddle Dyer seeks a clean three-game sweep at Ebbets Field to narrow the gap, while Chicago drops to behind New York Giants after a 3-2 loss. Virgil Trucks fans 13 as Yankees fall 6-5 to Detroit, with Boston padding its lead in the American League.
Indianapolis July 31 Skeet championships planned at Capital City Gun Club mark first annual International and Ninth National Skeet event August 7 11. Organizers consider forming new national skeet governing body and will meet August 4 with state associations and clubs.
Pittsburgh July 31 The oft rumored sale of the Pittsburgh Pirates may be near. President William Benswanger says negotiations involve unnamed clients and potential buyers including Frank E. McKinney and Charles Margiotti. McKinney cites a 50 50 chance the deal closes and discussions with Margiotti continue. Pirates, 20 14 games, sit behind the Brooklyn leaders.
The Raymond mushball team defeated Corry Jamestown 15 to 7 at Aero Field. Barr and Bryndléson anchored the Rays while Jansen Dimick pitched for the losers. The Springmakers hit 15 of 19 and the opponents 7 of 10. both sides had 4 errors. The teams plan another game Friday at the same field.
Corry nine clash with Maple Lawn Sluggers at Loveland Field tonight for first place in league. Manager Swanick backs Lefty Gaffrey to pitch in championship form for the Merchants as Tivine boys vie for seed spots. Corry Moose square off with Titusville age regalian Thursday at 6 pm with Ken Harvey or Ken Wilson as hurlers.
In Wilmington Del Sonny Howe defeated Bobby Berger in a 10 round split or points decision. In Washington D C Buster Smith outpointed Young Tiger Wade over 8 rounds. In Union City Billy Cooper outpointed Vince Fratelo in an 8 round decision.
Falcons move back into first in the Pony League after an 8 0 win over the Batavia Clippers. Wellsville was shut out 1 0 by Walturd, while Hamilton fell to Lewisport and Cornwall fell to unknown opponents as the circuit absorbed results.
A benefit game for Crippled Children’s Fund is scheduled at Wilder Field Saturday evening August 1st at 6 90 p.m. Horsehead Brewers strong Eastly team will appear with ten wireball games planned. Local arrangements list visiting formations and secure access for attendees.
A three-man executive committee of the National Association of Baseball Leagues heard evidence in the Louisville club appeal against Manager Garry Nemo Leibold’s season suspension. Testimony from eight players was taken as the panel, chaired by Thomas H. Richardson, adjourned without action, with a decision expected to be announced before noon today after weighing the evidence.
Testimony from Leibel and Umon Frosty Peters plus Amore Milt Steengrafe and other officials followed a June 16 incident in Louisville. Minor League Commissioner W G Brahmaim extended Leibold for the remainder of the season. Witnesses included Roy Hamey Brice Dudley and managers Nick Cullop and Tommy Witsgerald amid a heated dispute involving the Louisville Brewers and the Courier. Leibold initially drew a five day suspension.
In a Mid Atlantic League game the Erie Sailors defeated the Magara Pratt Hers 4 to 0. Butler beat Johnstown 4 to 1. Youngstown at Gil Gup content was postponed due to rain and an unspecified suspension and a $100 fine from Homey. Peters re signed as Empire and Steingrafe resignation followed. Bramham then stepped in, Knana suspended the Colonel skins for the remainder of the season.
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