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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1948
Page
7
Fragmentary sale ad lists locations near Corry and Watts Ashville with directions to a home and property. Includes references to a 3500 highway, a 90 sharp, 16 nine cers, a heifer born 1946, a deer, a plow, and a wagon. Details are incomplete but indicate a rural auction of land and farm equipment.
Local health bulletin notes two individuals, Ning Iker and Kets, showing deteriorating condition and requiring medical attention. No further identifiers or locations are provided in the fragment.
Boston rally over Cleveland 8-7 as Denny Gelehouse and Satchel Paige, bases loaded, give the Red Sox a narrow win. The victory extends Boston’s eight-game streak and keeps them atop the pennant race while Detroit pummels Philadelphia 17-2 and other games reshape the standings.
At Wembley on July 31 the United States failed to dominate the high jump as Jofo Winter of Australia outjumped him. The day also featured Emil Zatopek winning the 10,000 meters in an Olympic record 41 20:29.6 amid a 65,000-strong crowd. Other events saw Bruce Hurlon lead springboard diving, Ann Curtis win the 100-meter free style, and Sweeping results in basketball and wrestling with American performances mixed. Standings noted early rounds across teams including Hungary and Boston, with lingering questions about U.S. track supremacy at the 1948 Olympics.
National League results show Pittsburgh defeated Brooklyn 10 to 4 while St Louis beat Boston 6 to 2 New York knocked off Chicago 9 to 1 and Philadelphia topped Cincinnati 8 to 4.
Games today show Chicago at New York, Pittsburgh at Brooklyn, Sir Lewis at Boston, Cincinnati at Philadelphia. Yesterday results include Boston 8, Cleveland 7. Detroit 17, Philadelphia 2. Washington 3, St. Louis 2. New York 7, Chicago. Standings list Boston 60 managers 40, Cleveland 56 38 8, New York 68 29 5. Montreal 1-2, Jersey City 18, Toronto 5, Syracuse 4.
Second Baseman Juck Conway and Right Fielder Les Layton spark a Cubs rally as Shelduy Jones fails to complete a fourth straight Giant shutout. Andy Pafko is hit on the wrist, Conway and Layton collide, allowing Pai ko to score on a double. Jones earns his 10th win, leaving the Giants six games from first, a half game behind Brooklyn. Andy Seminick tops idle Sawyer with two homers as the Phillies beat Cincinnati 5 to nothing. The player has hit five homers in four straight games, boosting his season total.
Tomorrow at 10 a.m. the Lewis Class Skeet Shoot will start at the Gerry Rod and Gun Club east of Columbus. Registrations from Celoron Bear Lake Jamestown and South Dayton will sign in for Corry Club members. The $12 entry covers options on each of the 75 targets and refreshments will be available at the field.
The Apollo Merchants, second in the AK League, meet Viv Corry Merchants tonight at 8 1 against the Pittsburgh Pirates in a key league tilt. Blystone 19 pitches leads the staff with Aay Aeon and Jim Allera backing him. starting duties undecided. Infield stars Rochnoviek Speer Ruki anchor the effort while McGraw may join to handle first base if fit.
Buffalo golfer Mike Paren leads halfway at Brookfield Country Club with 186 yards in the Western Open, while veteran Don Hogan from Hershey holds close fell by only two strokes. Major names like Oliver and Lockey remain in contention as 82 players, including nine amateurs, chase the cut. Weather and rough conditions challenge the field with Hogan posting a 67 in round two to sit at 127 total.
The Corry Juniors of the American Legion baseball team crushed Albion 8-2 at Albion’s Rome Field on Thursday night. Buell started for Corry and left after giving up four walks. Ryan relieved him, finishing the game. Merritt pitched for Albion, allowing eight runs on thirteen hits with several walks.
A chaotic spectacle at Loveland Field drew over 1,000 spectators as a donkey ball match mixed with a fast paced softball game. The event featured players like Darin interns Henry Hicks and Buel Gordon, with Clare Cobb and Betts providing play moments while onlookers witnessed frantic donkeys bucking and runners dodging in a lively, if unruly, showcase.
Erie Sailors beat Johnstown 6-4 as pitcher Frank Healy allowed only five hits in a complete game victory. The win completes part of a four game series, with Vandergrift Pioneers also noted for a separate win in the league standings.
The Jamestiwn Falcons remained within striking distance of the Pony League lead after a tight win. Pitcher Jerry Kleinsmith held off Runfield Cardinals late as the Falcons secured a 4 to 1 decision, with substitutes stepping up and the wagered market value noted for buyers in a Journal classified ad.
Yesterday's baseball recaps feature Tommy Henrich and Yanks, with a solo homer highlighting a 8-7 loss to the White Sox. Harry Brecheen and Gardi hold Braves to 6-2, ending the Cards' four-game slide. Long Beach reports Tony Janko and Lou Valles in brief scores.
The list records batting leaders with figures for Muslal of St Louis 368 and Rum of New York 80. Al Muda St Louis 79 HiMuslal St Louis 143 Double Ross Philadelphia 28 and Triples Hopp Pittsburgh Mtl St Louis 10. Other names include Hhmeliis Kiner Pittsburgh 24 and Bislen Cases Ashbury Phila 25.
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