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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1943
Page
5
Fragmentary OCR notes report a medical officer, Cullen and Frank He, taking leave and a death on a day in Pittsburgh in 1931. Names appear distorted with partial phrases about a parkment and hemor related injury or illness.
Readers debate the School Board's Sunday baseball ban as protests rise amid limited leisure options. The piece covers local sentiment, comparisons to nearby cities, and potential future actions while noting ongoing sports events and injuries affecting racing and teams.
NFL teams face manpower shortages. Art Rooney suggests six or seven team league. Only four of ten clubs likely to operate. possible mergers among Steelers Eagles Bears Cardinals and others discussed. Washington Redskins Green Bay New York and Detroit expected to operate next fall.
Willie Pep, the Hartford boxer with 65 wins in 66 pro starts, readies a 15 round title defense against Sal Bartolo of Boston at Braves Field. The New York Commission contends Pep can defend only under its jurisdiction while Massachusetts officials bless the bout and will recognize the winner as the 126 pound champion.
Reading Pa June There is another prospect for big league Scouts in Reading. Forrest Helder a 16 year old right hand pitcher fired his second consecutive no hit no run game yesterday. Helder has eight games started this season and his Southern High teammates won the Junior League championship 3 0.
George Earnshaw, famed Philadelphia Athletics pitcher and Navy crew member, has been promoted to Sentendant commander per word to his Montclair parents Mr and Mrs J J W Earnshaw. Wife and two daughters live in Baltimore. Son Pvt George Earnshaw Jr. is stationed at Fort Meade Maryland.
AAP reports on Gunder Haegg the Swedish running star, world record holder and 1941-42 standout. The article notes his retirement from gymnastics, military service, firefighting career in Gaevle, training habits, and record spree since July 1941, including a strong emphasis on running, distance focus, and potential U.S. meets. Haegg’s preferred events, age, and training regimen are outlined with name mentions and timelines.
The Junior League opener between First Ward and Second Ward clubs was postponed as the field is unplayable after weeks of rain. Responsibility for the field remains undetermined as the Exchange Club sponsoring the league weighs who should cover upkeep amid wartime material restrictions.
Babe Dahlgren of the Phillies and Vernon Stephens of the Browns top the major league batting lists as of June 8. Stephens returned from induction to post a .368 average, seven points behind rivals in the American League. Dahlgren pushed to .367 in the National League, with Stan Musial closing the gap to seven points. Harry Welker sits at .368, while Cris Hackett trails in the American League at .289.
Pittsburgh June 4 Odds favor Jokin Jake Lamotta over Frits Zivis in a ten round bout next Tuesday night at Forbes Field with over 20 000 expected crowd. Lamotta previously quoted at 7 to 5 and the bout was postponed last month due to weather. Also note Ollie Hunter of Notre Dame named favorite in the two mile at Northwestern.
The Aero Supply softball rescue renamed play Instaleht om Lige land Field with the 800 Department outlasting the Dayton Department in plawfest, 11. The 800 Department tear prevailing over the OMee by a score of 8-3. The 800 team was outhit 17-14, but took advantage of six Dayton misplays to sew up the game. Hoyt starred with a perfect day four hits in as many trips to the plate for the winners, 5 Wesley Seamans was responsible for the 500 Department victory as he limited the Offier to five bisgles and his males rapped out five timely blows to produce their eight runs.
The roundtable features Harley Reynolds, a famed skater and former jockey, recounting early 20th century racing, his work with John Gates, and his role in developing hockey rinks and gear. He recalls bets, tracks at Latarnia, and the era’s sporting innovations.
The Dodgers beat the Pirates 4 to 1 as Pred Fitzsimmons scattered seven hits and Gustine drove in a run with a first-inning triple. The victory keeps the Dodgers in a virtual tie with the Cardinals for the National League lead while St Louis maintains a higher winning percentage. Both leagues pause today with many clubs idle before a full slate resumes Saturday.
In Cleveland tonight, heavyweight contenders Bivins and Marshall prepare for a five round bout. The event marks a high stakes clash as Bivins seeks to solidify dominance in the 175 pound class amid promotion by Alines and NABO listing.
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