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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1946
Page
7
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Offseason chatter spotlights a proposed Basketball Association of America with two divisions featuring New York Boston Philadelphia Washington Pittsburgh and Providence in the East and Cleveland Chicago St Louis Detroit Indianapolis in the West. Alongside boxing hype for a Joe Louis Billy Conn title bout set for June 19, managers push for big arena plays while talent leans toward recent graduates. Also notes Jamestown and Pittsburgh baseball moves, Rambling Jack Wilson’s Powell Motor Go. new York Yankee attendance, strike impact, and National Baseball Congress entries frame a busy sports week.
The Corry VFW baseball nine opens its home season in the New York Pennsylvania League Sunday at Loveland Park with Warren Struthers Wells' team providing the opposition. Manager Vern Group previews a big crowd at Minster Field. Two players have left the Corry club for Ty Grandall's Noville club. A potential imported pitcher will start tomorrow, name undisclosed amid ongoing negotiations. The probable lineup includes Sarnecki Frisina Dingtelder with Frisina expected back from Navy duty. The infield and battery are nearly set, and the field has received substantial dirt and been recently rolled for top condition.
Yesterday results across the National and American Leagues show Pittsburgh beating New York 10 to 5 and Chicago defeating Brooklyn 2 to 0 while Boston edged Cincinnati 3 to 1. Today’s games include New York at Pittsburgh and Brooklyn at Chicago. American League results list New York 6, Cleveland 5 and Washington 3, Chicago 2 with Chicago at Washington on tap. Other leagues report Niagara Falls 2 3 Erie 0 8 Johnstown 5 2 Youngstown 4 5 and Syracuse Rochester 2 Buffalo 4 Jersey City 3 Newark 3.
Louis Louis, the Brown Bomber of Detroit, showed a lackadaisical six round workout ahead of the June 19 Yankee Stadium bout with Bully Conn. Promoter and camp staff noted the champ’s age and heavy schedule, with sparring partners arriving to test his power while he conserves energy.
In Pittsburgh on June 8 the Pirates voted against a strike for recognition after a secret two hour meeting. Bob Rice and manager Frank Frisch did not reveal details. Guild leader Robert Murphy said the fight is not over and the season continues despite the setback.
Willie Fey the featherweight world champion by defeating Sal Bartolo in the 19th round last night. The wartford Connecticut native added the New York recognized credit to his NBA laurels in a lively finish, Bartolo from Boston previously held the New York title.
The New York Giants announced the sale of outfielder Vince DiMaggio to the San Francisco Seals of the Pacific Coast League. DiMaggio, eldest of the three DiMaggio brothers, had played for Boston, Philadelphia, and Pittsburgh in the National League, and struggled with 25 hitless at bats for the Giants.
Pony League action last night featured the Banaya Clippers blasting 15 hits and 22 runs to beat Hamilton hurters 22 to 9 in Buffalo. Olean Oilers and Horst Pirates split a twin bill with Pirates winning 4 to 3 and Olean taking 10 to 9. Jamestown edged Lockport 3 to 2 while Wellsville upset Bradford 1 to 0.
Three veterans Newsom Cooper and Passeau star as major contests unfold. Passeau wins for the Cubs over Brooklyn, Cooper leads the Braves past the Reds, Newsom debuts with Washington in a win over the White Sox. Pirates top Giants 10-6, Yankees beat Indians 9-6, Phillies edge Cardinals in ten, and Butcher signs with the Greater Pittsburgh League.
In Washington, veteran Mickey Vyenum recalls past hitting form as he evaluates his chances of a comeback. He notes his prewar numbers and reflects on how a 28 year old season might compare to earlier peak performances while discussing the current state of the Senators and his own batting prospects.
Summary of player achievements and stats across leagues includes leaders like Musial and Slaughter for St. Louis and Walker and Muisal for Brooklyn. Highlights mention triples by Hermay and Branklyn, stolen bases by Reisen, and batting and pitching leaders such as Pesky and Ferriss with strong team affiliations noted.
Inquirer Open lead by unknowns as Savchel and others contend for top position. Report highlights dramatic moments and field showings with potential contenders from Philadelphia and surrounding circuits.
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