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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1944
Page
7
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The New York Yankees limp through a troubled season with weak shortstop and outfield defense, questioned power, and a drained farm system. McCarthy may struggle through the year as stars from Newark and others lag, while Wilcox and Angott fight headlines highlight a shaky sports page.
Four leading national reading golfers Byrom Nelson, Jia McSpaden, Bettie Ghezzi and Dain Wood will compete in an augural divine contest at the Polo Grounds on June 17 as part of the Fifth War Losnoparis carnival.
For wypending expeditions a delegation of GB boys attended the first session of the Pittsburgh Pirates baseball school at Loveland Field yesterday hoping to start in organized baseball Youth came from Corry Kane Cochranton Tryonville Townville Meadville Cambridge Springs Rushville Wattsburg Jamestown Springboro Linesville Warren Erie Laredo Waterford Clymer Findley Lake and Monongahela City Leo Mackey Pirates scout led the drills with help from Jack Tinson Vern Group and Ty Crandall Many who attended yesterday’s session are expected back today with attendance around a0 for biennial two days
Lou Mackey of the Pittsburgh Pirates is set to address a Beaver Gib meeting at the high school auditorium this evening. The informal talk will begin at o'clock with Mackey answering questions on baseball as he shares decades of major and minor league experience.
New York June 9 Babe Ruth may be back in baseball as a pinch hitter after knee surgery. The 1927 leader with 60 homers is hospitalized for a knee cartilage removal. backers insist Ruth could return as a pinch hitter if the operation helps his legs. Prominent backer Jack Schaefer notes clubs like Athletics, Tigers, White Sox and Senators show interest, citing Ruth as a strong gate draw.
Roundup across sports notes from New York on June 9 highlights Ray Dumont’s National Baseball Congress giving out free rule books via 125 radio stations as minors seek affordable baseball education. Other items include Eric Wilson equaling a 20 year old shoe record in the 400 meter trials, Mexico sending tennis stars to the United States camp prep for Forest Hills, Cubs owner Phil Wrigley eyeing a midwestern soccer league, Leo Houck adding a captured flag to boxing trophies, and Yale baseball scorer Mrs Red Rolfe aiding Red in basketball stats.
Bucky Walters outdueled Max Lanier as Cincinnati Reds defeated St. Louis 2-1 and 8-1, ending the Cardinals run toward a third straight National League pennant. Walters became the first big league pitcher to record his ninth victory, while Yanks and other teams posted varied results across the league.
London dispatch reports that American sports stars are abroad in Britain, with many stationed near Hitler's doorstep to aid the Allied invasion effort. The piece notes athletes aiding in wartime camps and potentially contributing to plans across Europe, including the Pacific theater.
National League results list Brooklyn over Philadelphia 8 4 and Chicago 10 over Pittsburgh 6 New York 6 Boston 4 Cincinnati 2 St Louis 1 Today’s games Brooklyn at Poston Chicago at Pittsburgh in the NL American League games Washington 7 Philadelphia 5 Boston 8 New York 7 St Louis 8 Cleveland at St Louis Only games scheduled Amid war era coverage famous athletes like Bobby Jones and Joe Louis are noted for service roles with the U S Army Air Forces and Army units with mentions of officers and campuses, reflecting a blend of sports results and military assignment in wartime tabloid style.
Sam Byrd, the former New York Yankees star from Philadelphia, leads as the 120 professional and military entrants tee off in the second round of the $1,500 Inquirer War Bond Invitational at a par 71 course in Frankford County. The field includes notables like Bob Hamilton of Nashville and Tad Nininger, with Byrd showing strong form after a chip-in on the front.
In Buffalo New York on June 9 the Wellsville Clippers tied Lockport 6-6 after a late game suspension. A doubleheader with Olesti saw the Clippers lose 8-3 in the opener and win 4-2 in the nightcap as Nesbihial and Davis pitched for their teams. Minor league scores included Syracuse defeating Baltimore 2-1 and Louisville beating Milwaukee 13-9 in the International and American Leagues.
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