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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1941
Page
7
Police Department appointment details show F Corry to hold municipal duties June 18 1941 at the clerk of fice. Includes board formation of appointments and related sundry notes adjacent to household chores.
The article surveys baseball comebacks and army draft calls affecting teams, naming McGoy, DiMaggio, Vander Meer, Peller, and Ewell among others. It notes shifts in athletics, golf’s rising popularity in Corry, and upcoming tournaments like the National Semi-Pro tourney set for late July. It highlights regional teams Wanderers and Vandergrift prospects and references draft and safety considerations in Pennsylvania.
Veteran Len Warneke of the St Louis Cardinals blanked the Philadelphia Phillies 3-0 at Shibe Park, the Phils’ only hit a single by Expmett Mueller. Other results noted include Feller’s win for Cleveland, a one-hitter bid by Steve Peek for the Yankees that failed in the ninth, and Reds beating the Braves 4-3 as VanderMeer notches his sixth win.
Gene Kunes, longtime Erie native now at Holmesburg Country Club, won the Pennsylvania Open after two 18 hole playoffs. The 82-year-old former Canadian Open champion defeated Ter Johnson of Plymouth in a tense playoff in Philadelphia.
About 28 leading professional rollers from the tri state area expected to compete in Butler Pennsylvania on June 16 for PGA national championship qualification. The low scorers earn entry to the Denver tournament slated July 7 to 4.
A scattered sports roundup notes Joe Louis plans a first NL park debut next week at the Polo Grounds. Ray Carlen of the Dodgers seeks medical checks, Letty Gomes advised to wear glasses for vision safety. Wink Mangum shows form in three games but needs nine innings work. Los Angeles bids for 198 tournament glory, Maria Russo backs the Yankees. Artington classic in Chicago looms and minor league owners capture attention as Onele Sain looms in the headlines. Larry MacPhail and Chick Mepp may be involved in football coaching chatter.
Brooklyn beats Pittsburgh 4 3 and Chicago overwhelms New York 11 0 as National League results trickle in alongside scattered notes on boxing promoter activity. The page mixes scores, upcoming games, and stray sports chatter with local items and garbled notes from field and college reports.
Yesterday's Stars highlight a string of baseball feats with multiple players delivering notable hits. Cardinals snub Phillies on a one hitter. Indians defeat Senators with strong four hit pitching in a victory. Cubs gain on Leiber's home run with bases loaded and Nicholson scoring. Dodgers beat Pirates with six hit ball. Yankees hold White Sox to one hit through eight innings as Crosetti hits a grand slam with bases loaded.
The Phillies unveil Bill Harrington a six foot four Virginia alumnus weighing about 200 pounds as the majors potential biggest catcher in the lineup.
Conn remains confident as the date for the upcoming bout with Louis nears. reports describe his calm, trainer plans, and Johnny within reach of a title clash, while concerns grow over Billy Conn's conditioning and readiness for the heavyweight showdown.
Members of the Corry Rod and Gun Club held an outdoor shoot with top scorer Nelson achieving a 399 total. Regular shoot scheduled for Tuesday June 27 with a large turnout expected on the outdoor range. Other scores include Clisholny 64 92 6 4 and Bathbint 92 98 9 48.
Fairview High School announces June U Adlen Tripp of Westfield as new football coach and athletic director replacing Babe Harkins of Erie. The move, disclosed by school officials, outlines a multi year term with duties beginning ahead of the team’s preseason practice in early August at the consolidated Casa Liga high school near Weasfield.
Chigauu dispatch reports 26 year old shooter Tonyab received a 60 day deferment from draft officials after a military drafting inquiry. The request to review the case came from Paul Garmieiogy, a local service contact, seeking federal draft officials in Washington to reassess the deferment and potential invocation next August.
Associated Press reports Jim Conn wins 1940 Fighter of the Year as Nat Fleischer presents the honor in Pompton Lakes New Jersey. Conn trains for a bout with Joe Loni at the time, highlighting his heavyweight status and recent recognition in boxing circles.
Unclear text outlines a disrupted Pirates lineup referencing Vander Meer and 1987 sports memory. Mentions Brewers and Jersey City, with scattered terms about performance and a tree incident. Insufficient coherent details to identify a clear event or outcome.
In Philadelphia a boxing card features Teh TeY Mee Philadsliseria pairing in a wave bout against Hay Worth’s teammate Wylie Lametes with Li Bulle I th 13 Foner as a backdrop. Spectators expect a dramatic clash as stakes mount and a ref’s decision looms after a shaky weigh-in.
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