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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1948
Page
7
Fragmentary OCR reads a local sale notice mentioning a property action at an unidentified ste nu location. The readable bits indicate a sale by public auction or sheriff sale with no clear date or party names. Further readable specifics are unavailable in the fragment.
Partial readable text outlines a bid process in Corry with city involvement, deposits and payments by cashier's checks, and forfeit conditions. References to bidders, bonds, contracts, and performance are noted, though specifics are obscured by OCR errors.
The week’s sports talk centers on Bob Feller and the Cleveland Indians facing a slump tied to control issues. Nearby items mark the 50th anniversary of Pennsylvania’s State Forest purchase program and outline its land, water, and conservation goals. Also note coaching shuffles, local league previews, and upcoming baseball events in the region.
The Braves edged into first place in the National League scramble by seven to three last night as Ted Williams led the Red Sox on a 12-4 romp over the White Sox. Cleveland beat the Yankees 10-8 in a 67,024 crowd as Yogi Berra was ejected.
Yesterday's Stars by Associated Press recounts Ted Willems driving in seven runs with doubles and a single, plus a 12-4 Sox win over Chicago. Herm Wehmaier earned his fifth win as Reds beat Philadelphia 12-1 on five hits.
National League results show Cubs beating Yankees 4 to 1 and Giants, Pirates, and Phillies winning in varied matchups. American League highlights include Cleveland and New York close games and Detroit, St. Louis, and Chicago wins. International and Pony League results list Newark, Montreal, Syracuse, Jersey City, and others with scores and standings. Upcoming today feature games: Philadelphia at Pittsburgh and New York at Chicago among others.
The Corry skeet team will invade Falconer for a York Pepi League match after the morning skeet rounds. Corry, tied with Bear Lake for the league lead, seeks its sixth win in seven starts as teams are urged to arrive early to complete all rounds.
Franklin Vets beat Corry Merchants 10 to 4 at Loveland Field last night before 285 fans. Dick Rice allowed a dozen hits but kept them scattered except for a five-run fifth. Cassett started and was chased in the ninth as Warnshouse closed. Harton, Mack, and Prank led the offense with timely hits including three-base hits by Sarnecki and Mack.
In Worcester last night George Bradford Silt from Jersey City knocked out Walter Peddie in a quick bout. Peddie, listed as 187 lbs, faced an early decisive blow and was unable to continue as the referee stopped the fight.
The Mudget Baseball League sponsored by the Elks Club starts a 10 week season Monday with games Monday through Friday. This is the second season in Corry as 180 boys aged from aoshie to 14 join eight teams. Regular rules apply. Art Pitts and the Hughes act as umpires. Robert Sullivan, league commissioner, will settle disputes. Opening ceremonies planned for Monday with the first game at 9 oclock and the junior game at 1 oclock.
Corry roared to a 12 run win as Moose Junior Team traveled to Clarion and opened the season with heavy hitting. Sonny Morgan and Bob Long combined for the mound work, holding the Clarion sticks to quiet frames. Francis Buell led the offense with three singles in four trips as Corry plated runs in most innings.
Mayor J. Fred Kinley and an Elks Club officer will preside as the Tel ball is thrown. The teens, named after major league teams, include Indians Burkhart, Tigers Boss, Red Sox Hodie McLeak, Carole Frank Lloyd, Dodgers Kelsey, Yankees Tommy Stroup, Athletics Jack Scott, and Pirates Eddie Hatch.
Bucuviner announces Nick Carter Rinker Tournament opens this month and runs through the season. Entries billed at the pro shop with hole-by-hole scoring and nightly posting at the clubhouse. A 26 or 27 score likely needed to win as players best prior rounds. Two golfers must accompany participants. Ground rule changes listed on new score cards available this weekend.
The final 36 holes of the Bay Time derby surge as Sam Snead holds a one stroke lead at 138 through 36 holes. Favorites Ben Hogan and Bobby Locke chase, with 72-hole prospects shaping up as players like Turnesa post solid scores and Wilber Snead navigates the Riviera course for the coveted crown.
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