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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1943
Page
7
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Crandall leads the city’s revival as undrafted players mix with war plant hires to form a Crandall nine. Edklund remains catcher, Cassett and Popovich anchor pitching, and Young backs up second base. Schedule includes Titusville opener and high profile games versus nursery clubs, with Connors eyeing a strong season after football.
Phillies new shortstop Brewster stabilizes infield after midseason trade. early games show a strong start with one error in six appearances. Triplett belts two homers in six games, boosting team to first place after 8-4 win over Boston as Northey adds key hits. Yankees and Cardinals lead league standings with notable performances amid busy schedule.
The Corry Merchants baseball team opens on Sime day June 27 with a booster doubleheader. If a nearby opponent cannot be scheduled, an Ohio fast team may travel for the opener. The Corry Athletic Club plans booster ticket sales and War Bond prizes, with field work and grading underway for opening day ten days away. Local players are urged to try out at 5 15 p m as a local nine is favored, with outside talent possible to improve the roster.
Philadelphia and Pittsburgh make an even exchange at the deadline. Johnny Podgajny, 22, goes to the Pirates while Loyd Dietz, 29, moves to Philadelphia. Dietz has a 0-3 mark this season and Podgajny has liked pitching against the Cubs. Phillies manager Bucky Harris says Dietz is a strong relief option.
Chicago White Sox outline extra entertainment for the benefit game at Comiskey Park on June 30 against the Washington Senators. Before the varsity contest, players from Sox and Senators squads will form an all star team to meet the Great Lakes Naval Training Station nine coached by Lt Gordon Mickey Gooman, former Detroit Tigers manager.
Georgia begins summer football drills with a small squad as 35 players are expected to report. Coach Wallace Batts notes the team includes several young prospects as practices start in June at the university.
Reports from New Bedford and Los Angeles describe multiple boxing results. Jimmy McLarnin edged Russell Sawyer by outpoint in New Bedford, while Titan Suirita defeated Titan in Mexico. Charley Sibarella beat Toby Grey in Scranton. Slugger Wine scored a win in Baltimore.
Al Veeck, 29, president and owner of the Milwaukee Baseball Club, transformed the team and park from last place to a leading contender. He invited fan input via an idea box, launched special nights, and spent about 40,000 on park and player improvements, drawing crowds with promotions and improved facilities.
Historical account notes William Veeck's flagrant innovations in the Chicago club era including vaudeville nights, free breakfast for workers, and entertainment boosts while preserving the baseball core. It highlights his background, family, and long association with the sport.
Plans for a joint Eagles Steelers merger seek to pool expenses, split profits, keep coaches, and allow homes games in Pittsburgh and Philadelphia. The move would shrink the league from ten to eight clubs if accepted, with conditions on player ownership and drafting rules to be ironed out by owners.
Harrisburg June 16 Associated Press Leon Rains of Philadelphia and George J. Jones of Williamsport are slated for reappointment to the Pennsylvania Athletic Commission while Martin has not named a successor to Havey Hoyle Pittsburg. The chief executive hinted at a new appointee but did not finalize the name. The posts pay 8000 dollars annually for two years. Ancot protest over commission recognition of Bob Montgomery as lightweight champion had not reached his desk but would be referred to the commission if a letter arrived. Ott gets weave not.
A tight 500 meter display highlights the winter indoor season with Dodds and Burnham pushing leaders as Heeger topples foes. Gritty prep notes include college coaches voicing hopes, with Poole and Voyles contending for grid spots and a veteran garden whimsy interludes the page.
Ty Cobb once the scourge of base paths drew a record pay and earned fame for daring baserunning. The piece recounts Cobb stealing home on a 1912 play against Hal Chase, highlighting his extraordinary speed, fearless baserunning, and enduring nickname the Georgia Peach. It notes his long tenure with Detroit and later years with the Athletics, framing his legacy as a premier base thief in baseball history.
A golf tournament honors Gene Rames, Cedatorook Country Club pro formerly of Erie, Pennsylvania. Jaime presents a field of 16 players as the event opens at Lianerch Gountey Jay Bron dey on June 28. Runes recently died after a long illness.
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