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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1942
Page
7
The readable fragments describe a parcel in Pennsylvania near Erie with a dewired buyers, a specified frontage and boundary lines, and an indication of a sale or auction proceeding. Names, dates, and precise measurements are incomplete, leaving core action and stake only vaguely indicated.
A chaotic sports roundup cites Bennycistle Club fundraisers using solicitations for current magazine issues, Ohio and Kentucky figures entertainment mix, plus golf round antics by Notre Dame coach Frank Leahy. It notes Navy relief game players enlisting, Marines recruiting, and AAU track hopes as local utilities and public figures weigh in on sports culture.
The St Louis Cardinals push into Brooklyn for a five game set with the Dodgers after a seven game win streak, hoping to reclaim the NL pennant lead as Mort Cooper leads a 3-0 shutout of the Giants while the Dodgers beat the Cubs 5-1 behind Kirby Highe. The day’s results include Boston’s 6-1 loss to St Louis and a 4-0 shutout by Philadelphia over Chicago.
The California racing scene reopens with a modest meet of 18 horses after an eight month pause. The state racing commission grants John W. Marchbank of Tanferan track mar San Francisco a license to run a 48 day meeting at the Plessanton county fair track in Alameda county, restoring racing activity in a smaller scale than Santa Anita Handicap events.
Popovich leads Meadville to face Corry Merchants in Friday night action under Loveland Field lights. Meadville seeks to avenge a prior loss to the Crandall men as Popovich aims for a two-hit effort and a quick turnaround against a still-mystery Pioneer mound corps.
New York June 17 service athletes dominate the upcoming AAU track and field meet with many armed forces stars entered. Notables include Roy Cochran, Billy Brown, Johnny Wilson, Ben Carpenter, Phil Liebowitz, Martin Biles, and Don Bunham, among others. Fred Walcott misses due to naval class duties.
Summary of last day's games includes Sk. Lionis 6 Boston 3 Detroit 1 New York 0 Philadelphia 4 Chicago 3 Cleveland 3 Washington 4. Brooklyn 1 Chicago 1 St. Louis 3 New York 0 Cincinnati 4 Boston 2 Pittsburgh 6 Philadelphia 1 St. Louis at Brooklyn scheduled games Boston at St. Louis New York at Detroit Philadelphia at Chicago Washington at Cleveland.
Yesterday's heroes Paul Trout and Ned Harris sparked a 1-0 win over the Yanks with Trout driving in the lone run and Harris delivering a key single. Derringer earned the first win of a doubleheader for the Reds by holding the Braves to seven hits. Mort Cooper blanked the Giants on five hits in a near no hitter through seven. Kirby Higbee and Auker delivered tight two hitter efforts for the Dodgers and Browns, respectively, as both teams won. Phil Marchildon allowed five hits in the Athletics victory. Kellmer and Minch tied up the Pirates win as Robays and Van Robays stood out with clutch hits.
The Hale America tournament at Augemoar club kicks off with more than ten top-ranked golfers, aiming for a 72-hole Open style event. Promoters forecast prizes around $100,000 and a final total near 275 with crowds expected to swell. Bob Hype, Ed Dudley, Bobby Jones, and Gene Sarazen headline a field aiming for strong finishes as mild weather favors scoring.
The Warren county team, Bear Lake Club, clinched their second victory in a Mushball rescue event, with all members reporting safe by tonight. Jamestown ready for Rest win as Raymonds at Lovelmid noted. and a Pillow invention promises better sleep posture to aid breathing and jaw development.
Bornell Chase led scoring in a Skish ball casting practice with a near perfect potential 100 points. About 20 participants watched as the casters demonstrated the game at the shore targets with teams preparing for a formal session. A second practice is planned in coming weeks to boost participation.
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