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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1948
Page
7
Cleveland grips first place in the American League with three wins over the Muckmen, four game series ahead of the Yankees, as Bob Feller breaks his winless streak. Giants release Newsom and Letty See, while old hurlers fade from the majors.
June 21 Dave Anderson an 18 year old Abington Mass High School pitcher has been signed by the Cincinnati Reds to pitch for Sunbury in the Thiterstale Lenene. Anderson won eight and lost two this year for Abington High and his four year record stands at BY wins against 7 defeats.
The Cleveland Indians drew a record 82 781 fans to see a doubleheader against the Philadelphia Athletics. The Tribe won the opener 4 0 with Bob Feller allowing a 3 0 lead before a four run seventh inning and a 10 0 nightcap behind Bob Lemon. The A's fell to third place while the Yankees gained in the standings. Joe DiMaggio homered five times in the twin bill and Boston moved past Detroit with an 8 3 win in a single game at Detroit. The Braves swept Cincinnati and led the National League standings as Pittsburgh and St Louis split doubleheaders.
Wimbledon begins in London with many men’s singles matches. Seeded players Frank Parker Jack Bromwich and Gardnar Mulloy are over 30. fans pack the center court despite a bomb-damaged roof. The event remains a popular treat for readers and buyers.
Yesterday's NL scores include Philadelphia 9 5 and Cincinnati 41, with St. Louis 7 4, New York 2 6, Boston 5 4, Chicago 6, Brooklyn 3. Today Pittsburgh at Brooklyn, St. Louis at Boston, Cincinnati at Philadelphia.
New York visits Cleveland for a night game while Washington plays Detroit and Philadelphia takes on St Louis. The slate features three noncompetitive matchups and one potential divisional showdown as teams chase standings.
Bobby Locke captured the Chicago Victory championship with a 266 18 under par total to win by 16 strokes over Ellsworth Vines. A 66 in the final round plus two 66s earlier set a course record at Midlothian. Locke’s 463 total marks the second best score of the season and far outpaces rivals in this Open.
Joe Louis sharpens for a possible final bid at immortality as he nears a 25th title defense against Jersey Joe Walcott. The Brown Bomber, weighing around 214, shows power in workouts and aims to settle the score after a tense buildup and recent speculations about the bout on Wednesday night.
Meadville beat Cory 7 2 at Loveland Field as Bob Collier limited Corry to one hit. Corry led 2 0 after three innings before Meadville’s four-run fourth. Local Moose host Titusville tonight at 6 30 with Bob Long pitching.
Standings show Sports Center leads City Softball League with teams including Vets and Ajax Iron Works. Individual leaders list Batlins Ken Ottaway with 5 44 runs Joe Baresi 15 doubles Ottaway 9 triples Ottaway John Dubrasky 2 Hob Marsh 3 Home Runs Bob Marsh 3 0 and Ottaway 2 pitching at 3 0 Ellsworth Vines trailing Ginishea by two strokes under par 262
The Corry Country Club opened the summer season by losing to Randolph 344 to 20M in a closely contested match. W. Hoitink led Randolph with a 77, scoring 38 and 39, while Norm Neckers starred for Corry with 37 and 41 for 78. Other listed scores include Dyckes, Benson, Krone, Horn, Wilkinson, Lindren, Castor, and more across both teams.
Robinson must weigh in for a second time today at Comiskey Park to preserve his 147 welter crown against Bernard Decusen. The four day delay, caused by rain and a White Sox game, prompted the Illinois Athletic Commission to order the late weigh in as Robinson faces a must win to keep his title and perfect record since 1940 intact.
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