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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1943
Page
7
The readable text mentions streets and locations in Pennsylvania and New York, references to taxicab activity, a Mrs Shandler and a Marshall, and scattered phrases about inflation. No clear event or outcome is stated beyond fragmented references and speculative notes.
A patchwork roundup recounts letters from soldiers and fans about boxing and baseball during wartime. Mentions players like Harry Markson and Tony Galento, army bases, clubrooms in tents, and plans for future boxing careers. Notes the Army Air units, Navy programs, and Coast Guard style updates from Williamson, Cincinnati, and Georgia Pre-Flight.
Dodgers win both games to stay within a half game of the leaders as Cardinals face a rough day with Mort Cooper losing his fourth and Cubs Pirates split to lift Pittsburgh from last place. Yankees Senators split, Red Sox edge A’s on Culberson homer in Philadelphia night game. Giants’ slumps, Braves over Phillies, and a World War II era note on ex Mississippi State end Gelatka closing malaria recovery also appear.
New York June 24 Milo Candini of the Washington Senators, leading pitcher with a 40 2/3 inning scoreless streak, won his seventh game despite a sore right arm. He allowed six hits in a 1-0 victory over the Yankees, leaving the Senators two games behind in the American League pennant race.
National League results show Brooklyn 7-6 over yesterday's games with several scores. American League notes Cleveland won 9-8 in 11 innings on a two run homer by Jeff Heath in the final frame. Chicago White Sox moved into fifth by beating the St Louis Browns 4-2 as two run innings keyed the victory.
In Philadelphia Roy Mack of the Athletes reports a fan finally received a refund for a $1.71 box seat ticket dated October 1089 after the game was postponed. He calls it a trial of front office procedures. Separate briefs note a boxing upset in Elizabeth New Jersey with Tippy Larkin stopping Bobby McIntyre. Oakland reports Pedro Ortega defeating Tyree White in San Francisco.
The Dayton Dept and The Office topped Aero Supply Mushwall League play last evening. In the opener Dayton pounded Rawley for four hits and ten errors for a 20 to 2 win aided by a nine run fourth inning. Grice held Rawley to five hits through seven. Fierce edged Seamans 4 for Me in the nightcap, a 3 to 1 pitcher’s duel with Winters scoring in the second.
Oil City June 24 Dia Hines pitched superbly for Warren Nine, fanning 14 while issuing one walk as Struthers-Wells beat Meadville Pioneers 4 to 2. Hines limited the visitors to four scattered hits, with Meadville misplays and Warren’s early offense setting the tone before Dusty Elman relieved for Meadville in the fifth.
Pittsburgh July 24 catcher Al Lopez faced a $100 fine after disputing a called third strike with umpire George Magerkurth. Ford Frick, NL president, imposed the penalty as the Pirates prepared for a later game with the New York Giants.
There will be a baseball meeting at the city building tonight at 7 30 PM for all players. Urged attendance to discuss important matters and a report on ticket sales for Sunday booster doubleheader. Canvass planned to boost baseball in the city this summer. Pony League scores listed Olean 5 4 Hornell 4 8 Wellsville 2 Lockport 1 Batavia Jamestown 6
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