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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1943
Page
5
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Corry Merchants showcase 15 year old Kennedy a left handed rookie from the bat boy ranks who impressed in early action. Kennedy shows maturity speed and fielding promise with potential to grow into a strong ballplayer if given chance. Despite limited play the youngster displayed calm defense and steady baserunning as team notes compare their level to higher competition and emphasize continued practice and opportunity. The piece also surveys broader league play and local baseball personnel movements including Ernie Hrovalic Hersh Sanford and Bill Mon as top performers and organizational changes at Erie station and Jamestown Falcons standings in Pony League.
Interleague action begins tomorrow with 16 games across National and American leagues as clubs donate receipts to the National War Fund. Doubleheaders and twilight games highlight the program, with key matchups including St Louis at New York and Philadelphia at St Louis among others. Rip Sewell anchors the Pirates in a 7-1 win over the Reds as activity resumes after a two-day intermission.
Hagerstown regains first in Titerstate League pennant chase but the highlight is Steve Gerkin of Lancaster pitching a no hit no run game with four strikeouts. Trenton only reached once on a walk and twice on errors as Lancaster won 4 0 and 10 3 to complete a two game sweep for their seventieth straight victory.
Al Tribuani, a welterweight nicknamed Bummy, defeated Davis 2-1 in a Wilmington bout before about 7,000 fans. Tribuani rose after a knockdown in the third, while Davis only won the round on Pennsylvania rules. Plans for a Stars and Stripes handicap start next Monday were reportedly canceled. George Woolf, the “tee man” jockey, has not yet ridden in the Kentucky Derby after seven workouts at Churchill Downs.
A wide array of notes from the era covers Jonny Burkley with rave notices as a new Dodger shortstop, variasquip about Young Kid McCoy, Kenshell of Utah facing hand trouble hindering club grips, Nap Reyes of the Giants arguing with an umpire, and other tidbits from the season. The piece also mentions Huston and football preparations with coaches and players connected to camps and teams, plus a nod to the overseas Sporting News edition.
Whirlaway, the sport's richest money winner with a $561,161.50 tally in 60 starts, retires to Calumet Farm near Lexington, Ky. Warren Wright and trainer Ben Jones chose retirement after an left foreleg injury from last winter. The 5 year old chestnut will stand at stud next May, with his progeny possibly carrying on his legacy.
The Musky fishing season will open Thursday for New York fishermen in Chautauqua and Cattaraugus counties and close October 15 in those areas. In Lake Erie and the St. Lawrence River the season runs until December 1. The State Conservation Department says Chautauqua Lake muskellunge are recovering well after a two year management plan and rehabilitation.
Boxers from multiple cities competed with outpoints and knockouts. Notable results include Joe Carter of Rome WV defeating Vani McNutt of Baltimore in Newark while Al Tribuani of Frithion Del outpointed Al Davis of New York in Philadelphia. Other bouts included Johnny Shkor of US Navy stopping Big Boy Brown in Baltimore and Angela Gallura defeating Herbie Lockwood in New Orleans.
Corry Merchants resume feud with Irvine National Forge Sunday at a yet to be announced venue. Plans to play Monday, July 5 were dropped due to city park celebrations. Irvine beat Mesdville 2-? in an earlier game as the Forge squad, one of the region’s strongest semi pro teams, faces adjustments for field conditions and mound selection between Cassett and Popovieh.
Dallas reporter Harold Rattle details Pete Cawthon’s arrival at the Brooklyn Dodgers NFL scene, recalling his Texas Tech Red Raiders coaching era and eccentric leadership. The piece highlights his church services for the team, strict discipline, dramatic pranks, and legendary stories, predicting Cawthon’s impact on the pro squad and its reception by fans and players.
Hartford defeats Springfield but two May games are removed from standings after officials ruled infielder Jimmy Francolini ineligible. President Thomas H Richardson cited violation of baseball rules due to Francolini's two appearances and retirement status.
New York reports Stephens of the St. Louis Browns seeks induction into the Army leadership role amid steep competition with Oris Hockett of Cleveland Janet Toutintas. Stephens clung to a 42 batting average as the top league hitters battle for spots. Babel Dahlkren and Michie spots also feature at the top of the senior emeritus list. Frank McCormick of Cincinnati replaces Billy Herman in the Turnerup slot as the week progresses.
Detained action notes Wilson of Pittsburgh stopped Lew Han Dee of Washington in a quick bout in Washington. In West Springfield Massachusetts Todny Dudley of Detroit knocked out Charlie Davis of Dawson Georgia. Officials and ringside recap not provided.
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