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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1944
Page
7
A fragmentary sport page covers Cleveland Indians manager Lou Boudreau facing scrutiny amid war manpower losses, Hambletonian chatter with Yankee Maid favored, a Pittsburgh Pirates at Boston Braves bond auction, and rookie boxing and baseball fortunes. Also notes Arky Vaughn not available to Dodgers and Rickey's bold offer to lure him back.
The Indians shutout the A's 6-0 as Allie Reynolds pitched and added two doubles and a single. Dick Sievert suffered a leg injury after being spiked, ending his season with the A's. The Yankees, Dodgers, and Braves also posted wins in a busy slate.
American League results show Cleveland 6 over Philadelphia 0 and Detroit 4 over Washington 0. Standings list St Louis and New York leading with Boston, Chicago, and Detroit close behind. Today's AL games include St Louis at New York and Cleveland at Philadelphia. National League results include Philadelphia 1 over St Louis and New York 1 over Philadelphia, with upcoming matchups listed among Pittsburgh, Cincinnati, Brooklyn, Chicago, and St Louis.
In a Wednesday game at the Acro diamond the team hammered Menzoy for a decisive victory. Béamans sparked the win with a rim, while Syetek and Martivitz led with eight hits between them. Stamans and Anderson, McElroy, and Scott contributed on defense and offense as the squad dominated the opposition.
Roundup from New York reports Buckley detailing Navy Seabees and other service teams in Bermuda and the Central Pacific. Buckley notes Seabee Athletic Association's early growth, a boxing win over Army Air Force, a track third in AAU, and plans for a fall football squad hindered by uniforms. Also mentions North Africa booster clubs for the Browns and Arctic island sports scenes with Bucklew and others.
Yankees beat Cardinals 7 to 4 in Loveland Meld twilight play. Bob Williams led a nine run spree with a three run fifth inning surge after a two two opening tally. Fred Doubles knocked in a first inning run as New York built lead, with six innings showing the scoring spread. Next Thursday Vern Group's Pirates meet the Indians under league supervision for possible box score publication. Conn preps for boxing tour in London with US Army support.
Chicago June 30 Golf competition resumes at Ridgewater with 57 amateurs in a seven hole format for the Chicago Victory national championship. Notable players include McSpaden Nelson Byrd Wood and Hogan as favorites, with top amateurs Kocsis Purgol Wehble Kovach and Gachrane among leaders after two days of team play. Laffoon Kovach win pro amateur tie, Revolta Berg top pro woman pair, Berg shooting 74 as best women’s score.
Women in the Marine Corps Reserve now fill over 125 capacities previously held by combat Marines. They are fulfilling their promise to free Marines to deploy, expanding opportunities across the service.
Memphis outfielder Pete Gray, the one armed star, has impressed Southern Association rivals with power reaching inside the park and beyond. His improved bat and speed, including five triples and 21 stolen bases, plus strong center field play, signal he is ready for the majors. Managers and scouts hail his progress and potential drawing power.
The Senators win a morning playground baseball clash, with Ottaway striking out 16 Reds batters and Loveland, Jansen, and Mounta ins contributing in a rugged morning league affair.
Jamestown reports a surge of muscallonge and bass activity as muskellunge licenses flood the city hall clerk’s office. About 600 seals issued in a week point to a large fishing turnout. Seals cost 95 cents regardless of age or sex. residents and women under 16 may fish with caveats. A legal muskellunge requires a seal on catch, with a 32 inch size limit, one per day, five per season, and a daily boat limit of three.
In Buffalo on June 30 Lockport Cubs tightened their lead by defeating Batavia in both ends of a doubleheader 3-2 and 11-0. Ernie Velasquez doubled in the fifth to drive in the go ahead run as Lockport held Batavia to two runs in game one. Elsewhere Hornell and Glan split, while the Dimestown Falcons evened a four game series with Exie at 4-1.
New York June 29 Bresnahan a famed backstop for the Giants and former manager and Kansas City franchise owner is now a candidate for county commissioner in Toledo Ills county Ohio He returned to the Polo Grounds for a war bond show and spoke of Christy Mathewson saying his presence would have revived youth in him as he donned his old uniform The aging star recalled the days with Matty and his baseball glory while pursuing political life
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