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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1943
Page
5
In a brisk preview, NYU and local clubs gear up for spring drills as coaches map rosters and highlight players like Wim Elling. Analysts note early conditioning, potential position battles, and the promise of fresh talent fueling the upcoming season.
Obie Pa irmespAy Mat reports that the Sparta night program features both high school boys and girls teams in a composed schedule. The item notes spring sports energizing after a long winter, with training camps and local prep matches anticipated as part of the season kickoff.
The Starlight A. C. scored a 41-28 win over the Steel Age to grab a one game edge in the Olly Basketball League. Don Lady, Nick Carter, and Ken Ottaway led the winners with Red Taylor scoring 20 for the Steel Age as Raymonds then defeated Aero Supply 41-36 in the nightcap.
San Francisco report recalls Henry Armstrong’s decisive win over Tippy Larkin, spotlighting his comeback and a probable strong opposition run into the regular season. Marc Doyle cites Oscar Vitt’s plans as Hollywood eyes on the title scene while local chatter models the coming season.
Maxie Shapiro, a 3 to 1 underdog from New York, climbs from a four nine count to unleash a whirlwind finish and earns a draw against Philadelphia’s Johnny Hutchinson at the Arena test in Philadelphia. It marks their second consecutive draw, with an earlier round lost to low blows. Referee Beloff warned Hutchinson about repeated low blows, as the crowd of 6,029 thought Shapiro had won.
Rookie pitcher George Hennessey served honce with the Phillies yesterday as he joins camp late due to war plant duties in Trenton New Jersey his hometown. He will be available part time in games played in Philadelphia or New York.
In a major league swap, infielder Glossop and outfielder Waner move from the Phillies to the Brooklyn Dodgers for catcher Ellsworth Dahlgren. Al Cox and Biety Harris announced the deal after talks in Brooklyn. Dahlgren, formerly with the Yankees and Braves, is viewed as a key piece for Brooklyn. The Phillies receive a first baseman and veteran players in a bid to rebuild.
The Class B Interstate Baseball League approved a 140 game schedule, running May 11 to September 4, with six teams set. Lancaster Red Rovers may relocate if a deal to rent Stump Park fails, potentially shifting the franchise to Reading or York.
Sports roundup recalls Peter Manning a famed pacing horse tied to Kentucky breeding and Hanover PA origins. The bay stallion, once a world mile record holder and champion progenitor, faced a slow end after a long racing life and retirement, leaving breeders and fans with a lasting legacy.
In Antler League action Morton shot a 660 series as Steen Cleaners fell to the Steen Cleaners. Dick Martory starred with 214 200 and 885 for a 220 average, while Sterling Milk’s win over Kinmey-Spiesman featured Rube Randall sparking the victors with a strong performance.
Pottstown High School faces Lower Merion in the PIAA eliminations at the Palestra Philadelphia. Pottstown seeks a historic upset to reach the state basketball final while Lower Merion, two time defending champion, targets a continued reign as the favored team in District One semifinal.
Beavers high school basketball hosts Spartansburg in a home double header. Coach Putnam plans limited varsity use while aiming for a win after a prior crushing victory over Union City. Spartansburg comes in with three wins and two losses, with Crawford county and local league standings shaping the lineup. The Beavers, 11-1 in the section, field regulars Taylor Rathbun Brigham Gates and rely on early lead and defense to secure the outcome. The Spartansburg ladies seek a preliminary win as well before the season ends next week unless a make-up game is scheduled.
National League club changes name back to Phillies under new owner William J. Cox. The owner said the team would be known as the Phillies, restoring a historic label once used for generations.
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