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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1944
Page
5
Major league spring camps begin as organizations plan for a full season despite World War shortages. Landis allows continued play and drafts reshape rosters, with key players like Bagby and Busby as holdouts. Angott versus Zurita and other boxing title moves complicate sports headlines amid Army service drafts. Pirates sign others while Navy and Notre Dame transfers reshape college athletics.
A promising first year track athlete from a Big Ten university is favored to win multiple events in today’s meet. The sprinter and mile specialist shows speed in the 60 yard dash and broad jump while aiming for top marks in dual meets and events across the program.
Leo Mackey named director for a three day baseball school for youths in Corry at Loveland Playground June 8 to 10. Pittsburgh club plans two sessions, with Mackey in charge, to scout local talent and possibly place players in farm system. Camp emphasizes self-provided shoes uniforms and gloves for ages 12 to 16, drawing youths from a 50 mile radius.
Warren High School Dragons defeated Cranberry 49 to 29 last night at Lacon Junior High, improving to 14-6. Warren led 22 by 11 at halftime and dominated the boards while Cranberry shot poorly from the field and foul line.
Chicago March 11 Thornton ihatty Lee begins the 1944 season with the Chicago White Sox on a $1 a year contract. The southpaw pitcher has battled arm troubles and likely will operate at the $1 rate after arm surgery earlier. His 1943 record stood at five wins and nine losses despite a prior regular salary earlier that season.
Ensign Jornelis Warmerdam enters a track meet in New York on March 45, having cleared 150 feet in pole vault 42 times. He is currently stationed at Monmouth, Tl.
A Rome dispatch says former European middleweight boxing champion Mi Witle Bobasia died in a Turin hospital after injuries from an attack by bandits. The report notes he received fatal counts during the assault and lists Madrid as the origin of the message.
Boston based new Braves owners G Joseph Maney Guido Raga and Louis Perini vow to keep stars and build a championship team in Boston. Manager Bob Coleman and coaches Tom Sheehan and Benny Bengough are highlighted as key hires, with assurances no sale of top players and a commitment to fan support in the city.
Lee Savold, veteran heavyweight from Patterson New Jersey, wins a 10 round split decision over Joe Baksi at Madison Square Garden before 15 947 fans. Savold, underdog at 12 to 5, controlled pace with manager Bill Daly signaling from his corner. Promoter Mike Greales hints at a 12 round rematch next month and notes Savold’s prior Garten bout losses.
In district play, Sharon 4 Brighton 28 Brafford 66 Ridgway 28 Dit Bowl 26 Punxsutawney 24 Westinghouse 38 South wills led by top scorers as district finals concluded with Westinghouse edging rivals and Brafford delivering a decisive win.
The Zuckermans edged Boston House in a doubleheader during the Girls league, with Muriel Yen scoring 149, 127, and 144 and opponents led by Eenore Thayer with 195, 18h, and Tt. Boston House faced strong totals from Waterhouse and Perry Beauussians, while Waterhouse and Mary Orn anchored the winners with steady scores.
In New York the card featured Teo Swoficl and Pateraoh with close showings, while Ruipmicnl and Dellicht posted competitive results. Detroit and Youngstown bouts highlighted the regional mix, with Chiroph and Enamiga among notable fighters in a chaotic, hard-to-read lineup.
A chaotic rough-cut sports brief notes Tiger hurler rejected for military service while others from Detroit, New York, Chicago and Boston face drafts and signings. Mentions players Perry Ward, Bill Burgeo, Mike Caliby and Bucky Waller amid wartime rosters and spring camp movements.
In a city page announcement, Rice receives promotion to assistant secretary role amid organizational changes. Details remain brief with limited context and wording reflects the OCR source.
A garbled OCR passage mentions various names and places such as Myrtle and Mile and references protective something. The text appears as a jumble of improper letters, partial phrases, and stray proper nouns without a coherent event or clear reporting context.
A chaotic sports roundup from New York covers boxing moves by Penn State coach Leo Hoyck, trainee transfers, and boxing figures. It mentions John Mooney and Bob Carpenter, remarks about Johns Hopkins students, and spring baseball notes including the Yankees and Cardinals. It references Marty Harper becoming New Jersey Labor Commissioner and other scattered sports items across leagues, with nods to Army Times and Navy teams.
Bartolois earns the feather title in a boxing showcard reported with chaotic OCR text. The piece mentions Willie Pep and a series of names, with unclear details of opponents, rounds, or dates, but centers on Bartolois prevailing to claim a featherweight championship.
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