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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1942
Page
7
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A garbled era summary outlines talks around TJ Walker potentially joining Cleveland to bolster the outfield and fielding. Lions of St Louis and Detroit links appear, with former coach Rollie Hemsley mentioned. The piece weaves in Joe McCarthy and Yankee ties, plus Akron North High’s Lu Hofield and Pony League notes. It references modern shifts, coaching moves, and minor league futures, with scattered mentions of Senators and Tigers through a murky collage.
Lower Merion enters as defending champion with a 24 1 record while Sharon holds 20 wins in 24 starts as they meet at the Patestra for the 1943 PIAA final. The winner could claim a second straight title tying Hasleton for consecutive crowns in the tournament’s history.
March 24 New York Massive heavyweight bout ended with Joe Louis stopping Abe Simon in the sixth round at Madison Square Garden before 16,290 fans. Louis delivered a crushing right and left hook as Simon, weighing 2554 pounds, hit the ropes and went down for the count. Referee Eddie Joseph counted him out. Louis retained the title.
In Baton Rouge at the national intercollegiate boxing tournament Wisconsin remains the favorite but Southwestern Louisiana Institute trades pressure. Semifinals yielded surprises as Penn State's Bd Baird, who had losses to Syracuse, won a decision over Schoff in a welterweight bout. other represented schools included Miami, San Jose State, Purdue, Virginia, Michigan State, and Florida.
Metro basketballs contribution to the Army Emergency Relief Fund sparks a Madison Square Garden doubleheader with top clubs and two all star outfits. In the nightcap the all star team faces a soldier squad of former college stars from Camp area as Long Island University meets Iona College of New York. The all tournament squad is directed by Duke Haese whose West Virginia team won the classic this week.
Sammy Angelt receives broad praise for a sensational rise in the fistis event as the lightweight crown draws attention. The report credits his rapid ascent, noting major performances and key supporters shaping his early career.
Plans for a booster baseball game and season schedule were finalized by the Athletic Association directors led by Walter Scott and Ty Crandall. The opener is set for May 29 at Loveland Field with the Merchants as the team name. Crandall intends to start practices within a month to prepare the squad, and efforts are under way to involve local businessmen to fund uniforms. A tentative starting time aims for 7:30 with half the game played before lights are needed.
A wartime sports roundup blends charity drives for Norwegian airmen with college scrimmage plans and local high school feats. The piece highlights Little Norway tied to funding efforts in Canada, Tulane adopting George Carens plan for spring practice, and various collegiate and military sports stories. It mentions a Navy Relief Fund drive, ticket sales aiding soldiers, and a quirky high school shoe incident, plus collegiate players moving between leagues and training stations amid the war context.
In the final regular season, Citizens Bank clinched first place by finishing three games ahead of Hammond Elevator and The Christensen Motors in the Antler League standings. Individual scores include Kinney Spiesman and Dirk Morton contributing strong averages as teams prep for a doubles and singles tournament starting Monday, with a banquet to close the bowling season.
The Greensboro Open field shows an unusual leader as a left handed player with remarkable putting ties the course record with a 60 five under par. Benny Hogan Sam Snead Byron Nelson also among early leaders, while Wak Rod Munday shines for golf brains and consistency despite past putting issues. Bud Hassett joins news in St Petersburg report.
Gift Shop and Heimans hold leads in the Fourth and Third Leagues as teams jockey for position. Zuckermians, Perrys, and Cohens Texaco contended for a three way deadlock in one division while Nichols Tax and other clubs faced mixed results. Improvements and standout averages were noted for Betty Dehlstrand and Katherine Kirin with 136 and Mildred Hachel’s 190 in respective leagues.
Bill Omnanski of the Bears says if the draft lands Don Hulson and other clubs in our league, they will form the greatest defense in the world. He predicts the impact on competition and stresses team cohesion.
Jamestown March 28 Leo Anders longtime golf pro from Corry is reported to have joined a southward tour of clubs. The local sports desk notes Anders produced strong rounds, including a 78 on his second try, while comparisons to past winners and other pros highlight a volatile period in regional golf, with White praised as the best putter seen.
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