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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1948
Page
7
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A veteran leader guides the Willigats toward a strong summer, seeking 2–3 pitchers and a capable catcher from outside and evaluating local players. Ted Williams tops batting hopes with a .400 pace as the Red Sox begin a western tour, while other pros and prospects chase steady hits and speed.
Warren Dragons staged a seventh inning comeback at Loveland Field to defeat Corry High 5-4. Sonny Morgan and Chuck Wesling pitched for Warren while Algron drove in three runs for Corry, as the Beaver lineup battled to an even split for the season.
Sardoni Construction kept a slim one game edge, winning two from Waterhouse as Basper's took a fall. Columbus blanked Leblaw's and Spring Creek beat Marty's. Olin Simmons led with 174, Art Robaczynski added 225, andGerald Lillie 215 for winners in a high scoring night.
Harrisburg May 4 The State Fish Commission warns of a tough crackdown on violators of fishing laws including minnows. Two fishermen have begun serving jail terms for fines they could not pay, as Commissioner Charles A. French cites heavy penalties and a broad enforcement campaign to protect conservation.
Stan Musial impresses in early 1940s season with Cardinals, hitting .386 in 14 hits through 11 games and driving in 14 runs. He doubles, triples, and homers, aiding a 9 1 victory over the Cubs and lifting St Louis to third place behind the Pirates. Dave Koslo throws a four hit shutout for the Giants over the Reds in Cincinnati.
St Louis defeated Chicago while New York beat Cincinnati. Philadelphia at Washington postponed. other NL and AL games noted with team records. Pirates lead NL with 8–4, Giants 5–5. Washington vs Philadelphia canceled in the American League.
City Mushball League organized at Raymond plant office with six teams. Corry Jamestand dropped out. replaced by Company A squads led by Sam Barelsi Gordon White Joe Giuriano Ernest Wright Richard Geertson Frank Frisina Al Piccardi Ken Ottaway Joe Baressi. Games start at 40 o'clock at Aero Field with $10 entrance fee forfeited after three losses. Players must live or work within Corry city limits. First game scheduled for next Monday evening.
Wayside Market defeated Chaiease Tea 3 games to none in the Biks League match last night. Randall led the winners with scores of 223 197 and 171 while good, M44 and 961 contributed strong marks. Bob Rasteller led the opposition with 181 194 and ial.
Santa Anita will stage an extra pacing race next Saturday to settle the disrupted 60 000 Golden West Pace. Indian Lands won the previous affair after a false start, with Dr Stanton and several pacers entered again in the added event, which carries a 10 000 purse from the Western Harness Association and will align with the 50 000 feature.
Janestown Falcons pounded Hornell 16 4 as Zo Blakes and George Scherger led with multiple hits. Batavia Clippers slipped past Water ville Red Box 10 3 to keep a two game slate clean. Jamestown Falcons beat Hornell Maple Leafs 16 4 to tie the series 1 1.
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