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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1943
Page
7
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Ford B Saeger participates in a local quiz event, answering questions with rapid precision. Contest organizers note his broad knowledge across topics and the crowd’s excitement grows as the competition tightens.
A New York sports roundup notes Al Weill’s concern that a 20 percent withholding tax could affect boxing purses, while Bord Frick backs Eddie Grant for Cooperstown consideration. The column touches on Phillies and Reds player moves, Fort Sheridan ball practice, and service department updates on ex-College stars moving to new posts.
Alejandro Carrasquel of the Washington Senators dazzles by winning three decisions in as many starts against Philadelphia, amid a day of lively spring results across the majors. Yankees hold AL lead. Cleveland-Dodgers split. Cubs topple Cardinals. Giants sweep Braves. Walters helps Reds win. Monmouth athletes gain Navy recognition.
In Chicago May 6 Debs Garms receives high accolades from manager Hilly Southworth and coaches Buzzy Wares Mike Gonzales as the Cardinals note his stamina age and rugged play. They credit him with leadership and strong fielding while hinting at late-season opportunities despite spring struggles.
National League results included Detroit 5 St Louis 1 New York 4 Boston 3 Washington 8 Philadelphia 1 Cleveland 2 2 Chicago 1 5 and today’s matchups Deseot at St Louis Boston at New York Chicago at Cleveland Washington vs Philadelphia. American League tallies Brooklyn 18 Philadelphia Chicago 2 St Louis 1 Cincinnati Pittsburgh 2 New York 5 7 Boston 1 3.
Philadelphia May 5 Officials say six colleges compete Saturday in the ninth heptagonal track meet at Franklin Field. Army is favored with 39 entrants, Cornell 48, Princeton 30, Pennsylvania 19, Dartmouth 14, and Columbia 14, with Dartmouth’s Don Buimhsim the defending mile champion in the mile and half mile events. Cornell and Princeton could upset the Cadets, who have scored over 106 points in recent dual meets. City coverage notes no-waste motion and Blades in New Orleans devising a new practice approach for stronger arms.
The Heiman keglevettes won the league title in the Whira Latics League last night, despite two losses to the Pen Electrics. Chapin Sluggers failed to gain on leaders, losing twice to the Silt Shop Insanes. Lindsleys Lassies swept Folletts with Muriel Youns scoring 107 198 and 178 for 154 average to top individual honors.
AP report from Baltimore notes the Preakness at Pimlico will offer a reduced total purse of 862600, boosted by 500 for each entry in the second tier. Winner receives 1500, runner up 750, third 390, with remaining funds and fees allocated to the winner. Last year’s prize pool was the second highest in state ministry history.
Philadelphia May 6 The outfielder Johnson who had vowed not to play if not traded homered for Washington in a game against his former Athletics teammates after a heckler taunted him. He stared into the stands, glared at the pitcher, and sent a triple to right as he rounded third, then paused at the plate to rebuke the heckler before dashing toward Connie Mack's club.
Pellx Mackiewicz former purdie University star is optioned by Philadelphia Athletics and joins the Baltimore base ball club of the International League today. Connie Mack announced the signing and indicated a change of mind with Gy Blanton in the same note.
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