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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1942
Page
7
Fragmentary notes indicate a stray phrase about Amon in a show. The readable text lacks clear dates places or sources and cannot establish a definite event or attribution. Further context is needed to form a proper news item.
A damaged OCR fragment mentions the sheriff and a vote, with garbled names and numbers. It hints at an upcoming election or meeting time around 7 AM to 8 AM, but most details are unreadable. The text references a deputy or official and a party or candidate names obscured by errors.
Readable fragments show a sports or social event with a group competing on ice. The note mentions a repeated attempt, a club or team, and a familiar venue, signaling a renewed effort after a previous outing.
In sport notes of interest the local team aims for a crucial win while the Preakness field stays broad and unsettled. Key players from area clubs expected to compete as attention centers on race conditions and potential upsets.
The upcoming Preakness features Sun Again and other Derby contenders like Alsab and Devil Diver as factors in a tight field of nine or ten. Crowds and betting expectations center on the Derby winner Shut uk, while trainer Jones keeps a wary eye on Sun Again and stablemate Whitaway. Also noted are local sports items on baseball fan interest, trout stocking programs, local golf results, and early outdoor boxing plans in Pittsburgh with several matchups shaping the season.
Baltimore columnist Mason Baus reports on Domingo the imported colt bred Colombo and Oronsity. In his four starts he has one win and one second, with speed shown at Jamaica and a slow Wood Memorial prep. Trainers and owners project a strong chance at the 52nd Preakness, seeking an $80,000 purse before an estimated 50,000 crowd.
A fragmentary report notes that the English bred Domingo may pose a threat in the Preakness. The text references a Friday Friday style recap with war relief baseball plans, a Dodgers vs Giants twilight game, and interleague play interrupted by weather, but details are garbled.
Corry city Athletic Association directors meet at 7 20 tonight in Attorney Walter Scott s offices to settle player salaries finalize Booster ball game plans for May 29 and a report on the S50 War Bond sale plus Booking Manager Joe Baresi reports on next season s games Max Marshall the Columbus outfielder joins the Reds and may be inserted immediately Also note history of Howard Ty Crandall s 20 years with Brantford and past pro stints in Buffalo and Philadelphia plus humorous chatter about the Cleveland Indians and the Yanks pennant race density notes for Alaska and Puerto Rico, with population figures per square mile
Pittsburgh leaves May 25 as ten round main event pairs Lew Jenkins and Pete Zivic. Three other ten round bouts announced include Ken Overlings vs Charley Bowley, Mike Raffa vs Joey Archibald, and Mose Brown vs Texas Jack Marshall.
Baseball may break attendance records this year due to fewer weekend trips away caused by gas and tire shortages. The piece notes stars, salaries, and wartime fund auctions while weaving in trivia about players, coaches, and scouts from the era as public interest in the game grows.
Yesterday's weather delayed many games with New York and Pittsburgh posting mixed results. Brooklyn and Chicago faced opponents while Boston readied for Philadelphia. Only the scheduled games include Pittsburgh at Chicago Sir, Louis at Cincinnati New York at Brooklyn.
Aldon Wilkie and Buster Maynard spark a Pirates Giants doubleheader win with Wilkie pitching 11 innings and Maynard delivering a three run homer for New York. Notre Dame collects funds to honor Howard Petschel, 1839 alum killed in the Pacific war. Babe Herman to supply Hollywood with turkeys from his farm. Temple track teams face illness fears as appendicitis hits annually. The first Thanksgiving Day observance dated to 1621 Plymouth via Governor Bradford.
Odel expected to be named Yale coach as Yale University weighs candidates following Spike Nelson’s resignation. Odell, a 34-year-old Pennsylvanian with Penn ties, reportedly could win the job with advisory committee backing. Odell said he has no definite information and would be released if offered, amid rumors and strong Pittsburgh connections. Kin nick catches at Pensacola naval station baseball team.
Roundup from New York highlights Yankees and Tigers as key AL rivals. Gerry Priddy seeks another chance with New York after moving from third to second when Joe Gordon was injured. Priddy struggles to unseat Frank Crosetti, while Walter Hagen navigation and guest stars surface for Detroit. A chaotic collection of notes touches trainers, fans, and notable figures including Bobo Newsom, Byron White, and Bill Dickey as seasons unfold.
May results show Costantino failing to extend his win streak, outpointed by Chelly Wrillit of Los Angeles in an eight round featherweight bout in New York. The card lists several other results across cities including Newark Philadelphia and Elizabeth with boxers like Freddie Archer Joey Rivers and Danny Cox securing decisions.
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