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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1941
Page
7
Fragmentary text references individuals and groups in a community market context with mentions of a person named R. Jordan and various unnamed expeditions or ventures. Hard to extract a coherent event or outcome due to poor legibility and missing details.
Whirlaway, Kentucky Derby winner, squares off at Pimlico in the Preakness field of six or seven, with four runners sidelined from Churchill Downs and odds shifting as Bold Trick is withdrawn. The field includes Porter's Dispose, Our Hoots, Curious in, King Cole, Ocean Blue, and Irishman’s scratching boosts Whirlaway’s chances. Meanwhile MLB trades reshape pennant hopes as Cubs, Dodgers maneuver veteran rosters. journalists note Jimmy Wilson’s moves and the Pirates’ pursuit of Galan.
Promised fair weather and a tough trial loom as seven colts challenge Whirlaway in the $50 000 added Preakness Stakes at Pimlico. Whitlaway a Derby winner seeks the triple crown while rivals promise a sterner test on a cushiony track.
The Dodgers dominated the league by sweeping the Cardinals at Ebbets Field and winning 5-4 in 12 innings. Vern Olsen led the Cubs past the Phillies 5-2 as Chicago secured the only senior circuit win. Big Red Ruffing and Murphy combined for New York’s 5-4 win to trim Cleveland’s lead, while Detroit and Philadelphia split ensuing games.
Officers of the Aero Supply Association announced a fence sale at Aero Park on East Main Street. Proceeds will support the Loveland Fields lighting fund. Several offers for lumber have been received and disposal is not expected to be troubled.
Harry Lavagetto and Kemp Wick er drove in three runs with the winning score in the first inning, and Wick er worked 8 2 3 innings in relief against the Cardinals. Vern Oleen limited the Cubs to under ten hits and homered. Red Ruffing earned the win over the Indians with a day at the plate including a homer, a double and a single. Steve Sundra and Cecil Tebbetor teamed for a six inning effort while Tebbetor homered and Sundra hit a triple to defeat the Tigers. Pete Suder homered with two outs in the eighth to seal a victory for the Athletics over the Browns.
The local team beat Jamestown Palons for their second straight loss. Erie Sailors opened with an 11-9 home win over Dayton in the Mid-Atlantic.
Yesterday Brooklyn beat St Louis 12 to 6 while Chicago defeated Philadelphia 2 to 0. Pittsburgh and Boston each won while Cincinnati and New York failed to score in key matchups. Today’s games include Brooklyn at Philadelphia and Boston at New York in the only scheduled games.
Associated Press reports Ken Overlin defends the world light heavyweight boxing title tonight at Madison Square Garden against Willy See. The public bets favor Overlin, though See is younger and capable, with observers noting Overlin’s steady defense and potential to surprise if See’s punches land. bookmakers rate Overlin the slight favorite as both fighters prepare for a likely 15 round decision.
Baseball scores show New York defeating Cleveland 5 to 4 and Philadelphia routing St Louis 9 to 6. Detroit beat Chicago earlier in rain and Boston versus Chicago was affected by rain. Today Detroit visits Chicago and Cleveland travels to St Louis for forthcoming games.
Tony Morgan outpoints Bucks Strestoy in Philadelphia last night as details blur from partial OCR. The event features unclear locale names and contenders, with Morgan earning a decision in a tightly contested match amid incomplete data.
New York sports roundup notes Joe Dimaggio topping 300 in batting for the first time since joining the Yankees. Other items reference Whirlaway in the Preakness, boxing and boxing promoters, golf, and various regional sports notes with scattered names and events.
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