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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1948
Page
7
Fragmentary OCR of a historical page shows obscured names and items. The readable bits mention Moss, reeds, and a sequence of stray terms that hint at a legal or property context but lack clear subjects, actions, or dates.
After three weeks of play, no rookie leads Major League hitting or pitching. Veterans hold the spotlight as first-year hurlers and stickmen lag, while top hitters include Zarillo, Holwies, Gustine, Boudreau, Edwards, Williams, Reese, Musial, Dillinger, and Keltner. Coaltown’s Preakness withdrawal paves way for Citation, with five starters at most feared. Niagara University honors 118 Eagle athletes at the annual banquet, and Penn State football hopeful Bob Ross returns to college. Ted Williams draws praise for fielding as well as hitting.
Elmer Riddle, 31, comeback pitcher's third straight win for the Pirates, defeated the Brooklyn Dodgers 4-3 in St. Louis night game action. The victory keeps Pittsburgh in a virtual tie for first with idle New York Giants and St. Louis Cardinals, as Boston and Philadelphia also contend for fourth place.
Yesterday's stars included Ralph Kiner of Pittsburgh with three hits and his sixth homer driving in three as the Pirates beat Brooklyn 4-2. Johnny Sain of Boston, despite 10 hits, blanked St Louis 6-0 to end their five-game run. Former Uage star William Bennett, 69, a Bristol guard on the National League title team, died at his Conshohocken home after a heart attack yesterday.
Baseball results show yesterday and today matchups across the National and American Leagues. The NL Giants vs Cubs day game in Chicago was postponed due to wartime conditions. other games varied with several results and several postponements noted.
Nine Pittsburgh Pirates, unable to find apartments, now live in a 22 room former mansion rented from Mrs. Daniels. A house mother cooks meals, and players report comfort despite the housing squeeze. The setup becomes a long term solution with plans to host Steelers in football season.
Erie County American Legion junior baseball program invites players to a trip on Wednesday night at 6 30 at the Legion Home on North Center street with free transport, a talk by George Bellis, film shows, and refreshments for the boys, in Philadelphia area coverage.
Chicago reports that the Basketball Association of America has become the stronger power by adding four former National League members. The NBL ponders new appetites while BAA plans ahead with a Western Division lineup and eight to ten teams. Des Moines Denver Dayton and St Paul seek inclusion as the NBL contemplates reorganization or a lean eight-team membership. The BAA divisions list New York Providence Philadelphia Boston and Western standouts.
Sports Center defeated Rays 10 to 6 to start the season, breaking a 6-0 early lead after three innings. Bob Marsh and Ken Ottaway each had three hits, Joe Barress homered, while Pure Dubrosky starred for the Springmakers with two homers and a single.
SAN FRANCISCO May 11 Dado Marino Honolulu’s No 1 flyweight contender knocked out Kenny Lindsay in 42 seconds of the first round. The quick finish followed a flurry of lefts as Marino dominated at 117 pounds. Marino renews demand for a title bout with Ireland’s Rinty Monaghan.
Sardoni Construction and Kasper's Score Bowling dominated their rivals in an American League match. Sardoni blanked Spring Greek while Kasper's swept Loblaw's, tightening the race as Sardoni leads with two wins needed to clinch. Standouts included Greely, Kasper, and Weylon with high games and totals across several frames.
The Citaton Coaltown duo will not run in the Preakness at Pimlico. Citation will represent Calumet Farms alone as Coaltown stays at Churchill Downs before Belmont. Trainer Jones cites fears of railroad disruption as reason for the split.
Faryad Tx offers easy banking by mail with envelopes and deposit tickets on request. Distance and weather do not hinder service as they invite new customers to start banking remotely, expanding their reach and usefulness for people far and near.
Associated Press reports Dr. Stanton is favored for the Western Pace feature at the Grand Circuit meet in Arcadia California next Saturday. Twelve entries expected in the 10,000 Western Pace, with Stutton (driven by Lindy Prager) aiming to defend a mile and one quarter pacing record set last week.
Fragmentary report describes a race with a $2,500 purse on a four mile course. Mentions Joseph Joliasar and a horse leading the rivata while a favorite named Ele ser Tasy fails to win. Details are garbled and names uncertain.
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