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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1943
Page
7
Fragmentary OCR shows estate notices and sales in Wayne County Pennsylvania. Lines reference letters and numbers for estates, creditors, claims, and dates, with partial sums, percentages, and page markers.
Wartime disruptions shape Erie County football and baseball outlooks as Corry reenters the loop after a scattered schedule. Beavers eye a stronger county circuit presence amid transportation woes and returning veterans. Coaches and players anticipate practice to reveal lineup, while major leagues adjust forces and schedules for wartime conditions.
Long roundup notes the Pacific Coast Conference football dispute as Southern schools plot a double schedule plan, northern rivals lash out, and early results show Yankees and Dodgers in mix. It covers MLB pairings, standings, and upcoming golf charity event with McSpaden and Dudley.
The Wileak Grocers were blanked as McCandrew Drug Lassies tied the league race with ReverHolms backing the chase. Page and Penny pin split, while McCann crew Drug beat Wing Williams 2 games to 1. Raymond Keglerleius swept two from Lie Page as Rexall Drugs defeated Wing William. Annee Baresi posted high 301 average with scores 198 163 182.
Danny Litwhiler, the Phillies outfielder from Ringstown Pa, bats at a .340 pace with three homers and 11 RBIs in a strong stretch. He reflects on overcoming a leg weakness, credits improved stance to Buck Harris, and says he’s confident in hitting any pitch. The 27 year old tied to lead Phillies’ bid for a top division finish while embracing a revived team spirit.
Dartmouth athlete Don Burnham aims to repeat his lone double in the national event held in Philadelphia last Saturday. The annual 10 44 track meet, crowded into one day, has seen only three repeats in its 67 year history.
Paul Waner, a Brooklyn published baseball figure, finished with a lifetime batting average of .835, marking a remarkable notable figure in early Brooklyn sports lore.
Johnny Green of Lackawanna and Joey Ross of Toronto fight an eight round main bout on the Hudson AC ringfest at Eagles Auditorium in Pearl Street. Green has two knockouts in three starts, defeating Pete Ceppey and Hippy Dimas and edging Bobby Claus. Rass outpointed Johnny Maldesino and Barry Weight before heading to Canada for more bouts. Penn and Army Schedule Football Game Set for October 30 in Philadelphia.
Arch hela Hahn UVA track coach recalls Major Wallace Wade a famed football mentor. Wade stood out for intellect and effort rather than stellar guard play. Hahn, a backfield coach during Wade’s Brown era, notes Wade’s smart, hard work. Later, Philadelphia’s William Hamilton led NL with 196 runs in 1894. 1921 saw Bala reach 177 home runs.
Six Class Ty baseball teams plan another opener tonight if weather permits after last night’s gate postponements. Hagerstown to Meah York and Trenton at Allentown are scheduled with 2,000 attendees, while Wilmington visits Lancaster with 3,000 expected.
New York May 12 Carl Hubbell the Giants southpaw aims for his 250th victory today in a sixteenth season. Opposing him are Ted Lyons of the White Sox and Charles Ruling of the Yankees, both veterans now in the armed forces. Hubbell, 28, would be the only active major leaguer with 250 wins, a feat that keeps him in the club despite a weathered year. The Giants, under Mel Ott, face Cubs starter in a rough stretch, while Ott fights to salvage the club from a slide as Hubell makes the grade.
Miam Beach Florida May 11 An older golfer named Smith plans to extend his career through a year of training and competition. He recently completed schooling at Malami Beach and will pursue a second lieutenancy while balancing golf duties. He credits recent rain and practice in stiff winds for restoring his stamina and confidence.
State Army Commission Executive Director Seth Gordon predicts a smaller hunting army this year than 1942 levels as uncertainty from war conditions affects season planning. A May meeting was cancelled due to automatic retirements and legislative adjournment, complicating scheduling and coordination efforts.
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