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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1944
Page
7
In a bustling sports wrap this column previews Pimlico and Louisville racing, praising Stir Up and Platter in the Preakness context while noting Derby distances. It covers weekend crowds, night games shifting to weekday home games, and managerial moves including Charley Grimm returning to the Cubs.
The article reports on a crowded 1944 American League standings race with the Senators leading the Browns by a narrow margin. Hank Borowy improved to 4-0 after seven afternoon hits fueled a 5-2 win, while Lefty Mickey Harris limited St Louis to seven hits. Hal Trosky and Bugs Christopher spark Chicago’s 4-2 win. Pat Seerey shines for Milwaukee in a 7-6 victory over Boston. Ed Hunysewski wins for Philadelphia 6-8 over Chicago. Brooklyn edges St Louis 2-1 as Cincinnati and New York split a close games.
A scattered sports roundup reports an Iceland boxing showcase at the Andrews Memorial Field House with large attendance and exhibition bouts. It also mentions war era figures and teams like the Syracuse Chiefs and multiple MLB clubs in commentary from New York and Japan, with boxing at Madison Square Garden planned for May 26 and notes on baseball pennants and recent rosters.
Corry High School baseball routed Sparta as seven runs in the third and seventh innings powered a 17 to 3 win. W Northrop and a seven Spartansburg errors aided the Beavers offense as Gates and Hammond led with three hits apiece and Gates homered in the ninth.
Boxer Newton Smith from Philadelphia outpointed Jim Huigdent of New York while Verne Pasternoil of Chicago outpointed Sloman Stewart of Augusta Georgia in another bout. Mickey Green from the U S Navy faced Al Barboy of North Carver Massachusetts on the same program.
Yesterday's results show Detroit 2 at Chicago 4 and Philadelphia 2 at Cleveland 7. Boston defeated by Cleveland while St Louis beat Washington. New York and Detroit also played. Lou Louis Elliott KOed Deacon Ban with 16 rounds. Ted Gittalle knocked out Charley Riley in 126 rounds.
Baltimore May 42 AP reports Warren Wright's Pensive seeks a 50 50 shot in the Preakness Stakes tomorrow. The piece notes Calumet Farm dominance with derby winners entering Maryland premier race and the odds reflecting public choice.
A seven horse field was expected for tomorrow's 85000 publicized Preakness Stakes at Pimlico.Stymie and Man o War star might lead. odds favor the favorite with a 2 to 1 public choice to win a second Preakness and the possible Triple Crown bid. A 35,000 person crowd was anticipated with hopes of a new wagering record approaching 1.2 million.
Branch Rickey built a farm system around young talent and optimism. Howie Schultz from St. Paul shows promise as a power hitter and solid fielder, echoing Hank Greenberg’s rise. Schultz’s development enables a Keystone outfield and infield mix as the Dodgers seek balance and future stars.
Albany strengthened their hold on first place after a 9-0 rout of Binghamton as Fred Clemence threw a seven on hit shutout. Williamsport lost to Albany while Wilkes-Barre Barons fell from second place, and the Grays dropped a fourth straight.
Intersitional League results show Syracuse 3 Montereal 2 and Rochester 9 Newark 2. Buffalo 1 Jersey City 1 and Toronto 4 Baltimore 1. Toledo 9 Minneapolis 0 Milwaukee 0 Indianapolis 0. Louisville and Kansas City 3. Columbus at St Paul. OKLAHOMA CITY Lou Nova knocked out Dan Brouillard.
In Buffalo on May 13 Erie Sailors win game two to split doubleheader with Lockport. Cubs gain opener but fall in game two as Jamestown Falcons rally for a 4 2 win. Bradford blanks Hornell as Blue Wings rise. Tonight's games include Lockport at Wellsville and Jamestown at Bradford.
The Union City Indians, a two team from the community, seek softball games against Corry teams on a home and home basis. Contact Emory Dlanah at Weatair Auto Supply in Union City to arrange matches. The club opened with a close 5 to 8 loss to Aero 500 at Aspro Park.
The Pennsylvania Athletic League announced a state qualifying competition in Oskment on May 22 for the goal tourney. Each school may enter two players and two representatives will compete from each institution.
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