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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1942
Page
5
Thompson pitched a near no hitter as Cincinnati Reds beat Brooklyn Dodgers 1-0 in a spring game. Lew Riggs’ sixth inning double produced the only run, giving Thompson his second win without a loss this spring and signaling a strong Reds rotation.
After a month of league play attendance climbs in the American League led by the Yankees while the National League slips as Dodgers play few home games. Twilight and Sunday games expand revenue recovery, with Indians scheduling several twilights and more clubs likely to follow suit. Separately Billy Conn and Harry Bobo shake up heavyweight plans, costing each around 250000 to 700000 in potential purses.
American League standings show New York 7 0 8. Chicago 6 1 9. Boston 6 4 10. Washington 11 ja aig. Philadelphia moa am. St Louis. Chicago 6 19 20. Yesterday's results Philadelphia 5 St Louis. All other games postponed. Today Boston at Chicago. Washington at Detroit. New York at Cleveland. Philadelphia at St Louis. National League standings list Brooklyn 8 80. Pittsburgh. Boston. Chicago. Philadelphia. Yesterday's Trematte Chicago 9 Boston 8. Cincinnati 1. New York 7. Pittsburgh 3. Philadelphia 3. St Louis 2. Price Wants Arne Jor New York. May 13. Ford Frick talks with Army officer about joining Shele Sam's team. Price seeks a job with action while the General suggests Kat man with executive ability would make good soldier. Frick likely will continue as president of the National League.
Gally High School prepares for a six sport All-Sports Day against Titusville on Wednesday May 21. Track features six events and a ping pong program with multiple golf, horseshoes and mushball contests. Beaverville and Cory squads reveal tentative rosters as intramural efforts wrap up the term.
Yesterday details Gene Thompson of the Reds pitching a one hitter against the Dodgers while Connie Ryan, Bill Jurges, and Frank Hoerst are noted with several plays. The Phillies Ed Henline or Henviewski contributes as Cubs win over the Braves. A Penn opener charity game will start the 194% season at Franklin Field with proceeds to war charities on September 24.
Smith, famed as a fearless infielder in 1915 with the Pirates, earned notoriety for scrapes from Camden to the Polo Grounds. His career spanned Chicago, Baltimore, Cincinnati, New York, and Philadelphia. he later worked with his son Tony in Pittsburgh's area.
Chicago Budweisers 3131 wins the 42nd American Bowling Congress tournament with a 3131 team score and $1,600 prize. About 28,000 bowlers competed for $283,930 in prize money at the State Fairgrounds Coliseum as singles and doubles wrap up today. Johnny Stanley leads singles with 756. Edward Nowhels and George Baleta lead doubles with 1377. Tod Maskal tops all-events with 1973.
May 13 1942 Poughkeepsie annual regatta dropped as first major intercollegiate sports victim of World War II. Asa Bushnell Intercollegiate Rowing Association secretary said the race may be held again in 1948. Inability to find an acceptable date due to war and final exams. Eastern schools accelerating classwork. Western schools lengthened year and cannot send crews east until June 20. Also notes baseball game Lock Haven vs St Vincent College canceled due to gasoline and auto rationing.
Ridgway May 13 The Ridg Way All-Stars held their first practice session of the season last night at 6 at the high school field. Manager Bil Johnson eyed a banner season as four last year’s regulars are in the armed forces. Veterans returning include Bing Byborg Bob Kerne k Harry Herang Doc Laughner Archie Gere and Barry Hearneld. New recruits and most of last year’s regulars joined the workout with players like Bob Strand Bill Paige Bud Roth Clarence Roth George Laughner Lefty Travena Red Millen Lucky Lutoovich and Lawrence Cook on deck. An officers’ meeting will decide the season’s plans and officers.
Monty Stratton former White Sox pitcher who survived a hunting accident in 1938 faced Borger Texas in the West Texas New Mexico League. Beeley of Lubbock pitched in during the seventh as Borger hammered 11 hits in a wild game. Stratton got a single for his only hit.
A scatter of misconnected sports notes from Arcadia Florida to Detroit and Windsor Canada. Items include coaching searches, football and baseball hints, pre season plans, and a humorous aside about dope and doorways. Names span Cincinnati, Sioux City, Cherokee and Corpus Christi with references to the Reds Yankees White Sox and public figures like Lou Gehrig and Ted Lyons.
Colin Hartley Pep outpoints Aarim Seltzer 128 126 in Hartford while Coley Welen stops Jimmy Yoiltg 162 Portland. Danny Hartfield outpoints Morris Reif 187 New York. Jack Lamotta draws with Joye Busors 159 York Puerto Rico 110.
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