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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1947
Page
7
Beaver Club sponsored event kicks off with fifth to eighth graders ready to compete for the city title and a two week all expense vacation at a nearby camp. Parents and spectators anticipate spirited games as teams in two leagues begin to level off and clubs move through the season.
Crooner Sinatra offers 45000 for a ten round fight between Jersey Joe Walcott and Joey Maxim of Cleveland at Hollywood on June 23. The offer has been accepted by Joe Webster Walcott's manager. Maxim, managed by Jack Kearns, is to receive a 15000 guarantee.
The Beaver Club hosts its second annual Little Beaver Contest at Loveland Field with about 100 boys expected. Events cover football punt and pass, 50 yard dash, baseball throw, and quarter mile run, with three trials in most events and a three to two to one point scoring system. Winners in grades five to eight will advance to the May 21 ceremony and vie for a grand prize vacation plus 15 other prizes including gloves and autographed baseballs.
The Brown Bomber Joe Louis marks his 33rd birthday with a hometown celebration as he prepares for a 24th heavyweight title challenge. An insurance sponsor hosts the party with cake and trimmings as Louis anticipates his next championship bout with notable enthusiasm.
Corry High School Beavers defeated McKean 18 to 1 at Loveland Field. Lefty Ken Wilson allowed only two hits after a late hiccup as Corry’s bats produced 12 singles aided by six errors. Players Jack Wilson Ken Wilson Bob Loveland Bill Harmon and Frank Frisilla each had two hits. Harborcreek to visit this afternoon for the next game.
Baseball results include Brooklyn 4 Boston 3 in the NL and Boston 4 New York 3 in the AL with other games listed as pending. Boxing results recap several non title bouts featuring Montgomer y and Agramonte among others with knockouts and decisions across multiple cities.
St Louis at New York Chicago at Boston Cleveland at Philadelphia Detroit at Washington International League results Jersey City 14 Toronto 4 Newark 21 Montreal 4 Rochester 9 Syracuse 5 Baltimore Buffalo postponed Middle Atlantic Oil City 13 Vandergrift 10 Johnstown 25 Niagara Falls Butler 7 Youngstown 3 Brie 17 Uniontown 5 Vancouver Jackie Turner 119 outpoints Pittsburgh Jackie Wilson 127 Los Angeles 10
In a tense tilt, Philadelphia bats erupt for four runs in the 11th inning to topple the Washington Senators 5 1 as Bob Newsom labors without a decision. Newsom, tossing eight innings, yields five hits and one run but suffers misfortune early. The Dodgers and Braves clash, Brooklyn climbing to second in the NL while Boston slips behind Detroit in the AL.
Erie’s Frie Sailors scored a 19-10 win over Vandergrift Pioneers to hand them their first Middle Amt League defeat and break a first-place tie. Brie climbed to six straight with a 41-5 bowling over Uniontown Coal Barons, while Johnstown Johnnies crushed Niagara Falls Frontiers 25-3 behind Southpaw Ma reof and Bob Lemmon’s three homers. Butler defeated Youngstown 13-1 as Emil Tellinger’s bases-loaded homer in the ninth broke a tie.
Mullin returns to pre war form and leads AL with a .401 average after 17 games with 26 hits in 59 at bats. Walker, 36, slips slightly to .297 but remains top competitor. Mantled by others, Mullin holds a 69 point edge over Buddy Lewis and leads a crowded AL chart early in the season.
Phil Marchildon of the Athletics pitched 11 innings to hold a 1-1 tie. He singled home two runs to break the deadlock, guiding Oakland to a 5-1 win. Batters and pitchers contributed in the effort, with notable play from the senators and the Athletics.
Jamestown and Lockport extended their streaks as Pony League action produced 16 batters with 62 hits. Lockport’s pitching limited, still finding late-game success to beat Hamilton 8-7 after a ninth-inning rally, while Jamestown topped Wellsville behind strong pitching and timely hitting.
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