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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1948
Page
7
Incomplete OCR notes show a fragment referencing Mungee ARR on Life Street near 94 173 and a possible street address sequence. Details are unclear and no outcomes or dates are present.
The Calumet Farm of Kentucky again stars as Citation looms as strong favorite in the Preakness at Baltimore, with rival entries including Vulcan's Forge Bitter Self Salmagundi and Boyard. Traders eye a possible earnings surge past 400000 if Citation extends his winning run, while jockey Arearo plans a patient ride. Other notes cover Joe Louis's training ahead of his return title bout with Jersey Joe Walcott and various local sports updates from Detroit to Atlantic City.
Post pitched a two hit shutout as the New York Giants moved into the National League lead by defeating the St Louis Cardinals 5 0. Voiselle endured four straight losses and is with Boston now. Other NL results included Brooklyn over Cincinnati 8 1 and Preacher Roe winning for the Dodgers against the Phillies 5 1. The Athletics met the Yankees in a four game series opener at Yankee Stadium.
Ray Post pitched a two hit shutout for the Giants against St. Louis as New York moved into the National League lead. Jacks Robison drove in three for the Dodgers in a 0-9 win over Cincinnati with a double and two singles. Worcester report notes a fight involving Don Williams and Jackie Lovitt with Providence listed.
National League results show Pittsburgh defeating Philadelphia 6 to 4, Brooklyn defeating Cincinnati 9 to 2, New York beating St. Louis 6 to 0, and Boston 2 to 0 over Chicago. Tomorrow Pillsburgh visits St. Louis and Boston travels to Brooklyn with other matchups listed. American League notes Detroit at Washington was rained out while Chicago at Boston and Cleveland at New York also rained out.
Corry High School basketball team notches its second win in a row by beating Titusville at Love-Jang Field. Beavers pound Ruesch for 12 hits and 7 runs in early innings. Joe Hughes earns the win with three hits and two doubles. Weather may allow a clash with Rocky Grove today.
The Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association adopts a broad new insurance plan with higher benefits and lower school costs. Executive Secretary Edmund Wicht notes improved coverage for athletes and includes game travel and intramural accidents under the plan from Educators Mutual Insurance Company of Lancaster.
Powers closed with a 189 and half cap 282 to top the Ells singles tourney. Harold Cragg fired 614 while Bob Patton took third with 610. Other state players posted scores including Sears 596 Koestner 393 McLean 591 Loveland 881 Mitchell 969 Miller 588 Lewis 567 Peterson 565 McLean 680 Shuss 552 Van Tassel 42 Kinley 698 Chase 526 Wotus 625 Nichols 517 Paulson 495.
The Sardoni Construction team defeated Kasper's in a three game series to seal the American League crown. Jim Console led with scores of 184, 182, and 177, while Paul Sluman contributed 161 a nd 168. Waterhouse also posted strong figures as Borstorff & Fitch faltered.
The Corry County Club announces its formal opening set for Saturday with limited practice possible on Nos. 1 and 9 fairways due to recent heavy rains. If weather clears, some greens may be playable Sunday though grounds remain soggy preventing mowing and delaying tournament play as managers focus on opening rounds and scores from teams like Lobian’s Groceteria and Marty's.
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Dance slated for tomorrow featuring live music by JOHNNY Fimehaueh's orchestra. Proceeds aid club members with out of town guests invited and door prizes to be awarded. Attendees expected to admire interior renovations including new doors wiring and upgraded bar facilities and furniture on order.
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