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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1948
Page
7
Coray Eru. James Grayhill and Charles Oyer are linked to a blaze described as in flames. Authorities investigate cause and sequence of events at the site with no further details available.
Art Roundy reports Dudley and Rooney sparked rumors of Dudley returning to the Pittsburgh Steelers following a weakness race in Baltimore. Dudley, now with the Detroit Lions, is friends with Rooney, but friction with Jock Sutherland and ongoing charges complicate any potential Steel City comeback.
The annual Elks bowling banquet was held last evening at Columbus Church with 60 keyers in attendance. A bountiful dinner followed a brief speech by A. S. Boag as ruler. Lusiford Chase distributed prizes and checks to teams. Top winners included Cling Metean for high game and high three game total, Chris Stensen Motors for high team single game and three game total and league champion, Harry Powers for recent singles, and Lyn ford Chase with Cassius Seara for the doubles crown.
Pittsburgh star Kiner hit his eighth homer with a man aboard in the eighth, lifting the Pirates to a 4 8 win over the Braves in Boston. The blast was his fourth winning homer of the season, strengthening Pittsburgh's lead in the NL. Other MLB notes include the Indians moving atop the AL race with a 6 1 victory over the A's, Redbirds' Slaughter delivering a late homer for a 4 3 win over the Dodgers, and the Browns defeating the Yankees 6 5 in a surprise at New York.
Clyde Hansialy of Fairview moved into a top spot in the 185 division last night with scores of 161 199 169 43 178 for a 1441 set. Frank Evans and Harry Espick also rose into the high ten. Ryans led nightly with 1031, Essick ninth at 998. Open division contenders Steve Nagy Joe Papp Willie Sopko prep for Saturday. Entries for weeknights remain open to attract more Corry bowlers.
Batting spree across the Middle Atlantic League produced 94 runs in seven games last night. Youngstown’s Nanny Macara homered three times driving in seven as New Castle and Youngstown split a doubleheader, Bolts winning 11 0 before losing 21 15. Uniontown toppled Johnstown 8 2 while Erie and Vandergrift split, Fred Shipman homering for the Orioles in an overtime win. Butler trimmed Oil Guy 5 0 with Art Semise driving in four, including a homer, triple and double. A separate boxing note: Syracuse’s Nick Batone defeated Russ Baxter. Bernie Reynolds knocked out Ted Walters in New York results.
Gene Sarazen, a three time PGA champ, predicts a tough open season for name players as 64 compete in the 80th PGA tournament at Norwood Mills Country Club. He notes the treacherous 6407 yard par 71 course favors a lesser name in opening rounds. The field includes Sam Snead Claude Harmon Bantam Ben Hogan Chick Harbert Lloyd Mangrum and Jim Demaret among top contenders. Medal play began today with 63 low scorers and Ferrier, the defending champion, among favorites for Friday’s 4500 prize.
Yesterday results include Pinburgh 4 Boston 3 and New York 8 Cincinnati 5. Brooklyn 3 Chicago 3 Philadelphia 4. Cleveland 6 Philadelphia 1 and New York 5 Washington 5 Chicago 4. International League highlights Baltimore 9 Rochester 11 Jersey City 3. Syracuse at Buffalo postponed.
Heavy rain and cold temps scrapped last night’s All Pony Loop schedule with about 44 games postponed so far this season. Weather bureau predicted fair, cool conditions tonight as sunshine began drying soggy diamonds in western New York.
Northwest sportsmen highlight a plan by John Bell to create an honor pledge wheel for fishermen. Signers promise not to keep trout under ten inches unless they are too deep to survive if released, and to avoid multiple six inch or smaller trout in a trip. If adopted statewide, many small trout would be released, aiding future fishing. Bell promotes stock improvement by the fish commission and is to present the plan at a Cook Forest meeting on June 13.
In Montreal last night Grevo defeated Hurst on points with 146 to 145 percent. In New York Mick ey Zangera stopped Vince Lasalva in the second round. In Newark Buxton beat Decosmo on points. In Salem Beanpon stopped English on the river. In Toledo Faulkner defeated Miller by decision.
Ver Ean edged Stanford Hose in a tight City Softball League contest. Sturdevant led a first inning rally with a double and scored on a hit, while two infield errors helped the Pipes build a lead. Jackson and Zewatsky on the mound for Stanford Hose faced pressure as Avro Wald and Kovach contributed for the Pipes.
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