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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1948
Page
7
A garbled OCR note indicates a disruption at a naval yard with strikes or labor action involving Malley and possibly a factory site. Details are unclear due to text corruption, but the event centers on labor unrest at a navy related facility and its broader impact.
Corry Rod and Gun Club chalked up a 240 team score as Mayville failed to appear for a scheduled match. Kurt Lindberg shot 4 perfect 80s to help Corry post a strong score while plans for a two week improvement program at the Corry skeet field include new stations and crushed stone surfacing. The Corry club meets Tuesday at 8 PM to discuss a July 3 shooting exhibition and a Sept 12 Field Day.
In Modesto on May 24 the Olympic track program unfolds with limited times and distances. Patton’s withdrawal altered the pace as rival Lloyd La Beach won the 10 yard dash, while Jamaica’s Herb McKenney posted a 30 second 300 yard dash and Barney Ewell eyes Olympic selection.
Brooklyn faces an eighth straight loss as Leo Durocher’s Dodgers crumble to the Reds in Chicago while Joe McCarthy’s Red Sox are swept by the White Sox. DiMaggio belts three homers in a Yankees Indians doubleheader, and the Cardinals sweep the Phillies in St. Louis as activity across the league reshapes the standings.
In yesterday’s National League results the Giants fell behind the Cardinals by three games after losses to Chicago. The Braves climbed to a third place tie with Pittsburgh by sweeping the Cubs in Boston 8-5 and 12-4. American League action included tense New York beat Cleveland and split with the Indians, while Washington topped Detroit and Philadelphia routed St. Louis. Standings show Cleveland and Philadelphia atop the circuit with New York close behind. Chicago and Boston trail. International and Middle Atlantic leagues feature varied scores with Jersey City and Montreal winning, Rochester-Syracuse rainouts, and Vandergrift routing New Castle. Only regular games scheduled today.
Marvel Cerdan was upset in Brussels by Cyrille Delarinolt, an unknown Belgian, in a close 16 round fight. The 25,000 crowd believed Cerdan won, ending his European middleweight title reign. A possible rematch or bout with the Newark winner Tony Zale may follow.
After two weeks of play the Sports Center leads the City Softball League with three straight wins. The Vets and Company A are tied for second with two victories each, while Ajax and others trail. A league meeting set roster submissions and a $1 per player fee due by May 28 to cover umpire costs. missing fees could ban teams, and postponed games are to be rescheduled the week of June 1.
More than 100 Gorry supporters packed Cleveland Municipal Stadium for a doubleheader between the Indians and Yankees. The Yankees won 1-0 as Joe DiMaggio hit three homers and Bob Feller took the loss in the opener delayed by rain. The Indians rebounded 5-1 behind Lopat in the nightcap after train travelers missed the late innings.
Yesterday's Stars Beeline reports Joe DiMaggio and another Yankee hitter delivering home runs to spark New York's 6-5 first game win over Bob Feller and the Cleveland Indians. Larry Jansen pitched a four hitter to beat the Pirates 2-1 for his fourth win.
In St Louis on May 24 Jimmy De Fouvet feeds Hogan and Hermmook as Turnesa advances to the semi finals amid a grueling 42 hole match. Harmon Demaret and Snead fall. Turnesa posts a remarkable 32 holes in 1 over par and survives a late rally to reach the semis.
Cee Paylor of McConnellsburg defends his pole vault and sets a Class B record at 12 feet 3 1/4 inches. Gene Zeiner of Lower Merion breaks Class A pole vault mark with 12 feet 10 1 inch. Harry Warren of Swarthmore shatters Class B discus record with 144 feet 2 1/2 inches.
Mike Wirenius of Painesville led the open division of the Recreation Classic after an impressive 1482 series over six games. He posted scores of 201 202 186 110 and 188 to secure first place amid a field including Bum my Carding Jim Nucciarone John Willkomm and John Beres. In the 286 and under division Clyde Hamman led as Bob Gulick Corry Boy and Pat Erio posted lower totals and Pappy Corwin's Clays of Bil jaime prep for the next Saturday night games.
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