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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1943
Page
5
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Meadville Keystone Pioneers, organized by Loyd Mulle and George Dubble, open with three straight wins as Wheeling drops early games and Forge shows promise. The Erie area clubs and Pittsburgh Dorats also feature in tight pennant conversations, with Joe Gordon facing a hitting slump in the Yankees setup and Satch Paige and Monarchs slated for Erie in June.
With major league play resuming the second round of inter sectional action looms large for Reds Cubs and Bruins. Novikoff joins the Bruins at New York as they chase a revival while Cincinnati battles a slugging but injury plagued lineup. The NL chase tightens Brooklyn St Louis heat up while Boston and Philadelphia test their position in the 61st division. In the AL the east hosts Cleveland at Boston Chicago at Philadelphia Detroit at New York and St Louis at Washington as the Yankees face a rough Western swing under Joe Gordon.
Philadelphia May 23 Henry Armstrong the former champion stopped Maxie Shapiro in seven rounds at Convention Hall. Armstrong sought a June 11 bout with Angott as promoter Mike Jacobs weighs options. Angott recently beat Willie Pep and could be the next opponent if agreed, with Armstrong seeking a quick rematch after retirement.
In Baltimore Lem Murray 208 of South Norwalk Conn knocked out Alt Brown 93314 Central. In Holyoke Tommy Jessup 138 of Springfield Mass knocked out Bob Winters 134 Philadelphia. In Newark Curtis Sheppard 186% Pittsburgh outpointed Larry Lane 10944 Thenton. In Providence Ralph Zannel 147% Providence outpointed Verne Paterson 1514 Hartford Conn.
The Pittsburgh Pirates endure a rough eastern swing with key injuries and roster notes. Johnny Wyrastek will miss about a month after injuring his left shoulder while colliding on a diving catch. Johnny Lanning seeks a physical to join the draft process, potentially ahead of schedule. Hibie Fletcher is sidelined a few days after a foul ball mishap. Rookie Jimmy Fissell, from Fayette City, has been filling in at first base and collected four hits in two games.
A New York roundup reports U S Lawn Tennis Association aims to broaden the sport among youths. Ward promotes park play and skilled coaching in high schools, with about 1,500 schools already served. Philadelphia leads in this effort as clinics expand nationwide.
The wartime Phillies began a westward road trip amid a season of high attendance and strong budgets. New owner Bill Cox pledged to build a winning team in full-page ads while 37,176 spectators filled Shibe Park before police closed the gates.
National League batsmen show higher marks with 64 home runs to date, 94 more than the American League. The piece highlights Stephens and Billy Herman as leading hitters and notes the NL’s catching up in power while the senior circuit surpasses the AL in batting averages.
Odds on the La Motta Zwiic bout dropped after postponement from last night to tonight due to weather. Tommy Bell from Detroit faced Willie Rus in Columbus, Ohio with 48 officials listed.
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