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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1942
Page
7
The readable parts show names and locations jumbled, with references to a session and tools or joints near a venue. Details are unclear, but the fragment implies a sporting or meeting event involving multiple people and a place near a town. Further text needed for precise summary.
By Judson Raey Associated Press Sports Writer the Indians drop another game as Boston and New York win, widening the gap atop the standings. Buddies Hassett drives runs, Curt Davis shoves the Dodgers past the Phils with a shutout, while several games count as tense matchups with late scoring and strong pitching from multiple clubs.
Corry Merchants face a curtailed Meadville schedule as Sunday games clash with work and a policy ban. A star match between American and National League stars is rescheduled to clear night conflicts, with potential Notre Dame Navy football in October and a Louis-Pastor title fight under War Department rules. Meadville notes strong fielding by Barnes, Dingfelder, and a girl scorekeeper, plus upcoming bouts and local leagues shaping a busy slate.
Lee Savold, the blond challenger, halted California Low Nova in the eighth round by technical knockout in Washington. Nova sustained a forehead cut, a bleeding nose and impaired vision as Savold pressed early in the bout, claiming potential for a future shot at Joe Louis. Referee Charley Reynolds stopped the match after Garlen challenged the wounds.
Wil lie Ed Dudley, president of the Professional Golfers Association, led the Sea View County Club test with an 88 after the first day. Sammy Byrd Barry Cooper and Corporal Jin Turnes opened at 67, while Byron Nelson Gene Sarazen and Clarke More trailed at 68. Several others posted 70s as the field narrowed for the 18 hole final today.
Yesterday's top performers include Oary Davis shutting out the Phils and Buddy Hasset driving in all runs in a win over the Red Sox. Max West hit a two run homer for the Braves against the Giants, while Paul Derringe led the Reds to a 1 run victory over the Pirates. Lou Palmiseno threw a no hit game for Bell Township in the WPIAL eliminations, fanning 13 in seven innings versus Springdale.
Chicago White Sox lag in the American League despite a strong lineup on paper. Manager Jimmy Dykes rebuilt via waivers and cheap trades, landing Luke Appling and a mix of pitchers like Bill Dietrich, with veteran help from Muddy Ruel and Ted Lyons shaping the staff. The club faces pressure from the Cubs and other teams to spend big or risk dropping out of the race.
Cincinnati teen Bemnird known as The Wizard upsets Charley Burley in a key middleweight bout. Prime Zivic defeated Lew Jenkins by technical KO after Jenkins refused the 10th round. Other bouts included Mose Brown stopping Al Batos and Dobney Como winning over Joe Mattis in the curtain raiser.
Yesterday's results include St Louis 3 Detroit 2 New York 3 Boston 1 Chicago 5 Cleveland 1 Washington 3. Today Boston at New York Detroit at St Louis Chicago at Cleveland Washington at Philadelphia National League standings show St Louis 20 iT Cincinnati 18 Pittsburgh 19 New York 18. Yesterday Boston 3 New York 1 St Louis 10 Chicago 2 Cincinnati 6 Pittsburgh 1 Brooklyn 3 Philadelphia 0.
Erie May 26 Art Vogt led the Hale America National Open qualifiers at the waterlogged Kahiva course posting an 18 over par amid a field that included notable players such as Gene Kunis and Tom Whiteway. In Pittsburgh Julius Platte topped sectional qualifiers with a 7 over par 151 at Oakmont, as seven over par scores highlighted the tight course for next month’s national open at Buffalo.
A crowded round up from New York highlights proposals to move seven twilight games up front by the Sullivan League and notes on Giants and Phillies bullpen and lineup movements. Mentions Bub Siver Buffaly and Johnny Mize with other players, plus various local sports chatter and injuries.
A garbled sports note reports Hospital Nine defeating Ashville by 8 runs in a midseason game. The piece references pitchers and a high-scoring contest, with scattered misread text about Niagara, Columbus, and Kingston linked to other items, but the primary readable event is Hospital Nine's decisive win over Ashville.
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