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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1942
Page
7
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In Meadville, a boosted baseball squad is expected to improve over last Sunday with Jack Joint Hult Dunick Emmay Morrison and Geotl Young in the lineup. PGA golf opens its season with top players vying for semifinal spots as Morgan Hogan and others chase long-term tests. Mel Harder returns to form with a 2 1 victory aided by glasses, while Rambling Ecklund shows promise as a receiver for Corry Merchants. An Erie exhibition game is on sale, Frisch faces slump worries, and the Colts club anticipates heavy play amid uncertain pitching and hitting.
The Carry Merchants host the Warren Ramblers in a 1942 home opener tonight at 9 o'clock. Russ Cassett starts for Corry against L. Davis in a projected mound duel as new players join the lineup. Mayor Hepler to throw out the first ball. band plans pregame din at the high school.
May 29 Pittsburgh Pirates fall to 3-2 against St. Louis Cardinals in Forbes Field night game that stretched 11 innings. A fan, Glenn Mr Titus, 52, of Comopolis, died of a stroke amid a bench-clearing melee and a disputed umpire call. Police dispersed the disturbance as several hundred fans clashed.
Roundup covers college track entries, football hopes, and campus sports anecdotes. Penn State shows 19 entries in the 1 0 4 A meet while Yale and Harvard are noted for strong Forte and Forte‑fed lines. Joked items include steeplechase jockeys in the merchant marine and hole in one feats by Fred Kammer across multiple clubs.
In a tense eleven inning game, the St Louis Cardinals edged the Pittsburgh Pirates 3-2 as both clubs fought a lengthy battle. M Cooper and Beazley worked deep for St Louis while Gumbert and colleagues held Pittsburgh. The win nudges St Louis closer to second place in the NL standings amid a rough run for the Pirates.
Yesterday's sports briefs mention Lee and Wynn with long outings in Cubs and Senators games plus Yankees near comeback. It notes Joe Gordon signing with bases loaded bottom ninth, and a reference to Tel sa U expanding petroleum engineering as a summer option.
Corry Country Club announces a 1W-hole blind bogey and a tag tournament open to men and women. Directed by George Oroutt, the events are novelty contests with prizes. Morning and afternoon rounds are offered, with entries expected from JV and other members as the club enjoys a peak season.
Ray Robinson defeats Marty Sevyo by a ten round decision in a disputed outcome. Judges and many ring observers cite a single low punch in the second round as the deciding moment as 13,878 spectators in New York witness a controversial verdict amid Robinson’s speed and power.
New York May 29 It was the IC4A outdoor championships opening with favorites Penn State and defending outdoor champion New York University led by Glenn MacMitchell and Barney Ewell. The meet features senior standouts including Georgetown’s Al Brazil as part of a star-studded field in track and field.
The Hrstumswuuuns began paying off the debt on the lights as Loveland Field donations arrived this week. Aero Supply Co gave 61,000 a strong send off with a $190 check. Precision Products contributed $35. Several other donations were received and a full list will be published as space allows.
Hogan and Snead favored to reach finals as Nelsons game hits a slump plan exhibitions for war relief. Atlantic City May 29. Tig coring the tournament will be ended within weeks, professionals prepare to raise funds for Army Navy relief. Eight stars in quarterfinals, Corcoran to assist, Nelsons slump fears loom as Snead and Hogan eyed for final.
American League results show New York 1080 piastias and Detroit, Chicago, Philadelphia, Washington, Boston, Cleveland, and St Louis among others with yesterday’s scores listed. National League notes Brooklyn, Boston, Chicago, Cincinnati, St Louis, Pittsburgh results and upcoming games. Yesterday’s heroes include Kirby Higbe, Virgil Trucks, Frank Gress, Gooper, Willie Mays, Ed Dudley and Hogan. golf matchups feature Griz Wond vs Democret in the National Open context.
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