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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1946
Page
7
Fragmentary OCR text mentions names Jo and Ware with unclear context. The readable portion offers no complete event, date, or outcome to summarize beyond noting two individuals. The piece appears as a brief placeholder rather than a full report.
Belmont Stakes day looms as Assault seeks a third harness of the Triple Crown with a seven horse field led by Lord Boswell and Mist Of Gold. Detroit Tigers debutant outfielder Walter Evers returns from injury after a Florida hot streak, aiming to steady the lineup.
The Boston Red Sox swept Washington in a twin bill and remained atop the American League. Yankees won both games against the Athletics to stay six and a half back. In the National League, the Dodgers and Cardinals split a doubleheader as Brooklyn won game one 5-0 and Boston blanked them 10-1 in game two. Feller pitched the White Sox to a 3-0 win over Detroit, and the Phillies earned their first doubleheader sweep of the season with a 7-3 victory over New York.
In a Memorial Day doubleheader Erie, leading the Middle Atlantic circuit, shaded Butler 5-4 in the opener and won the nightcap 7-2. Youngstown crushed Niagara 17-6 in the day’s other action, then dropped the nightcap 4-2.
Brooklyn’s Norman Rubio, 144, fought in Albany and outpointed Vinnie Rosano, 148, Brooklyn, in a ten round bout. Rubio earned a split decision to secure the victory for his team.
National League results show Philadelphia and New York winning 5 to 1 and 8 to 1 while Brooklyn routed Chicago 10 to 0 and St Louis fell 12 to 2. American League lists New York 6 to 6 and Philadelphia 1 to 6 with Cleveland 3 to 0, Chicago 0 to 1. International League features Syracuse 9 to 3 Baltimore and Toronto 5 to 0 among others. One game is scheduled in the American League between Philadelphia and New York.
Holiday weather drew a large field to the Bopey Country Club for Gulf activities yesterday. George Creuth captured top honors with rounds of 45 and 38 for 83. Creuth also won low net and led with 62 on the back nine. Dr Harmon and Bil Dyckes shared second low gross with 84. Ruth Sheen, Lucile Rice and Jo St Clair took the ladies’ title trio, and a social hour followed the day’s golf with music by Mrs. Merrill Lillie’s orchestra and a social hour for the 32 couples attending.
Wellsville and Jamestown each posted wins in Pony League play on May 31 as Wellsville beat Hornell 18-16 in the afternoon and 9-6 in a doubleheader. Jamestown routed Hamilton Street 7-2. Lockport defeated Batavia 4-1 in the afternoon and lost 3-1 in the evening, Bradford beat Olean 5-1 in the afternoon, and a late night game stretched to 1 a.m. before ending in a tie due to rain delay. Al Sall was involved in the late delay and halting innings.
George Robson, Los Angeles driver, becomes 30th winner in the Sun-Nile International Sweepstakes at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. He collects 13,800 plus 3,500 for leading, after 198 laps at an average 114.82 mph. Jimmy Jackson and Ted Horn finish strong as only nine cars finish the full 800 miles due to race attrition.
Moose baseball candidates convene at Loveland Field Saturday at 1 oclock for a key meeting on season plans. The league opens tomorrow with Cony idle as Oil City draws. The local club starts Monday evening and hosts Titusville next Saturday.
The round up notes two prominent New England colleges planning extensive midwest tours for their basketball teams during the next holiday season. It mentions ex football figure Harmon not invited to a golf event, Rams offering $20,000 contracts, and various sports bets and futures for Tom Swift Dickey and Notre Dame coach links. Georgia’s Charley Tripp may switch to baseball with a $25,000 signing prospect, while an offer to a top football contract hovers around $17,500.
At Winged Foot Golf Club in Mamaroneck New York on May 31 the Goodall round robin tournament produced a decisive lead for Hogan who holds a strong position with 106 rounds to go. Hyron Nel Wes and Jimmy Hines voiced respect for the field as Hogan's recent form from the Western Open boosts expectations.
Stan Musial of the St Louis Cardinals says he has not made up his mind about a big offer to play in Mexico. He tells suitors he may have already said yes or no but remains uncertain and hopes to stay with the Cards.
The Corry Rodnel Chu Club finished third in the national championship telegraph match at Pittsburgh. New Castle led with 2519 points, Canton Nukuley second with 1600, Oil City fourth at 10, and Cleveland entered. The Pittsburgh event drew 63 teams, with Corry’s marksmen delivering a strong, steady performance amid a historic indoor range gathering.
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