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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1947
Page
7
Fragmentary data shows a score style entry mentioning 78 points and a due date or deadline related to SEV. Other elements include miles and herd grade unclear. The readable bits point to a sports or event score note with incomplete details.
A compact note records a four year plea and a test of equipment including Model A ber and Deere M4 with manure slicing referenced in terse terms.
Fragmented OCR describes a municipal bid process for a building project in Corry. Mentions contractor bids, checks, forfeits, and officials including city clerk. references to building, timelines, and compliance with specifications. Faint place names and numbers indicate a formal procurement notice with evaluation of bids and potential contract award.
Corry Merchants opened the season at Loveland Field with a 3-0 victory over Titusville Independents. Cy Johnson struck out eight in a three-hit shutout while Madden fanned 18 for Corry. Sterling, Frisina, and Cragg led the Merchants with timely hits as Ed Welthuna and Vic Cragg drove in runs.
Yesterday results from the American League National League and International League plus Middle Atlantic League show wins for Boston Pittsburgh and Cincinnati with several matchups listed for today including Washington at Detroit New York at Cleveland and Brooklyn at Boston. A boxing result notes Tommy Stenhouse defeating Amoroso in Syracuse.
In a banner day that attracted 83,580 fans, the A's swept the Yankees in a doubleheader with Dick Fowler edging Spud Chandler 1-0 and Joe Coleman following with a 4-0 win to end New York's 21-inning scoreless streak. Detroit split with St. Louis, Cleveland beat Chicago, and Boston surged in the standings behind strong hitting.
Mauri Rose of Chicago wins the Indianapolis 500 mile race for the second time, finishing ahead of Bill Holland who slows near the end due to engine trouble. Lou Moore’s blue cars dominate as Rose passes Holland with 17 miles remaining. The event notes Holland’s unhappiness and Moore’s deny of engine trouble signals.
Dick Chapman of Pinehurst North Carolina built a five up lead over Willie Turnesa of White Plains New York after two under par front nine at Carnoustie in the British championship match. Weather delay extended start by an hour as rain and standing water troubled the course.
Baseball tallies list leaders in batting runs and hits for the American and National Leagues. Notables include Philadepta Walker and Mize atop runs, Ennis and Philley high doubles and triples, and Williams and Newhouser leading pitching. Brooklyn and Chicago box results note Mead, Rossano, and Abotan with recent bouts.
Philadelphia May 51 New York University is favored to supplant Navy as the IC4A track and field champion today after dominating yesterday's qualifying events. Ten NYU men advanced to finals, with five more to the semi finals, though Warren Halliburton faced a low ankle problem that could affect the 220 yard low hurdles and possibly the high jump.
Muaseern Group begins drill season for candidates to form a Moose junior baseball squad. All boys up to age ten are urged to join multiple weekly sessions as the season opens in June. Corry features in the junior league, while Michigan State’s small yet potent squad challenges the New York camp led by fret-threat Johnson.
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