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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1945
Page
7
New York reports Ray Dumont plans a cow pasture exhibition to rival Nu Hori Baseball Congress ideas. The event would feature cattle roaming the outfield and a prize for striking or killing cattle, with bottles of mile offered as refreshments.
Eight major Pennsylvania teams survived the first week of November without a loss though two are still tied for best records. Donors High leads, ranked third nationally by the Scholastic Sports Institute. Other winners include Mountionedon, Bedford, Williamsport, Lancaster, Shenandoah, Kulmont, and Dunmore. Dan Towler scored four touchdowns as Donore beat Avnet 3-7. standings and scores across the state feature York, Norristown, Milton, Nesquehoning, Johnstown, Erie Tech, Strong Vincent, and Waynesburg improving in the race for regional crowns.
Encyclopaedia Britannica notes the highest price for a single postage stamp was over £45,000. The sale involved a one cent British Guiana stamp from the Arthur Hind collection, sold during the low mood years of 1933.
Army and Notre Dame loom as top national rivals as the Cadets pursue a 17th straight victory at Yankee Stadium. Navy eyes revenge after last season’s 59-0 rout while Columbia hosts Penn in Ivy League action and other top teams chase Bowl bids with few upsets scattered across the weekend slate.
The Indianapolis Capitals remain the AHL’s sole unbeaten team after an 8-2 win over the St Louis Flyers on Sunday night. Pittsburgh also won to keep pace, defeating the Providence Reds before 6 794 fans in Providence. New Haven held Hershey to a scoreless tie to move into third, while Buffalo defeated the Barons 7-2 before 10 085 fans and 45 penalties were called overall.
New York based sports writer THANK BOCK reports W Lawson Libby, a golfer who rose to prominence in the 1930s and 1940s, has rejoined competitive play after a three year Navy service. The piece traces Libby’s early achievements, major wins, and notable performances, noting his 1934 Amateur successes and later victories leading to major tournaments. It notes his preparation for a return with the Del Monte and Warrensville events and his Navy duty stint at Honolulu.
Ben Hogan claimed the Richmond Open golf title at Hermitage Country Club finishing with a strong score, securing $2,000 in war bonds for the victory. Hogan, from Hershey, Pa, edged rivals as the tournament's top performer for the year with a notable 72 in the final round.
Harrisburg dispatch reports five hunters dead from gunshot wounds and a sixth elderly sportsman dying of a heart attack during Pennsylvania small game season opener. State Game Commission President Ross K Leftie notes continued safety efforts but cites many eager to shoot first. The latest death involved Chester Butts, 8, of Buffalo, who accidentally shot himself near Stevensville Bradford county. Through the opening days, 29 killed and 8 wounded, the smallest totals since 1936.
In the National League Boston edged Montreal 5 to 4 as Detroit fell short 4 in another game New York defeated Chicago 7 Toronto results incomplete. In the American League Buffalo crushed Cleveland 7 Pittsburgh topped Providence 4 Hershey blanked New Haven 0 Indianapolis beat St Louis 8 te.
Blondie voices firm stance against a costly bill move. The exchange centers on a push to cut or curb the expense with party lines drawn and tension rising among officials and citizens.
New York bettors wagered 150982 on thoroughbred racing, with Ju Wulta's 4930471 top contributions. The Mouse exceeded last year’s record by 82 million, closing a 14 day shorter season that began May 2.
Cleveland and Detroit secured pro grid wins as standings show a tight race in the Western and Eastern divisions. The schedule hints at Dec 4 for key divisional outcomes with Cleveland facing Detroit and later matchups against New York and Philadelphia shaping the title chase. Pred Grinke led Washington in a comeback victory over New York, while Boston and Philadelphia also posted wins.
South of the border reports a nine day training window as a Mexican team from Textco eyes a top US college matchup. Roberson, editor in Mexico City, funds independent coverage while noting growing university football programs and plans to expand into northern Mexico with Monterrey as a focal point.
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