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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1948
Page
7
A fragmented notice lists a broad auction including Holsteins, farming gear, threshing tools, cabinets and furniture. It mentions Lake Route 6 and Lovells, with references to Edward Scouten and Spartans. The text is fragmentary but indicates items for sale and various brands or categories of goods.
Gene Bearden pitched a five hit shutout as Cleveland beat Boston 2 0 in game three of the 1948 World Series. Bearden, a rookie southpaw, also doubled and scored, while Vert Bickford and Red Barrett struggled on the mound for Boston. The Indians bullpen and offense combined for the win as the series moved to a potential final games weekend with two more clashes scheduled.
A meeting of the Northwestern Pennsylvania Rifle League is set for Sunday afternoon at the Corry Rod and Gun Club in Bask Whehidaton. Members will elect officers for the continuing season and set a schedule for winter months. Final actions are expected after an intermeeting review.
College sports brief notes Penn State and Colgate with close scores as Burmcuss and Moston lead efforts. Moruyiew and Glynville appear in mixed results with Fitche 23 contributing key plays.
Cleveland aims to take a 2-0 lead in the World Series as Johnny Sain faces Steve Gromek in a pivotal game. Bearden’s five hitter boosted the Indians, while crowd receipts neared record highs and pitcher rests influenced near-term plans.
Corry High Beavers hammered Union City 27 to 0 at Loyg Tend Field, aided by a slippery surface and a string of fumbles. Key plays featured Crawford and Franchina with two long runs and a late touchdown by Long, as Corry built a 20 point lead by the third period and held off late Union City drives.
In Los Angeles on Oct 9 Glen Dobbs starred as he threw four touchdowns and set league passing marks, lifting the Los Angeles Dons to a 49 28 victory over the Chicago Rockets. Cleveland hosts Brooklyn, New York Yankees meet Buffalo, all AAFC games set for tomorrow.
Cleveland owner Bill Veeck credits Casey Stengel for obtaining pitcher Gene Bearden after Yankees executive Larry MacPhail offered multiple players. Veeck details the deal process, noting Stengel urged Bearden’s selection and Bearden later thrived under Stengel in Oakland, posting six wins and seven losses that season.
In San Francisco on December 9, Davis Cup star Ted Schroeder of Glendale and national champion Pancho Godwals of Los Angeles moved toward an all California final in the national hard court tennis tournament. The upstart Gonzales faces Art Larsen of San Francisco in the first semifinal while second seed Schroeder faces Jaroslav Drobity in the other bracket.
In Cleveland the Indians defeated Boston 1 to 0 to take a 3 game series lead. Key players included Bearden and Darl for Boston with strong pitching by Beiden. Scoring details show a lone Cleveland run in the seventh, aided by defensive plays and timely hits as the box score outlines the slim victory.
Brooklyn reports Willie Batey Shotton will manage the Dodgers in 1949 after President Branch Rickey confirmed news amid speculation that Bucky Harris would take over. Shotton previously managed the Dodgers to the 1947 NL pennant during Leo Durocher’s absence and again led the club after a mid season swap. The Dodgers finished behind Boston and St Louis as Leo Durocher moved to the Giants. Also noted was a boxing result from New York at St Nicholas Arena with Rocky Castellani stopping Walter Gardiner.
A renewed high school rivalry between Erie and Massillon features strong lineups. Massillon Tigers bring former all Ohio players, while Erie Vets boast former all Pennsylvania talents. The teams meet Sunday at Erie Stadium, aiming to avenge recent losses and claim local bragging rights.
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