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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1942
Page
7
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Major and minor leagues plan joint meetings in early December in Chicago to set wartime baseball operations. Majors will shift sessions to December 1-3 to align with minors on December 4-5, determining support and structure for 1940s seasons amid defense restrictions.
New York dispatches reveal a cleveland promoter Sutphin built hockey crowds with weekly games, circus like stunts, and a dedicated promotion staff. He notes 150 clubs, a $9,000 yearly travel edge, and special nights plus after dinner talks to drive attendance. A local boxing revival grew when promotions moved shows to his arena, with promoter Larry Atkins as matchmaker. Also glimpses of sports chatter, tax jokes, and a world series wrap by Seret Junior Spry.
Hammond Elevator defeated McGandrew Drugs by forfeit in the Antler League last night. Hoald Carlson starred as top batter with a quick finish, while the team posted a high score and established a strong average for the season.
Associated Press report from Sacramento notes several heavyweight contenders rushed to bid for the title after Joe Louis indicated he would likely not fight again before the war’s end. Buddy Baer, who twice challenged Louis, was not among the hopefuls, as he urged the title be declared vacant until after the war.
Harrisburg Oct 14 The 70 day duck and geese season begins tomorrow with expected large turnout and better than usual prospects. State Game Commission secretary Gordon cites past federal restrictions as improving waterfowl stocks and notes hours change from sunrise to 6 am 6 pm. Season ends December 23 with daily duck limit of ten including one wood duck and up to three red heads or buffheads or a mix. Geese limits set at two or one of each. Wood duck season runs Oct 24 to Nov 7. Donora Honors Musial A Donora banquet tonight at Hill of the Methodist church honors Stan Musial on his major league entry with the St. Louis Cardinals a year ago. Fights Last Night Akron Joe Mexfin of Cleveland outpoints Garry Lane of St. New Jersey.
Philadelphia diary reports Dick Eidlitz, a 24 year old former Northwestern star, hailed as a top pro football find. Coach War Neale praises his punch and tackling as he trains under a chaotic routine with Gargantua and Gargantua’s trainer role amid the Eagles’ push toward perfection.
Boston College aims to extend its undefeated run by meeting North Carolina Navy pre-High eleven. Coach Denny Myers cautions the service team class while the Eagles boast wins over West Virginia and Clemson. The lineup centers on co-captains Naumets Holovak and backfield leader Eddie Doherty with a freshie corps contributing.
Duquesne travels to Chapel Hill to face North Carolina University after Rice Institute canceled a Texas trip freeing the date. Duquesne, with 16 earlier wins, seeks another win as NC boasted wins over Wake Forest and South Carolina and a Fordham tie.
Philadelphia October 14 Ted Meier lists probable winners for this week in pennsylvania football. Notable picks include Florida over Auburn and Villanova adjustments, with Penn State and Princeton among key matchups. The column favors Penn over Princeton and notes hopes for Carnegie over Graver.
Notre Dame faces the Wettying Town Seahawks at South Bend with a potential moral victory if green jerseys bring luck after a 27 0 win over Stanford. The piece notes past clashes with Bernie Bierman and a streak against Iowa, hinting at ominous connotations for the Irish ahead of the game.
Alabama has won the last two meetings and played in high profile bowls previously. Tennessee won the following three years, appearing in the Orange Rose and Sugar bowls. The teams meet Saturday in Tuscaloosa and the result could influence a post season invitation.
Ted Lyons, 41 year old Chicago White Sox pitcher, appeared before U S Marines recruiting staff and enlisted in the Marines last month. He aims for an everyday pitching role against the Axis, departing from his past duty of only Sunday games. He signed enlistment papers and finished the season with the White Sox.
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