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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1950
Page
7
A wild mix of notes covers football rule changes and player moves. Major leagues see roster tweaks with increased substitutions and new on field calls. The Yankees release a star, while the Steelers Browns and Bears brace for exhibition clashes. Frank Mundy tops racing card at Eric’s Sportman Field.
Associated Press reports Governors Cup playoffs in the Pony League begin Wednesday night at Hornell and Olean. The top four teams race in a best of seven series as Olean and Hamilton vie for the No. 1 and 4 spots while Batavia and Jamestown still contend for a first four finish. rainouts delayed AL games and semi-final dates were set by Teague directors in Hornell. Jersey City defeated Baltimore 6 0 in the International League with Syracuse and Springfield also on rainy schedules.
Dodgers sweep Braves as Hodges belts four homers tying a major league mark. Phillies lead NL by six games while Yankees top Red Sox and Tigers stumble. Giants edge Pirates in NL action with Benyon earning seventh win. Browns split with Athletics in AL doubleheader.
The Erie Vets of the American League and the Pittsburgh Blowers game in Erie Stadium, rained out tonight, will be played tonight with kickoff at 8. The postponement follows a rain delay from last night.
Dodgers slugger Hodges belts four homers driving Brooklyn to a 19 to 3 rout of Boston while Giants crush Pittsburgh 21 to 4 in a stormy day of baseball. Also notes Henry Frohman’s long tenure as head football coach with stellar win totals.
American League results include New York 1 Cleveland 5 and Boston 4 Philadelphia 8 while Detroit and Chicago also played. National League shows New York and Pittsburgh 1 and Brooklyn 1 Boston and Philadelphia games with standings listing teams and games behind the leader.
The Corry County Club plans a weekend finale with a Dunlap memorial tournament on Sunday featuring a handicap event and multiple prize divisions. Members are urged to participate, followed by a dinner for club members in the evening. No Monday tournament due to Labor Day, but course play is expected at heavy levels.
In West Pennsylvania at Fojistown Monongahela triumphed 4 to 3 as Ariote by Alex Derasi provided the winning run. Derasa and Delatal starred with three key moments while Vio Futiga pitched effectively holding Pottsdown to five hits.
Local sports notes a weather dependent intra-squad football game tonight with about 38 players expected to see action. Center Quentin Neilken and fullback Dine Kelsey sidelined by injuries. Warren Goth Ham and assistants monitor plays for mistakes.
Butler defeated New Cutie 4 to 0 to stay in contention in the Middle Atlantic Baseball League standings. Postponements and scattered results left Butler three games behind the leaders as teams jockeyed for position before the Labor Day weekend.
Results listed for the playground contest held at the gym. Notable winners include Bob Hin Wid Garnl Jaggi in basketball dribble and Julie Hunt in jump rope. Mixed group winners praise Sharon Hass and Paul Dietsch for foul shooting. Dick Herberg and Simon Hansen won the badmint on tournament.
War clouds loom over American life as wilderness and forests suffer. Public concern grows for timber supplies, wildlife habitats, and the impact of war on conservation and industry. Community groups push for balanced efforts while production and service needs strain resources and paths to recovery.
Rural areas face scarce game food as wildlife agencies increase feeding programs. Sportsmen clubs plan intensified fundraising and activity to support artificial feeding amid winter shortages.
They dropped over 88 000 pounds of corn and 3 000 pounds of salt to starving wild creatures. County sportsmen contributed extensively to this project with hopes that all counties will join. A dollar from each club would fund it and pay dividends for 4)! Secretary Russell M Lupas of the Agro Cli in Philinsborg, Pa.
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