Local baseball season closes with questions for next summer
The 1949 semi pro baseball scene faces uncertain futures as Jamestown teams drew modest crowds and near break even finances. Managers and players linger on plans for next season while scholastic football looms with strong veteran lineups. Local Corry and Titusville prospects look solid but caution remains about competition, attendance, and fielded squads.
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Jamestown
Pas
Bombers
Joe Nagle
Gerry
Scriber
Corry High School
Beavers
Titusville
II Ce Rain
John Sanuve
Power House
Norily East
Oi Ity
Red Birds Blank Phils as Dodgers Split with Reds
The St Louis Cardinals blanked the Philadelphia Phillies to gain ground on the Brooklyn Dodgers in a packed day of baseball. Howie Pollet won his 17th, while the Dodgers split with Cincinnati, and Boston, New York, and Chicago clubs also posted wins as pennant races tighten. Burt Shotton faced ejection in the Dodgers opener amid a tense day-night doubleheader.
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Associated Press
Redbirds
Adie Dyer
St. Louis Cardinals
Brooklyn Dodgers
Sewdule
Brooks
Cincinnati
Chicago
Boston
New York
Giants
Braves
New York Yankees
Yankees
Dodgers
Yankee Stadium
Reds
Phillies
Philadelphia
Howie Poleb
Red Sox
Mel Parnell
Detroit’ ‘Tigers
Art Houtteman
Browns
St. Louis
Tommy Byrne
Joe Page
Cleveland Indians
Philadelphia Athletics
Indians
Randy Gumpert
Chicago White Sox
Washington
Dick Weik
White Sox
Boston Braves
Chicago Cubs
Bill Salkela
Warren Spahn
Ralpheiner
Pittsburgh
New York Giants
Pirates
Hank Thompson
Bobby Thomson
Billy Rigney
Phils
Burt Shotton
Art Gore
Oon
Howas NY Sen AMERICAN LEAGUE Results Yesterday
Cleveland 2, Philadelphia 1. Detroit 7, Boston 0. New York 4, St. Louis 3. Chicago 3, Washington 0. Games today Chicago at Detroit Philadelphia at Boston. Bilder of other leagues shown.
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Cleveland
Philadelphia
Detroit
Boston
New York
St. Louis
Chicago
Washington
Chisago
Louis
Bete
Eastern All-Stars Trim Giants in Football Clash
Eastern college all-stars defeated the New York Giants 28 to 14 at the Polo Grounds in the Herald Tribune fresh air fund game before 2094 fans. The Giants were penalized three times after crossing the goal line, nullifying strong scoring chances. Army players Bobby Jack Stuart and Rip Rowant, Navy’s Pete Williams, Dartmouth’s Joe Sullivan, and Columbia’s Gene Rossidies contributed to the attack.
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New York
New York Giants
Herald Tribune
Fresh Air Fund
Polo Grounds
Giants
Bobby Jack Stuart
Rip Rowant
Army
Pete Williams
Navy
Joe Sullivan
Dartmouth
Gene Rossidies
Anc Erdw
Columbia
Collegians
Merchants' B Loop Organized For Bowling Season
The Merchants' Bowling League was reorganized at Bowl-Aire for the coming season. Eight clubs per loop with National and American leagues. Officers named: Elwin Puller and Richard Jackman presidents, Ronald Greeley secretary treasurer, plus other officers. Teams include Washington Junction, Jamestown, Spring Creek, Corry Journal, Perry's Service, Waterhouse, Paul's Men's Wear, Deer Head Inn, Sherwood's General Store, Stahl's, Cabin-in-the-Pines, Loblaw's, Unknowns seeking sponsor. Season opens next Thursday with National League at 7 and American at 9.
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Merchants’ Bowling League
Bowl-Aire
Elwin Puller
Max Devereaux
Ronald Greeley
American League
Richard Jackman
John Orsch
National
Washington Jtanch
Corny-Jamestown
Spring Creek
Corry Journal
Personnal Pinance
Perry's Service
Waterhouse and Paul's Men's Wear
American
Deer Head Inn
Sherwood's General Store
Stahl's
Company A
É& P
Cabin-in-the-Pines
LoblaW's
the Unknowns
National League
Pomel Eysieri
Rod and Gun Club Begins Weekly Practice Shoots
The Rod and Gun Club plans weekly practice shoots as it eyes the upcoming Northwestern Pennsylvania League season. Members are urged to attend, with home shoots scheduled Tuesday evening and Monday night. Corry fielded Class A and B teams last year and will enter both leagues again this season.
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Clare Caswell
Corry Rod and Gun Club
Pymaiuning Lake
Pennsylvania
Lnwards
Ted Marchibrods
Franklin High
St Bonaventure College
Hugh Devore
St. Bonaventure
Sineeen
Southern
Colle
Pitt
Warren Redskins
Gam
Thast
Greenpile
Grove City
Purxahaitnes
Tiwnsville
Kiluinning
Oil City
Philadelphia Phillies
Eddie Sawyer
Sawyer
Bob Carpenter
Hewunyava
Gun GinDrite
Pensylvania
Abtevid
Cub
Hex
Une Resister
Corry
International Met regatta opens with 23 entrants
Thirty three of the western hemisphere's sailing skippers begin action in the International lightning championship in Miami. Dick Bertram of Miami defends his title from Paint Abina, Ontario, while entries include David Berry of Bethlehem, Charles Dore of Haddonfield, and Eugene H. Kipp of Leetsdale.
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Wy Msovenieneres
Miami
Fis
Dick Bertram
Walters, Swindeman, Jr
Toledo
Ohio
Paint Abina
Ontario
Canada
Chase
David Berry
Bethlehem
Charles Dore T
Haddonfield
W. J
Eugene H. Kipp
Leetsdale
Erie Sailors Close In On Middle Atlantic Title
The Erie Sailors, aiming for the league pennant, hold a near four game lead over Johnstown, who won first half. Erie beat Oil City 8-5, Johnstown defeated New Castle 12-4, Youngstown shut out Butler 11-0, and Vandergrift beat Uniontown 17-13. An unearned ninth inning run gave Erie the win.
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Sy Ariupecu
Erie Sailors
Sailors
Johnstown
Johnnies
Erie
Oil City
New Castle
Youngstown
Butler
Vandergrift
Uniontown
S Oilers
East West Junior Legion Game Ends In Lopsided Loss
West dominates East 19 to 1 at Shibe Park in the American Legion Junior Baseball East West game. West pitchers walk many batters and commit errors, while Girardville’s Simmy Simonis shines as outstanding player with strong pitching and hitless first two innings.
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Phladelphia
American Legion
Shibe Park
Roller
iSimmy Simonis
Girardville
Wes Vored
Turnesa Reaches Golf Semi Finals
ROCHESTER N Y Sept 2 Bill Campbell the par busting lawyer from Huntington West Virginia had to lose his golf clubs to become a real threat in the U S Amateur championship In the semi finals Campbell met Charlie Oboe Walker Cup star from Oklahoma City Willie Turnesa the 36 year old Whitholder from Ilinois New York is a dark horse in the other semi final The survivors will clash over Out Hill s 6400 yards tomorrow for the 9th championship Use a journal classified ad.
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Rochester
Bill Campbell
Huntington
W. Va
Chicago
Princeton University
Campbell
West Virginia
Charlie Oboe
Oklahomm City
Willie Turnesa
Witeholder
Bluisford
N. Y
Ajax Trims Vets Softball Team
Ajax Trims Vets Softball Team at Aero Field in City League action. Felix Matuazewski pitched for the winners and held the Vets to two hits, while Ajax scored in each of the first seven innings. Ed Kovach allowed three in the opening frame as the Vets produced four runs aided by wildness and defensive miscues.
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Pheajax Iron Works
Vets
Aero Field Inn
Felix Matuazewski
Ed Kovach
Ajax
Moluszewski
Lamendelssovurh
Dingfelder
White
Corry Seeks Team for Intercity Keg Loop
Corry hosts an intercity keg loop as Bowl-Aire organizes a Corry squad. Pete Russell invites interested teams to join tonight or tomorrow at Bowl-Aire. Current entrants include Riinhoro, Albion, Girard, Upton City, and North East. Matches run Sundays at 2 PM. If a Corry team forms, Bowl-Aire will sponsor it.
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Aomrem Weyeuns
Cori
Pete Russell
Riinhoro
Albion
Girard
Upton City
North East
Fights Last Night In Milwaukee Card Results
Boxers Bob Sandberg of Milwaukee outboxed Lew Jenkins of Sweetwater Texas in a nine round bout. Rockford Illinois referee scored the match in Sandberg's favor amid crowd noise and brief punches exchanged in the later rounds.
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Milwaukee
Bob Sandberg
Rockford
Lew Jenkins
Sweetwater
Tex
Tigers overpower Red Sox in 7-0 shutout
Detroit pitchers limited Boston to seven singles as Art Houtteman led a 7-0 Tigers victory. Yesterday's Stars Saurne, eTvns DISUENTer, Candie hals drove in three runs with a triple and two singles, and scored another as the Cardinals beat the Phillies 4-0.
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Jimmy Plend
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Gene Salisbury
North Bergen
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Rufus King
Dee Meet
Willys Sales & Service
R. P. Beckwith
N. Center St
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