MURCH AIDED BY LENT ATTEND ID Vy D
Vy Murch attends a lent session while D Lee aids in identifying participants. The event centers on attendance and identification procedures.
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1948
Page
7
Vy Murch attends a lent session while D Lee aids in identifying participants. The event centers on attendance and identification procedures.
The Cleveland Indians, buoyed by Bob Feller’s regain of form in recent starts against the Yankees and Athletics, look to seize the American League title as they close with a tight schedule. A three day stop in St Louis and Chicago follows an off day, with only 23 games left, four against top rivals, and Detroit looming as the major challenge. Meanwhile Warren moves toward All American League consideration with potential expansion to an eight team circuit, as other clubs show interest.
The Corry Merchants host the Homestead Grays at Loveland Field tonight at 9 for the season finale. The Negro League powerhouse, likely to win the league title again, fields a star studded lineup with Buck Leonard leading the attack. Russ Cassatt to pitch, backed by a strong Grays pitching staff, as Dimick reshuffles the Corry lineup with Dimick, Cassell and Pratt among the key moves.
Bob Winstophel tied the Pony Teague record with his 24th win, a four hit 9 1 victory over the Wellsville Red Sox in game two of a doubleheader. The Reds took the opener 20-9 to extend their lead to 24 games over the Jamestown Falcons with four days left in the season. Other results: Olean Oilers beat Batavia Clippers 11-3 with Dick Massich homering for his third in two days. Bradford Blue Wings defeated Hornell Maple Leafs 8-1. Tonight’s schedule features Jamestown at Queenstown, Wellsville at Lockport, Batavia at Hamilton, and Hornell at Bradford.
Yesterday's Stars Batting Walker Cooper homered and drove in three to spark the Giants to a 4 d 4 win over the Pirates. Pitching Johnny Schmitz of the Cubs came back after a loss to Brooklyn to throw four scoreless innings in Chicago's 7 6 win over the Dodgers. PRO FOOTBALL EXHIBITIONS Philadelphia 37 Detroit 35 Washington 21 Los Angeles 1.
The Merchants League season opens at Bowl Aire as Washington Lunch and Simmons Grocery share top spot after day one. Washington Lunch defeated Wharton’s Station with games of 766 711 680 while Simmon’s Grocery posted 853 812 777. Loblaw’s and Cabin In Pines also posted strong scores as teams chased early standings.
Chicago Cubs derail the Brooklyn Dodgers 3 games to 1 in a pivotal set as they spoil a pennant chase. Roy Smalley drew a walk to start a decisive sixth inning, Emil Verdan delivered the run, and the Cubs sealed a 7 6 victory after a back-and-forth battle affecting the standings. Dodgers slide from first to two percentage points ahead of the Braves with the Cards and Pirates within reach.
Indianapolis wins the association pennant ending a drought and clinching the 1948 title under manager Bruny Betwel. The team finished 96 wins, 48 losses, heading toward September finale. Giants pitcher Walker Cooper starred, with Bob Chesnes suffering loss as New York battles AL race heat up with Red Sox and Athletics.
Yesterday results show New York 5 over Pittsburgh 4 and Chicago 7 over Brooklyn 6. Today’s schedule lists New York at Brooklyn and Philadelphia at Boston, with American League including Cleveland at St Louis and Detroit at Chicago. International League results include Toronto 7 over Rochester 1 and Syracuse 4 over Jersey City with Baltimore at Newark 78.
Billows defeats Frank Stranahan to advance toward the final as other contenders like Willie Turness and Eugene Dajil-Weider post impressive wins. The event features top amateurs from Memphis to Hollywood with rivals from Poughkeepsie and New York City shaping the field.
Vandergrift secures a fifth straight win in a rugged Middle Atlantic league slate. The toppled New Cette 8 to b e as the district’s standings stay tight with Youngstown and Elon Barons posting decisive wins. Memphis to Colora do Spville invitational highlights add a scattered look to a busy period.
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