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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1941
Page
7
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New York report volleys through rumors on pro football with the Bears. It cites George Halas clashes with Dick Richards, Pete Reilly’s pursuit of Al Hostale, and Halas fining himself for a faux pas. Other notes touch golf prospects Bud Ward backs Lew Jennings, and Billy Conn’s film career.
The New York Yankees beat Boston 2 1 in 11 innings to assure at least a tie for the American League title with one victory needing today. Red Rolfe scored on a force play as the decisive run came with the bases loaded in the 11th. Dodgers split twi-night with Philadelphia, dropping four percent back, while Pittsburgh outslugged Cincinnati and Washington rallied to beat Philadelphia. Tee off today at Tam o Shanter Open in Chicago with about 200 players in the field.
Sept 4 policy sets $20 rental per game for Russell Field and limits use from 1 pm to dust or 5:30 pm. The fence and other improvements cost about $6,000 since completion. Warren Red Tackets requested Sunday games and received approval under the new policy plus permission to operate an refreshments stand at the field.
St Louis manager Billy Southworth places faith in four pitchers to lead the Cardinals toward the National League title. Veteran Warneke, Cooper, White, and rookie Pollet form a deep rotation as Slaughter and Moore return from injury and Pensacola Navy base begins a nationwide reforestation effort.
Corry Merchants split a two game series with the Allied Trades of Erie at Loveland Field. In game one Norm Holler and Rauscher teamed for a 10 to 3 victory as Corry’s bats piled up runs. Game two saw Erie take an early lead behind Howles and Rauscher on the mound for the visitors. The club plans another night game with Allied Trades at Lake Pleasant and hopes to attract Erie Ararat Cigars for a Monday matchup. the Cigarmen are district mushball champs who lost to Williamsport in the finals.
Duquesne University struggles with a weak schedule despite a strong 17 1 1 record over two seasons. Coach Aldo Buff Donelli seeks a path to major competition as only a few eastern programs have booked Duquesne for 1941. In baseball, Red Embree of the Wilkes-Barre Barons pitched 8 1 3 innings of no hit ball before Elmira's Jesse Pikes homer clinched a 1 0 win.
Minneapolis. The 1941 Minnesota Golden Gophers football outlook appears bright despite a cautious coach Bernie Bierman, who notes a strong backfield with captains Brice Smith and Bob Sweiger and QB Bobby Paffrath. The team must address a thin backfield and relies on a robust line including end Tarkles Uru and tackle Goldson as a key unit. They face a tough schedule with Washington, Pittsburgh, Michigan, Northwestern, Nebraska, Iowa, and Wisconsin highlighted.
Reports from New York and Cleveland describe All-Star football events with top college and professional players. The Polo Grounds crowd of 54 279 witnessed the Giants defeat the Eastern All-Stars 23 to 3, while Chicago and Cleveland noted varied showcases of power and talent in early September.
Brooklyn pitcher King Higbe collected four hits across two games raising his batting average from .118 to .208. The stretch boosted the Dangers in recent contests as Higbe continued to contribute at the plate.
The writeup highlights Whitlow Wall and Rodgers among standout players as the Phillies split a doubleheader with a 4-4 tie. It notes Honvich and a Yankee home fan incident, and Stewart of the Pirates delivering a key hit to secure a win.
The outbreak of infantile yarns yals at Titueville causes authorities to cancel the team’s first three games this season. Postponed were games with Titueville on September 3 and with Gi City on September 14 and Greenville on September 20.
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