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Corry Evening Journal in Corry, Pennsylvania
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1942
Page
5
Homesteads Grays overpower Merchants in nine inning win
The Homestead Grays defeated the Merchants 9 to 2 in a Labor Day weekend note. A busy week is planned with baseball games, golf events, and football weather. The Times’ fund drive and various local attractions are highlighted as citywide activities draw large crowds.
Homestead Grays Rout Merchants In Big Crowd Exhibition
The National Negro League Homestead Grays defeated the Corry Merchants 14 to 2 before a record 825 paid at Loveland Field. Carlyle led with three doubles and two triples plus an inside-the-park homer as Fields and Nagle also contributed, while Crandall and Williams misplayed multiple errors by the Merchants in a dominant Grays performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pion Homestead Grays
Corry Merchants
Loveland Field
Grays
Russ Casseth
Mike Popovich
Carlyle
Crandall
Pields
Nagle
Jending
James
Dutresky
Sterling
Williams
Esterling
Gibson
Gaston
Fields
Benjamin
Wall
Henrg
Du‘brosky
Ferce
Vern
Merchants
Dimble
Homesteader's
Popovich
Leonard
Willams
Homestead Grays
Harris
P ‘Nagle
Dithick
Itgun Group
Doug
Odni
Dubrosky
Noung
Ecklund
Corry Merchants Meet Dormonts In Labor Day Baseball Clash
Walter Brown slated to face Cannavino led Corry Merchants facing Titusville Dormonts at Loveland Field tonight. Crandall with Pittsburgh district talent, except Lefty Strawbridge, aims for two straight wins after Meadville’s 1-0 upset. Fisher Foods clash follows as Corry tries to cap a home holiday weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corry Merchants
Tiyusville
Loveland Field
Dormouls
Mike Gannavino
Homestead Grays
Crandallmen
Pittsburgh
Lefty Strawbridge
Meadville Pioneers
Gamnagino
Dusty Tino
Merchants
Crandall
Walter Brown
James
Dormonts
Titusville
Corry
Jook Ah Young
Strawbridge
Southpaw
Cannavino
Ba~tavia
Crandidimen
Fisher Foods
Fisher Food
Bobby Way
Fred Newberry
New York Yankees
Joe Michale
Mendville Pioneers
Newberry
Corty
Russ Cassett
Cleveland Nine
Grandall
Meadville
Pioneer
Cassett
Briliane
Rod And Gun Club Holds Eighth Annual Field Meet Sunday
The Corry Rod and Gun Club stages its eighth annual Field Meet at the Skeet field south of the city with an all day program for outdoor sportsmen and sportswomen. Beagle and coon trials in 12 and 15 inch classes expected, with trophies for winners. Audience prizes include cash awards and merchandise. bingo and concessions to draw crowds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Titusville
Fisher Foods
Greater Cleveland
Corry Redland Gun Club
Cory Country Club
Niblick
Times
Een ‘Em
Corry
Beagle
Ato Cclock
Lawrence O. Nich
OS Life
Orrmagent
Tay
Busy Week End At Corry Country Club
Directors expect a busy holiday weekend with two member tournaments tomorrow and Monday a novelty backwards event starting on the ninth tee and a Scotch Foursome or Blind Bogey format. The President's Cup semi final pits Harry Krone against Radie Pelt with Krone giving away strokes in a toss up match to face Jimmy Lewis next week for the cup. Other members seek club championship play Where low 82 qualifiers include Nick Carter, a newcomer, favored to win after the smoke clears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corry
Harry
Krone
Radie Pelt
Jimmy Lewis
Wil Bebt
West Weed
Nick Carter
Tarentum and Coplay start series today for Legion title
Tarentum and Coplay open a three game Junior American Legion baseball series to decide Pennsylvania’s title with the remaining two games set for Monday if needed. Tournament director George Bellis notes both sides approved the revised plan as Tarentum coach Charles C. Stoops explains the community’s opposition to Sunday play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coplay
Good Fishing Expected Over Labor Day Weekend
Harrisburg report forecasts clear weather for Labor Day weekend to boost Pennsylvania anglers. French, fish commissioner, says Susquehanna north branch hardly touched Allegheny at best Tionesta dam and French Creek in prime condition Juniata River expected to be at its prime. rainfall could affect fishing if heavy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
French
Susquehannna
Allegheny
Tionesta
French Creek
Juniata River
Butler Wins Cup in 1942 Penn State Association Final
Butler, a New York Yankee farm pick, won the 1942 Penn State Association championship and took the Governor's Cup in the Shaughn essy playoffs by defeating Washington 8 to 3. In the fifth game of the final series, Palaias of Washington had four hits in five at bats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butler
York
Yankee
Washington
Pala—ias
Mrs Tom Nolan Wins West Penn Golf Event
Mrs Tom Nolan of New Castle Field Club captured the Pennsylvania women’s golf championship at West Penn with a decisive six and five victory over Janet Fleming. Fleming, a Penn State graduate and daughter of a renowned athlete, struggled with drives fairways chips and putts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Nolan
West Penn
Hooirlem
Miss Fleming
Semi finals reached in national net tourney
National tennis championships narrowed to semi finals in Forest Hills. In the men's bracket Pancho Samura of Ecuador will meet Frankie Parker of Los Angeles, while Ved Schraster and Gardner Mulloy clash in the opposite half. In the women's division Louise Brough of Beverly Hills faces Helen Bernhard of New York, and Pauline Beta of Los Angeles meets Margaret Osborne of San Francisco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eto New York
Forest Hills
Pancho Samura
Ecuador
Jeve Frankie Parker
Los Angeles
Ved Schraster
Glendale
Calif
Gardner Mulloy
Dackson Site
Red Birds Trip Reds and Gain Half Game on Brooks
Dodgers improve in pennant race at Polo Grounds facing the Giants in a tense series opener. Despite a chaotic report full of errors and obscure names, the narrative highlights Brooklyn’s push to close the gap on the Brooks, with recent reforms and backers cited as factors in their momentum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin Bealmeats
Associated Press
Pete Helser
Larry, MacPhall
Brooklyn
Lea Durocher
Brooks
Glents
Dodgers
Ae. Yesteray
Smeriear
Glass Takes Big Toll in Air Raids on Enelar
Splinters of glass caused more than half the casualties in air raids on southeastern Enelar, highlighting the destructive impact on civilians and the urgency of protective measures announced by local authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enelar
Dodgers and other notes in a scattered sports column
A fragmented late 1940s style column blends baseball talk about the Dodgers and Cards with random notes on golf tennis and war relief events. Mentions Bull Durham era figures, Gunder Haage mile record, and Bing Crosby golf exhibition while noting players, teams, and places in brief, juxtaposed items.
Bears favored to beat Steelers in exhibition game
Bears, reigning league champions, are favored in a National Football League exhibition matchup against the Steelers tonight. Pittsburgh struggles and lineup questions cloud the game as Chicago aims to showcase bid for another strong season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BEARS
Pittshurgh
Chi- Au Bears
Local Pony League Scores Mention Beadford and Jamestown
Beadford lost 3 to 6 with a 1 to 16 loan noted. Jamestown improved to 9 and 4, while Batavia had 1. Lockport won 11 to 3 over Hamilton. Wellsville defeated Hornell 4 to 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pony League
Beadford
Loan
Jamestown
Batavia
Lockport
Hamilton
Wellsville
Hornell
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