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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1945
Page
7
Time is running out as Detroit, New York, Washington, and Cleveland stay in reach of the Tigers with splits and wins. Key games feature Feller vs Boston, Reynolds and the Indians holding steady, plus strong showings by Chicago and Brooklyn as pennant races tighten.
A Chicago style sports digest notes 7000 years of bowling while reporting on the American Bowling Congress reservations and Secretary Elmer Baumgarten plus a one man soccer match featuring Sgt Robert Waylor and a Newcastle club deal. It also covers Herb Breit’s role in the Class circuit, potential Cardinals changes, boxing union reform support and football practice mishaps with Gustafson Holcomb and Hickman.
Al Lopez set a new major league record with 1,784 games caught in the Brooklyn Pittsburgh game at Forbes Field. The Pirates captain surpassed Gabby Hartnett's mark, adding to Lopez's 1996 milestone while closing in on Bill Dickey's consecutive 100 game seasons, with 88 games this year and 12 more to tie the 13 straight 100 game seasons.
National League yesterday results include Cincinnati 1 Philadelphia 0 Chicago 10 New York 3 Brooklyn 5 Pittsburgh 3 St. Louis 4 Boston 2. Today New York at Chicago at Pittsburgh Philadelphia at Cincinnati Boston at St. Louis. American League yesterday results Washington 2 to 8 St Louis 1 to 4 Chicago 15 Philadelphia 6 Detroit 10 New York 5 Boston 2 to 2 Cleveland 1 5. Today Detroit at New York Cleveland at Boston Chicago at Philadelphia St. Louis at Washington.
Baltimore tied Syracuse 2 to 2 while Montreal led Rochester 8 to 3 and Jersey City defeated Newark 3 to 2. Buffalo posted an 8 to 7 result in a separate game with Taporeton DBs reported.
AP features sports editor notes Ossie Bluege reshaped the Washington Senators by midseason. Casie Buege praises the manager and the lineup, citing key players like Buddy Bell, George Case, Gil Torres, and Joe Myatt. The piece highlights Bluege's handling of pitching staff led by Lefty Lipscomb and other veterans, and discusses aiming for the pennant and beating the Tigers.
The Flying Dutchman Honus Wagner, 71, reflected on six decades in baseball calling the game full of improvements like a radio refrigerator. Pittsburgh Pirates coach said ball players used to be wrestlers and prize fighters but are now gentlemen. A special vesting honored Wagner with a 19,304 crowd and about 10,000 total prize funds set aside for a toast in his honor.
WEST POINT Sept 6 Army, top AP chose last year, appears set to defend its national title. Slenn Davis and Doc Blanchard lead the backfield alongside Glenn Vivis Speed. Coach Red Blaik says the squad is fine, with a strong line, and Blanchard notes the backfield is maturing ready for another campaign.
Jamestown and Batavia lead in the Governor's Cup semi final series. Batavia Glippers shut out Bradford Blue Wings 9-0, while Jamestown Falcons routed Lockport Chis 29-1 in first-round action.
Titan Hanover the Hambletonian winner from Arden Homestead Stables set a world trotting record for yearlings with a 1 58 mile at Du Quoin State Fair track yesterday. Driver Frank Ervin steered Adios Thomas to pace a record mile as the crowd watched the event unfold.
Announcement by Love Balwant that season ticket sales for all Beaver home games are underway. Tickets priced at $20 each, with sales tomorrow evening. Mentions venues including Terra Fest, Younusville, Johnsmihury, Sheffield, and Warren.
Chicago September 6 The Western Conference which sends three teams against Notre Dame has one of its stern directives to thank for weakening the Irish on the eve of the 145 campaign. Star center Frank Makeky quit the squad yesterday due to professional commitments. Coach Lytle conducted a lengthy scrimmage and will conclude drills with a night session to establish the starting lineup.
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