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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1945
Page
7
The city’s Recreation Alleys brace for a busy season as six leagues launch and more are added next week. The Ladies A League begins with a 90 game schedule while Wilks Open League starts its senior season. Elks and Fandion circuits join Tuesday night action with split shifts and midweek play across Wednesday to Friday.
Harry Jeffra versus Mickey Quack ended in a ten round draw in Pittsburgh. Phil Muscato dominated Prentiss Hall at Buffalo by knockout in the eighth round, seizing the performance with a decisive win.
In a midweek baseball roundup, Detroit’s pitcher Trout delivered a strong 17th win of the season, blanking the Yankees 10-0 then guiding the Tigers to a pivotal stretch. Dog Cramer's three-run homer aided a seventh-inning surge in Boston, while White Sox and Reds posted late-inning rallies in their respective games.
The golf tournament committee will hold its final meeting Thursday at 8 pm at the Country Club to complete arrangements for the big event this coming Sunday. All members are urged to attend and local players to submit entries, weather permitting, with lunch and dinner expected for those present. In New York, Tony Pelrone defeated Hilly Graham, while Vincent Gigante outpointed Tuddy Brown in separate bouts. Bummy Davis won a decision over Johnny Jones in a six rounder, with an earlier eight rounder noting disqualification for not trying.
New York report notes Wright, the ex catcher, and the Cubs prospect seen by Red Smith as possible for Boston. The piece mentions Al Hopsman, former Pacific heavyweights champ, now rumored manager. Hopsman stands six feet five, around 20 stone, described as capable for the role.
Yesterday's baseball results show Pityshares 6-5 Philadelphia 4-1 Cincinnati 6-8 Brooklyn 4-11 St Louis 6 New York 5 Chicago 5 Boston 4 with today’s schedule including Philadelphia at Chicago and New York at Cincinnati. In the American League Detroit 5 Boston 0 and Chicago 2 Washington 1 with more games upcoming. Also notes Cora about an Army Notre Dame basketball arena claim and a hockey meeting invite. boxing results list Zavala Seamus Meson and others with weigh-ins and local boxing card details.
The Bruins, led by coach Beri La Bruchere, welcome twenty lettermen including three veterans from the 194 season. Exnie Case returns as quarterback with a strong passing game, while Will Wisner, Jack Boyd, and Gene Rowland compete for key roles. The line features several younger backs and linemen, forming a solid but light by major college standards squad.
Buffalo and Lockport clash tonight as Batavia must win to stay alive for the Governor's Cup in the Pony League playoffs. The Clippers dropped their third straight win, 6-2, extending the best four out of seven series. Game tonight Batavia at Lockport.
PITSBURGH Sept 14 Quack 129 of Pittsburgh returns after 18th pro bout and earns a draw with Henry Jeffra 129 of Baltimore, veteran of a rugged career. Hickey Park hosts another scheduled bout with Ray Sugars Robinson 144 of Cincinnati securing a KO over Mig Ray Nilloh 10 of Bly Wood City Pa.
In the International League Toronto defeated Newark 4 to 2 while Baltimore and Montreal posted big wins over their opponents 6 to 0 and 9 to 1 respectively. St Paul edged Indianapolis 2 to 1 in the American Association. A fragment notes The First American Newspaper Publick Occurrents published September 1 in Boston by Benjamin.
Bainbridge Maryland reports on Dick Sisler son of George Sisler, a 24 year old six foot two and a half inch outfielder with potential to reach the major leagues. He starred in minor leagues, posted solid totals, and is projected to join the St. Louis Cardinals after a standout junior season.
Harrisburg columnist Tom Sniver notes regional grid action with Kenny Ebert Englanding scholastic spots, Catholic teams, and season highlights. Bruce Fisher and Bedford discussions frame a roster of players, coaches, and newcomer capacities. Two Pennsylvanian schoolboys contend for Duke backfield duties as coach Eddie Cameron praises punters and passers.
Beavers work through final practice with lineup tweaks and position battles as they prepare for Meadville. Lytle and Putowin compete in trial runs, with Cush and Dick Etexsolt among possible starters at guard and backcourt, aiming for stronger offense and defense.
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