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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1942
Page
7
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In a season marked by uneven slumps, the Yankees benefit from strong pitching by Ernie Ho a and Hank Borowy, complementing solid hitting. Joe Gordon and Buddy Hassett rebound their batting, while Red Ruffing anchors the staff. St Louis Cardinals and Brooklyn Dodgers pace the NL pennant race as prep for the World Series intensifies with series planning and ticket pricing details.
The St. Louis Cardinals beat the Philadelphia Phillies 3 to 2 in 14 innings as Murtry Dickson delivered the momen t with a bases loaded double and Jim Brown followed with an RBI single. Morton Cooper started for St Louis but struggled, while Philadelphia’s Nick Bills homered to tie. The Cardinals now head to Boston for two against the Braves amid a team hitting slump and cramps sidelining Terry Moore.
Fragmentary obituary note references Hanes Howard and relatives. Mentions death, names Ralph and 2118-18 92, and an elderly family context. Unable to extract full details due to damaged OCR.
A New York Times piece portrays the weary Brooklyn Dodgers collapsing in the World Series race. Players cite exhaustion and a merciless schedule as the cause, with memories of past trips and slips through fatigue. The piece notes shifting theories about training in Havana and early-season strain.
TCU relies on passer Emery Nix to spark the Horned Frogs in a crowded Southwest Conference race. The Corpus Christi native totaled 397 passing yards against Baylor last season and leads fourteen lettermen as Houston’s schedule unfolds, with Arkansas, Baylor, Rice and SMU among foes.
In Cleveland Jimmy Bivins earned the victory over Mauriello despite a strong first round challenge from the Brooklyn Italian. Mauriello pressed early, but Bivins recovered and delivered decisive blows, culminating with a wind and head shot that halted Mauriello’s advance. Postfight exchanges hinted at a Gotham rematch under Dre-Agt terms.
Supreme Hal matched a nine year stake record at the Reading fair in Reading Pennsylvania. The horse clocked 2.0444 in the first heat, a mark set in 1933 by Logan Sears Yellow Blossom. Vola Way, after a 970 mile trip from Du Quoin Illinois, finished close behind as Miss Emma Delle and Mount Solty placed second in other heats.
Pittsburgh reports a boxing card highlighted by Charley Charles of Cincinnati scoring a sixth round knockout of Mose Beony to capture his fifth title ring. The event drew 9,281 fans and featured other bouts including Benmant against Bobby Ty and Cayman vs Vines, with several decisions shaping the featherweight and lightweight divisions.
Sterling Milk wins two in the Antler Loop, toppling Metropolitan in a best of three. The series features Vernon Group pacing the winners with a 480 average and a 1016 total. Bill Roehrig posts the high for the losers with a 98 game.
International leagues feature Newark defeating surprise Montreal 8 to 1. In the American Association semi finals Toledo tops Milwaukee 8 to 6 while Chicago beats Kansas City 4 to 1. In the Texas League playoff semi finals Orl Warth defeats Shreveport 1 to 0.
A garbled sports roundup mentions various teams and events, including baseball, hockey, and college athletes. It references a Highland Springs league, a two year old memory of a catcher, and several players such as Hank Armstrong and Mike, with scattered notes on games, guest stars, and upcoming matches. The piece is heavily corrupted with many unreadable names and phrases.
Paul Guth, a veteran player from Inet year's squad, was ruled ineligible for PTA competition due to scholastic difficulties. The Beaver's coach, Pjjtnam Jooks, seeks improvements this week as the squad trains amid scrimmages and lineup adjustments. A separate golf mishap at Brown Deer left Steverent’s ball lost and later recovered, delaying the round.
Army prepares for the Brooklyn Dodgers at Baltimore's Municipal Stadium in a charity game watched by an estimated crowd of 50 000. Army offensive linemen weigh around 200 pounds, with key backs and rougher defense noted, while the Dodgers arrive with a strong pro roster in from New York.
Yesterday's headlines recount Murry Dickson of the Cardinals delivering six strong innings as a key figure in a famed WP-TA rivalry. Dormont and Mt. Lebanon prepared for a prime afternoon match while Washington Field hosted the Mt. Lebanon clash. Mason bags tourney honors at Pittsburgh event after close win.
Tex Hughson, a right hander with a rocky spring, rose to fame with the Boston Red Sox after a shaky start at Texas. He posted 19 wins and 2? losses, stringing 11 straight decisions including three shutouts, until an injury ended his run. His fall from promise followed a long winter camp and a desk of minor setbacks.
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