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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1942
Page
5
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A high-energy roundup profiles Gun Hoegg as a potential record breaker, mentions Paavo Nurmi comparisons, and notes Stiles meetings with Gene Sarazen on a train. It covers college stars, coaching moves, and the Navy Army football pipeline, plus a prophecy on future war experts turning to sports.
The St Louis Cardinals split two games with the Chicago Cubs with M Cooper and W Cooper earning wins in the opener. In the second, Lanier and Dickson led St Louis past Chicago as Pollet struggled. Across the league, Brooklyn swept Philadelphia and Detroit doubled Cleveland, with Pittsburgh and Cincinnati also producing tight ends. The Redbirds tighten their grip on the pennant as the Dodgers stumble.
The American Hockey League reshaped its structure after meetings in New York. Springfield lost its arena to the Army, and Philadelphia quit due to inability to secure seasoned talent. The league will operate as an eight-club circuit. Syracuse and Jersey City tied. Columbus beat Toledo 2-1 in the International League and American Association action.
The Eastern Army All-Stars, led by Colonel Neyland, battled the Chicago Bears before 15,000 at Fenway Park. Hugh Gallarneau’s 45 yard interception return sparked a 13 to 7 Bears win as the Stars, despite tough conditions, matched Chicago in the first half and faced the Bears’ sharp cueing in the third period. Neyland praised his players for their effort under short preparation.
Fritzie Zivic of Pittsburgh fights Johnny Walker of Philadelphia in a one rounder at Convention Hall as Herman Taylor opens indoor show season. Walker, 18, is an underdog with 19 wins in 14 pro bouts and expected to risk heavy punches against the former welterweight champion. Scholastic football results include Meadville 2 Comeant 0 and Sharbaville 20, TituaVille 0.
Yesterday's results show Cleveland 2 Detroit 0 Washington 11 Philadelphia 9 New York 2 Boston 1 Chicago 0 St Louis 54. Today's games list Chicago at Detroit and Boston at New York. Also Pittsburgs 2 3 Ginslingii 1 8 Philadelphia 7 2 Brooklyn 3 St Louis 1 0 Chicago 0 3 Pittsburgh at St Louis Philadelphia at Brooklyn. The snuff habit note appears as historical aside.
Stockholm, Sept 21 Famous runner Gunder Haegg, famed for his distance prowess, reveals little interest in sports yet trained intensely for five years to become the world’s top distance runner. He shattered multiple world marks in the past 10 weeks, including an 8 mile near four minute mile, then announced a fast bid for another record in the 4 minute mile attempt at a Sept 4 meet. He later extended goals to three miles and 9,000 meters as crowds of 23,000 filled the stadium. Meanwhile Mike Jacobs announced ticket prices for the Louis-Samson bout on Oct 12 with ringside seats at $40 and bleachers at $5.95 for Army Emergency Relief.
Washington survives a Steelers upset bid at Griffith Stadium to win 28 14. The Redskins trailed at one point but mounted a comeback led by timely drives and a strong defensive effort. Pittsburgh fought hard early but could not sustain scoring as Washington claimed the Eastern Division hopeful victory.
New York Sept 21 Servier teams highlight the 1942 football program with a weekend grid feature. Minnesota battles Pitt Notre Dame meets Wisconsin Southern California faces Tulane and LSU clashes with Texas A and M. Town Seahawks led by Lieut Col Bernié Biermeau meet Northwestern after a 61 to 0 win, while Great Lakes Naval collides with Michigan. Monarchs fall 4-1 to Grays in Kansas City as protest over the game surfaces with Washington Clu of the Negro National League figures involved.
Olean earns a split with Jamestown in a two game set yesterday with tight pitching and late scoring. Jamestown tallies in early innings as Parkhurst, Lawler and Zimmermann drive runs while Olean’s Brown, Shaffer and Wells respond in relief to keep the game close.
Yesterday's baseball recap highlights Mick wtten from Philly and Buckstew, Dodgers' Haree-run homer, Gest game win, Tattes six-hit ball for second win. Etter half team hits in Winfah. Mort Cooper and Glaucie Passeau, Cooper shuts out for MSI victory. Payseau 19th hit streak with five-hit night.
Associated Press reports New York September 1 that Alsab and Whirly may meet again in a mile and a quarter race following their dramatic clash at Nourragensett where Alsab edged Whirly by a neck for a $25,090 pot. The anticipated showdown could headline Lat history week at Belongt Park on November 6 as part of Army and Navy Relief events with a purse around $25,000.
A benefit football doubleheader will be held here on November 28 between the University of Pittsburgh and Penn State to aid the Amy Emergency Relief Fund. The teams also meet in a regular game at Penn State on November 21.
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