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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1942
Page
7
A noisy early show drew sharp complaints from attendees and venue staff amid technical glitches and crowded aisles. Audiences criticized sound balance and management while organizers pledged improvements for future performances.
The St Louis Cardinals beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 9-3 to pull within 2 1/2 games of the pennant as the Dodgers and Giants also traded narrow wins. The stretch run tightens with three Cardinals victories or three Dodgers losses needed to clinch.
The article highlights Dudley as a top rookie in the NFL with scoring promise for the Pittsburgh Steelers, plus updates on college backfield competition led by George Black and other players. It also covers skeet shooting pride at the Cunmy Rad id Glin Club with perfect strings and upcoming events, and boxing fever returning to Madison Square Garden with Chalky Wright and Lulu Constantino leading fall fights.
International League Skiwise 9 Jersey City 8 Syracuse won easily in relay action. Southern Association Pool 8 Little Rock 5. Texas League Shreveport 3 Beaumont 0. Pacific Coast League Sacramento 8 Sepitle 3.
Gordon and the Yankees boast an elite infield led by Joe Gordon at second base and Red Rolfe at third. The lineup also features Buddy Hassett at first and Infield polished by Rizuta, with incomparable fielding and steady health promising strong performance in the upcoming wartime playoffs in St. Louis. The Cardinals counter with Marion, Brows, Hopp, Kunowskiski, and Hopp, but the Yankees’ veteran infield is framed as the season’s best, highlighted by Gordon’s growing power and Rolfe’s renewed vigor.
USC abandons power plays for speed and deception under new coach Jett Gravath. The Trojans promise an open passing game with fast backs led by Musick Taylor and Trout, though line depth is thin with three tackles in the service. Open play aims to thrill fans while avoiding heavy collisions this season.
A Delaware Grand Circuit pacing stake features three two year olds Adios Widows Pride and Kings Counsel in a tight race. Adios holder of 8 08 for two laps is favored though Widow’s Pride driven by Paul Vineyard and Kings Counsel piloted by Hugh M Phrshall are rising challengers. Henry Volo drives Saratoga in the Bar Scioto pacing stake at $5 000 yesterday’s opener.
Shaughnessy, new Maryland coach from Stanford, prepares his team for a Saturday game against Gonzaga or a similarly notable opponent. He plans to unveil the T formation after 25 years of southern and midwest campaigns and aims to surprise observers with its effectiveness.
Fire Rexall Draggists swept the Page and Weny keglerettes, gaining sole possession of first as they remained undefeated. Raymonds fell to second after two losses to Wiles Grocers, while McCandren Dings won twice from Wing Willis. Fluky Gustafson topped with a 168 average including an 185 open. Esther Roehrig added a 221% effort yesterday. Other results include Chicago and New York in a mixed card. standings show Rexalls atop a busy, uneven league.
Lou Smith prompts war bond efforts with horse donations from U S breeders. Rio Grande kicks off a winless stretch while Dodgers salvage scraps. Baseball figures, football players and war-related notes mix with a one minute sports digest and notable casualties.
In a season highlight of the Antler League Steens Clesh and book pair edged Wilcox Grocers in a tight three game match. Peterson led with a 172 average as the Steens claimed the middle game to pull ahead, while teammates posted high scores for a comeback that earned the series split.
Jamestown Paleons clinch the Pony Teague pennant and Governors Cup with a 4 10-8 win over Lie Olean WER to even the series at three games each. Wells, Olesa starting hurler, allowed an explosive seventh inning as Jamestown surged from an 8-4 deficit to take the game and force a deciding ninth. Jake Pitter's rally briefly threatened, but Jamestown maintained control to seal the victory. Witnessstown, Parkhurst, Russia, Zimmerman, Wells, Shaiter and Kosezata contribute for Jamestown.
Disorderly OCR yields scattered sports notes: Yankees and Reds pitchers tossed five hitters, several players homered or outpointed foes in boxing events across Akron Des Moines Wilmington Hartford and White Plains with mixed scores and limited readable details. Key names and exact outcomes are incomplete due to text quality.
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