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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1948
Page
7
Cleveland manager Boudreau hailed the team after a 1–0 victory over Chicago, boosting the Indians two games ahead with four left. Feller Bearden and Lemon headline a top pitching trio while Notre Dame-Pitt football chatter and local prep notes fill the rest of the column.
The Erie Vets defeated the Brooklyn Eagles 95 to 0 as Erie dominated early with a 14-0 lead and a 77 yard pass play. Brooklyn stalled in the second half, turning over the ball on a key red zone drive.
The Indians beat the Chicago White Sox 11 to 0 as Lefty Gene Bearden pitched a strong game for his 18th win. Dale Mitchell and Allie Clark homered for Cleveland while Boston and New York split headlining moves in the pennant chase with four games left. Scarborough, Scheib and the Senators held back the opposition as Brooklyn edged Boston 9 8 in a nine inning thriller.
The Mabel Shoppe moved into a first place tie in the Ladies A League after beating Steen's in two games. Meerdink Furniture and Superior Cleaners also won, while Raymond's beat Chapin's and Brigham Hardware defeated Brigham's in two. Mildred Orn and other names posted solid scores for their sides.
Harrisburg September 29 The Pennsylvania Game Commission warns it is unlawful to hunt groundhogs during October this year. The frost season ends September 30 and the woodchuck season will reopen November 2, then close for the year. Next year’s season runs from July 1 to September 30, 1949.
Yesterday's Stars pitched by Gene Bearden powered Cleveland to an 11-0 win over Chicago securing a two game lead over Boston and New York. Jackie Robinson homered in the 13th to lift Brooklyn 9-8 over pennant hopeful Boston. Giants beat Phillies 6-5 in opener and 6-3 in nightcap. Cubs defeated Reds 6-2 to drop Reds to seventh in the NL was incomplete due to darkness.
Philadelphia reports the Yankees losing heart after a setback to Carl Scheib and the Athletics. Manager Buck Harris contemplates a rough stretch with talks of a 1949 contract unresolved while Boston Red Sox skipper is cautious, promising lineup changes as the season narrows.
Boston fans watch as 2500 standing room tickets are set for sale for the Braves first two World Series home games. Bleacher seats sold out at the park with fans waiting all night, while sale procedures remained unannounced. Montreal leads Syracuse 4 0 in International League playoff action.
Yesterday Brooklyn beat Boston in 13 innings while Chicago defeated Cincinnati, New York won 6 3, Philadelphia split two games, and Pittsburgh lost to St Louis in a weather affected matchup. American League shows Cleveland leading, New York and Philadelphia strong, with upcoming games listed.
Corry Junior High eleven travels to Warren Thursday afternoon for a 4 30 kick off at War Memorial Field. Coach Olson seeks first win as Dragons face a more evenly matched foe after last week’s loss to Warren Sophomores 24 a 0.
St. Louis announced Eddie Dyer will manage the Cardinals after a quick talks with president E. H. Hanigan. The decision follows speculation about his departure and questions over pay and contract terms.
A fragmented boxing log records several bouts: Harold John son of Philadelphia stops Agostina Guedes in Palmerton. Charles Fusasi in Irvington defeats Tony Fiedo. Lauro Salam Monterey from Mexico outpoints Uel Ortis in California. Jimeny Gren of Trenton defeats Vince Callahan in Seymour Texas.
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