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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1944
Page
7
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Harold Cragg was named president of the Beaver Club by the board of governors to succeed Dick Bachofner, who has been inducted into the Navy. Nominees Sears and Ross withdrew, ending plans for a mail election. Cragg, a longtime scholastic sports follower, was approved at a meeting at the Mie Rilt Restaurant, with strong backing from officers and the board.
The piece recalls Beaver Club leadership under Dick Hachomer and the impact on local scholastic sports. It notes high school basketball profits, attendance, and a standout player Emerson Morrison who rejected offers from St. Louis Cardinal affiliates to remain with Irvine National Forge Co. It also mentions Jack Tinson attending the Western Pennsylvania Football Coaches clinic and upcoming club banquet plans amid broader regional sports activity.
The Corry Women’s Bowling Association held its annual meeting naming officers for the 1944-45 season. Mabel McLean will serve as president with Rosemary Aust, Lois Huth, Jane Sraishet, and Rosa Baker in key posts. August 1st is set as the start of duties for the newly chosen team.
Newspack notes include Etter Wolves Dame basketball form and Trish baseball drills, Colwy Welch building up on an ice wagon, and Henry Froka drilling a football squad. Shaughnessy praised, Tech Institute hosts first home game since Pearl Harbor. Phillies seek Wilmington rooms as farm clubs prepare for major-league shifts. Donald Runge, 18, youngest in Brooklyn Dodgers camp, signs autographs and amuses Harold Parrott. Navy to show Kings of the Ring film. Bitsy Grant broadcasts Army sports news from New Guinea. Joby Bgeins returns to football. Bulls through bout 250 miles of swamp, jungles, and rains in New Britain.
Cubs manager Jimmy Wilson outlines strict training ideas in a tanning bee at Prench Lick Indiana. He favors twice daily workouts meals on schedule and personal movie reviews to correct batting and fielding. trainer Andy Lotshaw praises Wilson’s close player study and readiness to share averages.
The article details senior team defeats in two finals, notes veteran player insights from Wilson on training and fundamentals, mentions rookies to watch such as Ed Sauer Don Johnson and Tony York, and recounts intramural basketball results with room-based rosters and scores including Room 1 Room 7 and Room 4B.
In Baltimore the welterweight clash between Tommy Bell of Cleveland and Jackie Cooper of Chicago ended with a declared no contest after unresolved exchanges. The fight failed to produce a winner and was ruled no contest by officials.
The Aero Men’s League last night saw the Office regain a tie with the 250A’s and 800s for second. the 800s won two games to keep pressure on leaders Estimators. Ed Barr led with 183, 209 and 168, while Dor Kincaid added 149, 185 and 168 for the Estimators. The 250A’s posted strong scores, but the 800s swept key matches to widen the tie for second place. Esther Querreold led the losers with 184, 100, 15a as the 230A’s gained two-game wins over the 933 Leam, while Virginie Armitage sparked Office’s comeback with 182, 340 and 158. The night featured high scores and shifting standings in a close Aero Men’s League outing.
The Hartford by Willie Peis, recognized as World's featherweight champion, faces Len Francis of Panama in a ten round match. Officials and press will attend, gates open with proceeds mostly for the Red Cross.
The ex-Phillie hurler Bucky Walters, now with Cincinnati, shows spring readiness with a strong mound session. Manager Bill McKechnie notes his fastball and motion are back, while team news includes Oris Hockett’s shoulder strain and Vince DiMaggio’s camp status.
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