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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1947
Page
7
A brief notice reports a highway dispute involving a local claimant. The case concludes with a court decision affecting traffic routes and municipal oversight. No further details on parties or dates are provided in the readable text.
Heavy downpour leaves streams swollen near Corry with trout stocked for the season likely to drift to the Allegheny River. Penn State spring practice resumes midweek under Coach Bob Higgins with potential practice games and experimental offense. Golf course prep hampered by lingering snow as Elks bowling title chase narrows. Pirates trim roster. Perez and Kalin moved to Indianapolis. Box office move stars Paul Moss in The Whole World Over at the Biltmore. Texas League opens its 92nd season amid major growth in organized baseball. All-America voting underway for college basketball. Palestine Hapoel Soccer set for national tour. Kentucky Derby sires list expanded with Derby winners Heidi Count and Bold Venture among entrants.
An important gathering of Trappers Association members is announced for Thursday evening. Clyde Hansell of Warren and William Jackson of Canmeadt Lake will attend to discuss district fur trading matters and to hear inquiries from trappers in the district.
April 7 report notes 45 rookies, excluding pitchers, most likely to reach opening day April 14. Key hopefuls include Jerry White, Moss, Bobby Brown, Larry Berra, Robinson, Philley, Fain, Shofner, Torgeson, Baumholtz, Hartung, Lockman, and Jackie Robinson. Several others look certain to stay through June 15 cuts, with names across Browns, Yankees, Indians, White Sox, Red Sox, Braves, Dodgers, Giants, Reds, Pirates, Cardinals, and Phillies.
A long range pennant preview argues the St Louis Cardinals and Boston Red Sox retain their league crowns, with detailed notes on rosters injuries and key players like Musial Slaughter Williams and Berra. The piece weighs each club's prospects against rivals including Dodgers Braves Yankees and Tigers, citing current form and expected lineups.
Orlando report says Ron Northey, former war standout, shows improved form in Phillies spring camp. After a balky postwar season and wage dispute with Herb Pennock, Northey trimmed weight and began homering again, hitting a fifth homer in a game against the Washington Senators as Philadelphia fell 11 to 10.
Demaret captures the Masters Open at Augusta with a 281 total after four sub par rounds. Nelson leads at 263, Stranahan and Hogan chase from 284 and 284, as Delighted by his fourth win this Winter tour, Demaret pockets 2500 dollars for the title and strengthens his tour lead.
Pitsburgh Hornets hold a 2-1 edge as they prep for a fourth meeting with the Hershey Bears in the American Hockey League championship. A 5-4 victory on Saturday moved Pittsburgh ahead two games to one, with two more games to be played in Pittsburgh. Hershey can even the series to send it back to Hershey for a sixth or possibly seventh game.
Philadelphia Warriors defeated the St Louis Bombers 89 to 75 to win the first completed BA play series. The win gives Philadelphia a 1-0 series lead and advances to face the Cleveland Rebels vs New York Knickerbockers winner in New York. Chicago and Washington will resume their series in Chicago tomorrow night.
A roundup from spring training notes across cities including Dallas Miami and Fort Worth. Details mention Glyde McCullough sidelined with a twisted ankle leading to shared catching duties by Bob Scheffing and Mickey Livingston, while Bill Michelyow stays unused and Hank Korowy nurses a blistered finger.
The rookie pitcher delivered back to back strong outings as the Giants beat the Indians 6 to 3 in Oklahoma City. He limited the Tribe to six singles across eight innings while his catcher provided run support and the bullpen closed out the win.
Citizens Bank defeats Thomas Motor in Elks League bowling action. Aly Priday posted two-game series 994 1010 953, while Pete Russell added 192 188 187 for the winners. Bill Williams contributed 178 187 as Waiteha Hazen starred in the field with a diving glove catch as the Birds claimed a 7 inning nightcap 2 0.
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