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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1947
Page
7
A fragmented notice reports a farm sale action with references to cows and lots. The readable names suggest a local auction context with a focus on livestock and property arrangements amid unclear details.
The decedent Warren All persons are notified to present alledged claims against the estate. The undersigned executor requests all creditors to forward their claims and allowances to the proper county register. The will appoints Eisenmans Bracken church and hospital as beneficiaries.
Officials from the U S Naval Academy and Notre Dame met in Cleveland with Lake City Chamber of Commerce to arrange a November 1 game at Municipal Stadium. Navy hopes to field a strong lineup for the Irish challenge, with a few regulars missing after last season, while Notre Dame also restocks for the new season.
Pittsburgh's 12-11 win over Cincinnati sparks a home run barrage as five Buc players join Hank Greenberg and Ralph Kiner in slugging. Westlake, Cox, Jarvis, Murphy and others homer in a wild opener before 38,216 at Forbes Field. Bobby Thompson and Billy Rigney lead Giants to a 14-0 rout of the Dodgers at the Polo Grounds.
National League results include New York 10 Brooklyn 4 Boston 10 Philadelphia 7 and Chicago 1 Pittsburgh 14 Clonal 11. American League yesterday shows Boston Philadelphia Chicago 1 St. Louis 0 Detroit 2 Cleveland 0 New York 7 Washington 0. International League Rochester 4 Newark 3 in 11 innings Tororita 8 Baltimore 5. Other games postponed.
The EB lks Bowling League saw Hammond’s fall in three games as Fair State triumphed two to one. Clark Lord posted 150 189 225 for the tie winners while Red Beckwith hurled 210 148 154 for Hammond’s. Wednesday Citizens Bank blanked Powell Motor 968 998 1085 to 944 983 922 with Pete Russell scoring 176 191.
Benny Leonard, famed lightweight champion and ring stylist, dies of cerebral hemorrhage while refereeing a St Nicholas Arena card in New York. He collapsed after the first round of a double main event, with doctors declaring the cause fatal as ringside crowds watched in shock. The 66th Street venue once hosted his celebrated exhibitions and he had retired undefeated in 1924 after a seven year title reign.
In a close Fourth League bowling night, Gift Shop led narrowed to one game as Waterhouse and Kinley faced strong frames. Standings show Gull Bhp atop with 57.5 percent, Waterhouse 56.3, Lanston's 52.9, All-Way Electric 46.0, Kinley’s 37.0, and Rossbacher’s 46.0. Individual scores highlight Charlotte Staples, Nellie Dunly and Leona Holten among winners and top scorers as teams traded high games and low counts.
Promoters set a 15 round middleweight title rematch between Tony Zale and Rocky Graziano in Chicago between June 25 and July 15. The Illinois Athletic Commission approved the bout after New York barred Graziano for not reporting a $100,000 bribe offer. Managers must post a $10,000 appearance bond within 90 days.
Mixed OCR lines mention Iva Wright scoring 35 and 160 for the Bulles and Terry Moore of Baltimore with references to Stonewall Jackson and Washington. No clear event, date, or full context is recoverable.
In Brooklyn on April, Burt Shotton, a mild-mannered figure, was named manager of the Brooklyn Dodgers for the 1947 season after Leo Durocher faced suspension for conduct unbecoming a major league manager. Rumors linked Bo Taverry, Joe McCarthy, and Bill McKechnie, but Shotton, a relative unknown, won the job as Branch Rickey announced the decision before the Dodger-Giant game in New York.
Severe rain and cold disrupted EW Were formal Ipunchine plans delaying turnout at the club. Tuohy Te will not be available until the weekend of May 3. Work on the course is slow as fairways stay wet and only improvised play is possible.
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