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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1944
Page
7
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The Corry High School Beavers host Erie Cathedral in the first of four games this week. Reynolds replaces Jackson in the lineup as Merle Ottaway anchors center with Jackson and Damevall at guard. Cathedral prep features White, Ferrett, Deburn, and Oldach in a guard tandem and forwards with Harn in the pivot.
Army defeated Navy 23 7 before about 10 000 fans in Baltimore solidifying the Cadets claim as national champions. Don Whitmire left the game with an injury midway through the second half. Davis Blanchard and others starred for Army. Other scores included Notre Dame over Great Lakes 28 7 and Oklahoma 31 Nebraska 12 as conference titles and season narratives closed.
Pittsburgh Courier reports approval of a plan to bond grants abroad for Negro athletes. Editor James Rela cites officials and supporters, noting the U.S. Olympic selection and overseas training camps with plans to extend opportunities for Black athletes in international circles.
In Wilson County the chatter centers on Duke football with praise for tailback George Clark and fullback Tom Davis. Clark’s 72 yard run against North Carolina Navy and a 95 yard punt return against Wake Forest highlight a strong Duke attack. Davis runs, passes, and directs plays, fueling locals’ belief Duke should include Wilson in its plans.
The Montreal Canadiens moved back atop the National Hockey League standings by defeating the Chicago Blackhawks 2-1 as their third period surge sealed the win. The Toronto Maple Leafs briefly held first place after a 4-3 win, then dropped in a string of results against the Bruins and Rangers.
The Freshmen beat the Sophomovey 30 to 28 to start the Hall School intramural basketball season. Dick Geertson led brushes with 13 points while Mert Mountain added 14 for the losers.
Corry Merchants Baseball Team reports a net profit of $112.64 for the 1944 season, despite wartime difficulties. Financial records show revenues from games and donations and expenses including federal taxes of about 20 percent, with Walter Ross as business manager and Harry Parker as treasurer detailing receipts from June to August and a year-end balance in treasury.
In a tense NFL Eastern Division shoot, New York beat Washington 16 13 to seize a clear East lead. Philadelphia's win over Cleveland kept pressure on the top trio as the season closes with possible playoff storms.
Sgt. Jim Fervier, golfing soldier from Camp Roberts, Calif, clung to a one stroke lead over Byrn Nelson of Toledo as the final round of the 72 hole San Francisco Open began. Nelson, ex National Open and PGA titleholder, was listed among the top contenders in the opening strokes, with Willie Goggin of White Plains, N.Y., in third after a 54 hole total of 215.
Twelve teams stay undefeated as the 1944 season nears its end with standings showing Bainbridge Naval, Army, Ohio State, Randolph Field, and Fort Pierce Amphibs atop a crowded list. The schedule notes two games left, a 38-7 win over the Boston Yanks, while Green Bay waits after their late-season stretch. National League football standings list New York, Philadelphia, Washington, Boston, Brooklyn, Green Bay, Chicago Bears, Detroit, Cleveland, and others in pursuit with few games remaining.
Randolph Field Indiana and Second Air Force drew focus as the Army Navy game buzzed. Unbeat en Randolph faces Fourth Air Force at Los Angeles while Super Bombers meet third Air Force in Georgia. Other results include LSU upset, SMU over Texas Christian, Tech clinching SEC, Ohio State Big Six title and Virginia beating North Carolina in the 49th South rivalry.
Indianapolis seized undisputed position atop the Western Division after routing Pittsburgh 7 to 2 last night. Cleveland Barons remained distant as Buffalo clashed with them, with veterans highlighting Friday night action at Freeman Jack arena.
In a chaotic dispatch from New York, boxing reports mix up names and events. Sgt Allen cites a Persian Gulf Command tournament with Batol Geldernick defeating Georgia Stangelo by decision, while Ljya bath decisions loom. The piece mentions a 26 yard farthest seat, 6000 fans, and various figures amid broad sports chatter.
Glenn Davis of Rumy won the 194 college ethn high scoring title with 120 points, 28 touchdowns, final tabulation released today. Bob Steuber of Depatiw tallied 129 points last year. Roland Forget, named by Mark Lavoie, helped smother Hershey Beats in a related note.
The Citizens Bank Keslers held first place in the Antler League last week. Hammonds were idle, leaving Luluing to second place while City Market Maple Maulers moved closer to the runner Chyluiensen Motors and Steens Cleaners are the other teams topping the 600 market Antler League standings.
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