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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1947
Page
7
Joe Louis defends his title against Jersey Joe Walcott at Madison Square Garden tonight as the aging champion faces a tough challenger in a bout viewed as a potential end of an era. The card also notes Notre Dame and Southern California meeting in college football implications and local district basketball doubleheaders shaping a busy sports slate.
Joe Louis defends his heavyweight title tonight at Madison Square Garden against Jersey Joe Walcott in a 15 round bout. An expected gate of 225000 draws about 18000 spectators, with Louis set to earn about 100000 and Walcott around 15000 from the gate.
In last night’s Elks League match Therrendec xegiers led the winners while Wayside Market Into Bills salvaged the final games. Evald Carlson paced the victors with 160 161 and 177 162 143 entries and Lyn ford Chase contributed 177 162 143 for the opponents. On Wednesday Chris tense Motors won two from Wilcox Grocers as Bob Rastetter posted 313 20 183 and Carl Peterson added 168 178 187 for the losers.
Pro loop statistics show GAN in passing per game this season. 714 yards per game by forward passing, far above the ten year average of 286 yards. Ray notes the shift with passing averages rising to 357.4 yards per game this year. The study also shows a rushing rise, 1927 average 2795 yards per game versus 251.5 in the prior ten years.
Rogers Sardoni top National Bowling League standings with a two game win over Superior Cleaners on Monday at Bowl Aire. Bowl-Aire Grocers blanked the Vets and Tur Grocers faded, while Pauls’ sons and several teams posted strong scores led by Rogers, Waterhouse, Kasper’s and Loblaw’s in a busy bowling night.
The Aid Keglers defeated Mooseheart and Burity Lumed in Moose League matches at the Rec veation Alleys Wednesday evening. Scores show Aid cards 696 747 741 to Mooseheart 543 504 318 and Purity tally 615 640 630 with Progress opening 622 and 138 376. Joe DeMarte led the winners with 153 180 187. Francis McNulty had 116 165 103 for the opponents.
Brooklyn press reports Leo Durocher’s return as manager is imminent as Branch Rickey calls the official family to a buried conference. A verbal agreement may precede a Monday signing, with Durocher reportedly suspended by Commissioner Happy Chandler but unsigned. Rickey stresses the deal hinges on a year-long reclamation project.
Comy's two scholastic basketball fears, Corry High School and St. Edward's, travel tonight for tests. Beavers meet Titusville and Shamrocks face Willi St. Joseph's in Titusville, as Milanovich's Dragons open with five starting lettermen led by Gail Nelson. St. Edward's aims for a hard road struggle at Titusville in a string of away games.
Boston Braves purchase outfielder Jeff Heath from the St. Louis Browns for an undisclosed sum. Heath hit 27 homers and 82 RBIs with a .251 average before being waived from the American League club. The Pacific Coast League pressed for major league status, but failed to secure the necessary three-fourths vote, leaving final decision to the major leagues next week.
In Philadelphia Charles Lewis 128 from New York outpointed Johnny Porte 193 from Philadelphia. In Pall River Johnny Juli ano 130 Paterson N J and Nick State 132 Hartford drew 10.
The Cortina Open golf tournament opened with unclear names but notes a leader close to par. Standout players include Hermie Keiser, Johnny Palmer, and Frank Stranahan among professionals and amateurs in a field led by a five under par score.
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