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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1944
Page
7
Sports column reviews Bayer basketball prospects noting height as a key disadvantage for the Beavers. It cites Beavers defense countering smaller foes, lack of standout scorer, and future potential as players gain experience. Also covers boxing reform talk, spring baseball plans, and assorted notes from high schools to the Rose Bowl sellout.
Jamestown’s basketball team defeated Corry 39 to 13 as Newell led the scoring with 12 points. Ottaway and Dambhall contributed for Corry, while Jamestown’s second team widened the gap in the preliminary.
Frank J. Shughnessy was re-elected president of the International League for a three-year term. William J. Manley was renamed secretary-treasurer for a similar period. The schedule shifts from April 18 to September 9 with games in Syracuse and Toronto, and the Sale Cup playoffs will continue. Lee Miller becomes new director for the league, succeeding Clageyom Golin.
Franklin a0 and Ws Purcell contributed as Navy Gunner 39 defeated Oklahoma 33 amid uneven play. Slippery Rock 92 edged Geneva Us 8 while Conn. and DePauw posted close scores with0 Brookville and Wesleyan showing mixed results.
Mabel Shoppe and Wilcox Grocers deadlocked three teams for second in the Ladies A League after a feature match. Wing-Willi Steens led with high scores. Rosa Baker anchored the win. The Raymonds and Teens also posted strong showings. A separate note: Freshman Dan Cummins of St Joseph's College plays a one night stand against Union College before entering Navy service.
Brooklyn fighter Morris Reif defeated Mike de Ste bhane in a knockout. Prank Snomada edged Vindade in New York on points. Cleveland saw a close decision for 8th bout winner.
In Buffalo on December 6 the 43rd National Association session opened with a restrained mood. The leaders of the three major minors opposed immediate changes to Landis successor plans and discussed 13 amendments including draft price adjustments. Eddie Sawyer signed a one year term at Utica, Eastern League.
A roundtable of coaches and sports figures discusses reviving baseball to major status after the war. Army line coach Herman Hickman praises Doc Blanchard as a blocker. Hank Leiber runs a poultry farm in Arizona with 15 000 chickens. Grant Pollock critiques postwar recreation plans while outlining useful ideas. Mrs Alsander and "Little Monk" Simons share insights from Sugar Bowl events. NBA notes urge continued boxing service funds for rehabilitating fighters.
As of November 18 the Bowling Congress was under twenty one thousand dollars short of funds to purchase a second ambulance plane for the Army. Oly Byrd, University of Maryland proxy, is reportedly scouting the West Coast for a new netball coach. Terry Moore and Les Rock, former Gardinist and a 1936 White Sox tryout, are the only veterans remaining on the APO 825 Players defending the Pantina Canal Department Baseball title this month. Mickey Harris of the Red Sox begins a fourth Canal Zone season with the Air Base team. At Keebler Field in Mississippi, the Pent Harbor Boxing Show will auction 17 footballs from top college and service teams for war bonds.
The St. Louis Flyers snapped a winless November with a 4-1 victory over Pittsburgh to start a two game run. The win prevented Pittsburgh from tying Indianapolis for the Western division lead after a 2-1 decision over Hershey.
The Miami Open Golf tournament at Miami Springs opens with Steve Wares as a favorite after a strong recent form. Notable contenders include Johny Reyvolta Henry Picard Ed Dudley Gene Sarazen Tomy Armour Tony Penna Frank Walsh and others while Wargo’s December par score signals strong chances for the field.
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