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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1948
Page
7
Local and nearby hunters prepare for the final day of deer season at 6 pm Saturday. Reports vary on statewide deer kills, with some areas suggesting fewer bucks than last year, while others indicate similar harvests to 1947. Weather and tracking conditions influenced outcomes, and college football records highlighted a season of large passing totals and notable receivers.
Associated Press reports Leo Durocher faces a hearing with Commissioner Chandler on Tuesday December 14 at the Blackstone Hotel in Chicago over alleged tampering regarding Freddy Fitzsimmons and the Giants. Chandler cites major rules on player coach and manager negotiations with other clubs and warns of possible suspension or fine.
Pauls Hardware held a one game lead in the Merchants B League by defeating Washington Taineh while Simmons Grocery blanked Loblaw’s. Borstorff and Fitch beat Capri in the Pines, Waterhouse shut out Wharton’s, Corry Jamestowns edged Perrys Service, and Spring Creek beat Kasper’s. Standings show Paul’s Hardware 34 wins 8 losses, Simmons Grocery 33 9, Waterhouse 27 15, Spring Creek 25 15, Kasper’s 25 17, Loblaw’s 20 22, Corry Jamestown 12 36, Ferry’s Service 9 37, Horston and Fitch 657, Capri-in-the-Pines 10 82 3 238.
Corry High School basketball hosts Youngsville Eagles tonight with varsity at 8:30 after a jayvee game. Coach Milanovici aims to tighten defense against Don Barton, the Eagles’ top scorer, as Cassius Ellison, Joe Hughes, Bob Coleman, and guards see action in a tightly contested league matchup.
St. Edward's Shamrocks fell behind early as Erie Five dominated with Kanty Pren scoring repeatedly. It was the second straight loss for St. Edward's, and the team heads into a long break until December 29 when they face the Alumni.
New York Dec 10 There is little doubt tonight's 15 round fight at the Garden between Joe Bask and Rysaré Charles will crown a top challenger for Joe Louis's heavyweight title. Charles as the lean Cincinnati slugger holds the favorite role despite Bask's awkward style. A decisive knockout or clean decision could propel the winner into the Louis bout next June. Charles carries the betting edge at 12 to 8 over Bask.
Chicago December 10. Secret workouts and evening lectures by the Bears coaches continue as they prepare for Sunday’s game against the Cardinals in the National Football League. The Crosstown NL rivals draw a large crowd at Wrigley Field while practice remains closed to visitors. The Bears previously upset the defending league champions 28 to 17 this season, with Philadelphia later beating Chicago 12 to 10.
A collection of irregular basketball scores includes Akon 63 over St Prancly, Solilem Methodist 55 over CONS 2, Long Island 56 versus Arkansas 42, Deiter 65 against Syracuse 03, Goninpit 70 over St Venent Pa 55, Westminster 38 over Millersville 40.
The Game Commission reports a rising number of law breakers among hunters and a growing yearly total of fines. Officers note that behavior changes when away from home, with many otherwise law abiding citizens flouting game and safety laws while afield.
In Philadelphia a magistrate ordered a hearing on charges of bribery against Noe Fulles, a famed former college star and record holder in the Professional Basketball League. Details remain limited as the case unfolds with the suspect connected to improprieties around a team and officials.
December 10 report from Paterson New Jersey states welterweight champion Ray Robinson was declared on the “out and unavailable” list by NBA Commissioner Abe Greene after an injury, delaying a round over-the-weight bout with Belloise in Jersey City. Robinson cannot appear anywhere in NBA territory until fit to fight.
A soldout Chicago crowd of about 20 000 expected to witness heavyweight champion Louis and challenger Conn in a six round exhibition at International Promoters. Both fighters in top condition weighed in at Illinois Athletic Commission after training. Basketball scores from the Association of America and National League games follow.
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