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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1950
Page
7
Fragmentary text mentions places and names in a murky sequence. Readable mentions include Pennsylvania towns and individuals such as Leslie and St. Louis areas. Context remains unclear due to missing punctuation and garbled letters.
A fragmented note references a youth team activity from February through April, mentioning ushers and names like Me ptete and OWS, though details are unclear. The readable items suggest event tasks and participation by a youth group within a local organization.
The Cleveland Browns host the New York Giants in Cleveland while the Chicago Bears play the Los Angeles Rams in California for major NFL conference clashes. Predictions tilt toward a Browns win 24 14 and a Bears 31 24 victory on the coast. Duquesne basketball shines under Coach Dudey Moore as platoons power a 4 game win streak and prep for post season events.
In a tight contest at the sub high gym, Warren Dragons edged Corry Beavers 35-32. Gordon led for Warren with nine points, while Elchynski topped Corry with 12 as both teams battled through a rough officiating night and late rallies.
Clearfield High School defeated Newton High School 34 to 5 to claim its 50th straight dual meet in Clearfield Pennsylvania before about 1,000 fans. College basketball scores from around the region include Princeton over Colgate 89 to 64 and Wake Forest over Washington and Lee 61 to 41. Pro basketball notes mention Minneapolis beating Indianapolis 83 to 71 and Louisville routing St Paul 11.
Bowling results reveal Katherine's Shop upset Smith Beauty Studio in two games while Bowl-Aire blanked Heiman's Jewelers. Standings list Katherine's Shop and Raymond Jewelry near the top with Briggs Store and others close behind after a night of varied scores.
In McKeesport Pennsylvania on December 16 Middleweight Lee Sala of Donora stopped Ritchie Dallas of New York in the fourth round of a scheduled 10 round main event The sparse crowd witnessed Dallas down for counts in rounds two and four before the knockout Sala weighed 189 pounds Dallas 154 Skeets Starkey won by TKO over Bill Bradley in 2 03 of the second round
Penn State coach Rip Engle will be the featured speaker at the Beaver Club banquet honoring Corry High’s football squad. The event, set for Monday January 22, aims to showcase the wing T formation and celebrate local coaching excellence. Ticket sales and banquet details will be announced soon.
Cory High Reserves collapsed after halftime as Dragon Seconds surged to a 34-10 win. Dragon hit four field goals in the final period and racked up 15 points in the last quarter, while Berdine and Hartheth led Cory with 10 and nine points respectively.
Summary of results shows Warren 35 over Corry 32 and Erie Tech at 63 with West Sprinsfield 82. Other noted scores include Bradford St Ber 95 and Kanty Prep 39, Lawrence Birk 32, Tineville 44, Greenville 41, Farrell 42, Altoona 22, Millcreek 55, Girard a4, New Castle 45, Meadville a7, Spartansbore 48, Springboro 40, Ol City 65, Erie Academy ga, Franklin 43, Grove City 40, Pumeulawney ld, Kane 46. Also mentions NEW YORK Ray Famernon 127 and Paris France outpointed Glen Managan 127 with St Paul 10.
In New York on December 16 top programs led by Kentucky North Carolina State Kansas Indiana and Kansas State clash tonight with strong opponents in each region. Kansas State seeks an upset over Indiana while Kentucky battles Kansas and North Carolina State eyes Temple in Philadelphia. Washington aims to rebound after a loss to California as the slate features several marquee matchups and possible shifts in early season power.
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