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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1946
Page
7
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In Corry winter plans focus on a shooting comeback with the Corry Rod and Gun Clubs spearheading growth. Two teams enter the North Western Rifle League across A and B circuits plus an Allegheny League entry, while a city league box and a high school cohort push development for NPRL participation.
Herb Pennock, Phillies general manager, said Boston should win the 1947 National League pennant if the Braves’ mound remains strong. He suggested the Dodgers or Cardinals could take the title otherwise. He praised Red Barrett and Mort Cooper and noted Johnny Sain and Warren Spahn as key Braves pitchers.
The Northwestern Pennsylvania Rifle League expands from one to two circuits as Class A and Class B divisions form for the 1947 season. Top shooters with 290 averages qualify for A League. the Comgod and Gun Club fields strong teams in both leagues, while a City Rifle League with six teams is organized. Schedule details list matchups from January to May across Corry, North East, Titusville, Oil City, Meadville, Walnut Creek, Lawrence Park, Conneaut, and Onion City.
Stan Musial of the St Louis Cardinals won the National League slugging title with a .587 mark on 966 total bases in 624 at bats, adding to his 305 batting average and previous MVP honor. Enos Slaughter backed the champs with 130 RBIs while Ralph Kiner led with 100 strikeouts and 28 home runs.
United States duo Ted Schroeder and Jack Kramer swept Australia’s doubles team John Bromwich and Adrian Quist 6-2 7-5 6-4 to win the Davis Cup at Kooyong as Schroeder had earlier upset Bromwich in singles. Tomorrow features the final singles battles as the cup drive concludes.
Montreal defeated Toronto 4 to 1 in last night's action. The schedule lists Jan 24 Union City at Walnut Creek, Corry at Meadville and Lawrence Park having a bye. Jan 31 Corry at Lawrence Park, Meadville at Union City, Walnut at Creek. Feb 7 Corry at Walnut Creek and Union City at Meadville with Lawrence Park bye. Feb 14 Union City at Lawrence Park, Meadville at Corry and Walnut Creek byes. Feb 21 Lawrence Park at Walnut Creek, Corry at Union City Meadville bye. Feb 28 Lawrence Park at Corry, Walnut Creek at Meadville, Union City bye. Mar 1 Lawrence Park at Mend sie Walnut Creek Union City Corry BYE.
Alabama freshman Hamy Gilmer and Penn’s Carmen Falcone head probable starters in the North-South Blues-Gray clash to be played Saturday. Gilmer rose to prominence in Sugar and Rose Bowls, while Falcone, Penn’s sophomore passer, anchors the northern attack amid practice drills. Also listed are college basketball scores from Utah, Canisius, New York University, UCLA, and others with several conference results and tournament rounds noted.
The Pittsburgh Pirates have purchased the Leesburg baseball club and its franchise in Florida. Synsey Herrong Sr, president of the Class D Florida State League entry, will remain head of the local club and terms of the sale ensure the club cannot relocate. The franchise will be known as the Leesburg Pirates.
Approximately 35 trappers in Comy report a historically bad year with mink muskrat and fox captures about half of 1945 totals. Prices on New York markets have halved while fur payers note weak demand for short-haired mink and muskrat. Some trappers pivot to rabbit box-trapping as revenue slumps.
Lee Q Mumay of South Moorwak Conn knocked out Earl Bowman MG of New York in a Forum Arena bout last night, improving his record and delivering a decisive stoppage in the third round.
London reports thirty British lawn bowlers from England Scotland Wales and Ireland depart January 11 for a three month tour of California and Florida invited by the American Lawn Bowling Association. They finance travel with 895 pounds per man authorized by Britain’s currency rules. The group, led by R Stewart Brown, aims to win the international match against the United States planned for February in Los Angeles and will also compete in Florida where sand lawns require special bowls. The team average ages around 60, the youngest 40-year-old restaurateur and pianist A A Keech of Yorkshire. the squad sails on the Queen Elizabeth, wives banned by government policy.
Last night VFW and Building Association officials discussed making the State Armory available to Corry High School for basketball, pending Board of Education and High School Athletic Association approval. If approved, the VFW would cover all expenses for using the armory through the 1946-47 season, solving seating problems caused by overflow crowds. Armory seating capacity is 850, with current crowds exceeding comfort limits, and operation would limit rink use to Saturday nights through March 15.
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