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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1948
Page
7
A fragmented report notes stove and ash issues across Eaton County with multiple households affected. It mentions Kelley age 15 and an alleged air or gas problem, with references to men and authorities, but details are unclear due to damaged text.
Corry High School Beavers push into the home stretch of the 1947-48 season needing three wins to reach an 800 mark. They face Circle and Tech battles this week, with upcoming games against Erie Academy and Erie Prep. Navy signs Sauer to coach football, aiming to revive win totals.
The AP reports the second half chase for Class A and B basketball titles in Pennsylvania. Unbeatens York and Bethlehem lead Central Penn and East Penn leagues as Reading battles York 46 44 with York holding a two game edge. Western districts see Clearfield, Brookville, Ridgway and Wilkinsburg among leaders. Indiana and Conemaugh pace Tri County and West Central circuits.
Gilbert Dodds of the Boston Athletic Association won the Millrose Mile at Madison Square Garden in 4 03 marking the fastest American time for the distance. Bill Mack of Michigan State finished second, Leslie MacMillan of New York A C third, with Browning Ross Villanova, Quentin Brelsford Ohio Wesleyan and Gerry Karver Penn State trailing.
The Corry Vets and Gary Rockets clash at the Junior High in the eastern division of the County Basketball League. Tip is at 9 pm as a pivotal matchup that could force a three way tie with Wattsburg. Vets seek advantage with Red Taylor, Chuck Williams, Dick Schneider, Nick Garter, and Ace Bracken facing Rockets stars Joe Frisina, Danny Dyckes, Freely, Jackson, Bob Lytle, and Tom Cragg on defense.
In Philadelphia at Convention Hall St Joseph's Hawks defeated Westminster College 86 to 75. Paul Senesky led with 19 points while Muhlenberg beat Villanova 61 to 60 and Temple Owls beat St Johns 60 to 51. Pitt edged Penn State 42 to 4. Presidential nomination note: William Jennings Bryan was nominated thrice by Democrats.
The Clymer High School team edged St Edward's on the parish floor Saturday night. After trailing 25 18 in the first period the Shamrocks rallied to lead 22 19 at halftime. Coach Erb's five pushed the offense in the third quarter as Clymer pulled away to 36 20 and maintained the margin despite wholesale substitutions.
The Pittsburgh Pirates announced the signing of Bill Posedel as a scout and contracts for two young pitchers, Jim Kleckley and Jimmy Walsh. Kleckley played in the Tri State League last year with Spartansburg, while Walsh had stints with Indianapolis in the American Association York Pal in the Interstate League and Albany M. Yo of the Eastern League. Posedel, a former National League pitcher with Boston and Brooklyn, will scout the Rocky Mountain district for the Bucs.
Pittsburgh confirms signing Joe Gasparella from Notre Dame and Bob Ramsey from Dallas. Gasparella, a 24 year old Army veteran awaiting discharge, backed up Doak Walker era at Notre Dame. Ramsey played for SMU and is noted as a strong blocker and passer prospect from Dallas.
Spore Center reports final rites for Herb Pennock former Phillies general manager held in Square Pennsylvania. Funeral services set for 2 pm today in New York with private rites for immediate family. Interment planned at Union Hill Cemetery awaiting ceremony.
Norway moved ahead of Sweden in unofficial Winter Olympic standings as Sverre Farstad broke the 1500 meters speed skating record with a time of 2 17.6. Johnny Werkert of Minneapolis finished sixth for the United States in 2 20.2, while Farstad and teammates Stailey and Helgesen won the 5000 and 500 meter events, boosting Norway atop the standings. Also noted was former Lafayette College president Odohm Henry MacCracken, who died aged 72.
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