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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1952
Page
7
A sparse fragment hints at a public notice or obituary style item. It mentions an individual or group scenario and a sense of isolation or abandonment, with limited readable details for precise identification. The piece conveys a somber mood and possible community reflection.
Warren High School bids farewell to J B Leiily after 40 years guiding football squads. A revered figure known for tough but fair play, he mentored generations of players and left a lasting impact on the program and community. The sport section also notes baseball and NFL items, including schedules and roster moves.
Beavers survive a tight, low scoring battle at Millcreek in front of about 200 fans. Jin Bowden sank the decisive free throw to seal a 36-35 victory, snapping a four game skid for Beavers and moving to 5-10 on the season. Hatch and Gibson led Beavers with 16 and 10 points while Corry, Banaced and Lytle contributed as well. Millcreek’s War Howe led the Trojans with 18 points in a hard fought nonconference clash.
The Ladies' A League saw Mabel Shoppe extend its lead by blanking Raymond's as Leed's and Chaplin's posted solid totals. Superior Cleaners, Thompson Maple Products, and Brigham's Hardware split wins with Ritz, while high games reached 188 by Thelma Paulson and 184 by Rosa Baker. In the Ladies' B League Franz Furniture led early but fell to Domestic Sewing, with Leed's and Avalon Center close behind. Connie's, Cory Journal, and Davis Radio posted strong totals in the VFW Ladies' B League, and in the H U B church league the Dodgers narrowed the gap behind Pirates and Tigers. Dick Hurbut posted 260 as the last notable score.
Don Gehrmann, Wisconsin star, dominates indoor mile races this winter and aims for back to back Baxter Mile wins at the New York A C meet in Madison Square Garden. The Baxter has a storied past with record times and multiple repeat champions, including Kiviat, Hahn, Cunningham, and others. Hockey scores follow with Boston 5 Chicago 0 and Providence 4 Pittsburgh 3 in the National and American Leagues.
James Carter of New York defeated Allan Merrater of Toronto by outpoint in eight rounds. Charlie Williams of Newark outpointed Al Wilson of Englewood, N J in a separate 8 round bout.
NBA results show Indiana 94 Philadelphia 86 and Milwaukee 75 Fort Wayne 64. Palomar Observatory in California takes sky survey photos revealing faint clouds and gas between the Milky Way stars for the first time.
Detroit February night boxing match features Eugene Hairston of New York as a 6-5 underdog against French middleweight Robert Villemain. About 8000 fans expected as CBS televises the bout with both fighters set to earn 25 percent of the gate plus 1500 dollars from the sponsor.
A 1952 salary debate looms as the Salary Stabilization Board prepares hearings. Musial Williams and DiMaggio are cited among the top earners, with figures reaching around 90 thousand dollars in combined pay. Brooklyn’s Walter OMalley objects to the curbs, saying contracts were signed under old rules and may need renegotiation. Former columnist John Kieran will preside and advise the board.
A compact recap of recent college games noting Princelas 59 Temple 56 Yale 76 Springfield 7 Bucknell 101 Rutgersey Geneva Pa 70 Waynesburg 64 Clavion M1 Thiel 1 William and Mery 70 Fort Car lina Street South Carolina 78 George Washington 76.
Millcreek Jayvees edged Corry 33 to 32 as Bill Brown launched a dramatic desperation shot at the horn. Don Williams and Tel Bichynsket combined to spark Corry’s late push, but Brown’s daring heave sealed the comeback for Millcreek in a thrilling preliminary game.
Western Conference commissioner Kenneth L. Tue Wil Son advocates expanding athletic participation. He cites growth in recent years and hopes collaboration with Michigan State’s Bigle Munn and Illinois’s Ray Bhiol to broaden access for every youngster to competitive athletics.
Erie Vincent defeats Trausville 66 to 55 while Meadville edges Green ville 69 to 55. Bradford 57, Grove City 49, St. Maryn 68, Sheffield 65, Aliquippa 58, Beaver Falls 58, New Castle 42, Corry 36, Millcreek 35, Erie Tech 7, Dawrence Park 4, Ol City 49, Turrell 51, Butler by Sharon 58, Kune 43, Wilcox 40.
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