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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1943
Page
5
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Erie County teams heat up the hardwood with Lawrence Park Tigers leading the county league after eight straight victories under coach Al Yost. Allegheny College and other regional programs spark national attention as prep and college squads pursue postseason bids.
Cory High School dribblers, after a season low in league losses last Friday, aim for a new victory string tonight against Youngsville High. The doubleheader opens at 7:15 with Starlight A C in the City League taking on Wattsburg Alumni, followed by the scholastic clash.
Club owners of the National League meet at President Ford Frick's office to resolve the Philadelphia Phillies crisis with debts around 200000, missing manager, and no spring training plan. Three options: league takeover with Bill Terry, sale of the franchise to John Kelly, or Gertrude Nugent remaining in charge amid bets Nugent would be ousted.
Harrisburg February 9 The legislature debates more than twenty bills affecting sportsmen interests. One measure would raise the resident fishing license fee from 1.11 to 2 to fund land and water purchases improvements and study fishing problems. Other bills propose to exempt armed forces members from fees and allow 16 and 17 year olds to compete in amateur boxing and wrestling events.
The Raymond quintet defeated Steel Age 57 to 28 in a City Basketball League game. Nick Carter, Brumagin, and Don Lindy led Starlight with 44 points among them while Gene Hasbrouck and Vidout contributed seven each for the losers. Steel Age struggled early as Raymonds built a 4-0 edge and held the pace with strong defense.
New York sports page notes smaller Derby attendance due to cancellations and security measures. Maryland and Pimlico operations face adjustments with transit and crowd control. Mentions Hal Middlesworth and several boxing and wrestling figures as context in this era round up of sports and events.
Feb 9 report outlines the Midwest Grand Circuit pacing tests with crews preparing for early March decisions on dates and sites. It notes stewards’ actions and upcoming renewals across Cleveland Goshen Delaware and neighboring venues, detailing tentative plans and travel through February and March.
Irish five stumble at Wattsburg, trailing 27-22 after the first half and failing to sustain their offense as Ly Sin Shomrooke and Tein lead with early scoring bursts. St. Edward's comeback efforts hinge on defensive pressure and balanced scoring, but turnovers and zone defense limit the visitors. Zoe and B Hyol pace the scoring for the Irish with key baskets late in the game.
The Wilcox Grocers extended their lead in the City Bowling League to five games after sweeping Paul’s Men’s Wear. In Aero Supply League action, leading 600 keglers kept a strong pace, while 650 and 500 clubs split results. Oty Simmons posted 179 186 46 for a 193 average, highlighting the scoring night.
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