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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1944
Page
7
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Rich Ahrens a 7 foot 2 inch Union City center headlines a pivotal clash with Ty Craw All Stars. Ahrens recalls a Long Island University scholarship. now a pitcher in the Class A Eastern League. Also highlighted are Chuck Marvin Pete Connell and playoff race notes across Corry Lawrence Park North East Harborcreek and Wesleyville.
Corry High faces Harbor Creek at junior high tonight after a 26 17 win over Millcreek Trojans. The Beavers meet Harbor Creek with beaver reserves in prelims, hoping for playoff implications in the Eastern Division. Coach Putnam relies on the same five that stopped the Trojans, while Harborcreek centers on McFadden and Fuller to spark the attack.
The Office edged the Automatics to stay tied for first in the Raymond Bowling League with two wins as Small Order and Machine Shop also claimed two games each. The Flat Department upset Small Order while Mechanists swept Inspection keglers. Individual scores highlighted by Bechomer and Coates on the Office side and Brigham, Mitchell, Skinner, and Stacy Skinner for the winners in a tight race.
A round up of coaches Carl Snavely and Andy Kerr discussing the value of single wing and T formations as supplementary tools. Notes on Otto Graham, Kerr’s Hamilton plans, and upcoming matchups. Also mentions Bobby Gleason, Chalky Wright, and other college and pro players and teams.
The PONY Baseball League reveals eight teams and four new directors including Erie and Bradford Pa. nominees. Harry Bisgeier and Julius Munch join Jamestown and Bradford officials, with Oliver French named permanent honorary president. Opening games May 2 with Batavia at Lockport and Wellsville vs Hornell. Season ends Labor Day.
The Brooklyn Dodgers expand their squad to 30 with a Casablanca veteran and a 39 year old catcher. Tommy Warren, from Tulsa, Oklahoma, is a right handed pitcher with a medical discharge from injuries in Casablanca. Ray Hayworth is the catcher released by the Brooks last season.
Blue Jay Five tops Wattsburg Seconds 21 to 10 in a high school basketball game. The Blue Jays started slowly but surged in the second period led by Samons and high-scoring efforts from Ottaway and Bly. Wattsburg struggled with defense as Blue Jay Five built a nine point advantage in the third quarter and preserved the lead to the final whistle.
Hall of Fame first baseman George Sisler, scout for the Brooklyn Dodgers and National Semi Pro Congress official, believes the game’s future rests with young players. He recalls his St. Louis Browns days and notes growing enthusiasm among younger prospects and fans.
The Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association laid out a full plan for championship playoffs across basketball swimming volleyball wrestling gymnastics and track and field. Events are slated from February through May at venues including Millersville Slippery Rock State Teachers College State College and Convention Hall Philadelphia. District entries will feed state championships with costs borne by schools.
Portland reports last night saw Maurice LaChagce debut at 127 pounds from Lisbon Me facing Marcel Fourier of Montreal in a light heavyweight clash. Hoyo Mallon from Portland 154 faced Bil Lan caster also of Portland in a bout billed under British Navy rules.
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