McKeever's USF Departure Clouds Chicago Rehire
Ed McKeever, re signed as USF football coach, faces future in doubt after questioning West Coast player eligibility. The controversy suggests long odds for another coaching job, with accusations tied to his recruitment of former USF players. The piece also covers local high school basketball disputes and notes on MLB figures Jim Hegan, Bill Veeck, and Jackie Robinson's 1947 season details.
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Ed McKeever
University of San Francisco
Chicago Rockets
McKeever
USF
Fo Oind McKeaver
AAC
Tony Morabbo
San Francisco
9Ers
Chicago
Bas
Bill Veeck
Fred. Bell
Gue
Penn State
Bellefonte
Jackie Robinson
Brooklyn Dodgers
Vets and Rockets win in twin cage bill
Corry Vets top Independent foes 36 31 as Titusville Rockets edge out 36 35 in a doubleheader at Jun ior High. Corry led late with 14 points by Corry players and Joe Plisina scoring 14 to pace the Vets, while Goyle and team defense fueled the Rockets comeback to beat Titusville 36 35.
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Corry
Fwo
Iinboro
Wattsburg
Vets
Rockets
Tibusville
Tibusville Baglies
Bend
Corry Boys
Queen City
Goyle
Newly
Joe Plisina
Coyle
Titusville
Johnson
Ressler
Pitusville
Panas
Teser
Barber
Mutkavich
Rading
Carl Pu
Illo
Brooklyn Dodgers
Dyeloos
Tans Rockets
Wuriic
Prismo
Taekeon
Branch Rickey
Burs
Dodgers
Frising
Mulmuiayinh
Duquesne Upset By Cincinnati U
Cincinnati University surged to a 43 31 edge after a tight start as Duquesne fell 66 to 43 in a surprising collegiate basketball result. Dukes trailed early but kept within one late in the second half before the Bearcats pulled away.
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Duquesne University
Ginetinati
Dukes
Texas Wesleyan
Mblé
Duquesne
Chinnati
College Basketball Scores From Last Night
East Seton Hall defeated Villanova 52 to 40 while Grove City beat Buffalo 63 to 48. California (PA) Tehrs edged Clarion 46 to 40 as Buffly Tehrs Hibborn Tie and Gwinol vs St. Prineis (Pa) games were postponed. Georgia Tech routed Florida 65 to 42 and North Carolina faced Wake Forest in other noted results.
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Villanova
Grove City
Buffalo
California
Tehrs
Clarion
Buffly Tehrs
Hibborn
Ice
Gwinol
St. Prineis
Franz Lassies Hold One-Game Lead In Last League Standings
Franz Lassies maintain a one game lead in the last Tables B League before the final round as Helen Shoppe takes two from their rivals. Lorraine Cummings and Lucille Church top scorers for the Lassies with strong marks, while Connie's, Widmann's, and Waterhouse post key results in a tight standings race.
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Helen Shoppe
Connies
Heisman‘s
Waterhouse
Pranz Furniture Keglerettes
Zonnie’s
Widmann
Berman's
Rossbacher
Foratora Florists
Pranz Furniture
Cobbnie’s
Helman
Foradora
Franz Lassies
Helen
Lorraine Cummings
Lucille Church
Connie
Waterhouse Keglerttes
Forndora
Atta Berty
Rosalind Hopkins
Tsorists
Heian Jewelers
Oliye Henton
Eleanor Clark
Open House at Corry Rod and Gun Club Tuesday
Sportsmen and neighbors are invited to the annual Open House at the Corry Rod and Gun Club on Washington Street Tuesday evening. President Herma Steaves will chair a short meeting at 8 o clock followed by hunting and fishing film showings and a social with refreshments. Local and district game officials will attend, with Hays T. Englert of Ol City as principal speaker and Carlyle Brock of Wire sharing hunting expedition pictures. A donation will be collected to cover event expenses.
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Gowry Rod and Gun Club
Ast Washington Street
Herma Steaves
Ollock
eVerning
Hays T. Englert
Ol Bity
Yito
Spon
Ross Bailey
Youngsville
Walton County
James Latimer
State Game Commission
Carlyle Brock
Wire
Fry
Leon Brow
DiMaggio Signs Contract with Boston Red Sox
San Francisco report states Dom DiMaggio settled a brief holdout for 28 000 dollars and will report to Boston to assume center field duties. He said he has no plans for a trade and is ready to begin regular duties.
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Sy Assoomem Reese
San Francisco
Bet
DiMaggio
Boston
Hockey Scores From Last Night
In the American League Washington defeated Pittsburgh 5 to 3. Scholastic scores saw Aliquippa 42 over Sharon 40 and Beaver Falls 98 over Farrell 27.
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Washington
Pittsburgh
Aliquippa
Sharon
Beaver Falls
Farrell
Erie Key Team to Bowl Superior Cleaners Sunday
Erie’s key bowlers led by Chuck Harden Tony Garpetti Dean Marks Frank Serfova and Fred Gotex face Superior Cleaners in a Sunday 2 PM match at Bowl Alre. The Gem City keglers boast a 980 team average and aim to derstand strong pins as they head toward Detroit and the ABC tournament next month.
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Erie
Chuck Harden
Tony Garpetti
Dean Marks
Frank Serfova
Fred Gotex
Gem City
Cum
Detroit
ABC
Louris Baker
Kip" Anderson
Bill Dunlan
Clark Lord
Bill Byckes
Melvin Cobbett
Pennsylvania Sportsmen weigh raising hunting license fees
The Pennsylvania Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs discussed a resolution to raise state hunting licenses from 2 to 3? per year with a plan to start September 1, 1949. Seth Gordon of the Game Commission supported action, saying extra funds would improve hunting facilities across the Commonwealth. The federation also debated condemning out of state hunters for past antlered deer violations.
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Otteet
Seth Gordon
The
Game Commission
Gordon
Commonwealth
Fererstinn
Colts and Rockets Seek Talent From Top Clubs
Baltimore Colts and Chicago Rockets officials met in February to pursue player talent from stronger clubs for the 1948 season. A.A.C. representatives observed, aiming to strengthen the two weak teams, with Ed McKeever and Cecil Isbell advocating easier opening games and tougher matchups later.
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Chicago
Baltimore Colts
Rockets United Today
Ed McKeever
Rockets
McKeever
Cécil Isbell
Weason
Beavers to Meet Cathedral Prep Cagers in Erie Showdown
Corry High School travels to Erie for a prep school tilt with Cathedral Prep at 8 p.m. A Jay Vee showcase precedes the varsity clash. Corry seeks its second win after a 30 23 victory in their last meeting. Coach Milanovich fields Morgan Sturdevant Geertson Frisina Vanik with Pilts and Geertson versatile in multiple spots.
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Erie Academy
Corry High School
Beavers
Erie
Sonny Morgan
Dick Geertson
Howe
Refs
John Milanovich
Morgan
Doi
Sturdevant
Owever
Guertsbit
Corry Mayers
Corry
Cathedral Prep
Prep
Anderdoz
Vincent
Don Laird
Milanovich
Senhy Morgan
Don Sturdevant
Sinis
Frisina
Jor Vanik
Chuck Geertson
Art Pilts
Geertson
Pils
Prize fight turns into court battle in New York
New York State Supreme Court heard Jake Lamotta challenge a suspension and $1,000 fine imposed by the New York State Athletic Commission for allegedly selling a fight, claiming the action was unwarranted and improper. The commission suspended Lamotta until June 1 and cited licensing information. A hearing was set for Monday morning.
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Jake Ligmotta
Lee
State Supreme Court
New York
Billy
Philadelphia
Madison
Ress
Penelec Keglers Win Pair From Hammond In League Match
The Penelec Keglers defeated Hammond Elevator in a Minis' League match last evening. Winners posted scores 861 and 050 while Hammond had 989 and faded to 874 and 49. Bill Rombsieg led with 179 223 and 169 for the victors.
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Penti Wbekie Kegiers
Hammond EleVator
Miniles
Hammond
Spen
Bill Ronbsig
Leu Carrell
Boxing results from cities across the nation
In New York Bernard Dacusch and Joty Pagash fought opponents to decision while Gene Bertin and Bobby Williams also scored decisions. Other bouts saw Calvin Eis, Miguel Acevedo, Orlando Zutuc ty and Joe Maxin win by knockout or outpoint in Worcester Havana San Francisco Hollywood.
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New York
Bernard Dacusch
New Ciemn
Gene Bertin
Philadelphia
Joty Pagash
Bobby Williams
Worchster
Mass
Calvineis
Tiochester
N.Y
Ralph McNe
Springeld
Mase
Havana
Miguel Acevedo
Orlanda Zutucty
Dre
San Francisco
Joe Maxin
Cleveland
Tony Bosnich
Hollywood
Calif
Curios Shaver
Los Angeles
Billy Gibson
Wal
Line Angelos
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