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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 16, 1953

Page

7

Corry Beavers Face Week of Road Tests in Small‑Town Circuit

The Corry High basketball squad aims to halt a six game losing streak with two road games this week. They travel to North East tomorrow and Meadville Friday to face Grapepickers, hoping for a season sweep despite the home court edge for their opponents. In baseball news, the American League schedule opens April 13 with Washington vs New York, and Cleveland hosts multiple home dates including 12 Sundays and two holiday doubleheaders.

Corry High Beavers North East Meadville High Fred Schwab Bulldogs CW City Washington New York Chicago Cleveland Detroit St Louiis Philadelphia Boston Cleveland Indians St. Louis Browns New York Yankees Ohio City Indians Gerry Schedie Blue Jays Titusville Grapepickers Sharpsville Billy Wessels Baltimore Colts Edémonton Eskimos Tilian Buesinkk Daytona Beach Fin Charles Reed Sherman Farrell Aliquippa Steelers Sharon

O'Brien Sets 3000 Point Mark in Spokane Triumph

Associated Press reports Seattle star Johnny O'Brien became the first college player to reach 3000 points. The Stooh Jinokt senior scored 28 points in a 109-68 win over Gonzaga, capping a standout night after an earlier upset victory.

O’brien Associated Press Spokane Seattle Fabious Little Johnny O'Brien Buly Obrien Gonzen

Scoring Fragments From Unclear City Matches

Fragmentary scoreline shows inconsistent results for several teams and venues including Minneapolis, Milwaukee, Philadelphia, Baltimore, Rochester, Fort Worth, York and Scribble. No clear winner or standalone game context available from the OCR snippet.

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La Salle to defend NIT title at Garden opener

La Salle Explorers, 20-0, plan to defend their NIT title with an opening game at Madison Square Garden on March 7. The school has been courted by both the NIT and the NCAA as a potential at-large entry, with NIT offering stronger financial rewards and more hometown support for Philadelphians.

Associated Press New York la Salle Explorers Madison Square Garde Philadelphia de Paul National Collegiate Athletic Association Tamesource la Salle Tayers Asa Bushell Seton Hall Manhattan Villanova Setonians Wildcats Ken Norton Hiss Jacpers New York College Peters Katinas City Doug Mills Tilinets Oklahoma City Seattle Santa Clara Balle Niduara Navy Fordham de Pail Notre Dame Kentuck Louisville Duquesne

Barons and Hornets Maintain Fast Pace in AHL Race

The Cleveland and Pittsburgh clubs surge for first in the American Hockey League as Buffalo downed Cleveland 7-4 after a tight two period. Pittsburgh beat St Louis 4-2 while Providence topped Syracuse 5-5 to narrow gaps with St Louis Hershey and Syracuse in third. Robin Roberts led a Phillies spring, winning all his last 18 decisions in 1952.

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Corry Gunners Triumph In Four Club Skeet Match

Corry team won the Celoron Latimer four club skeet shoot with a score of 228, Celoron 225, Falconer 215, Jamestown 215. Jim Latimer captured the individual trophy by breaking 49 of 50, with Tom Gooch and Axel Jahnson tying for second at 46 and Jahnson winning the shoot-off. Corry’s lineup included Latimer and Mewes, Linaborg, Steaves, Bielawski in a high‑scoring sectional.

Celoron Latimer Corry Falconer Jamestown Browght Jim Latimer Tom Gooch Axel Jahnson Ted A Latimer E_ Mewes X. Linaborg Ali H. Steaves E. Bielawski

Pirates Refuse To Sell Kiner Amid Trade Talks

Pittsburgh general manager Branch Rickey continues seeking a deal for home run king Ralph Kiner with the Reds' Gabe Paul visiting for talks. After late-night discussions the sides remain apart as Rickey asserts Kiner will not be sold and hints at offers but holds firm on his star's value.

Bues Kiner Associated Press Pittsburgh Branch Rickey Pittshurgh Pirates Ralph Kiner Gabe Paul Cincinnati Reds Pittsburgh Pirate Rickey Ralph Elmer Def Paul

Holguin Captures San Antonio Open in Open Play

Texan Tony Holguin, from Midlothian, Texas, won the Texas Open with a 264 total over 72 holes to take $2,000. Doug Ford of Harrison, North Carolina, finished second at 265 for $1,400, with J Wins Boros and Lew Worsham tied for third at 265 and $900 each. The event drew the largest gallery in history at Bracken Ridge Park.

Mexico City Tony Holguin Holguin San Antonio Midlothian Brackenridge Park Doug Ford Harrison N. C Jwins Boros

Pirates Sign Two Players From Hollywood League

Pittsburgh contracts over the weekend for pitcher Paul La Palme and infielder Dick Cola. Both came from Hollywood in the Pacific Coast League last year. Cola hit .86, LaPalme went 6 1.

Pirates Pittsburgh Paul LaPalme Dick Cola Hollywood Cole LaPalme

Plating Maintains Lead With Three Points Over Assembling

In the Corry Jamestown League last week Plating edged Assembling by one percent in a three point gain, while Industrials matched the margin against Assembling. Standings list Plating 226, Industrials 2, with other teams like Trackers 1813 and Assembly also noted. individual highlights include Milt Kennedy scoring 243 for top weeks, A Toicho 207, and M Burton 201.

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Blue Bonket Loses to Oil City Keglers in A League

Oil City’s team swept Blue Bonket with a 2 game and total pinfall victory in the Men’s A League. Oil City cracked games of 895 891 963 while Blue Bonket posted 949 899 and URL. Joe White led the winners with 197 181 109 while Phil Sample anchored Corry with 204 307 145.

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League Play Near End In PIAA Cage Season

Harrisburg report details how district basketball races tighten as Sharon leads Sylvania area action. Sharon edges Farrell for title, while four teams share 19 wins. WPIAL and Keystone circuits push toward next week’s decisive games with top contenders listed.

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