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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1945
Page
7
Crossman and Pollock pace the visitors as Corry and Girard trade leads in a three period game. Beavers falter on offense and defense, letting the guests surge to an 8-8 finish. Girard’s team gains playoff momentum as county title hopes stay alive.
The article notes University of Pittsburgh may appoint Dr. Ramis Mizgerald as chancellor and replace Dr. John G. Bowman, amid debate over athletic direction. It highlights Fitzgerald’s prior roles at Tennessee and his stance on big time sports. Also covered is Billy Miller’s boxing retirement after a string of wins, plus local high school and college sports notes, including hockey standings and Penn’s basketball record.
Harborcreek Huskies upset Millcreek Trojans 29 28 in Erie County League basketball as Lawrence Park led Girard by a game in the drive to Class B playoffs with a 44 20 win over Wesleyville and North Hastings 32 24 over Union City. Crosman and Pollock led Girard with double digit scoring while Beavers fought hard, officials ejected Darnpfail, and Corry struggled with shooting margins throughout a chaotic high school game.
A scattered sports digest notes Blen Blanchard and Mas Minor at national track events, Notre Dame absence, and potential substitutes. It mentions Bill Tilden with Vinnie Richards, Joseph Borden in a historical box score, Andy Kerr Jr. near a perfect season, and Navy boxing team comments. Also covers Fort Bragg units in sports crossovers and transfers of Duke hurdler Kinzie to air force athletics.
Mabel Shoppe moves to first in the Ladies A League by sweeping two from Marty's Tavern as Steens defeat Wilcox Grocers in three, Raymonds overpower Wing-Willi with heavy scores. Rosa Baker and Charlotte Staples pace the winners, while Mary Hnatyszyn boosts her average with steady 195 129 190.
Golf star Slammin Sammy Snead, fresh from a Gulfport win, leads field at the Pensacola Open with a 68, one stroke behind five others. Players from Evansville to Greenwich post 69s and 70s as 36 holes determine the weekend finale. A practice round precedes the main tourney.
Pepper Martin was named manager of the San Diego Padres baseball club in the Pacific Coast League. The decision followed a banquet honoring Martin after his arrival from Oklahoma City, with Connie Mack and Clarence Rowland among attendees.
A Chicago report outlines 112 rookies entering the American League camps as teams shape rosters for the season. Notable players include Babe Marlin, a Navy veteran and former MVP, plus colorful outfield candidates for the Browns and one armed Pete Gray among others. Indians, White Sox and Senators list promising newcomers and pitchers, with mentions of Monaco, Benjamin, Blowen and Maginor.
Gale Bishop of Fort Lewis Washington led the Ninth Service Command northwest district ranking with a 12 point surge across five games last week and sits atop the national service basketball scoring chart with 808 points. He made 347 field goals and 124 free throws as Bishop’s team posted strong weekly totals. Stan Seukala of Army General Hospital Valley Forge trailed with 431 points after 89 games.
A quirky New York piece describes a winter golf tale involving TeRry Montague and John Montague. It notes a Hollywood start, a family in Plushing, and a peculiar putter duel as a boy and father chase the white ball on indoor and outdoor greens. The report highlights unusual equipment and the elder Como’s early golf habit and chilly playing trials.
Burke Wimpy Bolden of San Jose fought Leroy Halden of Vallejo in a round bout last night. In the second round Burke floored Bolden with a body shot and a right hook, winning by a nine vote count.
Treddie Archer of Newark upset over mispointed opponent Sidney Milo of Detroit in a 147 pound bout. Valve Gasalva from Mount Vernon outpointed Vic Pignatara of New York in a 141 pound clash in White Plains.
The Junior High squad hosts Sparta High School second team in a Thursday night game at 8:30 on the high school gym floor. Coach Harkin’s team, led by Dirk Geertson Morgan and Andrus, aims to maintain improvement after beating Sparta on their court.
Senators George Stevenson and James Berger call for a Senate inquiry into the State Game Commission. They seek a report by March 12 on a 1943 antlerless deer season in Cameron and Potter counties, prompted by a North Central Division sportsmen’s protest that the commission ignored it.
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