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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1948
Page
7
In a notice to friends and relatives, the Raymond community extends condolences for the death of Andrew A. Button. Details remain sparse as families grieve, with thanks for support and remembered bonds among longtime neighbors and colleagues.
The next prominent college football coach probable to move to the pros is Carl Snavely of North Carolina. Negotiations with the Los Angeles Dons have been in progress for days, with Snavely seen as the Dons’ top choice to replace Dudley De Groot. The All-America Conference would gain prestige if Snavely signs, potentially more than Ed McKeever’s Chicago signing.
Corry rifle teams split results in Northwestern Rifle League action last evening. Class A lost 1176-1169 at Walus Creek while Class B defeated the Greekers 1185-1133 on the local range. Bower and Russell Patterson led Class A with 239s. Eugene Davis 235. Rhodes topped Class B with 240, aided by Te Winkle 284 and Shamburt 236. Rydell was Walnut Creek high with 233.
The Franz keglerelies won twice from the Rossbacher pin spillers and sit two games ahead of Wiemann's in the Ladies B League standings. Waterhouse and Foradora's each won two, Connie's trailed, while Rossbacher's and Belman Jewelers posted losses. Individual match scores feature Kay Me Cuan, Eleanor Clark, Widmann and Heiman among leading scorers.
New Yorker Terry Young edged Beau Jack 6-4 in four of the rounds with one even, the referee Split on the scoring as 14,923 fans watched. Judge Shorrell favored Young, Judge Barnes ruled for Jack, Fullam saw both win five rounds, and the crowd noted the bout as the season's best despite Jack’s lingering kneecap injuries. Scholastic scores follow: Aliquippa 68 over Ellwood City 42 and other local results.
Slingin Sam Baugh of the Washington Redskins set three NFL passing records in 1947, leading the league in aerial yards and completions while guiding Washington to three team marks. He threw 364 passes, completed 210, for 2938 yards, all records in NFL history.
Corry High School closes its 1947-48 basketball campaign with a home game against Union City on Sub-High hardwood. The jayvee contest starts at 6 48 p m and the varsity at 8 15 p m. Beavers seek their 12th win against 11 losses, aiming to finish over .500. Coach Milanovich relies on Paul Rysii and a strong guard lineup, while Sturdevant Morgan Geertson Frisina Vanik lead the forwards and guards in a final apperance for seniors. Fans are urged to arrive early for the season finale.
The final game of the season at Sparta is set for Tuesday February 24. In the prelim Sparta faces the Corry Vets sponsored team while the Sparta Firemen meet the Roadmen. Officials expect an exciting contest with a 7:90 start.
Bevens signs with the New York Yankees for 1948. The pitcher, who came within one out of a perfect game in the fourth game of the World Series, was announced in New York.
Rockets overwhelm Saegertown with a 108 34 victory as Danny Dyckes scores 36 and Bill Bade adds 11. Rockets lead 21 7 after first quarter then 47 12 at half, finishing with 22 and 29 points in the third and fourth frames respectively. Saegertown key players listed with limited detail amid the rout.
Sam Bavnucth a New York Akron heavyweight boxer died in Columbus Hospital Chicago after being knocked out by Briare Charles in the 10th round at Chicago Stadium. He never regained consciousness. Medical staff diagnosed a cerebral hemorrhage and opted against immediate surgery.
The Corry Women s Bowling Association opens its annual event at Bowl Aire this weekend with keg firing this afternoon and continuing through Sunday afternoon. The tournament features two classes A and B with a 130 divider. Six teams in Class A and two in Class B compete for top prizes. Twenty four doubles and eighty three singles entries are noted. Doubles and singles will be played Friday and Sunday. Friday night is reserved for preliminary balancing teams.
New York February 21 Larry MacPhail co owner of the New York Yankees and Brauch Rickey president of the Brooklyn Dodgers clashed over the admission of Negro players to major league baseball. MacPhail said Rickey was lying about opposition claims while Rickey called the MacPhail statement distortions with no truth. Officials watched quietly with no comment as the dispute arose from remarks at a Wilberforce University football dinner.
Wisconsin’s boxing squad extended its winning streak to 15 straight dual meets at Madison on February 21 as 14,000 fans watched a season opener. The Badgers won five bouts and drew one, with Charles Dragomovich defeating Vito Parisi in heavyweight and John Benghan earning a 48 second second-round knockout against Paul Kostadimos in 130 pounds. Penn State’s Jackie Tighe and Don Dickinson fought to a draw in the 155-pound match. Reasons: names and outcomes preserved.
The Game Commission estimates annual fur take in Pennsylvania across species before tax season. Muskrats yield 500 000 to 700 000 pelts, minks 10 000 to 12 000, beavers 1 800 to 2 500, weasels 10 000 to 15 000, otters 100 000 to 120 000, possums 40 000 to 50 000, foxes 46 000 to 48 000. Trainers and local sellers together generate about 2 000 000 to 2 500 000 in income from this trade.
In last evening’s Elks League game Citizens Bank defeated Fair Store Keglers with scores of 1003 1015 and 938 1006 271. Bill Williams led with 149 188 and 208 for the Bankers while McLean contributed 178 105 and 174 for the opposition. A new contract for Miller was announced as Eddie Miller nears Philadelphia with terms undisclosed.
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