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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1951
Page
7
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News notes reveal a major basketball fixing scandal with New York players and coaches under scrutiny. The piece discusses how gambling pressures may target young athletes, calls for campus venue reforms, and notes broader sport corruption concerns across colleges and professional teams.
A sprawling sports corruption saga unfolds as officials and colleges react to a bribery inquiry. Gov Dewey seeks harsher penalties, while Denver University denies fixing a game. The Garden faces statements from multiple schools about future play amid the investigation.
Corry High dribblers traveled to Erie and lost 56 to 38 to Cathedral Prep at Gannon Auditorium. Without Jim Hanne the Beavers trailed 16-9 after eight minutes and trailed 31-20 at halftime as Al Hatkevich paced Prep with 12 points.
In a recent ladies' event, pinkring bowlers posted strong scores with three 200 games. Mary Murty rang up 218, Ethel Russell 209, and Lucille Weis 204. Rosa Baker, Erma Chase, and Mary Huatyszyn also posted solid marks.
The Corry Red ant Gun Chi reports plans finished for the annual open house next Tuesday evening and a spring beagle trials on April 8. Martin Keppel to meet Warren county officials on Columbus dam construction. a binge party and raffle with prizes including an outboard motor. Paul Stroup named chairman of Field Day on September 9.
Tension faded after a four hour session as nine players were fined for attending the Mexican Open against PGA rules. Jimmie Demaret and others face potential further action from the PGA committee while the Texas Open controversy ends with agreement and suspensions.
The article reports that major basketball arenas nationwide largely plan to keep double bills despite recent beating scandals. It notes uncertainty for Boston Garden and cites differing views from Philadelphia Convention Hall officials, Madison Square Garden, and other venues. Several fines are listed for group leaders.
In Honolulu Phillip Kim stopped Ente Greer in Oakland while Mario Trigo beat Rudy Cruz in San Antonio and Tom Campbell defeated Doe Brawn in Los Angeles. Each bout included near equal weights and decision notes from local rings.
Philadelphia topped Tri-Cities 99 to 68 while Rochester routed Baltimore 105 to 29 in a rundown of scores with Frankly Sodano and Richie Howard noted among players.
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