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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1947
Page
7
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Canton Five beams to a 70 33 victory over the Alumni in a high scoring basketball game. Sonny Morgan Jack Wilson and Danny Dyckes paced the Beavers with 40 points combined as Chuck Williams led the Grads with 13. Referee Stroup ejected two players for fouls and turnover penalties.
The Lanevwayaga yevernousenee teams remained in a deadlock for first place in the Fourth League last night. The Paperhangers beat Kinley's, Waterhouse defeated Rossbacher's, and the Gift Shop topped All-Way Electric in two games. Lanston's 31 29 580, Waterhouse 37 29, Gift Shop 4 32, Al-Way Elec. 33 83, 500. Kinley's pounded games of 54 636 and B77 with Lois Huth and Hleaney Clark leading the winners. Hileen Anthony led losers with 120 182 and 15.
Mutual pact ends heated disputes over transfer eligibility and part time coaching rules. Catholic schools adopt transfer limits to curb athletic moving and set coach approvals by diocesan authorities and district PTAA committees. The agreement aims at a harmonious balance between Catholic and public school programs across Pennsylvania.
The Raymond plant bowling team defeated the Wallace Barnes team of Bristol Connecticut in a telegraph match last evening, winning two games and total pinfall. The Rays rolled 877 879 810 for a total, while the opposition totaled 852 939 813. Wall Loveland led with 202 139 156, and other Raymond players included Sonny Stailes Fred Taylor Russ Gassett and Chuck Skinner. A round of matches with Barnes Glagon Raymond is planned for Detroit and Ann Arbor Michigan on March 7 with a trophy for the winner.
Corry's two rifle teams split Northwestern Pennsylvania League matches. The Class A squad beat Titusville 1180 to 117? on the range while the Class B team lost to Union City 1125 to 1160. Lindquist led Corry with a 335, Davis 241 earned from the local range, and several shooters posted strong scores for both sides. Harriman impressed in the Corry win and Charles Martin added 236 for Corry.
A bowling doubles tournament kicks off this evening at the Recreational Alleys. Hob Fenton, the event’s promoter, expects a large field with 20 percent of receipts benefiting the Mayen of Dimes fund. Entry is $200 per team plus a $1 re‑entry for bowlers who enter multiple times. Scoring uses handicaps. Last night’s results include New York and Youngstown matches.
Alumni 33 Sharon 53 and Youngstown 47 led by top scorers as Mercer 41 Hickory 36 Shuteville 45 Erie Prep 20 Farrell 35 New Castle 3 Greenville 56 Grave City 8 Erie Tech 45 Erie Hast 4 Millcreek 38 Harborcreek 1 Union Gily 4 percent Waterford 35 Tranklin 5 Treadville 22 Bloomfield 5 Spartansburg 20 Bradford 39 Oi City 25.
Corry pro basketball squad aims for a ninth victory amid a clash with Canton Cushites. Vets coach Williams faces a tough lineup with Wee Willie Smith anchoring the frontline and several six-footers including Eddie Coleman and Bernie Parks. The game follows a preliminary between the LAA and Dayville Indies.
The Heaven Jayvees built a big lead in the first period and led 18-9 at halftime as Chik Geertson, Guss Elston, and Jon Vanik scored 10, nine, and nine points. The win featured multiple players contributing while Coach Bob Williams plans lineup for tomorrow's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates with expected starters and reserves named.
New York reports Hank Greenberg, the famed slugger, has reconsidered and will sign with the Pittsburgh Pirates on a one year deal worth more than his prior contract. Co owner Galbreath confirmed the signing and said the player will join the club soon after attending to personal matters.
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