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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 24, 1942

Page

5

Pennsylvania's scholastic hoops wind down final week of sectionals

In a crowded district race recap, Bradford's Owls dominate District 9 with no defeats while Lower Merion leans toward a repeat in District 1. Other title threats include Lumerne Sweyersville Carbondale Pramieliss Borough Clark's Summit and Sharpsville fading from contention. Additional notes cover Cardinals pitching prospects and Farrell High's basketball prominence under Tudor Lewis, with regional updates on Dunkirk Jamestown and other local teams and players.

Pennsylvania Newad Bradford Owls Lumerne Sweyersville Carbondale Pramieliss Borough Wile Clark Summit Pactoryville Sharpsville Parrell Eric Bast Duquesne

Firestones Lead Open Division By Thirteen Games

NYS sports roundup reports a chaotic mix of boxing notes and baseball hopes. Mentions include Tommy Dio guiding fighters at Tree gym, Ed Bung's 35 years at Cleveland News, and future Dodgers camps for Fulph Thor ton while high school stars Dwight Eddleman and Jimmie Reis loom. Also covered are spring training chatter, draft rumors, and several recent bout results and signings.

New York Haseball Chan Gang Tommy Dio Maxie Harper Sleveland Jer Ed Bung Sleveland News Freddie Hutchison Tigers Navy Tison holt/samy Lakeland Minnesota Bernie Bierman Frank McCormick Armed Forces Dwight “Duke Eddleman Centralia Jimmie Reis Western Training School Macomb Fulph ‘Thorton Keokuk Dodgers

Thomas tells young hurlers to forget curve

Philadelphia Associated Press reports scout Ira Thomas of the Athletics urges aspiring major league pitchers to learn the curveball and emphasizes fast speed. He notes today’s youths chase fast breaking pitches while greats like Joss and Mathewson built legends with control and variety.

Associated Press Philadelphia Ira. Thomas Athletics Petito Thomas America Laddie Adie Joss Ed Walst Christy Mathewson Mordecai Brown Walter Robri Ginger Alexander Bos Feller A’s Jimmy Dykes Gy Perkins al Simmons Civick Galloway Ais Co Harry

Training Camps Open as Major Leaguers Arrive in Florida

In St. Louis, Leo Ward shows pitchers Harry Gumbers Max Lanter and Murray Dickson ready for drills but the trio misses the first session. Frank Prisuh leads 25 Lanefuls at El Centro while Honus Wagner marks his 64th birthday before leaving with Pirates. Connie Mark faces infield injuries as Connie Hayes Lew Blair and Jack Wallasta rest due to knee trouble with Athletics in Anaheim.

Cardinals Camp St. Peterburg Pla Redbirds Ernie White Howie Polleth Mat Surkone Sophorfitres Howard Eriot Mort Cooper Steel Slahmen Len Warneke Lefty Max Lanier Harry Gumbert Bill Lohrman Clyde Shou St, Petersburg Fla Leo Ward St. Loui Cardinals Pris Fountant Harry Gumbers Max Lanter Murray Dickson EL Centro Pillsough Pirates Frankie Prisuh Ball Park Honus Wagner Prelsburgh Pirates Anaheim CilIl Connie Mark Frankle Hayes Lews Blair Jack Wallasta

College Scores Roundup From Regional Games

Duquesne defeats DePaul 8 to 35 while Geneva and Yournstown St Penn Military share the day’s results. West Chester tops Waynesburg 56 to 45 as Carnegie Tech earns 32 and Teachers 3 narrowly trail. Tue games noted with scores and brief outcomes.

Duquesne DePaul Geneva Ap Yournstown Penn Military West Chester Waynesburg Tue W. Virginia Carnegie Tech

Hepler Motors and Wilcox Grocers sweep Antler League

Hepler Motors keglers Ward and a short-handed Wilcox Grocers defeated each other in the Antler League last night. Powers led Hepler with a 197 170 174 line for 541 series while Peterson contributed solid scores. Also listed are individual game tallies and team totals for the night in the league standings. Additionally, a boxing card from New York shows Preddie Archer defeating Frantic Martin by decision.

Wilcox Grocers Pauls Mens Wear Oljsh Run Pauls Thomas Motors Aero A. A Rogers Steel Piipstone Keglers Bob Lewis Firestones AG Easp Martins Marty Rita Columbus Tay Columbus Tras Sperry Barr Dorman Lewis Simmons Pierow Carlson Paul's Men's Wear Meerdink Fartin Borstortt Ue Gelzer Greeley Earlbert I Castor Briggs French Amu Kasper's Bachomer Staples Kasper Albers Baker Firestone Lewry Orage Gobbert Lord A iEarly Fralick Mortor Koessner Ww. L. Pat Aero AL A Superior Gleaners Rogers Steel Wilcox Owens Prugarso Dahlatrand Superior Crespers Stedman i Dan Hasbrouel Adams Tay and Lad Hogers Steel Becker Patison IGT Festatter Hepler Motors Keglers Ward Farry Power Carl Peterson Neil Wilcox Grocers Houser Beery Peverson O Holt Toa Soubett Low Beere Hepler Motors Uugh Léa Hepler Tal Powers Thi Sud Donaldson Eddy Si Hogue New York Preddie Archer Newark Martin San Proveisco

Lem Franklin Heavy Favorite Over Bob Pastor

Cleveland fight card builds to a major showcase as Lem Franklin seeks victory over Bob Pastor at Forest City arena. Promoter Bob Brickman projects a sellout crowd near 14,000 with gate around 85,000 as fans pack the venue for the top bout joining a loaded undercard in a city spotlighted by the event.

Lem Franklin Bob Pastor Sil Feder Cleveland Frankii Bob Brickman Forest City Hela Spelous Warlors Xevensoulett Joe Lots

Huth Sets Pace in Ladies Shoot at Goby Red and Gun Club

The regular weekly practice night at Goby Red and Gun Club ranges featured top performances by Anna Patterson Ruth Chirievzin Evelyn Stroup and Smith. Scores list Patterson 49 42 70 210 Chirichwin 46 44 42 210 Stroup 42 38 41 108 plus other noted totals and participants.

Livin Muss Tay Tergey Praclite Snver Anna Patterson Ruth Chirievzin Evelyn Stroup Ahiefor Smith Nick Pr Sit Smif Foote Sirouyy T. Stroup Paterson Mum a_tee

Dot Morton Re-elected Leader As Bowling Association Grows

Dot Morton was re-elected president of the association at last night’s meeting. Harriet Colegrove was named vice president, Gastha Carr secretary, Pern Aywong treasurer, and Jeannette Bacasi sergeants-at-arms. Awards from the bowling tournament favored Rosa Cook and Mary Twaryszyn. The association added two new tags this year, doubling membership to 142.

Dorothy Morton Harriett Colegrove Gastha Carr Pern Ay- Wong Jeannette Ba‘casi Rosa Cook Mary Twaryszyn

York and Reading Eye Interstate Baseball League Fate

Hagerstown Md February report notes Interstate Baseball League plans a 140 game schedule with 6 or 8 clubs. President Arthur Thiers says seven clubs not workable and final decision due March 11 at Allentown. York and Reading weigh in on potential inclusion amid uncertain support.

Hagerstown Interstate Baseball League Joop Arthur Thiers Allentonn York Reading Rese Hy Velypates Radun Sone Amzetion

WPIAL Cage Teams End Races Tonight

Pittsburgh Feb 24 The regular basketball season of the West Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic League ends tonight with 11 leaders nearing titles. Seven champions already crowned include Vandergrift Carnopolis Monaca Union Belle Vernon Apollo and Youngwood among others.

Pittsburgh Moch Utes Sudh

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