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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1951
Page
7
A survey shows American League ticket prices stay near Depression levels despite higher player salaries and attendance. Cleveland pegs box seats at 2 dollars, while New York and Boston charge 3.3 and 3.60 respectively, with tax boosts modestly affecting totals.
East edged Beavers 43 42 in a tight high school basketball thriller at Corry Junior High. Ostensibly led by Harrington and Elchynski, East used strong board play and late baskets to erase a four point halftime deficit and snap a rallying Beavers run.
The Corryigh Sooo A defeated the B team 50 to 38 in a junior high preliminary game. A squad led 16 at the first period and finished strong, Don Williams with 16 and Ed Giacoma with 10 led the winners.
Smith's Beauty Studio strengthens their 12 game advantage in the Bowl-Aire Ladies League by sweeping three from Kalfierine's Shop while Heiman's Jewelers swept Bowl-Aire. Briggs' Store won two of three in the remaining matches as standings list Smith's Beauty Studio at 52 wins, 20 losses with Katherlie's 40 32 and Bowl-Aire at 40 32. Pauline Shawver earned high honors with a 189 game as the league races continue.
The government has slapped a $1,128,497 income tax lien against Salvatore Sollazzo, the alleged briber involved in fixing college basketball games. No criminal charges were filed yet, but treasury officials froze his assets and began reviewing his books. Sollazzo, a jewelry maker and ex-convict, is held without bail as U S Attorney Saypol plans further inquiry after his Mexico vacation. In other brief items, Joe Lous of Detroit defeated Andy Walker in San Francisco, while Fred Herman of Los Angeles outpointed Emil Barad in Oakland.
Corys rifle squads posted strong showings in loop action with Class A beating Wolfy Bead Oilers 1200 to 1197 at OU City and Class B defeating Lawrence Park 1112 to 1112 on the local range. Merle Te Winkle led Cory with 295 points, while D Patterson and G Patterson contributed solid scores as other shooters posted 240s and 239s.
George T. Davis nominates Tom Hamilton for a hypothetical college athletics commissioner post if the NCAA creates the position. Hamilton, retired Navy and current athletic director at the University of Pittsburgh, led Navy preflight training in the last war and coached or directed major coaches under him. Davis notes Hamilton’s leadership and Annapolis ties could suit a national college sports authority.
Barr led a postponed Men A League match for Bowlaire with a 276 opening, a 636 set, and a four point win over Fiteh. Neal Hsinte and Sisht'n Towelry provided support as Cobbs secured the victory with scores 060 822 81 705 against rivals.
Joe Louis, returning from retirement, defeats Andy Walker in a brutal 10th round stoppage at the Jow Palace before 18 000 fans. Louis announced readiness for a rematch with Charles, while gate receipts totaled 820097.50.
Erie East 49 Covey 43. Erie Vincent 45 Milercei 42. Erie Teeh 51 Erie Academy 47. Shixpsville 63 Grove City 32. Hickory 32 Greenville 43. Wradford 48 Warren 41. Kune 68 St Marys 12. Fairview 69 Wairfierd Albion 49. Girard 32. Lawrence Page 56 North East 29. Mercer 63 Cranberry 58. Brookville 44 Clearl ay.
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