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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 24, 1954

Page

7

Cassett Leads Corry Stars In Scoring Race Fight For Runnerup

In Section II League play Cassett of Corry High sits fourth in scoring behind Sharrar of Meadville and Johnson of Titusville with 192 points from nine games. Meadvillds Meadville's Sharrar leads at 23.0 ppg with 207 points. Raschi trade prompts Yankees get tough policy, GM Weiss says players must accept employer role. Raschi had 16 victories last season and salaries cited.

Larry Cassett Ol City Corry High George Johnson Titusville Cassett Lloyd Sharrar Meadville Sherrar Chuck Snell Franklin Mel Eubanks Pete Burch Olf City Cassel Johnson Vic Raschi St. Louis Cardinals New York Yankees George Weiss Weiss Raschi Vic Ted May Avon Park Fla Corry May Cincinnati Redlegs Douglas Cleveland Indians Saegerstown All Lopez St Louis Cardinals Tribe

Pirates Face Spring Training with Ten unsigned Players

Ten of fifty Pirates on the roster remain unsigned as spring training opens March 1 in Fort Pierce Florida. Catchers Jack Shepard Bill Hall pitchers Andy Hansen Paul LePalme Len Yoachim infielders Al Grunwald Preston Ward and outfielders Cal Abrams Hal Rice Carlos Bernier are pending. Paul Smith signed his 1964 contract yesterday becoming the forty sixth Pirate joining last season’s lineup.

Associateu Fort Pierge Fla Pittsburgh Pirates Jack Shepard Bill Hall Andy Hansen Paul LePalme Len Yoahim al Grunwald Preston Ward Cal Abrams Hal Rice Carlos Bernier Paul Smith Pirate Bucs

Cardinals beef up pitching and infield aims

The St. Louis Cardinals add Vic Raschi from the Yankees to strengthen pitching and expect two rookies to shore up shortstop and first base. Manager Eddie Stanky hails Raschi as a strong starter to pair with Staley and Haddix. Additional notes include White Sox Willard Marshall a leadership pick, Joost’s managerial stance with the A’s, and signing buzz across clubs.

Raschi Associated Frees St. Louis Cardinals Vic Rasch New York Yankees Raschl Yankees Wilmer Vinegar Bene Mizell Redbirds Chicago Cubs Hank Borowy Eddie Stanky Gerry Staley Harvey Haddix Tom Alston Alex Grammis Cardinals Brooklyn Dodgers Milwaukee Braves Paul Richards Chicago White Sox Willard Marshall Eddie Joost Philadelphia Athletics Gim Wilon Phil Paine del Craixfall Milwaukee New York Giant Leo Durocher Walt Alston Brooklyn Clemtabine Bob Purkey Rghthander Pittsburgh Paul Smith Fred Hatfield Detroit Andy Carey Robin Roberts Philadelphia Phillies Bob Carpenter

Thiel Defeats Grove City In Narrow Victory

Thiel College edged Grove City 88 to 71 at Greenville as Bob Anderson and Bob Camel tied for scoring with 20 points each. Other Western Pennsylvania college results include Slippery Rock over Clarion 87 to 64 and Indiana State Teachers beating California State Teachers 72 to 51.

Pittsburgh Thiel Grove City Greenville Bob Anderson Bob Camel Slippery Rock Clarion State Indiana California St. Francis Brooklyn College Niagara Brockport Clarion Dayton Toledo Rio Grande Ashland Denison Oberlin Wooster Muskingum Furman Wofford Washington Maryland

Bouling Leed's Takes Lead in Ladies A League Standings

Bouling Leed's swept All Way Electric to move one game ahead in the Ladies A League. All Way Electric dropped to second while Maxine's and Mabel Shoppe trailed. individual high scores included Millie Orn with 180 and Maslon Bulard at 116.

Bouling Leed's Elec Iric Tricians Maxine’s Mabel Shoppe Raymond's Thompson Maple Products Raymond Mabel Helen Shoppe Lassies Wir Avalon Helen Shoppe Rossbacher's Root Johnson Business Service VFW Rogers Steel Davis Radio Connie's

Selvy Scores 58 as Furman Romps Over Wofford

Furman defeats Wofford 117 to 73 with Frank Selvy pouring in 58 points. He extends single season and career marks for field goals and total points while nearing the single season free throw record. Notre Dame Santa Clara Navy and Fordham eyed for at large N C A A bids.

Selvy New York Frank Selvey Wofford Furman Davidson Seattle Johnny O'Brien Protechnics Notre Dame Santa Clara Navy Fordham

Bratton Meets Saxton Tonight in Welterweight Bout

Johnny Saxton and Johnny Bratton collide in a 10 round welterweight eliminator at Philadelphia arena. A CBS telecast tips a sellout crowd of 7500 with Saxton favored 9-6, Bratton seeking a title shot as the middleweight race unfolds. The bout is part of promoter Herman Taylor’s TV calendar amid gate concerns.

Associated Press Philadelphia Johnny Saxton Johnny Bratton Id Gavilan Bobo Olson Saxton Bratton Carmine Basilio Billy Graham Gagilan Taylor International Boxing Club of New York Ares Pennsylvania

Gavi Lon Proves Fast in Non-Title Bout

In Miami Beach Kid Gavi Lon from Havana outpoints Johnny Cunningham in a 166 to 152 decision. In New York at St. Nicholas Arena Dannyli Rubino of Hoboken defeats Lanny Baker from Yonkers by an 8 to 0 score.

Miami Beach Fla Kid Gavilon Havana Johnny Cunningham Baltimore New York St. Nicholas Arena Dannyli Rubino Hoboken N. J Lanny Baker Yonkers N.Y

Independent colleges mull new football conference

A group of major independents may form a new football league led by Army and Navy with Notre Dame and Pittsburgh among initial prospects. Penn State, Pennsylvania, Duke and North Carolina were eyed as possible members, though Duke and UNC already belong to the Atlantic Coast Conference. The plan, discussed since the last NCAA convention, is not dead but hinges on Army and Navy joining.

Associated Press New York Asociated Press Army Navy Notre Dame Pittsburgh Ione Uno National Collegiate Athletic Association Cincinnati Penn State Pennsylvania Duke North Carolina Peon Chaebers Atlante Tolang

R G Club Joins Warren Council From Erie County

Corry Rodami Gun Club voted to drop affiliation with the Erie County Sportsmen's League and join the Warren Council. Beagle trials are set for Sunday March 28 open to all rabbits and hounds in the city and vicinity with plans for a fall field meet on September 12.

Erie County Sportsmen’s Corry Rodani Gun Cuu Dor’ Neylon Bermard Porter Spring Creek Warren Council of Sportsmen Corry Erie County Sportsmen's League Warren Council

Colleges Form Aim to Boost Football Interest and Image

The speaker argued travel and stance affect football support. A new league would unite reputable colleges to offset criticism of semi pro practices and revive public interest. Institutions seek to show major college football can be played by student athletes who excel academically.

Ian Higskime

Former Diamond Great Marks 80th Birthday

Honus Wagner celebrated his 80th birthday in Pittsburgh marking his career as the Pirates shortstop The Flying Dutchman is hosting a turkey dinner for family and friends He hopes to live long enough to see a statue erected in Schenley Park near Forbes Field as city plans move forward with a commemorative statue and committee formation

Pittsburgh Honus Wagner Pittsburgh Pirates Flying Dutchman Wagner Honus Schenley Park Pirates Forbes Field

Gavilan Wins Unanimous Decision in Miami Beach

Kid Gavilan defeats Johnny Cunningham of Baltimore by unanimous but dull decision in a 10 round Welterweight bout at Miami Beach Auditorium. The win serves as a tuneup for Gavilan’s April 2 middleweight title showdown with Bobo Olson. Ringsiders, mainly baseball fans, paid $8 for seats and showed mixed enthusiasm.

Gavilan Miami Beach Fla Kid Gavilan Johny Cunningham Baltimore Minens Beach Bobo Olson Chicago

Evening TV Schedule Highlights Featured Channel 4

Listings show WBEN TV prime time with Sagebrush Trail News Sports Spotlight Superman Outdoor Camera News Caravan and Theatre. Late night includes The Web Dallas Ding Dong School Dragnet Martin Kane and Last Man Out plus My Little Margie.

Wben-Tv Tonight Arthur Godfrey John Foster Dull Dallas Garry Moore You News Tome Falo Johnony Kate Smith

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