Auction items listed amid chaotic parish sale mix
Fragmentary auction notice details portable furniture and household goods including chairs tables lawn mowers and beds with references to a Penn Commission highway matter and a railroad production dispute. Names and places are garbled but the event centers on an auctioneer handling a mixed sale at a street location with public hearing notes attached.
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Crosley
Penn Commission
Othe
Pennsylvania
Renova
Erie
Wesleyville High to host Erie County basketball playoffs
Wesleyville High School is set to host the Erie County Class A basketball playoffs next week under the current standings. The schedule and exact dates may shift as teams like Millcreek Corry and Girard vie for top seeding, with outcomes potentially forcing lineup changes for the opening games.
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Wesleyvelle
Wesleyville High School
Erie County
Toxeth
Cobryy
Miliorek
Giaid
Gawrence
Millewoek
Corry
Alpore College
Cambridge Springs
Mckee
Albion
Mysis Edinboro
Cubs Drop Two Games in Aero Supply League
The Cubs drop two games as Indians win three and Giants secure two victories. Gragg posts a .204 average for the evening, while Cubs hold a six game lead in the circuit. Indians take three from the Pirates and Giants beat the Tigers. Cubs lose to Yankees in the first night of league play.
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Aero Supply League
Indians
Giants
H Cragg
Yanks Root
MT Corry
Jewel
Scully
Warren Motroy
Sherman
Pat
Renzi
Skip Anderson
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Fralick Iso
Una
Ave
Orn
Cooper
Phelps
Bt Coyle
Dumninao
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Maloney
Adolfonz
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Sears
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Towle Aitderson
Amr An Giants Amersin
Howlett
Ray
Bagel
Morton
Patlson
Sayy
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Gustitson
Tol Anderson
Blakeslee
Tigers Baker
Griffis
Larsin
Daye
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Bobo Blo ws His Title Chances
Pittsburgh report: heavyweight Bobo, with 22 pro wins, was upset by Gus Dorazio of Philadelphia in a 10 round bout at Gardens. Dorazio won by unanimous decision as Conn watched ringside. Dorazio’s win ends Bobo’s bid to face Conn for the heavyweight title. Conn later canceled a fight with Lesnevich in Miami due to Kolton Cann’s sight issue.
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Eross
Pittsburgh
Hany ‘Bobo
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Philadelphia
the Gardens
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Dorazio
Cortind
Bobo
Kolton Cann
Detroit
Farr Rejects Bid On Heavyweight Bout
London reports Tommy Farr turning down a bid for a heavyweight bout as he weighs a return to the ring with a heavyweight opponent under consideration. The scene notes New York promoters and potential opponents as a documentary on the boxing scene unfolds.
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London
Tommy Farr
Peru
New York
Arid
Ivy
the Royal We
Nother Louis
Game Commission plans largest spring stocking of game birds
Harrisburg February 27 The State Game Commission completed plans for the largest spring stocking in its history with almost 70 000 birds to be released on unposted lands within three weeks The totals include 30000 pheasants 17000 quail 700 wild turkeys 750 Hungarian partridges and 500 Ghukar pantidee Six thousand pheasants are to be raised by sportsmen's organizations from birds supplied by the commission
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Harrisburg
State Game Commission
Perrin Upsets Archibald In Featherweight Title Bout
New Orleans fighter Jim Perrin edged Joey Archibald of Providence by a close one round decision in a welterweight title bout last night. The bout headlines a payoff of 11 000, Archibald was strong in spots but Perrin seized the win with determined punches and timing.
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New Orleans
Jimmy Perrin
Joey Archibald
Providente
Archibald Welshud
Persia
Chicago Cub Recruit Described as Left Handed Hitter
A fragmentary note describes Dominic Dallesandro as a left handed hitter recruited by the Chicago Cubs. It notes a height near six feet and suggests he was the smallest man in the majors, with a Coast League performance around .368 last season.
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Hack Wilson
Chicago
Quifield
San Diego
Grissom Poised For Strong Season Amid Injury Return
Lee Grigsom, star pitcher for the Reds, eyes a solid season after recovering from a shoulder strain in 1997. He recalls limited complete games last year and notes his camp opening without pain, aiming to recapture form against World Series rivals Cincinnati Reds as spring workouts begin in St. Petersburg.
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SU. Petersburg
Lee Grigsom
Pirates
Jest Sessin
Tennis stars Riggs and McNeill favored in indoor championship
New York February 2 1949 top contenders Bobby Riggs of California and Don McNeill of Oklahoma City are favored in the floral men’s singles indoor tennis championship. In the quarter finals Cook Ang of Morrisania Brooklyn beat Meme of Morris Adels 6 2 6 3. Basketball results show Michigan 49 Northwestern 44 Ohio State 44 Illinois 26 Purdue 60 Town 29 Minnesota 42 Chicago 40 Wisconsin 29 Notre Dame 60 Dartmouth 44 Yale 48 DePauw 44 U U a.
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York
Bobby Higes
Chico
Don McNeill
Oflatioma City
Fvaust Algwe
Herb Bowning
Neve Work
2McAeit
Cook Ang
Morris Adels
Brooklyn
Michigan
Northwestern
Ohio State
Idling
Purdur
Town
Minnois
Chicago
Minnesota
Wisconsin
BILIM
Notre Ssime
Dartmouth
Yate
DePant
U. Ae
Features Planed for Corry High Cage Game Night
Corry High School officials have arranged a crowd of special events for tonight’s senior night basketball game against Wesleyville. The Beavers, currently last in Erie County Class A, hope to avenge an earlier victory while honoring squad members and parents during the evening program. A junior varsity bout precedes the 8:30 contest, with other league games featuring Millcreek at Union City, Lawrence Park at North East.
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Brocklyn Dodgers
Coury High School
Havy
Beaver-Wesleyville
Shinior High School
Sehwon
Juniér High School
Corry
Wesleyville Crew
Erie County
Beavers
Wesleyville
Millcreek
Union City
Lawrence Park
Mrs Williams High in Shootout Mystery Meet
A garbled OCR entry mentions Mrs Williams High involved in a shooting incident and practice details at an event in New York. Names like Lois Nols and Grace Linen appear among scores and participants. The text references Corry Ratt and Gui ivy, with unclear dates and scores, and an adjacent note lists New York participants and officials.
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B. Willams
Grace Linen
M. Hantysayn
Lois
Nols
Rath
Orivinls
Havel Loglers
Demaret Tops New Orleans Open as No. 1 Golfer
United Press reports Jimmy Demaret of Houston Texas captured the 1947 New Orleans Open, carding a four under par 68 in the final round for a 296 aggregate and widening his lead atop the professional golf standings. Rajah Guldaht of Chicago missed by a stroke, finishing in a three way tie for second with Harold McSpaden and Sam Sned. Demaret’s $2,000 top prize boosted eight-tournament earnings to $86,377 on the season.
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United Press
NEW Orlans
Abcessive Lourrmanieny
Jimmy Demiren
Hooston
Tex
Wittter
Demaret
Rajeh Guldaht
Chicago
Guidah
Harold
Jug) McSpaden
Winschester
Mass
Sam Snedd
Shawn
Indians and Camels win in Antler Bowling League
The Camels beat the Gorillas in three games while the Indians defeated the Panthers in three at the Bhs alleys last evening. Bill Dunlap rolled a 195 average and Al Miller a 162 average to lead the wins in their respective matches.
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Camels
Gorillas
Panthers
Bhs
Bill Dunlap
al Miller
Giants Open Drills as Holdouts Persist
Winter Haven Florida reports show the New York Giants beginning drills with 11 holdouts. Players named include Dorlant, Mel ct, Zeke Bonn, Bill surges wid Fen Demaree, Burgess Whitehead, and others, with exhibition games possible. Dodgers manager Ceo Durocher plans prospects for spring slate. Yankees bar unsigned players from training. Indians begin camp travel toward Fort Myers with Vitt and crew. Georgetown alum Jon Mellendeck aims outfield for Senators. Nelson and Newsom noted on Tigers training notes. Hayes holdout of Phillies looked likely to fade as week begins.
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Fla
New York Giants
Dorlant
Mel Ct
Zeke Bonn
Bill Surges
Tia
Joe McCarthy
New York ‘Yankees
Cleveland
Cleveland Indians
Fort Myers
Tatay Lshe
Tribe
Oscar Vitt
Trather
Lefty Weisman
Iaveling
Tey Mumaw
Ray Mark
Paul O'Dea
Mike Nawmick
Snd
al Militar
Orlando Beach
Wis
Jon Mellendeck
Georgetown
Washington Senators
Labeland
Tynn Nélson
DeWolf Tigers
Arioller
Buck Newsom
Sophomon
Fred Huten- Ingo
Tigers
Anaheim
Calif
Pranle Hayes
Philadelphi Athlibies
Traialmg
Gene Venike Seeks Dem Nomination for State Rep
Gene Venike, former Penn standout, filed nomination petitions as a Democratic candidate for state representative in Berks County's First District. The ex‑insurance salesman aims to win the party's nomination after a political comeback, per United Press dispatch from Harrisburg.
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Penn Star
POST
Dy United Press Harribeurg
Gene Vouske
University At Fenty
Sylvan Mile
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