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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 04, 1944

Page

5

Gerry High Beavers dominate Wattsboro for season debut

Gerry High Beavers beat Wattsboro 38 14 in Erie County League action on Wattsboro’s floor led by Bo Jackson and Joseph Dampfell with 29 points. Beavers defense stifled Wattsboro, taking a 9 2 edge in the first period and pulling away steadily through the game as Jackson and Dampfell sparked the rally.

Gerry High Beavers Wattsboro Bo Jackson Joseph Dampfell Wattsbaye Beavers Ronnie Rathbun Bill Hammond Chaffee Wattsburg Jackson Rathbun Tiwsywame Corry Paul Gales Merry Reno Clarges Rhode Darnofalt Donoghue Combs Joseph Renemen Yannigans Waltsburg Wright Nol. T

New Skating Club Aims to Benefit Mead Park Community

The article notes the newly organized Senior High School skating club, joined by Principal Howard Sheen, as a key project designed to benefit students and the wider community. It highlights hard work by Junior and Senior classes and outlines plans for year-round recreation at Mead Park, with expectations the setup will succeed and eventually reorganize for broader athletic activities.

Aujest Iid Howard Sheen Mead Park Sheen

Brannick Sees Close Flag Race in National League

Giants secretary Eddie Brannick says a large pool of pitching talent will spread evenly, predicting a tighter pennant race. He notes 12 new sources of strength and predicts better chances under new conditions as spring training approaches.

Eddie Brannicke New York Giants Armatead Byannick Giants Anjce

Unclear midwest college basketball results summary

Fragmented OCR note reports scattered scores from various teams. Several lines mention St Josephs Lasalle Neufolle Naval Cherry Point and Wisconsin with mixed results. The mix of numbers and names is incomplete, hindering a coherent game-by-game recap.

East Chapel Navy Bingy Field Artillery Floyd Belmetl Camp Holwaved St. Joseph's Lasalle Neufolle Naval Ltd Cherry Point Ingatarines

Postwar baseball expansion eyed for returning players

Sports Round Up notes postwar baseball will seek jobs for returning athletes as discharges surge, with names like Hank Greenberg and Zeke Bonura mentioned. It highlights small programs, safety in eight-man teams, and various sports anecdotes from Camp Davis to wrestling prospects and upcoming track meets.

Mug Fullerton, Jr York Hank Greenberg Luke Appling Hugh Mulcany Couse Zeke Bonura Zeke

Los Angeles Open Qualifier Set for Wednesday

The 18th annual Los Angeles Open golf championship opens qualifying rounds on Wednesday in Los Angeles Jal. 4. Former titleholders compete against Ben Hogan and the field includes Mae Smith Harry Gooper Ed Dudley Craig Wadd Jimmy Hines Timmy Thomson and top contender Byron Nelson among others.

Los Angeles Jal Amnual Los Angeles Opel Golfonhanent Prijay Bite Ben Hogan

Norge Ski Club plans snowless winter ski tourneys at Wrigley Field

The Norge Ski Club proceeds with winter ski tournaments despite no snow. Aiming to raise about $100,000 for war charities, the club will construct a slide 94 feet high and 350 feet long at Wrigley Field. Events are set for January 23 and 30.

Van Cmengu Nlot Norge Ski Club Wrigley Field

Manpower Big Problem Facing Baseball in 1944

The Associated Press reports baseball’s 1944 season hinges on manpower as many players will join armed forces. American League clubs expect to field teams despite departures, with wartime attendance driving support and war charity efforts raising funds.

Jack Sanford Jamestown Falcons St Louis Gantinals Tamestown Ainshied Greg Mulleavy Negro American Baseball League Ernest Wright Evie Larry French Brooklyn Dodger Southpaw Navy Teutenant Fe Lo Gestion Wid Pwels New York Yunkew Sid Joe Min Carthy Calebyile Iia Tomorro New York Giants Eric Chicago Legion Hose Ss War Charities

Zivic Opens 14th Year With Knockout Victory

Associ ates Press reports Zivic began his 14th year with a knockout over Harris in Pittsburgh. The 192-pound former welterweight, slowed by the rematch with Farris, fought a close bout as Harris was cut and floored before the bell for the final count two seconds before the end of the eighth.

Associates Press Peetsburgh Hilt fesAtias Ossie Hiatt Pitts Buveh Neer Hugger Jhely Pritale Zivtu Syvietigers PAU Webi Henry Ammstying Farris Eric Sestoynye Pritze Wito Authonzh Zivo Harris Fia

Skating Club Organized At Mead Park

The Skating Club was formed with Reed as president and a five member committee including Batley Himmach Ripinesalo Waterhouse and Voet. Members list includes Bergmat Bhat Campar Crowell Curtis Danehite Gyles Haenet Fulmmond Hurlbert Jackson Morsisony Rulnesalo Reed Robbins Simonsen Le Vani Walters Waterhouse Weicht Walens. They will supervise ice prep at Mead Park to keep it clear and in good condition for skating this winter.

Mt Poys Jimuioy Thm Reed Viel Girl Bailey E Batley W. Himmach C. Ripinesalo Waterhouse S Voet Ro Bhat L. Walens Mead Park

500 Sweep Three From Estimating

In the Aero Supply Men's League last evening three matches ended in 3 clean sweeps for the 50 sellers. Estimating led with scores 850 860 and A T I while opponents totaled 4302 852 and 85. Arty Pattison led the winners with 11d 148 and 199. Dean Houser posted 147 134 and mu to top the losers. In an exhibition, the Rays monds upset the Arta League ending 800 team ii two games. The Springmarkers paced by Russ Cpa sel posted 497 900 and 430 while the Aero team managed 770 and 837. C sel had counts of 200 213 and 1a7. Rel Barr led the losers with 157 163 197.

Aero Supply Snes Arty Pattison Wilt Dean Houser Raysmonds Springmarkers Russ Cpasel Aero Team Casel Rel Barr

Hoppe and Cochrane Open Match Play Wednesday

Kansas City reports Hoppe and Cochrane begin a 4 LUO point non-title match Wednesday. The event features Willie Roppe and Welker Cachtrmn of San Francisco, Laiidine King, and ivory experts traveling from August City to Chicago Detroit and New York for remaining rounds. Matches start at 8 30 point pranks.

Preny Kansas City Willie Roppe Eutyenic Ewlston Ehnumpio Welker Cachtrmn San Francisco Laiidine King Aewust Ghkagy Detrett New York Munis Pli

Kirkwood's Son Inducted Into Army

Philadelphia January 1 Thomas Kirkwood 22 son of renowned golfer Joe Kirkwood was inducted into the United States Army. The oath occurred as he prepared for a sentencing hearing related to a separate case before moving to the West Coast for parole proceedings. Disposition of parole was not announced.

Philadelphia Thomas Kirkwood Joe Kirk Wood W Holdier Uncle Sam's Army U. 8 West Coast Angeles Francisco Opeus Avie

Office Lead In Aero Loop Sliced To Three Games

The Aero League leaders, the Office Ladies, split two games with the 250-A gang while the 250-B team took two, dropping the leaders to mid-pack. High scores came from Helen Pokash and Virginia Armitage as the 839 Keylevelles and 930 club posted strong marks in a noisy standings night.

Aero League Acro Lauies Wol Pet Office Andress Smith Helen Pokash Keylevelles Virginia Armitage Ruth Nichols Downig 930 Sores Uf Puster Mary Wojtasek Bestries Northrop

Steelers May Operate In 1944 Despite Merger Uncertainty

The report states that the Pittsburgh Steelers may operate separately in 1944 if a base of operations is not located in Pittsburgh. Bert Bell, co owner, noted the merger between the teams had expired December 5 and said operations could resume solo if manpower allows.

Pittsburg Bert Bell Pittsburgh Steelers Pittsburgh Bell Steelers

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