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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1947
Page
9
A partial text fragment mentions references like East of Blacktop, Holly Dairy, and a time cue around 2400. It also lists scattered names or codes such as Inge and Dui with numbers 38-823, suggesting a damaged local notice or item.
Fragmentary text shows Harris speaking and Jowers involved in a discussion on page one. Readable bits indicate a reported exchange or commentary, with no clear conclusion or outcome. Further context from surrounding columns would clarify names and positions.
Ed McKeever, 1944 Notre Dame and Cornell coach, rumored to become San Francisco University grid mentor. Signing terms would include a three to five year contract and a high salary with a share of gate receipts at Recreation Stadium. The move follows his Cornell resignation amid disputes over player signing and traditions. A broader NFL AAC farm system proposal could reshape football talent pipelines and salaries, affecting fans and major leagues. The piece also notes regional college basketball shifts and other league news in Erie and Philadelphia.
Four University of Georgia football stars were offered professional contracts, per the Atlanta Constitution. All-American Charlie Tripp reportedly discussed 60,000 for a one-year term with the New York Yankees. Bulldog end Halbyok Rabbit Smith revived a bid from Chicago Cardikids. tackle Bulldog Williams drew interest from the Brooklyn Dodgers. guard Joe Tereshijski was approached by the New York Yankees.
Kramer defeated teammate Ted Scheneder 6-4 6-1 in an exhibition match. Tom Growl beat Bob Harries in another exhibition. Doubles exhibition featured Kramer and Schrondelworths against Bromwvirln and Bidwell with scores noted.
Oil City five, backed by the VFW, aims for a fourth straight win as it faces the City Comets Sunday afternoon. Coach Joe Connors has built a fast, scoring unit with Stack and Red McGurn leading. Bob Ward at center and guards Lynch and Eckert manning the backcourt. Preliminary at 2:30 pits Italian American Axroamin five against Ripley.
All team captains of the City Rifle League agreed to attend three meetings at the Corry Red and Gy n Club home on Monday evening. Details aimed to be finalized to permit the fist matches next week. Scholastic scores include Sharm 36 Ellwood City 20 and other listed results. Hollywood's Calito Cassillo outpoints Tony Olivera in Los Angeles.
In a article recalling early women’s basketball, Clara Baer at Sophie Newcomb College near New Orleans developed a safer variant known as Newcomb Basketball. Rules limited ball pursuit to two players, reducing collisions, and the sport gained physician approval. The AAU later fostered fast, competitive women’s leagues, with 1946 notable for Nashville Goldblumes victory.
Amateur Bud Ward tied for 1st with a 69 at Riviera as ex-amateur champions Frank Stranahan and Tony Penna followed within one stroke. Ed Oliver and Benny Hogan posted solid scores, while Bruce McCormick fired 71 to join the top 10 as professionals matched par on the 7000 yard layout.
Corry’s Glass A League entry opened the season with a 1172 to 1119 win over Titusville marksmen at Queen City range. Eugene Davis led the Rod and Gun Club with 281, while Titusville’s Linguis topped their side with 298 for top individual honors. The Corry five also included Knapp Patterson and Davis among high scorers as the meet wrapped with a 1172 total. The Corry Rod and Gun Club class beam opened with a 114 1121 victory over Union City. individual scores were not published.
The Rossbacher five defeated Lanston's in two games to trim the Fourth League lead to one game. Waterhouse and All-Way Electric beat Kinley's. Gift Shop won. Standings show Lanston's at 19, Rossbacher 19, Waterhouse 25, Gift Shop 23, All-Way Electric 24, Sinley's 32.
Erie Sailors, champions of the Atlantic League, will operate in 1847 under manager Dott Chase aged 25, from the Appalachian League last year. Crass, appointed yesterday, batted .389 with 32 hits in 110 games and replaces Stayizerake.
In Sydney on June 4, the Davis Cup team begins its journey back to the United States under Captain Walter Pate. Players Kramer Sehrouder Ainsley and Frank Pater lead the U.S. squad toward the trophy. Mulloy and Talbert, doubles champions, pair to challenge in Australia with Brown joining Sidwell in the doubles event. Exhibition matches and the Australian doubles championships follow the main tour.
New York Yankee Joe DiMaggio will have surgery to remove a bone spur, with plans to enter hospital Monday and stay about a week. President Larry MacPhail says he will wear a plaster cast and miss part of spring training as preparations continue.
The Rod and Gun Club will meet Tuesday evening at Stocke and Wood. Attendance is encouraged as much business of community interest is planned. A patio event and a film program will follow. Refreshments will be served.
Ralph Greenleaf, 18 time world billiard champion, sues BrunswickBalkeSallender Co and the Billiard Association of America for 100000 in a U S District Court suit filed in Philadelphia. He alleges denial of permission to compete in the 1946 U S tournament held last December harming his earnings. Also lists college basketball scores across several games.
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