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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1951
Page
7
Corry area anglers and hunters are urged to join the Garry Rod and Gun Club to boost fish and game stocks. The drive seeks 1 500 members, up from 300, with contact to Paul Stroup or club officers. The piece also notes 1951 Cleveland Indians uniforms change and mentions college basketball and professional baseball developments.
In a Junior High preliminary contest the Junior Varsity A team defeated the B squad 37 19. A dribblers led by Vanderhoof and Gibson scored 20 points, while Williams topped the opponents with notable effort.
Corry High Beavers edge Millcreek 46 to 43 for their fourth win in 12 games breaking a four game skid. Jimmy Bogden key off the bench with 6 points in the second period as Doug Spaulding led Corry with 15 points and Wighan poured 21 to pace the Beavers. Millcreek’s Jackson fouled out as Lytle and Bosworth contributed for the Trojans. Referees Bohun and Markowite noted a rough, fast start to the Section T clash.
McKean High School stunned Fairview 33 to 32 after the coach left town for a family death and four players fouled out. With only seven players available, McKean still secured the upset ending a seven game slide. The scoreline and incident highlight a remarkable local basketball moment.
Corry Gunners defeat Grape City 1169 to 1141 to even the season at 1-1 in a Northwestern Rifle Teague match. Eugene Davis led with 24 points while L Hogue paced Grape City with 235.
In Los Angeles on January 19, 62 top professional football players completed final drills before the Pro Bowl at Memorial Coliseum. The American Conference faces the National League in a game directed by Paul J. Schisslen with about 60,000 expected spectators. Coach Joe Stydhar’s Nationals are favored to start at 6:00 p.m. EST. The event is the first of three postseason all star games arranged by the Los Angeles Newspaper Publishers Association in pact with the NFL. Browns coach Paul Brown, whose Cleveland Browns defeated Studhsar’s Los Angeles Rams to win the NFL title on December 24 by 42-28, oversees the American Conference squad.
Heavyweight champion Charles retained his title by stopping Lee Oma of Buffalo at 11:19 of the 15 round bout in Madison Square Garden. Charles, seeking full recognition, hinted at a future defense against Jersey Joe Walcott in Detroit, Miami, or St. Louis.
Smiths Beauly Studio beat Katherine's Shop two games while Bowl-Aire edged Helman's. Briggs' Steve led Raymond Jewelers in a close match. Standings show Smith's Beauly Studio atop with 39 wins, 15 losses, Heiman's 30 4, Katherine's 20 25, Raymond Jewelers ? Bowl-Aire 43 Briggs Store 40.
Delegates at the Nublands Collegiate Athletic Association convention voted to end the Sanity Code after three years. The NOAA will handle aid to athletes individually, based on need, replacing central control. Opposition argued the code damaged campus jobs and academics for football players.
Philadelphia ace reliever Konstanty signed a new contract in January 1951 after hours of talks with Bob Carpenter. He earned about $10,000 in 1950 and the deal could rise to $26,000, reflecting a major salary increase and a league recognition of his value.
Report of a boxing card in West Palm Beach with a bout featuring Fin Nor Thompson and Paterson W overcoming Chief Crazy Horse Rase Kid Reservation. Details indicate a decisive outpalming finish.
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