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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1947
Page
7
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Notices related to estate matters in Pennsylvania list administrators executors and claim deadlines. The notices direct interested parties to file claims or respond by specified dates and to attend hearings or examinations at designated offices.
Jack Wilson and Captain Danny Dykes duel for top scoring honors on the High School team. Wilson has 103 points in nine games, with 29 in the last three, while Dykes has 43 in the same stretch and closes fast. Other notes cover college rankings, pro golf contracts, baseball league fees, and a legal battle over athletic eligibility.
Corry High School travels to Erie Tech to extend a four game win streak against a Class A foe. Starting five: Jack Wilson Sonny Morgan Dick Geertson Ken Wilson Danny Dykes. Erie Tech, defending city champion, boasts height edge and players Palkoyie Zuravies Dombrowski.
Lynn Rowe the ace pitcher of the Philadelphia Phillies complains over a reduced offer from general manager Herb Pennock. He says he would need to win 12 games to match last season earnings and questions the bonus clause. A separate note warns that white paint in sunlight can glare, suggesting dark glasses for protection.
A furniture store located at 114 West Main Street in District 28 is listed in notices. The item appears to involve property or business records with no other details provided in the readable text.
Local Corry agency promotes insurance services at 154 East Congress Street with phone access 3p 16. Offers coverage options and agent contact for policies and inquiries.
Lloyd Mangrum the U S Open champion led the second round of the Richmond Open as 48 of 152 entrants beat par 71 on the 6209 yard course. Perfect weather and light wind aided scoring in the $10 000 event.
Erie Academy junior high and senior high reserves swept both games against Corry at home. In the opener the Lions beat the Blue Jays 19 18 after a slow start, then Corry fell 32 21 in the nightcap as Erie pulled away in the second half. Nicoll led the Jays with eight points. Nenni paced the Lions with 11 in the nightcap while Vanik and Ston added six for Corry.
Automatics surged to a two game and total pins win over Small Order while Machine Shop split with Keglers in another match. The Inspection team swept Flat Department as Automatics top standings with high scores by Carl Goates, Dick Hurlbut and Pred Taylor.
The Corry Vets defeated the Cambridge Springs Big Five 47 to 42 at the State Armory. Red Taylor led scoring with 19 points to capture top honors while Bullock added 13 for the Spanners.
Lafayette College begins search for a new head football coach after the resignation of Hooks Mylin. Alumni spokesman cites two leading candidates from Wisconsin and Army, while stressing the school will not subsidize athletics and players must meet strict academic standards to stay on the team.
The National League scooped Charley Trippli and Clyde Laforce from rivals in a bold move. Trippli, a Georgia star, reportedly agreed to a four year deal with Charley Bidwill and the Cardinals for under 100000 dollars total. Laforce, Tulsa quarterback, signed a two year pact with the National League.
Citizens Bank won two of three games against Pen Elecs with scores 1081 to 1090 range. Pete Russell led scoring with 205 in the matches and Dick Morton anchored the losers with 183 205 795 across the games.
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