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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1952
Page
7
The Cleveland Indians retained first baseman Luke Easter with a $20,000 salary after a strong prior season. He missed 20 games due to a knee injury but hit 27 homers and 104 RBIs when healthy.
In Hollywood on January 18 the Pittsburgh Pirates gained a minority stake in the Hollywood Stars of the Pacific Coast League. Victor Ford Collins, Stars president, said George F Young sold his stock to Robert H Cobb, who sold to Pittsburgh. Collins noted Pittsburgh would own just under 25 percent and major league control would not apply. PCL president Clarence Rowland warned investments in the territory must be prudent and gain PCL approval, insisting no major league interests use Hollywood as development grounds.
Ted Collins, owner of the New York Yanks, says he may quit the NFL unless granted better home dates. He demands the same play dates as other teams and criticizes schedules overlapping with baseball. Collins notes the Giants’ control of NFL territory and the need to avoid gambling conflicts with the pennant race.
New York reports 22 year old Gene Silents Einiston a 8 to 1 favorite to defeat veteran AL Red Ernest of Cambridge in a ten rounder at St. Vicholae Arena. The bout is set for 10 p.m. and will be televised by NBC and ABC from Madison Square Garden. Hairston holds a 49 10 2 record with 28 knockouts. Priest’s 1942 record is noted with 37 wins, nine losses and two draws.
Syracuse 11, Minneapolis 105 after 12 overtime periods. Ft Wayne 2, Philadelphia 7A. Milwaukee 87, Baltimore 76. Boston Y6, Middletown Conn Guards 86.
Norman Bryan stole the show in the Man's B League at Bowl-Aire with a 652 series. Lott Cutauf posted 316 while others reached 200s including Art Zollyiski 200 Basil Lamivlle 201 Gynt Rass 200 Merle Ottaway 204 Lewis Furlbert 213 Max Chess 211 and Ollie Meclintack 205.
Tei Kroll of New Hartford fired a subpar 63 amid rain to break a 25 year 72 hole San Diego record at the San Diego Country Club. Horton Smith, Joe Louis and Leland Gibbi among top figures in the field follow as play continues in the 10 000 San Diego Open with 130 plus contenders awaiting the second round.
Robert Christenberry, aiming to head the New York State Athletic Commission, pledges to purge boxing of criminal elements. He cites last Friday’s incident when Tommy Ryan assaulted referee Ray Milley and notes Ryan’s suspension and possible license revocation as the commission convenes today.
National League results include Detroit 0 Boston 2 Montreal 2 Toronto 2 New York 6. American League Hershey 7 Cleveland 1 Indianapolis 10 Providence 6. Holy Cross 66 Saint Louis 65 in OT. Penn State 89 Dickinson 45. Allegheny 74 Grove City 58. Westminster 18 St Francis 75. Gannon 5 Edindora 7 Indiana 77 Thiel 76 OT. Oklahoma 40 Wichita 45. Arizona 77 Texas Tech 68. Fights last night: Waterloo boxers Tim Gren Flana gan 12 rounds, St Paul, outpointed Tommy Baker 128.
Beavers meet Warren Dragons in a Loop game at 8:90 PM tonight aiming for their ninth win in ten starts and second in Section I play. Coach Joe Mason brings a 11-1 Teague record team to face Warren guided by Berardi Schwab and Scalise with strong scoring on offense.
The Columbus Tin Keglers increased their AL lead to 12 games after a shutout of Thompson Maple Products while Bowl Alve defeated Trot Davis Tasttrayee. Multiple matches saw firms like Thonns Motors AV Coryished and Davis In- Alrance post notable scores as teams jockeyed for position in Meadville Tidusville and nearby arenas.
Fragmented sports brief lists several names and scores across cities including San Francisco Tacoma and Brooklyn. Mentions draws and a knockout ending a bout, with partial figures like 137 140 and 190 amid blurred names, places, and results.
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