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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1945
Page
7
A fragmentary OCR excerpt hints at a rail leasing matter with unclear parties and timing. The readable bits suggest a lease instrument or agreement, but key names, dates, and locations are missing, leaving the central action only vaguely described.
Corry high school basketball 57 Wesleyville 26 as four man Beavers Darnofall Fox Ottaway and McKinney scored 55 of the team’s points. Gillespie led Wesleyville with nine. Maynard Lohse and Gillespie fired long shots in a stubborn first half.
New York report notes Fritz Crisler proposes a wide reform in postwar intercollegiate athletics with “sports weekends” featuring 20 sports, multiple teams, and an intramural backbone. Michigan’s Crisler envisions broader participation and heightened student goals, but funding sources and football gate revenue remain unresolved.
Nelson and Wood are labeled top contenders for the Texas Open at Brackenridge, with a strong field of 140 as they tee off. Wood, the defending National Open champ, has shown solid form in practice, while Byrd McSpaden and Penna also draw attention. Revolta, last year’s champion, is seen as a long shot.
Muhlenberg College used its height advantage in Philadelphia to beat Villanova 45-22 as Chuck Thiesen opened the scoring with a set shot. In other results St Joseph's posted an 87 to 86 over Montclair State while Montclair State fell to Bucknell at Indiantown Gap.
Associated Press reports in Harrisburg that Pennsylvania boxing would overhaul rules if current measures pass. Proposals include referee voting equal to judges, fines on promoters for rule violations, and allowing promoters to choose referees. A separate bill seeks to aid small towns by changing fee structures and permitting local referee selections. The boxing section then lists last night basketball scores: Army 33 Penn State 26, Columbia 38 Princeton 97, Navy 61, West Virginia 68, DePaul 49, etc.
Aspotated Press reports a dramatic slump in horse gambling following a government ban. Bookie rooms shut, telephones silent, wagers plummet as operators cite high prices, unfamiliar tracks, and lack of reliable race descriptions. Big and small operators seek reopening prospects amid reduced patronage.
In New York a ban on current judging methods is urged by Eddie Hagan head of the State Athletic Commission. He advocates replacing the round by round system with a point scoring approach. The speech came at a New York boxing dinner where Hagan, a former heavyweight amateur champion and Yale graduate, criticized the existing practice.
New York sports editors report baseball men monitor national politics and major league leadership. They weigh the commissioner selection as meetings in February address Ford Frick’s candidacy amid owner concerns and the farm system.
Hot Shots edged Flying Tigers 896 to 879 on the Coffey Rod and Gun Club range last night after two shifts. Albers Dennison and Cocy McElroy led for the Hot Shots with strong rallies, while Flying Tigers’ James Klinger was top shooter with 98. Team totals show Hot Shots 896 and Flying Tigers 879.
In Elizabeth New Jersey Clint Miller outpointed Joey Gut to a points decision while Jimmy Mills stopped Cassino in New York. In Dayton Willie Russell knocked out Robert Simmons of Chicago and welterweight Gene Gudgill defeated Arnold Deer of Indianapolis in a separate card.
Stewart Hat Shop maintains a three game edge by taking two from Bracken Keating, while Chapins defeat DeJean and Cochran to stay within two games. Leeds also scores a pair of wins over Folletts. Notable team scores include Bracken Keating 580 649 99 and Stewart 535 681 848.
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