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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1950
Page
7
In a venue listing, rooms and acres are noted with prices and locations. The ad mentions a house with land along a road near Pel and a $1,800 price tag. Names such as Nelson, Koker, and Stalle appear in a fragmented, OCR-like entry.
The University of Pittsburgh weighs a longer term contract or new coach after Mike Milligan is effectively let go following three years of football leadership. Pitt posted 13 wins and 14 losses, with two recent 6-4 seasons, amid fan and athletic director questions. District scholastic basketball notes record Warren High loss 55-40 at Meadville. Rambling byes include Corry High schedule, Jamestown baseball ties, and Yankees payroll rumors.
Corry rifle teams swept Meadville in Northwestern League action. The Class A squad tied for first after a 1196 1180 win led by Kurene Davis 242 and Gary Dingfelder 241 while 7 Smith 240 led Meadville. The Class B team beat Crayford County 1170 1128, with George Rhodes 238 pacing Corry Leam.
Don Gehrmann meets Tred Wilt at the Millrose Games in Madison Square Garden tonight. Defending Wanamaker Mile champion Gehrmann seeks another title as Don Lay debuts in pole vaulting, while Bob Richards challenges with 14 feet 9 inches as Warmerdam’s 18 foot world standard looms.
Domestic Sewing extended its lead in the Ladies Bowling League to nine games by taking two from Topp's while Heiman's team split with Rossbacher's Insurance Service. Frank Furniture blanked Bliss Cleaners and Leed's edged Helen Shoppe in other bouts. Individual scores highlighted by Domestic Sewing included 654, 637, 641 and Bett Damon’s 160, 139, 122. Mary Sears led Bliss Cleaners with 124 162 135.
Winter resort officials announced they likely could not host the cross country races of the world ski championships next week. Snow was scarce, with under an inch falling. Conditions needed for the events prompted consideration of moving the races to Stowe Vermont if weather improves. A three man inspection team from the International Ski Federation was dispatched to check conditions at Stowe and Middlebury.
Associated Press reports New York IBM heavyweight Charles signs to defend title against Freddie Beshore in a 14 round bout in Buffalo on February 28 under New York State Athletic Commission rules. Charles, touted as a top contender in New York and New Jersey, negotiates purse terms and potential promoter details while IBG and Mintz weigh future returns and guarantees.
Louise Brough of Beverly Hills defeats Doris Hart of Jacksonville to win the Australian women’s singles title at Kooyong, 3-4, 3-6, 6-4 in a match noted for several dropped services. Hart was the defending champion seeking a repeat.
New York June 28 Rocky Castellani edged Ernie Durando of Bayonne in a unanimous decision after eight rounds at Madison Square Garden. Castellani suffered a fracture to the base of the left middle rib early and fought through pain to outpace the hard-hitting Durando, who damaged Castellani's right hand earlier in the bout.
The Piushireh Pirates announce signing pitcher Harry Gumber, with aligned contracts. Che Er Eadie FilaGerald says the club also added two new scouts, Choudo Deitvich and Shaky Kal, to cover 11 states.
Philadelphia 71 Waehiginn at Chicago after a post game handoff. Bullimore TA contributed for the visitors as the teams traded baskets in a tightly contested contest.
Phoenix Ariz Jan 28 Demaret defends a two stroke lead at the Ben Hogan Open with 36 hole total of 136 tied with Johnny Palmer for second. Ed Fhrgol moved into third as Ford posted a strong round to tie for sixth amid a rugged course.
Gor sy Lusion Rockets manager Announced morning cancellation of tomorrow's schedule at State Armory. Fussins OYS were to appear but county seat five will instead play in Erie next Thursday night against Booker Washington in a county league contest. Legion Rockers lead league but must win to stay within half a game of Erie, currently 4-1.
Baltimore reports the Maryland Jockey Club cut the Pimlico Preakness purse by 25 000 dollars. For the 74th running on May 20 the club adds 60 000 to the purse, marking the second straight year of reductions. Derby remains worth 100 000 and Belmont 75 000, leaving the Preakness the lowest among the three big races for sophomores.
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