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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1945
Page
7
Fragmentary notes mention a murky table year and a passerby tally with 19 to 31 figures. Names and full context are unreadable, leaving only scattered digits and partial phrases to outline a sparse, ambiguous record.
A damaged OCR item from a local page shows partial names and numbers from a betokened event in Ohio. Key details are unreadable but indicate team, score and participants without clear dates or places.
The readable portion shows a fragmented market note mentioning steel and related materials and percentages. The text is garbled with no clear events or entities to anchor a full summary.
A late county league game amid boos and disputed calls sparks talk of refereeing failures and betting concerns. The piece mentions Brooklyn College officials, a grand jury probe, and warnings on betting in sports, with reflections on Miller-Sibley plans and Franklin school district bond issues for a multi-sport complex.
Beavers host improving Lawrence Park quintet in a late first round clash at Jumto High. The double header features an 8:00 p.m. tip with a preliminary between Helbior and Varsities. Both teams have recent wins over Wesleyville and losses to Girard as they chase Class B crown hopes in a tight league race.
At Boston Garden two Army service quintets substituted for Brooklyn College in the Seven basketball doubleheader. Syracuse meets St Joseph's of Philadelphia in the feature, while Akron substitutes from Lovell General Hospital and Gushing Hospital faced strong college teams amid a gambling scandal fallout. Army teams feature veteran college hoop stars and were brought in after other substitutions failed.
In a postponed match, 200 by 200 teams faced off with notable scores. Gast Seats led the winners with 203, 200 and 167 game counts, while rivals struggled with a string of scores including 104, 1035, and 960. The report highlights the top scorers and team performance from the Langue event.
A chaotic round of notes from Wahow U and Madison Square Garden reflects concern over college basketball gambling, a looming commissioner with a watchful army of assistants, and dismal hockey in England. Guest stars Wendell Lalime and tributes mention boxing, football and military service insiders.
The Wilcox Grocers extended their lead to four games with a three game win over Steen's in the Ladies A Bowling League. Mabel Shoppe swept two from the Humping Man’s Tavern and Wide-will defeated Raymond’s in two. Individual scores highlighted Violet Barker 138 166, Angle Barovil 129 190 184, Ruby Gustafson 113 156 98, and Rog Baker 449 over the night.
In the Helen Lee Doherty Golf Tournament at the start of its second round, Lily Suggs of Lithia Springs Ga, a 21 year old Southern Amateur champion, won seven holes in a row to defeat Babe Wolf of Orlando. Her next opponent will be Alice Onedl of Roling College after she beat Jeanne Cline 4 and 2. Mrs. George F. Wilcox led the field by defeating Ruth May 6 and 6, and Morse Becker of Englewood NJ upset Merjorie Row of Anniston 4 and 3 in another notable upset.
Ron Northey, famed for hitting a home run in every National League note in 1946, recalled his interrupted baseball career at an Army reception center in New Cumberland. He cited Pitcher Ken Chase of the New York Giants as a guiding influence and recalled battles against lefthanders as his toughest tests.
Five Brooklyn College players faced possible suspensions as a betting scandal emerged. Promoters and officials, including Madison Square Garden promoter Wilbur Smith and NCAA president, pressed for measures to curb gambling, protect players, and safeguard the integrity of college basketball. A Brooklyn grand jury reviewed the case late at night, with coaches and police offering details on attempts to influence outcomes.
The score table shows Titusville 4 and Maudville 28, Warren 37 and Cl Cty 33, Franks 45 and Cranbery 4, Sharpsvilly 2, Braeheld 21 and Butler 82, Grove City 29, Erie Tech 36, Erie Bust 22, Girard 44 and Wesleyville 35, Harborcreek 37 and North East 20.
Yale right hander Machaj, 20, praised by Red Rolfe, aims for the majors after stellar college run. Scouts tracked him as he reports to Newark in the International League, with 18 wins and 1.35 ERA over 14 months at Yale and noted calm, quick anticipation on the mound.
Last night reports show Duke 4H and North State 38, Tennessee 42, Georgia 2h Bainbridge Navy 9 with Mitchell Field 9, Penn 52, Upper Towes 51, Ohio 45 and Otterbein 42. Great Lakes 68, Northwestern 39, Tiwa Pre-Flight 82, Nebraska 43, Oklahoma A and M 45, Oklahoma 31.
Jim Thorpe, famed American Indian athlete, urged a national Junior Olympic campaign during a San Francisco Coast League event. He argued after school programs and track and field events could block juvenile delinquency and unite youth nationwide, though his own Olympic legacy remained controversial.
Nashville, Jan 31. President Billy Evans predicted the Southern League will fare well this year despite wartime rosters and Army calls. Evans said the league can maintain high play and cited public support for strong competition, though specific details in the read through score rosters were unclear.
The Carnegie Tech basketball team anticipates lineup losses as two key players will miss Friday's game against Allegheny. Center Mike Thyertoie and forward Leo Clowherry, both 6 feet 2 inches, carry the Plaid offense with Thyertoie leading the scoring run to date.
Park Lewis teams star Pat Gall Bshoy tops the motion division with 629 points in 26 games across the Northwest circuit. The tally includes 263 field goals and 103 fouls drawn, as the season closes in 62 games. Rivalry night features Jimmy Doyle and Elmer Raninsen in Brooklyn with close decisions, while Dick Wilkins from Oregon defeats Norman Hawes on a Montreal card.
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