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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1946
Page
7
A jury at the inf house convicts Briedis of counterfeit dealings. The case follows charges tied to bank transactions and a related interrogation involving a Wing-Willh figure. Bronchitis noted in the record but not central to the verdict.
Three Pitt assistants Charles Hartwig Bobby Hoel and Stan Oleman resigned from duties while coach Shaughnessy contemplates next season. Athletic Director James Hagan sought to retain them through the current year but their move signals broader discord amid wartime fatigue and changes at the program.
Ben Hogan of Hershey Pennsylvania is the favorite as the $7,500 Tucson Open gets underway at El Rio County Club. Hogan, Phoenix winner and current money leader, posted a best ball score of 62 in the pro-am. He tied with Willie Ilgin, Lam ar, Harald Mespardon, and Jimmy Demeret for top pro-am score. Thirty pros and many amateurs began competition with 82 pros and over 40 amateurs in the field.
New York reports speculate on Elmer Layden's post commissioner role amid boxing and football debates. Veterans like Barkey Ewell and Jim Tatum address separation centers and pay, while calls grow to curb cheaters and enforce titles amid shifting leagues.
Morgantown West Virginia unbeaten West Virginia University remains on an 11 game win streak as it eyes a bid for the Newark Metropolitan Invitational Basketball tournament. The squad features freshmen and sophomores bolstering a young roster as it opens a tough schedule starting with Temple in Philadelphia and facing Navy Army and Pittsburgh in upcoming tilts.
The Blue Jays routed the Ninth Grade team at Tidioute 47 to 2 with Konkla scoring in the fourth quarter. Bob Lang led with 13 points, supported by Ottaway with four assists and Elston and Evans with eight each as Coach Lindbore used 11 players in the victory.
In a tightly packed Women’s League, Wayside Market pulls even atop the standings with a 36 2.545 record. Connie’s Grocery, Loblaws, and Chapin lead a cluster within two games of first as Ruth Mears and others pace scoring efforts. The night featured strong showings from several teams and standout performances across multiple matchups.
New York report claims no legal battle will disrupt the boxing card featuring Welterweight contenders Preddie Cochrane and May Serva at Madison Spy Garden. Promoter Mike Jaic and associates discussed purse disputes and gate expectations, with threats of action calming after overnight talks.
A new Class D loop named the North Atlantic Baseball League draws Stroudsburg Carbonale Nazareth Mahanoy City in Pa and Newburgh Peekskill in NY. It will begin operations this year with a meeting led by President Ernest Landrgal. Nyark N Y seeks entry with an 8-club plan. Dover N J may join. Stroudsburg allied with Philadelphia Athenics. Carbon Dale with Philadelphia Phillies.
Washington reports the Fish and Wildlife Service finding big game numbers climbing 6.9 percent from 1941 while the human population grew under one percent. Pennsylvania led in big game, with Michigan second, while much of the increase involved deer populations across states.
Kansas wished as the only state having no big game Orne gon fifth with Saget.
Cornell scored 54 against Colgate while Rhode Island State posted 69 and Brown 67. Ohio State defeated Pittsburgh 31 to 3 while Princeton fell to Villanova 39 to 3. Gettysburg 46 over Bucknell 37 and Yale 58 over Columbia 16. West Virginia beat Geneva 72 to 45.
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