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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1953

Page

7

Penn State Tops East in Football Power Stakes

Penn State economist Roger Saylor labels Army the top East football power of the postwar era with a 45 14 5 record for Army or Cadets. He ranks Penn State second, Princeton third, Cornell fourth, and Penn fifth. Penn State’s overall record stands 87 19 3. Charley Caldwell’s Tigers lead 44 16 0, Cornell 40 20 1, Penn State 44 16 1. In district basketball, Meadville edged by Oilers 72 71 as Ken Pleger’s 28 points propelled Oilers over the defending Section II champions. Me

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Titusville Rockets Top Corry 42 31 at Colestock High

Titusville Rockets reserves defeated Corry Beaver Jayvees 42-31 at Colestock High. Corry led 18-16 at halftime but Titusville surged ahead 30-25 in the third and pulled away. Hopkins and LeVanc combined for 20 points to pace Titusville. Mel Blynt led Corry with 14.

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Two Major Scholastic Win Streaks Broken

Harrisburg report notes Coal Townshin and Johnstown ended long win streaks in high school basketball. Williamsport defeated Coal Townshin 56 to 49 as Coal Townshin sought to defend Keystone League and District 4 honors. Altoona beat Johnstown 61 to 34 in District 6 snapping Johnstown’s 15 game run. The story also lists three ex West Virginia players in the NFL Rex Baumgardner Tom Kean and Dave Stephenson.

Harrisburg Pennsylvania Coal Townshin Johnstown Williamsport Coal Altoona West Virginiaenn Aineers National Football League Rex Baumgardner Tom

Beavers Lose 51-46 at Titusville in Section T clash

Cory High dribblers dropped to the cellar in Section T after a 51-46 loss at Titusville. Oil City climbed to first with a 72-71 win over Meadville. Franklin defeated Warren 49 in a tight battle for third place.

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Class B Gunners Trip Grape City Score 1155-1141 Victory

The Beavers absorbed a third straight setback in Titusville as the Rockets edged them in a tight league fight. Bodamer and Johnson led Titusville with 16 points apiece while Hatch poured in 20 for Corry, matching the Beavers’ total but unable to erase a 49-38 deficit late in the third. The hosts battled back but the visitors steadied late to clinch a 57-46 win.

Titusville Beavers Rockets Skeln Fred Schwab Queen City Bodamer Cole Bus Shaner Eddie Hates Schwabmen Hatch Bodnmsen Johnson Hopkins Corry Lloyd Elehynski Hannan Gibson Scath Hixson Titusvile McCoy B.morise W. Mortis Duliakas Gedeon OD Hopkins Cartney Ool BT Coryes ST Referees Bierbach Otto Grape City G. Rhodes C. King Pr. Sit O.H. Tol W. Hall G. Davis D. Pless A RR. Martin E. Buetikofer D. Raymond At Rey Machaci B. McCray R. Bailey W. Rosson W. Durham R. Hogue C Muscarella H. Ayers G. King Cs J. Hanneh T. Vrooman R. Bensinthe

Beaver Club Banquet Honors MVP At Ris Restaurant

Beaver Club gathered for its annual banquet with guests and speakers. Front row featured Lou Tisans head coach and Fev Cyril Strona among coaches, with Fred Marsh of the Chicago White Sox attending. Second row included Notre Dame athletic director Fred Lehwich and Princeton staff, while Jack Scott received the most valuable player award donated by Vance Aller and Ris Restaurant.

Vet Ing Beaver Club Pete Dubrosky Richard Banhomel Jack Scott

Boston U to play nine game football schedule

Boston University athletic director and head coach Butf Donnelli announced a nine game schedule for the coming season. The slate includes Penn State Lehigh Villanova and Temple with games set against Brandeis Syracuse Lehigh Massachusetts NYU William and Mary and a bye date.

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Madison City Team Upsets Rivals in Regional Tourney

Local squad led by coach Alan Maver edged rivals in a tense regional basketball tourney. The Madison-area team overcame early deficits to claim a decisive victory, strengthening their postseason bid and highlighting key plays by standout players.

McNamee Named President of Eagles

Philadelphia fire commissioner Frank L. McNamee was elected president of the Philadelphia Eagles of the National League, succeeding James P. Clark who resigned due to ill health. McNamee, 63, noted uncertainty about playing at Shibe Park as the Eagles seek field rental reductions after expired terms.

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Walsingham Favored to Buy Saigh’s Stock in Cardinals

Associated Press reports that Bill Walsingham Jr. is likely to become the new owner of the St. Louis Cardinals after Fred M Saigh agreed to step down following a one month sentence and $15,000 fine for income tax evasion. Saigh plans a three man committee to oversee the sale and transfer, with Walsingham named the preferred buyer.

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Bowling standings and scores in the Ladies B League night

The Gee Jewelers led with 14 games as Raymond Jewelers took three points while Model Dairy trapped two games. Standings show Kathrine’s, Grice Jewelers, Raymond Jewelers, Connie’s, Wayside Market and Jackson’s Floral Gardens among others with high individual totals by Mary Savko who posted 197 for the season.

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Fox Hunt Slated Sunday Morning

The Spring Creek Sportsmen's Club sponsors a fox hunt to Morrow inviting all local and area men to join. Participants should meet at Whaley's Gas Station in Spring Creek tomorrow morning at 8 o'clock.

Spring Creek Whaley's

Little League Names First Full Time President

The Little League organization shifted its base to Williamsport Pennsylvania and named Peter J. McGovern of New York as its first full time president. McGovern was elected to lead the organization as operations move from New York to Williamsport with headquarters at a loyal location near Williamsport.

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Boxing card results from New York and Boston arenas

Vines Martinez of Paterson ousted Carmine Fore of Brooklyn in a 1401 to 143 fight tally at a New York venue. Thaho-Toe Lawry of Boston defeated George Parmen in a 184 to 497 bout, with Kureta Cait securing a 10 count.

Yights New York Vines Martinez Paterson Carmine Fore Brooklyn Hoise Thaho — Toe Lawry Boston George Parmen Hier Kureta Cait

Syracuse Warriors climb in hockey loop after win

The Syracuse Warriors moved up to fifth in the American Hockey League standings after a 9 2 victory over the Hershey Bears. Sammy Cxsonato scored late in the third, keeping Syracuse close to fourth place St Louis, with a rematch looming on the Warrior’s ice tonight. Connie Alien added a late 60 footer to seal the win as Kelly Burnett had earlier put Syracuse ahead in a game that featured a tense final period. College basketball scores from the region followed with multiple games listed including Army, Gettysburg, and Ohio University results.

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