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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1945
Page
7
Amid rising steel tariffs, workers and unions stage protests in multiple cities. Industry leaders warn of price hikes and potential job losses while authorities promise reviews. Local officials urge calm as demonstrations continue across the region.
Titusville High School edged Corry Beavers 41 to 33 as the Invading Five showed smoother passing and sharper defense. Panas led with 18 points, while McKinney added 12 for Corry, and Zahner joined Palas in scoring as the Beavers battled to the halftime margin.
A mosaic of sports items and commentary covers baseball minor league voting issues under a major minor agreement, plus notes on college and pro players. Highlights include Willie Joyce’s boxing earnings, football service roster officers, and chaotic early season updates from gyms and courts.
Beaver Falls Tigers, three returning starters Charley Kennedy Johny James and Boller, loom as strong contenders to defend title in the WPIAL Class A basketball tournament opening next Tuesday. Donora Dragons, with a proud second title in Section 4, field a competitive unit after their quarterfinal loss to Har-Black Union in last year’s tournament.
Dubois Pa March 1 Tigao High School's wrestling squad aims for top honors at the district meet in Lewistown after a standout season. The team clinched a notable win ending Clearfield High School's 64 dual-match streak, with state power State College High School handing them a loss on technicalities. Notable wrestlers Brive Bogle, a 127-pounder, and Melvin Gorton, heavyweight, were sidelined by injuries.
The Blue Jays beat St Edward's eighth and ninth graders 39 22 on the parochial school floor. Dirk Geertson led with 14 points while Joe Vanile scored 10 for St Edward's. The Junior High rosters used 13 players as the Jays built a 12 5 first quarter lead and cruised to their fourth win of the season.
AP Newsfeatures profile of Lt. Col. Paul Brown outlining his resignation from Ohio State to coach Cleveland in the postwar All America Conference. He recalls Massillon days, vows to give Cleveland players full opportunities, and to foster aggressive, high‑caliber rosters with attention to personality and future prospects. The piece ties wartime public relief totals to the era’s sports ambitions.
The 10 man minor leagues committee approved a proposed major minor league agreement and revisions to league roles. A seven man sub committee will propose changes to be discussed with the American and National Leagues in Chicago within months. The group pushed for minor league representation in future governance and limited commissioner power, while seeking a higher player draft price beyond 7500.
The 1949 AP all-Pennsylvania collegiate basketball team includes Red Baldwin of Mullen from London Kentucky, Bob Williams of Bucknell from Mossibs Ohio, Dodo Canterna of Pittsburgh, Jerry Bulla of Temple from Philadelphia, and Howard Dallmar of Penn. Selections reflect a slate-wide vote by sports writers. team averages 6 feet 2 inches, 179 pounds. Baldwin, Williams, and Dallmar are noted as lettered and Canterna is enlisted. The squad features a mix of veterans and cadets amid postwar talent.
Lt Col Richard B. Hanley, longtime Haskell and Northwestern coach, signed a three year contract to lead and manage Chicago’s entry in the postwar All-America Football Conference. Maj. Erie Nevers named assistant. Hanley, 48, Marine Corps, will be paid more than his Northwestern salary. career includes 34 wins, 25 losses, six ties at Northwestern.
Tyro league bowling last evening featured Folletts Market upsetting Stewart Hat Shop two games. Chapin Sluggers defeated Bracken Keating in all three. Thelma Litz led Sluggers with 153 161 160. The Mattieishs and Degen Cochran squads posted strong scores while Bundlings of the beams were not available for publication.
Carnegie Tech routed Allegheny 59 to 27 in a most lopsided contest. Other games: Temple 54 over Albright 5 in New York. Elizabethtown 45, Army 54, Maryland 34. Long Island 43, Oklahoma 2. Canisius 52, Syracuse 46. West Virginia 28, Newton Baker Hospital 39. Norfolk N. T. 8, 38. Norfolk No. A. 1S. 29.
Boxing results list multiple bouts with weight classes and judges points. Mills of Hempstead outpointed Hawkins of New York at 142. Palmer of New York defeated Jordan of Philadelphia at 154. In Binghamton Aldelson of Binghamton outpointed Hary of Pittsburgh at 150.
Corry Junior High hosts Alumni for a Friday afternoon basketball clash at aielock. Coach Harkins has guided the Blue Jays to steady improvement as they face a more experienced Alumni quintet led by Benny Morgen and Frank Frisina at forwards with Geerts on at center. Other likely contributors include Don Gilson, Don Sturdevant, and Chuck Geertson as guards. The Alumni lineup remains to be announced for the Newport News Dodgers era.
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