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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1952
Page
7
A local transit note outlines a plan to expand Bark erd station with a new rail spur. Officials say the project will improve service and reduce crowding, with construction expected to begin next spring and involve city and regional transportation agencies.
The Cleveland Indians plan to shift Mitchell from leadoff to the sixth slot to maximize his power after a late bloom in home runs. Bob Avila is expected to replace him atop the order, bringing speed and on base talent to the top of the lineup. In other notes, Section I basketball saw Meadville beat Franklin 64-50, Warren 64-53 over Titusville, and Erie City 58-53 over Corry.
The Oil City reserves posted a 46-34 win over the Corry Highway Wees in last evening's preliminary encounter on the Oiler boards. The winners led 12-8 after the first period, 27-12 at halftime, and 38-22 by the third frame before settling for seven points in the final period as Beavers added 12. Chet Haduk poured in 13 points and Larry Cassett added eight for the Orange and Blick.
California's Wildlife Conservation Board will receive 1,000,000 annually for the next three fiscal years under terms of state legislation. The funds come from horse racing revenue and are designated to support conservation efforts across the state.
Corry High Beavers ended their season with a 58 53 loss at Ol city in Section II action. Beavers trailed early but rallied late as Bogden led Corry with 16 points, followed by Lean with 13 and Hatch with 12. Jim Enos sparked the Ollers with four early field goals as Wells used nine players in a freewheeling contest.
Raymond Jewelers led the Ladies B League early only to lose three frames across the night as Wallace Jewelers shut out Katherine's. Jackson's Floral Gardens swept Johan's Grocery while Raymond Jewelers and Wallace Jewelers posted strong individual scores. In college basketball, SEC tourney quarterfinals delivered Kentucky over Tulane and Tennessee over Alabama with other regional games noted.
Corry riflemen lost both Northern League outings last night. The Class A team fell 119 to 1183 to Oil City on the home range while the Class B squad dropped 1164 to 1140 at Walterhire. McDowell led Oil City with 247, Matin paced Corry with 230, and Wattsburg’s Orton posted 236 as Lanty and Gittard trailed for Corry.
In Bradenton Florida veteran catcher Walker Cooper and Indians slugger Babe Ruth are discussed as holdouts by Boston Braves General Manager Lou Quintin. A phone call last night yielded no official comment. In San Bernardino California Pittsburgh Pirates coaches travel to decide which rookies will remain to work with regulars. Branch Rickey confirms talks over Marty Dickson, with a tentative offer near 20 000 dollars.
York Junior College meets Altoona Undergraduate Center in the state junior college hoops tournament. York beat Johnstown Center 78-60 and Altoona defeated Pottsville 59-52 in first round action. Johnstown and Pottsville contest consolation tonight. Notes hockey reference: Jimmy McFadden of the Chicago Black Hawks born in Ireland.
Ralph Kiner foresees his best season with the Pittsburgh Pirates, saying his wife Nancy Chaffee keeps him in peak shape. He credits tennis and golf at Thunderbird Country Club near his Palm Springs home for improved coordination and arm strength as he prepares to report for spring training in California.
Arcadia California March 1 Hill Prince the standout in the 16th Santa Anita Handicap field as fans flock to the track on an off surface. Eighteen entries contest the mile and a quarter with Hill Prince listed as heavy favorite while rivals include Beds Horses Next Move Intent and Little Phil D. Other notable horses like Moon tush and Black Douglas appear in a crowded lineup for the $100 000 classic race.
West Palm Beach Florida May 1 Philadelphia Athletes start training with pitchers and catchers. Connie Mack arrives as infielder Skeeter Kell recalls Tigers connection. Clearwater Florida March 1 Gran Hamner signs to trim Phillies lineup with Jones Konstanty and Connie Ryan among holdouts. Sarasota Florida March 1 Boston Red Sox GM Cronin seeks deals with unsigned stars Ted Williams Billy Goodman Johnny Pesky. Williams faces physicals April 2 to decide Marine duty with salary talks ongoing for Williams and Goodman.
May 2 at Willow Grove Naval Station near Philadelphia and other spring notes find Lefty Dave Kosta touting a knuckleball as the New York Giants eye a banner season. Jackie Robinson comments on age and effort in baseball while Mickey Mantle and Yankee teammates clash with Stengel's platoon plan. Scholastic scores roll in from Oil City to Johnsonburg with a mix of local games and standings.
New York bout saw Chico Vefur of Stamford outpoint Pilzle Priden of Paterson. In New Orleans Walter Haines defeated Freddie Dawson. West Palm Beach hosted Jerry Biker who beat Roy Wirt. The piece notes Clifton’s military service and Stengel’s baseball history.
New York March 1 Chico Vejar the fighting freshman from NY will spend more time with his books for the next few months Manager Steve Ellis says Vejar plans a long vacation after a fast ten round bout where he defeated veteran Fiteig Pruden. Vejar stretched his winning streak to eight straight victories and his 40th win in 41 bouts since debuting March 25 1950. Pruden knocked Vejar down in the first round but Vejar rallied and bloodied Pruden later in the bout with his left jab and blows to the head.
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