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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1944
Page
7
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New York reports tension over Dodgers deals and club prospects as figures and telephones with dollar signs spark caution. Donaghey of Philadelphia and associates noted. Halligan cited in Marconi medal chatter. Also coverage of Donaghey, Sharke y, and Nuxall signings, plus routine service awards and boxing tournament prep at State College.
Theodore Roosevelt McElroy of Boston and allies seek to purchase a controlling stake in the Brooklyn Dodgers. The former telegraph operator and radio contractor reportedly has $1.5 million ready and is negotiating from Boston area sites including Milton and Littleton.
Gus Anderson's Millcreek Trojans defeated Albion High 85 30 to seize the Erie County basketball title before about 4000 fans at Lincoln Junior High. Millcreek built a 12 2 lead after one period and led by 20 at halftime. Albion staged a late rally, cutting the margin to five in the final stanza, but the trojans held on for the championship.
Chapin Sluggers extended their five game margin in the Third Ladies League by sweeping two games from Mabel Shoppe. Follett Market duo Immerup and Follett posted two wins over Heiman Jewelers as Gift Shop also moved with steady scores. Charlotte Staples led Chapin with strong 126 129 188 frames. Ann Cragg and Virginia Armitage paced the runners up.
Harrisburg reports the Pennsylvania Game Commission and sportsmen groups are feeding deer by culturing trees and branches, not oats or grain, as grain sustains unhealthy fat. Feeding continues through mid April, with emphasis on the north central districts where doe numbers are lower.
The National Boxing Association approved a 15 round featherweight championship match between Phil Terranova and Sal Bartolo. The bout is set for March 10 in Boston with a possible immediate rematch if Bartolo wins. Agreement came after NBA ruling to avoid a chain of redundant return bouts.
Eleven years after beating Your Corbett in the ring, Baby Face Jimmy McLarnin remains a boxing icon now turning his punches toward the Axis. The former welterweight champion, retired since 1936, works for an airplane firm in Bollywood and devotes spare time to golf. A tough pioneer, he knocked out 13 champions from 1924 to retirement and battled Barney Ross three times, losing the title once, reclaiming it, then surrendering it again a year later.
The New York Giants acquired Roy Nichols a 23 year old infielder outfielder from Jersey City. Nichols who is debuting in major league ranks comes after serving in the army medical corps adding a wartime backstory to a young ballplayer ready to compete at the professional level.
New York writer profiles hockey star Robert Dill who seeks a major league baseball chance. Former Minneapolis Millers centerfielder, Dill argues his dual-sport fire will win him a trial with clubs, possibly Washington. He bats left, throws left, and credits coaching help for a refined stance.
Bob Steuber will represent Marquette University at the Chicago Relays on March 8. A Navy V-3 program student, he has competed for four teams recently and scored 19 points in a meet versus Wisconsin. He previously played football and basketball for DéPauw University after graduating from Missouri.
Philadelphia report says Bobo Newsom, former Washington Senator, has Colmie Mack worried as he failed to arrive for a contract signing. Newsom claimed he would wire details after coming from Hartville but sent no word, leaving expectations unsettled.
Ben A. Jones deems Sun Again in top fitness after McLennan win as the five-year-old continues to show Derby form. The horse is the favorite for the $25,000 Widener at Hisleeh Park Saturday, with cautious optimism from the trainer about a strong performance.
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