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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 05, 1946

Page

7

Beavers Basketball Faces Rough Season in Corry

Corry High Bobool basketball compiled an eight win and sixteen loss record under new coach John Milanovich. Standout scorers George Fox Swetch McKinney and Danny Dykes led a team lacking a clear star as opponents outscored them 78 to 74 per game. The season featured key losses to Milcreek and Eric Vincent, with Fox scoring 190 points, McKinney 160, and Dykes 140. Manager Joe McCarthy sold a Florida training base after a Panamanian $30,000 guarantee, while star players like DiMaggio and Gordon eyed postwar form. Spring tensions centered on pitching staff for the Yankees, and local ramblings noted bowling and fishing license signings. Youngsville edged into playoff action, with Pleasantville to face Cochranton after district rounds.

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Promoters in Action to Buck Mike Jacobs in Boxing

Cleveland promoters outline a plan to back promoter Mike Jacobs in cleaning up boxing. Jack Dempsey’s new role includes selecting Monday fight of the week for Promoters Inc. and advising on match eligibility while aiding deserving boxers. The group, spanning multiple cities, plans expansion to the Pacific coast.

Mike Jacobs Associated Press New York Jack Dempsey Manassa Amerie, Inc Adams Hat Company Spars Sovipl Jack Uncle Mike Larry Atkins Cleveland Promoters, the Dempsey Promoters, Inc Hat Boston Baltimore Washington Philadelphia Detroit St. Louis Kansas City Pittsburg Buffalo Des Moines California Pacific Coast

Hal Schumacher Adds Knuclker to Giants

Speedy Hal Schumacher returns to the New York Giants at 35 after three years in the Navy. He could be the key to the Poly Grounders pennant hopes this year, and he faces a tough assignment to prove his value alongside veterans Stet Gordon Dick Burtell Babe Young and Morrie Arnovici.

Cuip Royal Miami Fla Hal Schumacher New York Giants Poly Jolland Stet Gordon Dick Burtell Babe Young Buster Maynard Morrie Arnovici Ken Trinkle Dave Ostu Wen Bavs Whit Betur Hal Butler Eves Giants Collie Niles Adega Ford Frick Pilshets Battex Boli Uwoneilionins

City Market Leads League Sweep in Four Games

City Market widened its lead in the Guy Bowling League by sweeping three from Corry Sales to reach four straight wins as Wilcox Grocers upset Ralph's Place in two. Carroll's Restaurant took two from Ser dont Construction, while Bob Bracken led the leaders with a 200 average and Ralph Place team members posted solid scores in a crowded, mixed page of results.

Corry Sales Ralph Wilcox Grocers Carroll Kewaters Guy Fam Corry Carroll’ Resturant Serdont Construction Ralph’s Place AL Carroll Art Conty Salts BS Bae Bob Bracken Roald Groeley Ami Wilcox Boi Ralph Place Bob Owens Gover Pal Renet Carroll's Restaurant Sordon Construction Club Tosers Carl Peterson Speedy Roys Schumacher Omri

Ray Robinson Defeats Angott in Pittsburgh Ring Show

Ray Robinson defeated Sammy Angott before about 6,500 fans in Pittsburgh. The Associated Press reports Robinson looked sharp early and knocked Angott down in the eighth, then won a decision amid a lively crowd. Robinson’s approach aimed at a longer rest before a likely May 2 bout in New York while Angott endured a tough night.

Associated Press Woptsburgh Robinson Sammy Angott U-eounder Will Dake Giardons Pittsby Rubin Brew

Record broken as Hialeah season ends

The Hialeah racing season closed with multiple new marks and a total handle of 59,808,407 dollars. Attendance reached 790,801 with a daily average of about 19,200. Several races featured top horses like Hewey Dee and Hay Hugine, with near-record performances noted by officials.

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Sports Roundup Sees Unclear Prep Baseball and Local Figures

A fragmented New York sports roundup outlines prep school baseball in Sanlord and Bradenwa, with mentions of players and teams, including references to Marjorie Davis and others. The item weaves scattered notes on early season prospects, hotel stays, and upcoming naval and athletic events with limited coherence.

New York Teacing Ceperty Une South Dodgers Sanlord Pla Erde Banigin Dalvie Syracuse Vomain Phin Bradenwa Gulafuune

Meadville Team Defeats Local Amarksmens Ambience

Meadville last evening defeated the Amarksmens club with a 68 to 50 score. Brock led the Company with 24 points while Barvey Crogeyl contributed strong play as the visitors struggled to keep pace.

Drorkaien Meadville Nike Meory St. Sel Barvey

Fragmentary sports item with unclear names and stats

OCR text shows scattered names, numbers, and locations. The readable parts reference a colonel, 15 games, and multiple unreadable items, but no coherent event, team, date, or outcome to summarize meaningfully.

Pittsburgher Edges Freddie Archer in Narrow Victory

Charlie Taylor, a 23-year-old welterweight and Army veteran from Pittsburgh, won a unanimous 10 round decision over Freddie Archer of Newark, New Jersey. The victory, Taylor’s seventh in 14 pro starts, positions him as a rising contender for the welterweight title once held by Fritzie Zivic, with Taylor previously beating Archer in Orange, New Jersey. Hialeah race track figures mention two movies by studios Warner Brothers and Columbia.

Wx Ecsoiglated New York Bily Conn Fritzie Zivie Charlie Chuck Fritzie Aivie Archer Orange N. J Taylor Vereran Nicholas Beal Beau Jack St. Nick Zivic Johnny Greco

Sharon Victor Over Waynesburg in Close High School Game

Sharon High defeated Waynesburg to advance to the semifinals of the district tournament. The Tigers led by a 75 lead in a tense matchup before final minutes, with Waynesburg rallying to within reach as Sharon held on for the win.

Sharon High Shoal Waynesburg Sein Watt

Washington Lunches vs Paul’s Men’s Wear in Cage Feature

Washington Lunch faces Paul’s Men’s Wear in a Junior High cage clash at 7 30 pm. Bracken Keating and Jessup Turner meet Live tow in the evening game. Bracken-Keating and Turner lead a crowded league, with Monigans Cannel and J-Ysnphlevs chasing first wins.

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Fights Last Night In Major Cities Roundup

Boxing results from a chaotic card list several bouts across cities. Highlights include Ray Robinson defeating Sammy Angell in Philadelphia and Ommy Bell stopping Dan ny Williams in Youngstown. Other bouts feature Colin Chaney beating Al Stovaman in New York and Chank Taylor outpacing Freddy Arch in Newark.

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