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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1943
Page
7
Town and rival teams discuss a possible state tournament bid soliciting eight teams from 25. Joe's of Oll City may join if invited as the Catholic high school ace. Notes cover Notre Dame vs Southern Cal, Brooklyn’s baseball revival, and other sports updates including Illinois basketball and Kansas politics.
The Associated Press reports from Philadelphia on March 10 that British and U S officers defended competitive sports as vital for military readiness. Commander J S Barry praised athletics aiding stamina and morale in Malta and elsewhere, citing football pitches in dugouts and wartime training benefits for pilots. Lieut Bengston emphasized sports build endurance, agility, and the will to win, noting boxing and football strengthen resilience and coordination.
Philadelphia and New York move on a fresh agreement as manager Bucky Harris hints a deal in days. The Phillies traded Al Bon Gloson and Lloyd Waner to Brooklyn for Babe Dahlgren, with other boxing results from Jersey City and nationwide bouts noted.
An advertisement touts a lemon juice home remedy for rheumatic pain with claims of quick relief. It promotes buying a two week supply of Ru-Ex and promises a money back guarantee, urging readers to obtain the product from druggists nationwide.
Kinney led Sparta with 81 points as the Sparta quintet upset Corry 35 to 31 after a tight game. Rathbun injury troubled Corry in the third period while Brigham and Taylor contributed for the Beavers. In the prelim, Sparta girls routed Corry 32 to 12.
A sprawling column mixes baseball players from Brooklyn and the Indians with golf and boxing anecdotes. It mentions Johnny Cooney and Paul Waner with aging timelines, George Von Elm’s Los Angeles shot, Navy boxing record chatter, NYU track stars and coaching ties, plus military postings and a Willie Pep appearance.
Associated Press reports eight clubs will compete in the Class A Eastern Baseball League this season. Elmira Pioneers ready to start after final approvals. Utica Braves prepared to take over Williamsport, with plans to complete franchises tomorrow. Remaining teams include Albany, Binghamton, Wilkes Barre Scranton, Hartford, and Springfield.
Lower Merion, defending PTAA basketball champion, advances to the district finals after a 58-0 finish at the Palestra amid 5 000 fans. Chester and Allentown Hazleton also win to set up the final round in District 11 with Palmerion, 47-22, drawing 1 200 spectators.
Chicago will host six horse race meetings this season across nine tracks. Washington, Sportsman’s Park and Hawthorne run regular programs, with Sportsman’s Park opening and closing the Chicago season. A six day card at Washington Park and Lincoln Fields’ meeting at Hawthorne are included to comply with government transportation regulations.
Brigham Young University basketball and football standout Bob Orr was rejected by the Army due to a vision issue. Teammates and opponents recall his eye never hindered his shooting or passing in games.
The Raymonds girls edged the Springmakery Page and Ferry lassies in the Ladies A League last night. Angie Baressi led the McCandrew Drugs sweep with scores 177 184 7 and 158 for a 174 set as Wing Wil and Rexall fell behind. Rexall Drugs blanked Springmakery to move into third place as Wilcox Grocers stayed atop the standings.
Manuel Ortiz, the 2 to 1 favorite, defends his NBA title against Lou Salica in Garland California. The bout, held on 12 rounds instead of 15, follows Ortiz winning the title last August in Hollywood from Salica. The match lacks New York Athletic Commission recognition.
Metropolitans win two games as ee german and Norm Edinger shine. Edinger delivers 249 high count while Allen nets 208 average and 454 series. The team defeated Ute Steens Cleaners at Antler Lease tal night with steady strikes and impressive spares.
East defeated the Oilers 36 to 23 in a playoff game. Parrell led with scoring exploits while a 21 21 tie broke late as Erie surged to lead, then Oil City Med saw a late surge but fell short before about 250 spectators.
Westinghouse and Oliver reach cage finals in Pittsburgh. South Hills game 34 to 2b was last night. Oliver qualified as 4 final SpOoNErt for Westinghouse to determine the Steel City basketball championship for 1983. The two meet Friday night at Pitt Stadium with Westinghouse favored after 14 straight victories. Oliver won section 2 with 10 wins and two losses.
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