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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1949
Page
7
Fragmentary OCR notes mention farm families and local figures in a legal or property matter dated March 15. Names appear garbled, with references to estate handling, creditors, and termination of terms.
A busy Corry page previews the Beavers football schedule with home games against Warren, Youngsville, North East, Rokinsonburg and Union City, aiming to draw large fall crowds. It also covers baseball chatter around Lou Bonavita, the Indians, and local college basketball and golf results and upcoming events.
St Paul was selected as the site for the 151st ABC tournament amid tense debate in Congress over a proposed amendment removing wording about racial exclusion. Delegates defeated the amendment, and Rev Charley Carowa of Brooklyn warned the ABC could face anti discrimination pressure.
Beavers schedule nine grid contests in fall with six at home. Season opens Friday Sept 9 against Warren and ends Nov 4 at Oil City. Oil City joins slate as only new opponent. eight others remain from prior year.
Topp's regained first in the Ladies' B League as team scores reflect strong performances. Key lines show Topp's 704, 616, 653 series led by Heiman and Connive’s polish. Marie Wats anchored juniors with 812, and Connie's steady finish helped propel the squad. A chaotic finish included various scores and placements across multiple teams in the weekly standings.
chaotic OCR summary notes a baseball suit dispute involving Major League teams and executives. mentions Lanier Martin Feit and Cardinal pitchers, with a court action and immediate restraining interests. includes results from Rankin and Woll & Loughane’s 48-40 win in Pittsburgh and upcoming PALL games with Homestead Villard Mywah Wath and Rankin.
The Legion Rockets won 148-44 defeating Post 11 in a decisive playoff matchup. Erie’s Pivariea led with 15 points while teammates Schwab, Curry, and Gee contributed strong offense as the Rockets dominated from the first half.
Waterhouse Five, a Men’s A League team, failed to hit prize marks in Atlantic City. Key bowler “Kijy” Anderson led Buleke with a 548, while teammates posted scores including 199, 148, and 183. Pete Giros and Melvin Cobbett also contributed. In Harrisburg Clearfield leads Distiict wrestling championships with Bellefonte close behind as duBois and others score in quarterfinals.
State wide action as champions vie for titles at Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association swimming meets. Clinton of Cyalesville, Nick of Manheim, Toynstup, Williams, Strong of Vincent, and Burner of York High pace contenders with strong relay squads. Hockey scores show Buffalo 8 Washington 3.
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