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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1948
Page
7
Community gathers at the Dut-Bp Church for Mr Fox’s 85th birthday. Friends and relatives from the area attend the simple ceremony and share memories of his years of service.
Madison Square Garden hosts NIT games with Western Kentucky versus Br. Louis and NYU facing DePaul while NYU beat Texas and DePaul upset North Carolina State. NCAA playoffs near with Kentucky favored. four contenders listed including Columbia and Michigan. District 10 boy’s final looms Erie Academy versus Warrell for title as section races tighten. Proceeds from a benefit game raise funds for Corry High, golf pros forecast $380,000 in prize money, and local league races heat up as spring nears.
Nine teams remain in the running for the Class A state championship as district titles have been decided. Ford Gut Westinghouse and Bethlehem earned district titles, with inter district playoffs set for March 19 at Penn Palestra, Kingston Armory and Bucknell University hosting eastern and western games. Lehigh wins mat tourney to defend EIWA title with Franklin Marshall second and Navy, Army following.
Regier season play ends in the eastern division as the Corry Vets visit Wattsburg while the Rockets host North East on the Junior High court. Tipoff for North East at 8:30. The Vets, Rockets and Wattsburg vie for first. Wattsburg hosts must win or drop from title contention. The Grapepickers are winless. Rockets aim to secure top spot after beating the Vets last week. An Erie meeting will discuss playoff plans for the eastern and western groups.
Muhlenberg and Dickinson are favored to win opening games in the Middle Atlantic Conference tournament. The Mules lead the northern division and face Pennsylvania Military College, while Dickinson meets Moravian as western division winner. Penn State won the Eastern Intercollegiate gymnastics title with Temple athletes earning several honors.
Merrill Lillie of the Corry Hatchery says three days of stockings begin tomorrow with 1450 brook trout in Little Brokenstraw. Erie county streams Taylor Creek Trout Run Bear Run Darrow Brook Hatch Hollow Creek receive brook trout. Wednesday stocks 1000 brook and 1000 rainbow trout at Spring Creek. Thursday 3600 rainbow trout in Lake Pleasant. brook trout 10 to 12 inches long reported.
The Cleveland Barons secured their sixth Western division title with a 2-1 win over the Buffalo Bisons, continuing their strong playoff push. The Bisons dropped to second as the Pittsburgh Hornets led by example, while the Hornets edged the New Haven Rambles 2-1. Indianapolis Capitals routed the Washington Lions 9-2, and the Providence Reds defeated the St. Louis Flyers as the season concluded.
Ford City defeats McKeesport 41 to 30 in a WPIAL final. District 11 playoff action shows Bethlehem 61 Palmerton 30 with Bethlehem dominating early and securing a clear victory.
Corry Rockets edged Frenchtown 55-48 Saturday evening in the County League eastern division. Patay Notte led 1, with a 1241 opening period, then the Rockets widened the gap to 96-32 by three quarters before finishing with an 11 point burst. Dick Ceertson and Rich fish starred, scoring 18 and 25 respectively.
New York Yankees beat Boston Red Sox 5 to 2 in ten innings as Jor Magsio belts a three run homer to break the game. Other camps report Pittsburgh pitcher Ostermueller set for first start while Connie Mack weighs roster moves and increased farm system competition.
Clearwater reports Curt Sipimons of the Philadelphia Phillies delivered an impressive outing as the Phillies defeated their opponent 9-1 yesterday. The young pitcher showed strong control and durable effort in the lopsided victory.
Philadelphia report notes Harrisburg Sunbury Scranton and Philadelphia leading rounds of the Ochanna Pennsylvania Women's Bowling Association tourney. Harrisburg led Class beam and singles, Sunbury topped Class doubles, Serdaian led Class B all-events as play resumes next weekend.
The article notes Washington and Clearfield High Schools sharing honors at the 1848 PIAA wrestling championships with two winners each. Clearfield’s Tony Maurey at 112 and Donald Mautey at 127 pinned wins. Washington’s Tony Girdy at 136 and Robert Lauring also won matches as Dick Kerr at 165 dropped a decision to Wayne Camino of Charlies.
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