Corry sports scene mixes banquets and bowlers in spotlight
Corry leaders drew attention at the annual banquet on April 21 while three Erie bowlers claimed top honors at the Times Classic in Erie. Meadvill and Jamestown actions loom with state and national events ahead, including ABC bowling plans in Cleveland and a looming local baseball lull.
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Corry Rod and Gun Club Banquet Delayed to April 21
The Corry Rod and Gun Club banquet featuring Seth Gordon of the Pennsylvania Game Commission has been postponed to Friday April 21 to avoid conflicts with meetings. Ticket sales begin over the weekend, as club plans finalize for a new clubhouse and the event draws the largest indoor gathering of local sportsmen.
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Kasper's Take 2 From Heplers In Altier League Night
Kasper's team defeated Hepler's squad in a heavy game night. Diels Paulson posted a high average of 197, and Pete Reynolds achieved a new high game of 255.
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Villanova Favored in NCA A Playoffs at Penn’s Palestre weights
Villanova edged Ohio State for the Eastern playoff favorite status as the National Collegiate Basketball tournament opened in Philadelphia. The feature story notes shooters and coaches, outlines travel and venue details at Palestre weights, and lists World Series and major league data for reference. Additional notes mention Spink and Son issuing copies from St. Louis.
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Indians Still Hope to Overtake Yankees in Race
Cleveland’s George Kirkley reports the Indians, optimistic every spring, believe they can challenge the Yankees. With strong outfield depth and a pitching staff led by Bob Feller and Mel Harder, their middle infield remains unsettled as they seek a solid second baseman or shortstop through trades, while stars like Hal Trosky and Ken Keltner anchor the lineup and Heath, Weatherly, and Solters bolster the excess power.
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Armstrong Wins By KO In Welter Title Fight
United Press reports a large St. Louis crowd watched Henry Armstrong, a St. Louis native, stop Lew Feldman in 2 minutes 12 seconds of the first round to claim the welterweight title. Feldman had boasted of solving Armstrong but was unable to endure the opening assault.
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Prothro Plans 10 Weeding Out Dead Wood
NEW BRAUNFELS Tex March 17 With President Gerry Nugent arriving today to confer with Manager James Prothro the Philadelphia Phillies management planned a wholesale weeding out of the squad that has dropped three successive exhibition games to the St Louis Browns Waivers have been asked or will be asked on practically the entire roster He indicated that Hugh Mulcahy Les Powers Merill May Pinkey Whitney and Legrant Scott were not to be traded however.
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State cage battle draws 7000 at Hershey
Harrisburg March 17 Sole interest in the scholastic basketball crown centers tonight at Hershey where Hazleton defending district 11 champions meet Lower Merion district one titlists in a decisive elim ination game. The winner likely advances to the final and will attract a capacity crowd of 7900. Berwick captured district two last night by defeating Sugar Notch 29 22.
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Ray Marksmen defeat Clymer in city league match
Raymond's rifle team beat the Clymer marksmen in a City Rifle League contest at the Red and Gun range. Final score 1501 to 1417. Art Knapp and B Wallace led with high team totals.
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Pirates Open Exhibition With Outfield Shuffle in San Diego
In San Diego on March 17 the Pittsburgh Pirates met the Pacific Coast League’s San Diego club in an exhibition. The main event was a sideline dustup between veteran Heinie Manush and rookie Fern Bell over an outfield post long considered Waner’s. Manager Piet Thayer planned to use Manush only against right handed pitching and Bell against left handed arms in exhibition play.
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Avon High Redskins Rally To 24 23 Erie Title
Avon High's Redskins clinched their second Erie county scholastic basketball title with a 24 23 win over Millcreek in a tense final. A roaring Lawrence Park crowd watched as Avon held Millcreek scoreless in the closing moments to secure the victory.
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Hi-Y Title Games Set For Tomorrow At Local Gym
Northwestern Pennsylvania Hi Y games run tomorrow at the junior high gym with two Class A afternoon contests Bradford vs Ol City at 2 pm and Erle East vs Farrell at 3 pm. Evening features Mt. Jewett vs Girard for Class B and the Class A finals at 8 pm. Bill Myers officiates the finals. Only Hi Y club members play. varsity players not eligible.
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Werber Sold to Cincinnati Reds in Spring Shakeup
Lake Charles Louisiana March 17 Bill Werber sold to the Cincinnati Reds signaling a major roster reshuffle for the Philadelphia Athletics. The move narrows the A's field to two holdouts in their roster as Joe Guh tenbein Dave Lediglant and Bill Nagel contend for a third post.
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Manager Connie Mack Rejects Player Demands in Trade Talks
From Minneapolis and Chattanooga, Dee Miles cited as outfielder names in a report noting veteran manager Connie Mack preferred losing money paid for the pair over yielding to their demands.
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Yankees vs Bees in St Petersburg spring exhibition
New York Yankees host the Boston Bees in a St Petersburg exhibition game aiming for a fourth win in six starts. The Yanks defeated Cincinnati 1-0 in their previous effort.
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