Falcons Name Shawkey Manager For Coming Pony League Season
John Moss announces Bob Shawkey to guide Jamestown Falcons as manager for next season. Detroit Tigers aided the signing, with Shawkey bringing major league experience including managing the Yankees in 1929 1930. Tigers project strong pitching development for the farm club as Bearden draws Indian interest and Bearden’s 1943 rookie form contrasts with 1949 setbacks.
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Bradley Favored Over CCNY in Nations Invitation Final
Bradley University holds a four point edge over CCNY in the Nations Invitation final at Madison Square Garden. The winner earns a shot at becoming the first to win both the NIT and NCAA titles in the same season. Event features 16,000 plus fans and a high-stakes matchup.
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Kansas City
Crows
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Gony- Bradley
St. John’s
Brooklyn
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Five Class A titles decided tonight in PIAA playoffs
Five district crowns were on the line as Class A teams battled in key tonight games. Sweyersville and Plymouth faced off at Kingston Armory for the District 2 crown with Old Forge the defending champ, while Allentown Ganaries clashed with Mahanoy City Maroons in Philadelphia for District 11 honors. Other district showdowns included Farrell vs Homestead in Western play and Conemaugh vs Altoona in the West Central race, plus Shamokin versus Williamsport for the final district berth.
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Domestic Sewing Extends Lead in Ladies Bowling League
Domestic Sewing extended its lead in the Ladies B League to five games by taking two from Topps. Hels Shoppe beat Leed's in two. Helman's edged Rossbacher's in the odd game. Standings list Domestic Sewing 6 1, Topps 2 4, Rossbacher's 4 0, and others. Individual scores show Esth er McCray, Alta Watrous, Elsie Hixson, Shirley Shawver, Charlotte Staples, Eleanor Clark, and Doris Sickler among top performers as teams battled in late season matches.
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Franz Furniture
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Shirley Shawver
Holman
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Eleanor Clark
Leeds
Doris Sickler
Frances Hurlbut
Corry Rod and Gun Club Postpones Spring Trials
The Corry Rod and Gun Club postponed its spring dog trials from tomorrow to Sunday March 26 due to heavy snowfall. Committee chair Martin Keppel said the event will be at the club training grounds on Lindsay Hollow road with at least 25 entries expected. Trials will include 13 and 15 inch classes and possibly a derby if entries remain strong.
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Corry Shooters Top Meadville In Northwestern League Meet
Corrys Class A and B rifle teams defeated Meadville in a Northwestern League match. Class A: Corry 1195 Meadville 1173 led by Eugene Davis 243 and Russ Patterson 241. Class B: Corey 115E 1133 with Merle Te Wickle 236 including perfects. Meadville led by W Mathews 4,293.
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Legion Rockets Triumph At Erie in Grig Dispatch Tourney
Erie Legion team led by Fred Schwab and Joe Frisina built a double digit lead early, stretched to 42-20 by the third, and closed with a 12 point margin as Patsy Notte’s squad beat the Corry passers in the Grig Dispatch basketball tourney at Erie. Schwab scored 19, Frisina 13, Babcck 12. Murray Studio’s effort faded late.
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al Babenck
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Browner Breaks Record In Eastern Intercollegiate Swim
Marcus Browner of Winarm edges Olympic champion Joe Verdeur of LaSalle in a dramatic final lap to win the Eastern Intercollegiate 220 yard breaststroke at the Naval Academy pool. Browner’s 2 1 4 2 seconds beats Verdeur’s prior world mark, as the 10th annual meet concludes today.
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Whitfield Sets Meet Record At Cleveland
Lanky Mal Whitfield former Ohio State star won the 600 yard run at the Knights of Columbus track meet in 1 08 snapping an eight year record of 1 11 2 set by Charley Beetham. Harrison Dillard captured the 45 yard high hurdle in 0 15 off the world mark. Curt Stone won the two mile in 9 17 1 with Viljo Heino placing second. Ohio State sophomore Len Truex romped to the mile finish ahead of John Twomey.
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KC Notes
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Lima
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Illinois A. C
Hickory Cagers Upset Oil City for PIAA Bid
The Hickory High basketball team defeated Oil City 25-19 at halftime and held on to win 25 19 as they upset the favored Oil City squad on Farrell Court in front of 3 500 fans. Lou Kraft led Oil City with 16 points and Stainbrook was close behind, while Saunders also contributed. Oil City showed moments of life but Hickory’s height and pressure sealed the win advancing toward the state basketball championship.
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Pep Decisions French Champ in 15 Round Victory
The 27 year old 126 pound champion defeated Ray Faméechin of France in Madison Square Garden to retain the European featherweight crown. Pep was avoiding a rematch with Saddler as his manager said a $100000 guarantee and 40 percent of the rate were discussed but Saddler’s camp wanted $25000 to $50000 more.
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