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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1945
Page
7
Rumors from the Bears Mountain camp indicate Branch Rickey seeks a Tor 4 catcher to back Stan Andrews as Dodgers eye Cubs backstop options. Notes on players and camp status follow, including Billy Higgins and George McQuinn updates.
The Fort Wayne Zollnets, defending National League champions, lead a 14 team field in Chicago with Harlem Globetrotters and New York Rens among strong challengers. Tonight's games pit Cleveland Transfers vs Midland, Pittsburgh vs Newark, and Long Island vs Dayton as pro hoops shuffle toward the summer season.
Office 800 clings to a slim edge in the Aero Leagues as the Ladies' Bowling Cup tightens after sweeping three from the lead to move within one game of first. Individual scores include Josephine Valletti 145 196 124 and Dot Morton 129 156 117 for the winners.
Lt Bert Shepard one legged baseball hopeful of the Yankees and Senators might serve as an object lesson for wounded soldiers more than a ballplayer. His resolve to return to major league play despite amputation is described by Lt Ross Lehman and peers who recall long days of pivot work and batting practice in a prison hospital.
At Madison Square Garden St Johns edged Muhlenberg 41 40 to reach the semifinals joining De Paul after a 76 62 win over West Virginia Oscar Baldwin led Pennsylvanians with five field goals and timely free throws while George Mikan scored 34 for De Paul in their victory over WVU De Paul and St Johns set up a Wednesday semifinal clash with Rhode Island State and Bowling Green respectively in the National Invitation Tournament.
Capt. Alex Gordon of St. Louis led with a 60 and a mile win and anchored the victorious relay Buy India. Ghulam Mohammed, barefoot craftsman, clocked 9.9 in the 100, won the broad jump, and took second in the 290. Bainbridge Naval Training Center plans a summer show hoping to fill the 17,000 seat amphitheatre.
The piece honors Jack Barry a Holy Cross legend who built a pipeline of major leaguers during the Golden Twenties. It notes his 15th season at Holy Cross, his role as mentor to players like Ted Turner and Eddie Wilson, and colleagues including Connie Mack who praised his enduring influence on the sport.
Junior high basketball opened with the 9C Scrubs defeating 9B Win Cage Games 12-5 as Philly Amoroso led with pace and Primichiva added points for the losers. In another match Don Silson and Don Sturdevant each scored 18 to power OB over PC cagers, Vic victors held an eight point lead into the final quarter before sealing the win. Kimdrach led the 9B winners with 10 points while Herberg added four for the 9B squad as the pace quickened and Whitehead provided passing helps early.
Harrisburg March 20 Four of Pennsylvania's best teams clash to decide the East and West championships. Winners advance to Philadelphia Convention Hall for the state title with Sharpsville meeting Donora in a potential dark horse showdown while Allentown Canaries face Farrell in the East and the two angle horses hold a tight West semi final race.
Sneed and Nelson meet in an 18 hole playoff for the Charlotte Opera tournament title with $6,000 purse. They tied at 872 after regulation. Snead faltered late, losing the top prize to rival Nelson. Gene Ennes claimed second, Sam Byrd faded to third.
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