Strikes and Spares League Night Brings Fresh Lead Hopes
Local City League action features Cohen Coal Nameless Bankers and Raymond outfit in close races as GLinders lead Striketeers by one game heading into matches. Nameless top three-game counts, Nameless hit a 976 high single and 2792 three-game total, while Chen Coals moved to second for the season with 1066 in series. Spring notes highlight standings, high games, and upcoming rivalries amid a busy schedule.
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Cohen Coal
Citizens Bank
Parke Linch
Oty Mar
Glinders
Mitches
Raymond
Lnst Ace
Chen Coals
Pete Russell
Joe Gohen
Peta Russell
Pete
Carrolls
Bayuk ‘Phillies
Tnills
Collings
H. Malet
Gnstadson
H. Malek
Gustafson
B. Hulings
Cummingham
Baressi
Pavan
Syd Rhodes
Rooster Club
R. Gustafson Wither
Boosters
Roosters
Colins
Texacos
Verucias
P. Mlanigan
Fothergill Ex Major Passes Away at 89
Former Detroit Tigers outfielder and coach Thomas J. Fothergill, 89, died in St. Joseph’s Mercy Hospital after collapsing at Lawson Institute of Technology. A Tiger from 1921 to 1929, he earned the nickname the people’s choice before moves to the White Sox in 1929 and later the Red Sox.
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Digainses
Suns
Fothergill
St. Joseph's Mercy Hospital
Nere
Detroit Tiger
Lawreace Institute of Technology
Feadt
Folliéreti
Tigers
Ilans
Chicago White Sox
Boston Red Sox
Wildlife Restoration Week features Lamberton at Corry banquet
National Wildlife Restoration Week events include Jed Lamberton, state game commissioner, at Corry Red and Gun club banquet in Grange hall. About 100 sportsmen from the city and surrounding area are expected to attend the 6 20 p m gathering, with speakers from the Federation of Wildlife Restoration Week and Erie County game protection.
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Harry Rhodes
Morris Chap
Federation of Wildlife Restoration Week
H. T. Englert
Thomas Mosser
Erie Caunty
Don Miller
Roosevelt
Penn Drakes May Organize Strong Northwestern Club
A March 21 meeting at Magles Hall chaired by Edward J. McDonald and Lew Agnew launched reorganizing plans for the Penn Drakes. A large turnout included Whitey Vaughn Louis Forester Art Stokes Chick Robenstine Don Evans and Don Gaiser from last year’s team plus three anxious to play. Tommy Dean of Petrolia was absent due to work but pledged to play. Expected core members Joe Ponzer Pug Mahoney and Ghizeke Dillemuth were not present but likely to join.
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TTUS
Magles Hall
Pennsylvania
Penn-brakes
Edward J. MicDonald
Lew Agnew
Yestertuy
Whitey Vaughn
Louis Forester
Art Stokes
Chick Robenstine
Don Evans
Don Gaiser
Drakers
Tommy Dean
Petrolia
Joe Ponzer
Pug Mahoney
Ghizeke Dillemuth
Girard Wins Northwestern Pennsylvania Basketball Title
Meadville March 21 Girard captured the Northwestern Pennsylvania basketball title by defeating Mt Jewett 43 to 25 in the final. Girard had earlier beaten Stoneboro 22 to 14 while Mt Jewett eliminated Cambridge Springs 25 to 21. In other action Claus A Oil City beat Bradford 35 to 24 and Sharon won by forfeit from Brie Strong Virteento.
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Meadvaules
Garard
Northwestern
Pennsylvania
Mt. Jewett
Girard
Stoneboro
Jewett
Cambridge Springsy
Claus
Oil City
Bradford
Sharon
Brie Strong
Dodgers Chase Infield Strength And Power For 1948
Brooklyn Dodgers aim to trouble the National League this season as infield defense tightens and punch adds to the lineup. Camilli at first Coscarat at second Durocher at short Lavagetto at third form a strong infield with Hassett, Phelps and Manush providing run production. Mungo and a pitching staff including Butcher Hamlin Jeffcoat Hoyt and others back up a deep lineup while questions linger in the outfield about center and right field defenders with Winsett Hassett Manus and Brack in competition.
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United Press
Clearwater
Fla
Brooklyn Dodgers
Burleigh Grimes
Camilli
Coscarat
Durocher
Levagetto
Duroher
Tominate
Lavagetto
Teague
Phelps
Manushi
Lavegetto
Hassett
Jocka
Winsett
van Mudge
Lke
Mungo
Max Butcher
Luke Hamlin
George Jeffcoat
Walle Hoyt
Fred Fitzsimmons
Fred Prankhouse
Jeffeld
Goodwin Rogen
Louisville
Bill Guyler
Heinie Manus
Brooklyn
Gilly Brack
Midgets Triumph Over Corry Irish Five in Intramural Clash
Edwase High School intramural game sees the Midgets beat the Irish 36 to 31. Tom Ressler and G Jackson lead with 12 points each, while Angelo Zarbo adds 15 for the losers. Final score reflects steady scoring and tight defense throughout the contest.
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Jackson
Neylon Sullivan
F Jackson
Gronosta
Hyots
Spring Training Camp Tottings
Clearwater, March 21. Dolph Camilli, a holdout from the Philadelphia Phillies, meets Dodgers GM Samy MPhil to discuss 1938 salary terms as Camilli reports to camp. Dodgers beat Boston Bees 12-8. St Petersburg, March 21. Reds with five wins in camp face the Yankees after both clubs won exhibitions yesterday. Cards 1-0. Bradenton, Wis, March 21. Bees lose five of six tilts as Tigers debut at Lakeland, beating Washington 13-0.
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Frésa Clearwater
Dolph Camilli
Philadelphia Phillies
Samy Mphil
Brooklyn Dodgers
Camilli
Dodgers
Boston Bees
ST. Petersburg
Cincinnati Reds
New York Yeaskees
Reds
Boston Red Sox
St. Louis
Bradenton
Wis
Detroit Tigers
Tigers
Lakeland
Washington Senators
Zivic to Fight Burley in Pittsburgh Ten Round Feature
March 21 report from Pittsburgh notes welterweight Zivic will battle Charley Burley in a ten round feature at Motor Square Garden. The card includes four six round bouts and one four rounder to complete the program.
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Pittsbirgm
Myitzie Zivic
Pittsburgh
Charley Burley
Motor Square Garden
Veteran Cagers Duel Old Rule Basketball Double Header
During winter debate over removing the center jump the Kiwanis Faculty game will use former rules with center jump. The Merchants versus High School 1939 team will employ present rules. Ticket sales at Field's News Stand and Miller's Pharmacy. Adults 25 cents, students 15 cents in advance, 25 cents at the game.
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Field
Miler
Baressi Tops in City Bowling Loop Averages
Al Baressi leads the City Bowling League with a 191 average over 54 games, closely followed by Clayton Burnmaster at 190. Highs include Krone’s 696 series and Russell’s 267 game. The Park Land team posts a 1075 single game, while the Lumbers post 2997 across three games. multiple players show season averages near the 180s to 190s with extensive game counts.
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al Baressi
Clayton Burnmaster
Witihj
Harry Krone
Pat Berzig
Goligsebord
Pete Russell
Barresas
Ted
Renzi
Russell
Burmaster
Cohen Ted
Park Land
Ina
Cohen Coals
Raymonds
Lumbhers
Cragg
Bares
Brmmaster
Dunlop
Ansieison
Krone
Lord
Ara Maloney
Miller
Collins
Young
Jser
Koeatner A
Simmons . Erie Eee
Veugion
Iba Smith
Gt Beal
Brick Used in Longfellow House in Portland Maine
The Henry W. Longfellow house in Portland Maine used brick brought by boat from Philadelphia. The mansion, of the formal type, was built in 1785 by Gen. Peleg Wadsworth.
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Longfellow
Henry W. Longfellow
Portland
Maine
Philadelphia
Peleg Wadsworth
Doubles and singles standings from city and college teams
A densely packed list shows names and scores across doubles and singles, including Chicago athletes, Detroit companies, and cities like Mineapolis and Indianapolis. Notable entries feature Schmiesing and BuresR in doubles and Kmute Anderson in singles among others.
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Alvinnator
Chicago
Whizalbeith
N. J
UAW
Packard
Detroit
Schmiesing
Norwood
Fanatorium
Grand Rapide
Buresr
Pulton
Omaha
W. Hemsted Maloney
New
W. Rogan W. Rhea
Mineapolis
B. Schweigert-Christens
Farrell Five To Clash With Altoona Tuesday
Farrell and Altoona, both top Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association Western regional contenders, clash Tuesday night for the western regional title. Altoona beat Ford City 22 to 7 in the western semifinal, while Warren High fell 42 to 11 in Sharon. The winner faces the eastern regional champion next Saturday to determine the 1988 PIAA basketball champion.
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Pittsburgh
Powell
Atwwons Eigh
Tere
Pennsylvania
Interscholastic Athletic Association
Warrens Altoona
P. I. A. A. Basketbball
Hazleton High
Coal Townslip
Reading
Favre
Uisficulty
Warren High
Sharon
Altoona
Ford City
Western Pennsylvania
Altona
Patterson High in Shoot at Corry Rod and Gun Club
Patterson High earned high score in the slow fire practice pistol shoot at the Corry Rod and Gun Club range Saturday evening. Nine participants competed including Bielawski Heerlein and Nelson with scores listed beside their names.
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Patterson
Corry
Bielawski
Dubrosky
Keppel
Heerlein
Miller
Nelson
Corry Bowlers Defeat Erie Team in Big Match
Corry's Stars defeated the Erie Wilkays bowling team in a special match at Recreation Alleys by a final score of 2855 to 9384 yesterday afternoon. Pete Russell posted high series for Corry with 487, while Erie Wilkays top scores included 324, 324, and 324 series figures among their totals. The event showcased strong performances from both sides in a lively city sporting occasion.
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Corry
Erie Wilkay
Recreation
Pete Russell
Erie Wilkays
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Hazelton
Coal Township
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