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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1944
Page
5
Corry High School retains athletic director Jackinson, pledging a wide program expansion including a large intramural basketball tourney and an outdoor season. Colleges revive football with spring practice planned at Syracuse, Tennessee, and others under pressure to field teams again amid transfers and Navy service.
Jack Pinson Corry High athletic director announced he declined the lucrative post offered by Westinghouse Hectic Company in Pittsburgh to direct their Educational Center. He will remain in Corry, citing love of coaching and long service, while continuing intramural programs and planning next year's football and games scheduling. The decision preserves local athletic progress and friendships in Corry.
In New York on March 21 1945 Associated Press reports the Chicago Cubs suffer two pitching setbacks as Claude Passeau remains on his farm and Paul Derringer sustains a torn ligament after stepping on a rock during practice. This reduces the Cubs once strong staff ahead of the season while Cleveland and Chicago White Sox begin early exhibition preparations.
The 250A team won all three games against 930 to share first place with the Office lassies in Aero Ladies League play. Helen Pokosh led winners with 153 134 196. Rosalind Hopkis led losers with 154 120 147. In Office losses, Jeanette Baressi paced co-leaders with 117 134 166, while Trene Phillips added 150 97 150 for 200 crew. The 800 team stayed dominant in Aero Men's League, defeating 950 as Estimating forfeited. George Korstner led with 168 209 221. Walter Shannon and Cassius Sears topped 950 with strong lines.
In New York at Madison Square Garden on March 21 De Paul meets Oklahoma Aggies and Kentucky faces St. John’s in the Nations Invitation semifinals. A crowd of 16 273 saw Oklahoma Aggies defeat Canisius 43 to 29 and Kentucky beat Utah 46 to 88 to reach the four.
Sharon Bigh, defending PIAA section 10 champion, seeks a 21st straight win as it meets Westinghouse Pittsburgh city champion in a western regional playoff at Farrell. The winner advances to face Bradford Saturday at Farrell.
The Covey-AL-Glars defeated Warren 74 to 54 to reach the Warren city tournament semi finals. Crandall’s Markowitz and Arkwright led scoring with 25 and 19 points as Ed McElroy and Nick Carter added 25 points for balance. Dick Finley paced Warren with 22 points while Chuck McLean added 12 in a rout marked by early Comstock-like leads and late surge. Providence report notes box scores for Dell Orto, Lewis, Gambovo, and Brandis in a separate listing.
AP Features recalls Connie Mack's idea of decade-based All-Star selection. Wagner names 1900s players such as Cobb, Clarke, Speaker, and Mathewson, alongside others like Johnny Kling and Cy Young, discussing who fit the era best and highlighting teams tied to the Pittsburgh area and early baseball legends.
Billy Miller wins a decision over Garcia in a fast paced bout at Gurdes Por Milter in Lawrenceville. Miller dominated early rounds with sharp combinations while Garcia pressed back, but Miller’s defense and speed kept him ahead through six rounds.
Tonight’s girls cage events feature five games starting with Room 12 at 8 o clock. Semifinals and finals determine victors across Rooms 3, 8 17 47 with byes noted. proceeds fund spring sports equipment.
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