Merchants Retain City Championship in Comic Hoops
Old timers nursing aches after a free for all basketball game saw Merchants defeat Kiwanis 25 to 20 on the Junior High floor. The comedy laden clash featured comic costumes and light moments from opening whistle to final buzzer. Dick Landis led the Faculty with 13 points while Bill Myers added 10. Charlie Hoffmaster paced the Kiwanis with 8.
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Six Clubs Clash Tonight in First Round Meet
Six teams will battle in the opening round of the Corry District Basketball tournament at Dunioy High School gym. The Merchants, city champions, meet the 1n Y quintet at 7:00. Franz Furniture faces Lottaville at 8:00 and the Rmymonds play Corry Officials at 9:00. Officials say two more clubs may enter, with games at 10:00 and the championship possibly next Thursday evening.
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Slang in Baseball and Local Sports Notes
Vocabulary from a Sporting News slang dictionary is covered, with terms like automatic strike, Baltimore chop, and can of corn noted. The piece also reports on Buffalo Courier Express columnist Billy Kelly praising Jim Clark and a note on Erie County Basketball League semifinals with Waterford and Albion advancing to the title game at Welch High School.
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Corry Merchants edge Beaver cagers by one in city final
Corry's Merchants edged Corry High School Beavers 25 to 24 in a dramatic finish at the Junior High gym securing the city basketball title. Dan Sullivan led the Merchants with 13 points while Beavers standout Bob Brown totaled 10.
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Giants Rally Past Tigers In Aero Teague Action
Giants boosted their lead in the Aero Bowling League with a two game victory over the Tigers last night. In other matches Pi rates won three from the Indians and Cubs took two from the Yankees while Kipi Anderson posted a 203 average for the night.
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Rickey to Answer Landis on Cardinals Chain Store System
March 24. In St Louis and St Petersburg the baseball world awaits Branch Rickey's reply to Commissioner Landis's nine page notice condemning the Cardinals operating methods. Rickey said he will respond in detail after digesting the nearly 5000 words, noting the Springfield decision seems harsh.
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Giants to Start rookie pitchers vs Pelicans today
In Baton Rouge on March 24, manager Bill Terry plans rookie hurlers Bill Yarewick and Jack Schroeder to oppose the New Orleans Pelicans in the Southern Association. The Giants closed their four game spring series with a 19 to 9 thopping of the Philadelphia Athletics.
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Cardinals end Boston stop with exhibition finale
The St. Louis Cardinals traveled to Sarasota to face the Boston Red Sox in the final game of their two game exhibition set. The Cards won the earlier game, while Boston followed a 8-2 loss to the Newark Bears the day before, marking their sixth defeat in eight outings.
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Tigers Seek Third Straight Exhibition Win Versus Dodgers
Tigers aim for third straight exhibition victory as they meet the Brooklyn Dodgers in Lakeland Florida. The Bengals tied the Senators 9-4 with a 10th inning burst after trailing in the ninth. Philadelphia Athletics and Cleveland Indians resumed training games with one win apiece.
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Bees back Erie in Mid-Atlantic League plan
Erie gains a Mid-Atlantic League baseball team after the Boston Bees agree to back the Erie franchise. John Quinn notes the Bees will take the Zanesville Grays and place them in Erie, with a league meeting set in Brie to discuss schedules and other matters. Other members include Dayton Canton Springfield Akron Portsmouth Charlestown and Johnstown.
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Reds Show Early Season Strength in Grapefruit Games
MAMPA Fla March 24 The Cincinnati Reds win seven of nine in the Grapefruit League drawing attention After guiding pennant winners in 1925 and 1928 William Boyd McKechnie has taken over the Reds replacing Chuck Dressen He signed for 25000 and a share in profits based on attendance McKechnie is expected to sharpen the Reds ahead of the season start
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Diven Picked Captain Of PennsylvanIa Baseball Team
Philadelphia March 24 Charles Diven of Sharon Pa has been elected captain of the University of Pennsylvania baseball team The coach speaks optimistically about the Red's future and the readiness of players while declining to forecast final standings.
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Chuck) Diven
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Hazleton to Meet Altoona Saturday
Harrisburg March 24. End of the long trail to the 1938 Pennsylvania Inter scholastic basketball championship will be reached by the Hazelton and Altoona High school quintets on the University of Pennsylvania’s Palestra court in Philadelphia Saturday night. Crushing Coal Township District Four’s title bid, Hazelton’s dynamic cagers annexed the eastern division crown before a capacity throng in Reading last night.
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Mrs Moody to Play in Meet at Wimbledon
New York March 24 Mrs Helen Wills Moody will rejoin the United States for the Wightman Cup tie with Britain at Wimbledon June 10 to 12. She was named to the six member USTA squad, a surprise given her absence from major competition since her 1935 Wimbledon title defense win.
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Steens Defeat Donaldson in Three Tight Games
Brouns and the Antlers League leaders won three games from Donaldson in a dramatic series last evening. Ll Smulliy posted a strong batting average as Steens claimed the victories.
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Irish Over Bucs 30 to 25 In Loop Game
Irish defeat Bucs 90 to 25 in St. Ronard's High School league game. Martin Ressley led the Irish with 12 points, while Paul Fourney topped the Buccaneers with 7 points. Other Irish scores included Feseler 12 and Jackson 6. Referee Hyots officiated.
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