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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1946
Page
7
Fragmentary OCR text from a 1948 issue mentions explosions on the sea and rapid actions near a city with unclear units and fire. The readable portions do not form a coherent event, place, person, or outcome for a full summary.
Philadelphia March 25 Associated Press Bert Bell says he believes all will recognize a new association of three minor pro leagues formed to govern professional football. The group includes the Americas Poolball Association the Dixie Football League and the Pacific Coast League. Klawans of San Francisco named chairman, calling it the vast forward step, with contracts and territorial rights to curb jumping. The NFL may join, along with new leagues such as the All-American Conference and a Texas League. Hutchins said the group does not recognize the All-America Conference as it is not yet operating.
Independent leagues may revive play in Girard Union City Waterford North East and Albion with Corry Merchants supporting games. The era could bring a busy circuit including Jamestown Marys Emporium Titusville and others as Weland Field hosts varied leagues.
The eighth annual Pennsylvania Women's Bowling Association tournament concluded in Erie with eastern Pennsylvanians taking the top prize money across divisions. Winners included Tennis-Lislinger Slurs from Philadelphia and Allied Track Club of Erie in team events, with notable performances from Margare Shinton and Florence Schlenker in singles and all events. Class B champions were Heurichs Bakery of Scranton and Marie Lepere- Josephine White of Erie in doubles. Baseball scores also listed for several New York and Philadelphia teams.
New York Rovers coach Fyedna Metcalfe takes a major role in American Hockey League efforts to grow the sport. He will head development of two junior leagues, continue coaching the Rovers, scout for the Rangers in the off season, and run a weekly coaching school for high school and college staffs.
Ginny Robinson reports the angus waterfowl survey shows fewer ducks overall with 46 states down, 5 unchanged, 17 up. Officials say more ducks left breeding grounds than were observed on southerly flights, while brand Gabrielson claims hunters killed many on fall 1245. calls for reduced bag limits, longer seasons, and habitat protection to sustain ducks.
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Oklahoma A&M, led by Kurland, aims to defend the NCAA tournament crown at Madison Square Garden. They face North Carolina in the East West playoff after a 52-35 win over California and a 44-9 triumph over Baylor, with Oregon State in preliminary rounds shaping the field.
Waukesha Alloy Products squad topped the American Bowling Congress world championship tournament with a high single game of 1088, boosting their five man total to 2597 in a session dominated by doubles and singles from Wisconsin. Other teams from Cleveland Youngstown Girwed New York and upstate towns competed for pace and totals.
A long feature profile on Earle Wilkerson and Hal Walters, exploring the Reds prospects and the drive of players in the Philadelphia Phillies era, detailing Wilky Walters training, plan to win, and his journey through various positions including pitcher and infielder. It notes the Reds’ scouting and coaching comments, with emphasis on perseverance and readiness for a club milestone.
In Orlando and Sarasota reporting camps, Dodgers scout Max Lanier and Southpaw plans surface while veteran shifts occur. Nick Reguik debut shifts Yankees lineup as McCarthy moves players. Giants open with Wille Volielfe as pitching. Phillies prep against Athletics in Philadelphia with Felerman height and weight noted.
Western division leading CAPS defeated the Buffalo Bisons to win the best of seven Con-Bisony series in Buffalo by scores of 5 3 and 1 0. Indianapolis hosts the Bisons again tomorrow night as the final rounds determine the champion.
Amateur boxing clash heats up as top fighters from East and West gather for the 19th annual Golden Gloves contest in New York. Expected crowd reaches 19,000 at Madison Square Garden, with the New York team drawn from regional delegates and notable competitors from Ohio Florida and the Dakotas poised to face strong challengers from the East.
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