Nagle Quits as Pilot of Jamestown Bombers
Joe Nagle steps down after decades as player manager of the Jamestown Steel Partition Bombers. Frank Smerkas will take over, while Nagle shifts to game booking and business duties with Ralph Millard assisting. The piece notes Smerkas as mentor and pitcher with strong fastball control and mentions his prior Pony League, Jamestown Sons, and Hamilton Cardinals ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Nagle
Corry
Jamestown Steel Partition Bombers
Frank Smerkkas Nagle
Ralph Millard
Jamestown
Western New York
Forest
Catty
Smerkat
Tank
Jamestown Sons
Hamilton Cardinals
Bombers
Frank
Linal
Swith
Ib Ts Fel
Beloit College Sets Cage Scoring Mark
Beloit College scored a school record in season scoring while a National Collegiate Bureau tally showed Eastern Illinois and Western Illinois posting strong averages. Rhode Island State and Westminster placed among top teams as Beloit finished near the leaders in final rankings.
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Beloit College
Associated Press
New York
Tollémé
Rhode Island State
Financial College
National Collegiate Tathietic Bureau
Bastarn Illinois
Beloit Riehi
Brenbyterten
Opitia Fir
Wa Westminster
Mili
Ihied Ain
Whs Npler
Gt Fravicls
Wbay
Suis Moravian
Carroll
Wisma Jan
Lemoyne
Allentown and Farrell Clash For Cage Title
Allentown Canaries meet Farrell in a PIAA Class A final at the Palestra. Farrell carries a 28-2 record against Allentown’s 20-5, as Allentown seeks a fifth state crown after two-year gaps. Key players include Julius McCoy for Farrell and Bill Snyder for Allentown, with Snyder setting a school scoring record this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Philadelphia
Allentown
Canaries
Farrell
Penn Palestra
Coreh Milo Sewards
Steelers
Gangties
Merion
PIAA
Alentown
Julius McCoy
McCoy
Pittsburgh Westinghouse
Bill Adams
LeRoy Katz
Bill Snyder
Eddie Cahn
Snyder
Bill Vanish
Radnor
Sweyersville
Homestead
Bowling League Leads and Upsets At Bowl-Aire
In the Ladies B League at Bowl-Aire Smiths Beauty Studio dropped two games to Briggs Store but held a ten game lead. Herman Jewelers were upset by Katherine's Shop, Raymond Jewelers won an odd game from Bowl-Aire. Standings show Smith's 51 30, Herman 47 40, Katherine's 46 41, Bowl-Aire 0 0-42 45, Raymond 41 46, Briggs 0 0. BT results list scores for Briggs Store, Smith's Beauty Studio, Kath spines Shop, Heiman's, Raymond Jewelers, Bowl-Aire. A separate note mentions 38% of owners sharing in the purse distribution at the Hialeah meet. Three St Louis Cardinals born in St Louis: Bob Habenicht, Joe Garagiola, Chuck Diering. Red Behrendiest noted as infield ace remaining sole team member to play in 1950 games.
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Smith's Beauty Studio Lassies
Briges
Bowl-Aire
Herman Jewelers
Katherine's
Shop
Raymond Jewelers
Smith's Beauty Studio
Katherine's Shop
Raymond Jewelry
Briggs Store
Kathspines Shop
Heiman's
Raymond Jewelers” Atl
The
St Louis Cardinals
St. Louis
Bob Habenicht
Joe Garagiola
Chuck Diering
Albert
Red) Behrendiest
St. Louis Cardinals
Canadian Welcome Prompts Nonresident Fishing License Reform
A campfire discussion among American and Canadian sportsmen in Ontario praises Canadian hospitality during a fishing week for the Outdoor Writers Association. The piece notes Ontario issued 115 free licenses and provided gear, and reports a Pennsylvania bill by Senator John Walker to allow Canadians to buy nonresident fishing licenses, erasing the alien label and boosting cross-border friendship.
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Arner
Seth Myers
Ontario
Lou Williams
Tennessee
Mike Hudoba
Washington, D. C
Vic Beresford
Michigan
Jim Miller
New York
Pennsylvania
National Convention of Outdoor Writers Association of América
Nis
Canada
John Walker
Pittsburgh
General Assembly of Pennsylvania
Dows
Kutztown Wins Class B Crown In PIAA Title Thriller
Kutztown High School Courards beat Ava Jon 51-48 at Pitt Stadium in front of 2,474 fans to retain the Class B PIAA basketball title. Ronald Weidenhammer scored 18 to lead both teams, including 10 points in the final period as Avalon trailed early and surged late. Also noted was a boxing card and a brief look at baseball history for the St. Louis Cardinals.
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Victor Crage
Corry High Truth
Beavers
Farrell
Allentown
Philadelphia
Cleveland Indians
Tribe
St. Louis Browns
Catherimne Creek
Watkins Glen
N. C
Montour Falls
New York State
Sporting
Bosch Toll Hanna
Kutztown
Pittsburgh
Kuiztown
Cragg Named Cory High Track Mentor
Victor Grage named Cory High track coach this week to start four weeks of practice. All boys trying out should report after school Tuesday at the athletic field, with freshmen reporting later. First meet is at Meadville on April 27, followed by Warren May 8 and Tinsville May 14. Rex Spaulding is ineligible after turning 19. Jim Hull and Jerry Slaughter bring experience from the city.
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Victor Grage
Cory High
Meadville
Warren
Erie
Slaughter
West Springfield
Gavilan Wins Welterweight Thriller at Madison Square Garden
Gavilan defeats Hairston in a 10 round welterweight bout at Madison Square Garden. Officials favor Gavilan as the next world welterweight champion, with plans for him to face Johnny Bratton in Gary den on May 19 and a defense against Billy Graham in New York in July.
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Ary Ecoupanyen
New York
Mike Miele
Kid Gavilan
Gene Hairston
Miele
Madison Square Garden
Micle
Gavilan
Johnny Bratton
Une Garyden
Corry Gunners Sweep In Rifle League Action
Corry A and B rifle teams beat Lawrence Park and West County in a Northwestern League meet. Class A won 198-1170 at Lawrence Park with Dinefetder's 24 series leading Corry. K Brotton led the losers with 237. Class B home victory 1143-1127 as D. Gabriel paced Corry with 287 and T. Gross totaled 428 for West County.
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Cory Red
Guncint Glass
Lawrence Park
West County
Eve Hine
Dinefetder
D. Gabriel
B. Cygnor
J. Miller
A. Kephart
C. Humsey BU
Af Bis Corry A
D. Patterson
B. Patterson
Vel Davis
BO AD
R. Patterson
G. Patterson
Bas G. Dingfelder
C. Martin
A. Knupp BO
B. Batley
Corry B
Hall
EB. Coates
IG. Davis
Bias R. Martin
Drury
Fa. Garrity
L. Sargent
Hamilt Bn Ag
Z. Gross
Ifg
Garity
Fights Last Sight Hollywood Fabel Chaves Wins
In Hollywood Fabel Chaves aged 125 from Los Angeles outpointed Baby Face Gutierrea aged 124 of San Diego in a 10 round match. Gene Bearden of the Washington Senators bears a silver plate in his pad after severe WWII wounds when the USS Helena was sunk by a Japanese submarine in the Pacific.
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Hollywood
Fabel’ Chaves
Los Angeles
Gutierrea
San Diego
Gene Bearden
Washington
Senators
Helena
Pacific
Rod and Gun Club to Place Courtesy Signs Along Streams
The Rod and Gun Club plans to place courtesy signs along trout streams tomorrow at fishing access points to remind anglers not to litter or damage creek banks. Sportsmen willing to assist should report to Corry Red and Grant tomorrow at 3:30 PM.
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Corry
Grant
Traveling Keg League season ends Sunday
The Ire County Travel Bowl League wraps its season on Sunday with a full day of activities. Final leg matches set winter pacing at Bowl Aire, followed by singles tournament, turkey dinner, and season awards at Gilson's Restaurant.
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Ire
Bowl Aire
le ‘Ak
Regier
Gilson's
Investigations Edge Toward Possible Big Ten Fix in Chicago
March 31 two investigations into potential Big Ten basketball game fixing are underway. Commissioner Kenneth L. Wilson and Cook County State's Attorney John S. Boyle pursue leads after Kefauver committee testimony. Officials like Sid Brodson note plans to obtain transcripts and share evidence to advance charges.
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Ibegin
Associated Press
Chicago
Kenneth L. Wilson
Bie ‘Ten
John S. Boyle
Cook County
Ghi- Gago
Kefauver Crime Committee
Washington
Sidney A. Brodson
Milwaukee
Wilton
Brogson
Donie
Bretcon
Brod Son
Wilson
Boyle Pestertay
Boyle
Bradson
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Tobkade
Nagle
Celoron
Oltier Sports
Eleven Park
Reat
Togo
Sammy Berg
Dick Trout
Tarzen Zorora
Trout
Teddy Thomas
Buffelo
Hialeah
Northwest Sportsmen
Havana
Gee Hairston
New Orleans
Bear Jack
Augusta
Leroy Wills
Detroit
Phoenix
Ariz
Chebho Herati Des
Juarez
Mexico
Oscar Reyes
Tn Ong
Emblem Oil Co
Center St
W.T. Armitage, Br
Ronan
Cragg
Gavilan Victor Over
Hairston
Corry Gunners
Paul’s Hardware & Service
Case & Oliver Machinery
Spencer Sweet Pea Seeds
Hull
LA Mien
Desmond Electric
Church St
Corry, Pa
Amet
ROD and Gun Club 10
Exinbinion Baseball
Boston
Beooklm Ini
Night Chieaey
Bosra
Clevelawns
Philugledabiy
Washinstine
Detialt
Loilis
Mant Beagh
Lal Philidielphic
Balliapie
Bantamac
BY Onig
Young
Vic Taschi
Bellweather
New York Yankees
Willi and Mary College
Chy Jis Behmiller
Mayen
Pevern Isons
Symphony
Errhwalnas
Johns-Manville
Hammond
Eagle Street
Otely
Calif
Rome
Orchard Park
Fisherman‘s Specials
Huron
Tiandis
Piastle
Rulias
Engin
Johnson
Speen
Barney
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