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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1948
Page
7
Gary High School seeks a new football coach after the Board of Education ousted Lytle following a 9 16 1 three year record at Corry. The change aims to boost a lagging athletic program with broader coaching support across junior high and grades, amid a call for system overhaul and improved policy.
Rutgers edged Princeton 9 to 5 while West Chester won 6 to 4 over Millersville. Delaware defeated Franklin Marshall 11 to 6 in a nonconference clash. Trentnn Teachers beat Newark Rutgers 7 to 1 and Lafayette topped New York University 14 to ? in a scattered results snippet. A Philadelphia boxing proposal unfolds as the Pennsylvania State Athletic Commission plans May action on boxers’ injury coverage with Leon Rain discussing several policy items.
Yankees overpower the Cleveland Indians 4-1 to reclaim a lead in the AL standings. Allie Reynolds pitched five solid innings, Kenny Keltner hit a solo homer for the Indians, and Philadelphia Athletics rallied, winning 2-2 in 11 innings to tie for the top spot after beating the St. Louis Browns. Red Sox end skid with an 8-0 rout of the White Sox while Detroit tops Washington 4-1. Only one NL contest went to completion as Philadelphia stunned Cincinnati 4-3 to complete the series sweep.
Chase and Sears captured top honors with a 1276 series as part of a busy tournament night. Peterson and Patterson took second with 1175, Rashelier and McClintock claimed third at 1133, while multiple pairings posted 1000s plus scores and the singles segment was set to begin later in the week.
Christensen Motors triumphed over Hammond Elevators to take the Elks keg crown in a 10 team Air Circuit. Rubinerup honors went to Citizens Bank, finishing two games back. Other participants included Thomas Motors, Meerdink's Fair Store, Wayside Market, Wilcox Grozetz, Fenn Electric, and Al's Clothes Shop.
AP report from Philadelphia notes the Philadelphia Athletics’ early surge with Contie Mack's nine straight wins boosting pennant hopes. After a 3-4 win over the St. Louis Browns at Shibe Park, bleacher chatter reflects belief the A's may contend for a World Series, with fans speculating on tickets and a possible title run.
The Olean Oilers, leading the Pony League at a week and a half, blasted Howell Maple Leafs 14 5 last night to move atop standings. Summy Gee Sot and Oll er homer helped the Oilers pile up runs, while Hallen Cardinals beat Jamestown 3 1. Batavia Clip pers defeated Braddore Blue Wigs 7 1, and Ville Red Sox topped Lockport Reds 4 1.
Yesterday’s Stars highlight a commanding 8-0 Red Sox victory over the Chicago White Sox. Jack Kramer scattered six singles while holding Chicago to no home runs and ending a five-game skid.
Meerdink Furniture clinched the Ladies A bowling crown by sweeping Wing-Willi two games as Steen's split with Brigham's Hardware and Wayside Market. Elsie Hirson and Florence Beckwith led the champions with standout averages, while Beatrice Hulings added solid scores for Grovers.
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The College All Star football coaching staff was completed with six members including veteran Andy Kerr. Kerr, former Colgate coach, joins a board led by Notre Dame's Frank Leahy with assistants from Georgia Southern California Texas and Penn State. The article notes Kerr returned to coaching after a brief break and references various team performances and players across multiple Pennsylvania shops and markets.
The schedule outlines Camp events with Belasid leading teams at Loveland Field and Spartansburg. Weather permitting the Black combine hosts Grove Friday, then travels to Spartansburg. the Pulanine men invade Spartansburg while the Orange and Black aim to extend a five game slate with three wins.
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