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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1944
Page
7
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Corry High plans a varsity bid with veterans from last year and sophomores, led by Kennedy who may miss early games due to a broken ankle. A larger program revival is expected at the sub high level with added coaches. Postseason bowl chatter begins as teams scrutinize New Year’s lineups, with Georgia Tech and Southern schools vying for Sugar and Orange Bowls while Navy and Notre Dame face scrutiny from fans amid a busy season.
Ralph Hooven starred for Lawrence Park with two long runs and a touchdown pass as the Parkers defeated Curry Beavers 26 6 to level the eastern division race. Reynolds and Hooven combined on 60 yard kickoff return and a 60 yard TD run with defense from Foster, Mitchell, Bells and Lines. Cory fought hard, but Hooven’s late score sealed the win amid a rough, hard fought Loveland Field clash before about 1600 fans.
Roundup covers college football chatter from Oklahoma A&M to Notre Dame navigation drills for Navy, draft talk about Herb Crompton, Andrew Schmitz’s Dodgers stake, Ohio State momentum, Bainbridge splendor, and Clemson center Ralph Jenkins feature.
The All-Way Electric keylerettes extended their lead in the Fourth Ladies League last night to lo games in the feature match. In the owies' snatches Waterhouse swept three from Tanstons and the Gift Shop topped Zuckernans In two. Rosalind Mopkins led the winners with 169 119 166 while Evelyn Davis paced Zuckermans with 131 129 135 and Aucress Rose added 132 125 set for the Zuckerman pin splitters.
The game saw heavy penalties with Lawrence Park charged six fifteen yard penalties and Corry two fifteen yard infractions, plus one ejection by officials. Scoring featured Hooven two touchdowns Hazen two and Reynolds two, with Samsel adding two extra points and several substitutions listed along with the officiating crew.
Michigan travels to Franklin Field to meet Penn after Navy upset Penn and Michigan routed Purdue. Coach Fritz Crisler warns of a stern test as Penn seeks rebound while Michigan aims to extend its Big Ten lead following a 40 to 14 win over Purdue.
65 000 will see Navy versus Notre Dame in Baltimore as the Middies upset the Irish to remain undefeated while Michigan faces Penn in Philadelphia. Other notable games include Army, Georgia Tech, and Coast Guard Academy versus Brown with 45 000 expected in attendance.
Chicago reports Major League Baseball officials moved the annual meeting from New York to December 11. President William Harridge of the American League presided in Chicago on December 1 and 12. The conference date shift aims to remove a clash with a minor league meeting set for December 1 in Buffalo, New York, and December 12. Commissioner Kenesaw Mountain Landis will preside at the combined session of the American and National Leagues.
AP News profile Jimmy Jordan describes Grippo the "Grip" proposing a postwar farm system to develop fighters in key cities. He would open gyms, hire instructors, train veterans, sign promising youths, and stage professional opportunities, aiming to harvest talent from rehabilitated veterans and amateur clubs into the pro ranks.
The Beaver Ola held a brief meeting before last night’s football game to elect four new board members for two year terms. Elected were Ted Paine Paul Meerdink Gussius Sears and Ray Sloans. Other nominees were Olin Braoker Richard Bachomer Milton Zalenock and a Boag.
Joe Louis, weighing 212 pounds, defeated Johnny Denson of Indianapolis by a knockout in the second round of a three round exhibition for servicemen abroad in England, North Africa and Italy. Louis showed quick hands and steady defense before delivering a 14 ounce to 21 ounce combination that floored Denson.
Ellwood City High led the WPIAL Class AA standings after a 180 win over Weaver Falls last night. Devon and Turtle Creek followed, with Turtle Creek winning six straight in a 34-20 victory.
The St Louis Flyers were shut out 2 0 by the Buffalo Bisons in their first American League hockey game of the season. Attendance was 7 676. Tonight Indianapolis visits Cleveland and Pittsburgh at Hershey. Sunday schedule lists Horsing at Buffalo Louis at Indianapolis and Pittsburgh at Providence. Scholastic scores include Lawrence Park 26 Corry 6 and Ambridge 19 Heil Verhth Bradnack 19 7. Harry Gumpert now with Cincinnati Cardinals set a career best. 1943 marked his best season with the St Louis Cardinals.
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