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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1946
Page
7
Min Reed reports eel sightings near the riverfront as residents hear strange singing in the night. Local officials say no public danger exists while investigators collect water samples and review cameras for any unusual activity.
Beaver Club president Robert Williams announced Lynn Waldorf of Northwestern University Wildcats will headline the Corry High School football squad banquet. Dinner date set for Wednesday December 1 with site to be announced. seating poses accommodation challenges. Waldorf, a popular Big Nine figure and sought speaker, coached a young Western Conference team with notable wins and losses this season as plans include a novelty act and potential football film reels.
The VFW basketball squad plans a Friday practice as Coach Bob Williams urges all candidates and interested city players to attend. About a dozen players are currently drill participants on Tuesday and Friday nights, with Cory confident of strong representation in the Erie County Independent League. The squad, noted for height, is learning new tricks for the coming season.
In Annapolis Md on November 4 Navy coach Tom Milton lauds a revived offense under backfield coach Bd McNeish as Hayes Baysinger emerges as the key playmaker. Milton credits Baysinger for Navy’s improved signals passes and punts, marking a turning point against a tougher State oppon ent.
Porrest Hall a 29 year old ex GI from Oil City Pa established three new modern records by returning 14 kickoffs for 645 yards. Hall now plays for San Francisco and broke Earl Ray Wyoming’s 497 yard mark set in 1941. Joe Ready action at state college discussed. Higgins comments label him a possible starter as a runner. Fights last night in Philadelphia feature results and a New York City bout ends with Johnny White losing on points.
Five major league clubs will start the season with managers who previously held other baseball jobs. The shakeup echoes 1939 when six clubs began under new leaders including Leo Durocher and Gabby Hartnett. The four other hires include Neun, Lyons, Herman, and Ruel, while Harris guides the Yankees.
Don Schneider, Penn’s fastest back, earns the opening tailback role in the Army game, signaling Penn’s emphasis on offense. He replaces Bob Deubner and teams with Skippy Minsi, Eddie Allen, and Carmen Falcone in Penn’s single wing. The matchup pits Schneider against Army’s Glenn Davis, suggesting an offensive duel. Lulu Constantino outpoints Robbie Williams in a separate boxing result.
Pennsylvania hunters number over 600000 but state officials project a record low hunting fatalities this season. Eight days in, only one death reported versus 11 last year. non fatal accidents total 123. Bears and damage reports suggest a prosperous 1946 bear season ahead.
WEST POINT N Y Nov 14 Earl Blaik s Cadets prepared for Penn with renewed zest after the War Department officially cleared Army to accept a possible Rose Bowl invitation If Army receives a bid the final decision will rest with Maj Gen Maxwell D Taylor the superinten dent The Coast Conference kept a no comment stance as reporters persisted that Rose Bowl overtures had been made to Army
Grady, the 280 pound guard, will lead Penn as captain for the Army clash. Coach George Munger may be guided by past decisions as Grain captained Penn in the 92 to 19 victory over Navy earlier this season.
Officials say annual bear kill rates have stayed lower than expected. Hunters are urged to wear bright red gear and to tap trophies immediately after a bear falls to ensure proper verification and safety.
Orcutt Firestone extended their four game lead in the Third Ladies League last night despite dropping two to the Chapin Sluggers. Frank's Tavern edged Connie's in two games and Floradora Florists upset Wayside Market in two. Chapin's keglerettes led with 195 159 152 for Gerry Brenoel, while Mars fon Bulard paced Teague leaders with 190 22 13B. Marjdrie Evans top Florists with 195 18 154, Ann Ongley 123 160 198 for the losers.
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