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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1947
Page
7
The article notes five unbeaten teams under consideration for post season bids with Penn State and Notre Dame as the only major programs not interested in additional tilts. Alabama remains linked to the Sugar Bowl.
The Army Navy game draws near in Philadelphia as two storied programs enter with mixed records, Navy seeking upset and Army favored, while Michigan Penn State and Notre Dame loom in the broader race for the mythical national title. Major league notes touch on Feller 20-win seasons and other club movements.
Westfield bowler Charles Ohm led with a six game 1012 and a 210 high in the March of Dimes Singles. Paul Holcomb of Mayville bettered with 1049, his best a 186 single game as the event unfolded Saturday night.
The Cleveland Browns erase a 28-0 deficit and tie the New York Yankees 28-20 in front of 70,000 fans. Otto Graham led the rally as Buffalo beat Baltimore 33-14 and Bears, Cards, and Redskins won their contests. Eagles fell to the Yankees 21-14 in Boston. Packers and Giants tied 24-24 and Rams beat Lions 28-14 in Los Angeles. Dodgers lost 16-12 to the Dodgers in Brooklyn.
Philadelphia reports Penn State, after crushing Pittsburgh 28 to 0, faces the choice of accepting a post season bid or waiting. Notre Dame and Penn State had not committed, while Michigan Kansas and Georgia Tech were among potential bowl entrants. USC and Michigan loomed for Rose Bowl after UCLA setback.
The County Independent Basketball League outlined plans for a 10 team season split into eastern and western divisions. Opening week features Lawrence Park vs Peck Co in the west and Hartford Creek facing Corry Vets in the east, with byes assigned as divisions balance.
In a Bowl-Aire alley contest Sunday afternoon Superior Cleaners of this city swept three games from Erie’s Offerle Florist. Laurie Baker Clark Melvin Cobbett Bu Dyckes and Anderson formed the local lineup, with Anderson posting 178 234 and 180 for 582. Grode led the visitors with 148 204 and 168 as Superior totaled 8905 and 607 while Erie’s Brie five posted Tot 848 and 772.
The 21 0 win over Ohio State tightens SMU pull as the unbeaten team eyeing the Cotton Bowl in Dallas on January 1. Alabama to Sugar Bowl. no Orange Bowl teams named. Conference champions listed include Michigan, Kansas, Utah, William and Mary, SMU can clinch with Texas Christian next Saturday. Hockey tonight marks no games. Sunday scores include Providence, Hershey, St. Louis, Buffalo, New Haven results.
Charles Sednarik of Pennsylvania and Bill Swiacki of Columbia are the only repeaters on the 1947 All East College football team chosen by the Associated Press after consultations with coaches, scouts, officials and newsmen. Eight players from Penn, Columbia and Army share spots, with Gene Bassides, Frank Burns, Tony Missisi and Rip Rowan among the honorees. The selection underscores Army’s fading dominance as this year’s roster includes multiple schools and positions across the East.
A fragmentary account mentions Dick Shimhal of Navy Bill Lil iental of Villanova and three-year Army veteran Bul Tannicelli as part of a 1948 remnants event. The piece notes wartime service and return to football duties, with references to the Little College All America honor from 1943.
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