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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1944
Page
7
Northwestern Pennsylvania hunters expect a banner deer season Friday with ample forage and tight shell limits to curb accidents. Slippery Rock basketball opens Friday at Carnegie Tech, with a roster mix and a historically strong sports tradition. Events include Harlem Globetrotters visit and local prep notes plus upcoming football and baseball league meetings.
Ninety-five bowlers from cities nationwide compete in a nine day tournament for the national match game bowling title. The event awards a 3,000 prize to the winner with top players from Chicago and other regions contending for honors and a share of the purse.
Army and Navy secured nine of eleven spots on the All-Eastern team chosen by the Associated Press with Yale Yale guard Tom Smith and Penn tackle George Savitsky leading the first team. Army’s John Green backs the running mate. The list highlights key cadets and Middies, noting Army’s edge over eastern competitors and the strong performances against Penn, Brown, and Brown leads the way in the selections.
At the New York football writers lunch Fred Walker jokes about Princeton and Yale as veterans return to colleges. Penn’s coach Paul Riblett sees stronger Ivy athletes after the war, noting Wharton’s two-year finance course. Princeton names Charley Caldwell as head football and baseball coach, while old stars and figures across college and pro circles are recalled amid a flurry of names and plans.
The Wilcox Grocers maintained the lead in the Ladies A Bowling League after two wins over Wing Willi, with Thelma Lity totaling 164 167 and 147 and Nellie Messenger 181 143 194 powering the victors. Mabel Shoppe swept Steens with high scores of 165 175 193 by Mabel McTean and Steens led by Angie Baressi 156 195 199 as Marty’s Tavern beat Raymonds 706 724 707 while Elsie Hixson led Marty’s with 184 159 184.
Army and Wisconsin are listed on the Pennsylvania State College boxing slate for seven home meets. The Lions also will contest in the Eastern Inter-Collegiates at New London on March 9-10, with Coast Guard Academy and Maryland among other dual meet opponents. Dorazio Sa vold bout set for Dec 15 in St Paul as first pro program for local Legion post.
In Brooklyn Frankie Terry outpointed Roy Ravelli at 145 to 153. Vancouver’s George La Rover drew with Phil Palmer at 1394 versus 189. Hartford saw Jerry Ms Joni overcome Willie Shanks. Baby Sims defeated Victor Jade in New York. Miami had Gunnar Berk outpoint Vince Pimpenella. Seam Silver knocked out Henry Brier. Jersey City saw Dom Amorout outpoint Al Guido. Teddy Green beat Emel Barnwell in Bayonne.
The first baseball players to tour the European war theater arrived in Paris yesterday. The group includes Wil Ott manager of the New York Giants Frankie Prisch manager of the Pittsburgh Pirates Butky Walters Cincinnati pitcher Dutch Leonard Washington pitcher and Ron Stockton sports writer of the St. Louis Post Dispatch.
Corry High School basketball hosts a tough schedule leading to Erie Friday night. Coach Joe Selenyace relies on aggressive defense and a mix of veterans and newcomers. Merle Ottaway tops six feet with others like Ronnie Rathbun Glehn Lites and juniors Jimmy Reynolds Gerry Williams Chuole Fred Jackson Joe Dawndal Francis Boucher Jattien Wolcott competing for varsity spots. The Beavers anticipate heavy action as they plan three games weekly.
The Western division race of the American Hockey League remains tight as Indianapolis and the Pitts burgh Hornets share the lead after a 2-1 loss by the St. Louis Flyers. Buffalo, top of the Boston division, faces Providence Reds while Cleveland visits Pittsburgh. Navy prep notes from West Point discuss Robby Dobbs and early-season injury concerns ahead of a Navy game.
Army football chatter centers on cadet Patton and future links to Navy and Army games. Meade Widrick notes Army’s strong line and defense as it contends with Navy in Baltimore while Meade reflects on past Army-Navy clashes and the impact of academy stars like Glenn Davis and Archie Arnold on future seasons.
Annapolis reports November 26. Bobby Jenkins of the Alma mater faced doubt in his return to action as Navy prepared to meet a strong Middies foe. Doctors’ notes left Jenkins uncertain while Middies aimed to counter Midshipman spearhead Hal Humberg with strong line play and power packing from Seoth and other veterans.
21 year old Tino Caplin of the Buckeyes earned the Associated Press lineman of the week after a standout game against Michigan. Caplin played nearly every minute, disrupted Wolverines plays, and directed the offense as Ohio State remained poised in the 18 to 14 victory.
Warren reports show fifteen bears killed in the county on opening day despite bad conditions. Two bears were recorded in Eli county, with several hundred hunters in the woods. Mentions of illegal kills and routine violations, while detailing local hunter activities and immediate aftermath.
Pitt forfeits two passers and trims nine of its most valuable runners as the Panthers shuffle personnel during a training period with Army Air Corps forces. Poorly legible text suggests patrician names and university affiliations, with references to January practices and the Texan context.
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