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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1944
Page
7
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Corry High School battles league leading Harborcreek Huskies at Loveland Field tonight after three straight setbacks. Al Ficcardi earns starting fullback honor as Beavers seek first win, while Harborcreek relies on Don Filler and power football for a likely road victory. Saturday shifts to Cambridge Springs as Spa team sits second in West Division with two wins and one loss.
New York reports a drop in amateur boxing as D-Day casualties and service inductions shrink talent pools. Since the war began, over 1,000 youths have entered the armed forces, halting regional shows and closing clubs for the summer. The piece notes shifts in talent across the Midwest and Far West, with boxing publicists and coaches commenting on the changing scene.
A federal hatchery shipment arrived at Kane yesterday at noon to stock streams in the region with trout. Local sportsmen will assist in planting as the first of four consignments planned by Allegheny National Forest offices. Details on total numbers and fish sizes were not specified, but shipments will include both underfling and regal-sized trout.
Lieut. Glenn Dobbs of Tulsa praises his brother Bob for missing only one onrushing tackler in two years at Tulsa. Bob Dobbs is now playing at West Point after a standout 1942 season as Tulsa's All America star and part of the Second Air Force Superbombers.
AP reports Cholly Grimm of the Chicago Cubs earns praise as the best NL manager of the season. He transformed a last place club into a first division contender, boosting attendance and team morale. Grimm praised by owner P K Wrigley and rival observers for his leadership and love of the game. He previously excelled with Milwaukee and is noted as a ballplayers’ manager who keeps players motivated.
George Ramil of Blaynox, Pa., named captain of the Pitt Panthers for the Army game at West Point. The team drills without star guard Francis Mattioli due to a back injury from Bethany. Tackle Fred Brocker of Hatboro, Pa., at 6 foot 4 and 310 pounds, notes opponents his own size are easier to hit.
Pittsburgh Oct 18 Half back Johnny Martin, released by the Pittsburgh Steelers, was immediately snapped up by the Boston Yankees, new to the National Football League. The six foot one 195 pound back played college football at the University of Oklahoma and was the property of the Chicago Cardinal end of the Pittsburgh Chicago combine for the present season.
In Elizabeth New Jersey Billy Daniels 149 outpointed Danny Marlin 151% Frankie Leta 182% defeated Irvington Billy Harris 184 New York Tommy Mills 149 out pointed Sammy Mainmont 147 Stamford Conn all on six rounds
After three years idle, Southern California gold mines disguised as race tracks reopen. Hollywood Park begins November 1 with a 34 day meeting ending December 16, followed by Santa Anita starting December 20 for a short six day run.
Stewart Hat Shop widened their lead in the Third Latin League by sweeping Folletts Market, as Lions fell twice to DeJean and Cochrane. Chapins toppled Bracken Keating in three straight, with Florence Beckwith pacing the winners and Mildred Hall anchoring the losing side. Virginia Armitage topped the night with high marks.
Ridgway Oct 12 two more injuries hit Ridgway high School football. Carl Bengston is hospitalized with a knee injury and manager Paul Speer is treated for a fractured left foot. Clyde Jack, Ridgway tackle, will miss at least three weeks with a broken nose and knee injury.
Baltimore finishes a record season in the International League by defeating Louisville to claim the minor league championship, ending their 1925 run with a historic attendance surge. The series drew about 53,493 fans in Baltimore, far surpassing the major league World Series crowd.
Twilight Tear, trained by Walter Wright for Calumet Farm, heads a nine‑filly/fillies field in Laurel Park's Queen Isabella Stakes worth ten thousand dollars. Also racing were Miss Keeneland, winner of Cleopatra, and Mar-Kell, Evening Handicap victor, with Cain Hoy Stables Good Morning and S Jennings’ Big Bash among rivals.
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