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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1945
Page
7
Halftime with the varsity sees Corry area eighth and ninth graders, 40 strong, debuting in un supervised drills under Coaches Lyne Putnam and Hroge. Expect rough, learning displays as they prepare to underpin Corry Beavers in two to three years.
Hartford bouts feature Nick State reporting results with Springfield outpacing Tackiin 131 to 83 in Reading Pennsylvania. Local boxing card highlighted regional matchups with competing fighters and scores.
Wilcox Grocers extended their lead to three games in the Ladies A Bowling League by winning two of three from Marty's Tavern. Wing-Willi swept Steen's Cleaners, while Raymonds beat Mabel Shoppe. High scores featured Violet Raske 143 153 168 and Helen Langwen 149 159 156, with Mary Anysayn and Mildred Haechel averaging 161 for the Springmakers.
New York report says Warren amling, OSU lineman, is named outstanding lineman of the week after a 41 to 12 win over Wisconsin. Leon Bramsett praised. Oscar Hawberg called Jin Carrington the standout lineman against Penn State for his blocking and effort. Other linemen cited include Bob Spotialigie, George Levitcky, Ed Virshup.
The All America Conference plans to begin in 1946 and is raiding NFL rosters for players. Chicago and San Francisco franchises announced three signings each, including Capt. George Branch, Lt. Robert Dove, and Lt. Broy Hirsch. Contracts may be technically concluded, but league rules under contract status restrict or suspend such moves.
The U S Golf Association released sites and dates for the National Amateur Open and Public Links championships. The Walker Cup will be at Southampton, August 30 and 31. the Open at Canterbury, Cleveland, June 19 to 25. the amateurs at Springfield, N J, September 9 to 14. the Public Links at Wellshire Club, Denver, July 22 to 27.
A compact sports roundup notes potential baseball league extension via mail vote, college football critiques from Princeton's Charley Caldwell and Dartmouth’s Langay, Navy guard Bob Mitkoweld’s rough play, Colgate’s Paul Redfield outing, and Hill Ganet’s Goshen N Y reconstruction with upgrades to facilities and new club house.
The 200 Club marks a list of bowlers achieving scores above 200. Notable names include Bill Michell 288, Salty Staples 204, Evely Coulson 205, Kip Anderson 202, and Clark Tore 366, among others such as Cat Peterson 201 and Doc Kelsey 230. The tally features several standout performances in a weak week for the tour.
Philadelphia Eagles add two former star players from military service, Tommy Thompson and Fred Moyer, to bolster the lineup. Coach Greasy Neale says both veterans will be eligible to play against the Washington Redskins this Sunday.
Babe Herman was released by the Brooklyn Dodgers after the 1950 campaign. He appeared in 37 games primarily as a pinch hitter and posted nine hits in 34 at bats for a .265 average, driving in nine runs.
New York Giants halfback Ward Cuff will miss Sundays home debut against the Pittsburgh Steelers after x rays showed a small bone in his right wrist broken in Saturday's game with the Boston Yanks. The former Marquette star is sidelined, with X rays confirming the injury.
Harrisburg reports Bedford Bisons under Bruce Fisher lead Western Conference with six straight wins. Bruce Fisher Jr. has thrown 16 touchdown passes in six games as teammates Faust and Watters catch multiple passes. Bill Plumish Ard and George Rote cited among notable players from Allentown and Harris High, with Cork Carnahan stars for Columbia High. Dettwiler of Huntingdon Bearcats praised for dominant play as season progresses.
Marine diving star, 2nd Lt. Bill Beamer, and famed diver Roy Root wow crowds in Malabang Mindanao with daily dives on a improvised river board. Root, long crowned national and international champion, shares tips with locals and marines while staying connected to his Miami home and family.
The Wilcox Grocers and the Men s Wear both won two games in the Aniler Open Bowling last evening. Wilcox five hammered HeatiBy with scores 74, 2 and 904. Wayside Market Evaldon tallied 199, 166 and IL for Hib. Victors and Gasslie Sears had 170, 153 and 198 for the opposition.
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