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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1944
Page
7
Incomplete readable text mentions a numbered code 42902 and a vague good vent term, no clear event or entities to identify. Further context needed to provide a proper headline and summary.
Ike Jacobs reports heavyweight champion Louis and contender Billy Colin may meet after the war, possibly at Yankee Stadium next summer, with a potential million dollar gate and rematch buzz building as fans await a bout that could echo the 1927 Tunney Dempsey clash. The Cory Rod and Gun Club begins rifle league play, noting past star losses to wartime drafts and a new member North East, with Oil City favored to win and Walnut, Greek, and Lawrence Park as challengers. The piece also explains rule changes on offsides and encroachment, plus Army’s mystery 1944 schedule facing Duke after a high scoring run against North Carolina, Brown, Pittsburgh, and Golf Guard.
Notre Dame remains No 1 in the Associated Press football poll by a slim margin as Army holds runner-up spot in tight ballot. Ohio State Randolph Piel Georgia Tech and Purdue also listed among top ten with several teams advancing or slipping in ranking amid a year of near parity.
Los Angeles Oct 24 Southern California overwhelmed Washington 38 to 7 before 70 000 fans as the Huskies failed to seize a Rose Bowl chance. The Trojans showed balanced attack on ground and air while Washington other than a late spurt could not match the hosts. Commentary notes Blaik era lines and notes Meadville Corry schedule chatter and pools misfortune.
Three new players join the pro ranks with one veteran, led by Dom Enitaon of the Green Bay Packers. Enitaon remains a standout, adding to Packers’ strong passing and reception stats as Averaged yardage records. Lance Fran Fillhwok and Ivy Conto pursue top receiving and punting marks, while Len Younce shifts to New York Glanuts as leading punter. The piece notes top contenders for All-League honors, with Baugh and Sid Luckman among prior stars and mentions of Frankie Sinkwich leading in previous seasons.
In a busy bowling league night 200 and 500 squads held top spots. The 00 club moved to second by sweeping the 600 alleymen while 700 gang won three games over the 250 team. The 980 ten loaded with scores of 571 610 and 642 defeated the leaders in two games. Individual high marks included Marjorie Nichols 251, Arlene MacQuarrie 161, and Rosalind Hopkins leading the 600 team.
AP reports 24 representatives from the American and Pacific Coast Professional Foothill Leagues met but offered no comment on a possible merger. A press agent statement said no definite conclusions were reached. In Philadelphia a Temple coach noted unusually low spectator turnout in the Temple Syracuse game amid Friday night storm conditions.
Boxing results from Holyoke and Philadelphia show multiple decisions. Notable bouts include Henry Chmielowski of Portland losing to Lenney Moore of Valley Stream, and Howard Burton of New York defeating Everett Ladd of Portland on points. In Baltimore, Waller Woods of New York beat Bennett of Baltimore on points, while Buck Streator of Philadelphia stopped Johnny Deneda. Philadelphia card also features Johnny Waller beating Johnny Allen on points and Freddy Archer of New York outpointing McCay Jones of Philadelphia.
The Franklin Booster Club was formally organized last night in the Eagles Club with George Buthers elected temporary chairman. A. S. Bug Ralph Garrell Welter Ross and Corry Beaver Club officers aided the effort. The group plans to back a $200,000 bond issue for Miller Sibley athletic field improvements and will support local sports coaching staff and football program. The Penn Navy tickets are scarce as interest surges for the November game. Sammy Angott and Jimmy McDaniels are set for a Madison Square Garden bout on November 10.
New York reports a broad Ama laut Hockey Association push to establish eight schools on the East and Pacific coasts to teach American-born youths skate skills and shooting, led by President Tom Lockhart who welcomes any interested boy with skates. The note contrasts with baseball neglect and notes trips by former players and coaches to organize teams and training.
Pittsburgh, Oct. 24. Donore Dragons defeated Brownsville 7-12 in a tense WPIAL Class AA battle drawing a crowd of 10,000 and ending Brownsville's title bid since 1942. Turtle Creek beat Braddock 19-7 while Ellwood City and Connellsville faded from the race. Dormont suffered a 7-0 loss to Mokee Rooks, narrowing the field to Glassport Stowe and Burgettstown in Class A.
Johnny Ray touts Billy Conn aiming for a title clash with Joe Louis after a boxing card. He notes Conn's readiness and predicts a postwar title fight, while managers debate Louis's chances against Conn.
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