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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1947
Page
7
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Today in sport notes a pivotal college football slate centers on a San Francisco showdown as the 46ers push the Browns toward a second straight title. The Browns hold a 5-1 mark as Otto Graham faces Frankie Albert with major AAC implications. Other AAC games feature Brooklyn at Buffalo and Baltimore at Los Angeles, while NL action centers on the Giants versus the Pirates in New York. The Ryder Cup players arrive on the West Coast to face American pros in Portland November 1–2, with uncertainty about Britain’s postwar form.
Millcreek High defeated Corry 19 to 6 at Loveland Field before 1200 fans. Millcreek opened with a forward lateral for a score, then added two more after an interception and a fumble. Gary ran 21 yards for a late touchdown, keeping Millcreek’s scoring streak alive this season.
Corry bowling fans will see a strong Erie contingent compete on Saturday December 16 at the recreation Alleys in the Gem City. Registered players include Louis Meyers Butch Snyder Lud Olson Eddie Hitch and eight others as Bob Fenton notes only one week remains to file entries for the tournament starting next weekend.
Announcement today by T. Anderson states the clubhouse and golf course remain open with the time hole layout in excellent shape and heavy play expected this weekend if ideal weather continues. No closing date set. play to continue as long as weather permits. The rest of the text covers scholastic scores and multiple sports results including Millcreek Cory New Castle Erie Mast Sharon and others with various football and kicking highlights.
Announcement from Wax and Corry Union City plans a benefit football game at Iveland Field on November 7 or 8. Teams will be recent graduates from both high schools with practice starting Sunday for a two week buildup. Sixty percent of proceeds aid Robert Grice for medical treatment. forty percent funds campaign leaders for a new Union City hospital. Players report to Loveland Field tomorrow at 2 PM for initial practice. Advance tickets go on sale next week, aiming to raise over 2000.
The Erie Vets host the Braddock Musefangs Sunday at 2 15 in a bid to extend their eight game streak. Coach Pete Fuhrmann expects the same lineup used against the Aliquippa Moose in the October 15 charity game as they return from a layoff. The Vets face the Bullet Cubs and Uniontown Goal Barons in looming league tests in Western Pennsylvania.
Boston College 6 over Villanova C Georgetown 25 over NYT 0. Scranton 13 defeated Canisius 7. Miami 28 beat George Washington 7. Detroit 88 routed Duquesne 6.
Major unbeaten college teams push perfect records today across the nation. Top game at Berkeley features California vs Southern California with 80,000 expected in the stands. Michigan meets Minnesota in Ann Arbor as No. 1 ranked Wolverines seek another win. Purdue travels to Indiana for a key Big Ten bout as Penn State eyes a Bowl bid amid a strong start. Army faces Columbia in a showcase of the nation’s best impervious squads, while Wake Forest duels Duke and SMU faces Houston in Southern Conference action.
New York Yankees back speeds to 250 rushing yards on 24 carries and passes for 62, led by Sanders who ran 24 times for 250 yards and two 2 and 7 yard TDs in a 28 to 7 win over the Chicago Rockets at Soldier Field. Buday Young added a 96 yard kickoff return for a third NYC score.
Last night’s results feature Washington and Springfield in New York as top clubs plan to use passes liberally. Biker Field sells out at 39 00 plus while Franklin Field hosts 80 000 seats for Pont against Navy. Navy seeks a rare touchdown milestone against the Quakers as Notre Dame and Pitt draw attention ahead of major tests in South Bend and Lincoln.
In New York on October 25 Associated Press reports Stymie shows little concern for prize size after winning 559 000. Stymie's total earnings rise to 758 70 with 3 000 more in fourth place money, as rivals Gallant Fox and others chase the season’s top honors.
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