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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1948
Page
7
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In a southern bowl race preview two key games headline the college slate. Georgia Tech at Duke and North Carolina at Tennessee test perfect records and post season hopes while weather and crowds dampen interest across the NFL and AWA circuits.
The 1948 major league all star selections by the Associated Press, compiled from 920 experts, name two reps each for the Red Sox Cardinals and Indians. The World Series champions Indians and NL champion Braves lead with two berths apiece, while one Yankee and one Giant also make the squad. Johnny Sain and Harry Brecheen head the pitching contingent.
Johnny Gesario of Boston won a decision over Tony DeMicco of Brooklyn in a 147-pound bout. Tony Vaniro of Youngstown defeated Lou Valles of New York by points, while the 154-pound middleweight bout ended in a draw.
In the Men's A League last evening Turner's team swept three from Personal Finance to grab second place behind Corry Diner. Waterhouse Buick and Moose Club traded blows as standings tightened, with high series by Turner's team and clutch marks from Corry Diner, Al's Clothes Shop, and Thompson Products shaping a crowded table. Bill Dunlap led victors with 213, 175, 199. Bob Rastetter anchored the Corry Diner with 229, 192, 212 for a 626 series.
Charles Martin led Corry Rod and Gun Club practice with a 240 score including perfects in prone and sitting. Runnerup Eugene Davis posted 238, with several shooters like Van Winkle 223 and Ball 228 also scoring well. Additional results include Pete Mead 16074 in New York and Keith Hamilton 194 in New Orleans, with multiple city matchups and decisions noted.
Bloomsburg remains unbeaten and leads after a 13-1 win over Shippensburg while California narrowly edges Clarion 21-20 to stay within reach of the top spot. East Stroudsburg falls from the tie after a 14-7 loss to West Chester as West Chester itself clings to a noncontending 2-0 mark.
Michigan’s Wolverines retain the No. 1 spot in the Weekly AP poll with 1,885 points and 17 first-place votes. Notre Dame trails in second with 1,648 points, followed by North Carolina and California in the top five.
In New York on October 26 the body of baseball legend Babe Ruth was laid to rest at Gate of Heaven Cemetery Westchester two months after his death on August 15. A small crowd attended the burial at the receiving vault prior to lowering the casket into the grave.
Connie Mack marked his 48th year as manager of the Philadelphia Athletics with a commemorative book of congratulations from governors and city officials. Philadelphia Mayor Samuel lauded Mack for clean sports and enduring inspiration to youth, while governors including Thomas B. Dewey and James Duff praised his long career and impact on American baseball.
Pittsburgh October 28 The Pirates name William J Posedel former Brooklyn all Boston Braves pitcher as coach replacing Burwell who was released recently Posedel previously served as a west coast scout and pitched in the National League from 1938 to 1941 with 39 wins and 43 losses He served in the Navy from January 1942 until October 1995
Penn State coach Bob Higgins says relief from pressure after the end of the Nittany Lions winning streak could boost play. He noted the strain of the long run and expects better football as the team prepares for upcoming matchups against Colgate and Penn Famies. A 14-14 homecoming tie with Michigan State last night highlighted the rugged East clash and the defense’s resilience.
The Southern Mustangs defeated Penn State 48 to 17 in the Cotton Bowl on New Year’s Day. Coach praised the line after the game, noting improvement over last year and calling the performance a bang-up job. Guard Negley Hinton sat out with an ace tackle injury.
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