Ban nylon netting by commercial fishermen
Harrisburg reports the State Fish Commission bans nylon netting by commercial fishermen effective November 1 to curb depletion of Lake Erie fish. The move targets bluepike, perch and herring while also regulating meshed nets used in whittensa production. The commission cites nylon nets as having far greater fish capacity than linen or cotton nets as a first step in halting Great Lakes depletion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
State Fish Commission
Lake Erie
Commission
Chandler Finance Boost for Southworth Braves Manager
Commissioner A B Chandler announced that Billy Southworth will receive a full share of the World Series money earned by the Boston Braves, correcting reports of a half share. The full share valued at 391.66 bucks was approved after prior questions about equity within the club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Braves
Sam
Associated Press
Versailles
A. B. Chandler
Billy Southworth
Boston Braves
Southworth
Boston
Chandler
Penn State Faces Backfield Shortage and Farm System Critique
Penn State coach Joe Bedenk laments a depleted backfield as injuries and a weak reserve pool leave the Nittany Lions largely relying on second and third string players. He notes departures and the loss of veteran Bob Higgins, with many promising freshmen spread to smaller colleges, hindering depth for 1947 season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State College
Penn State Nittany Lions
Bob Higgins
Oeshmen
Pennsylvania
Omd
Bedenkeal
200 Key Club Athletes Enter 260 Club Meltdown
Sonny Stapley led Raymond Leneue bowlers into the 260 Club last night with four others over 200 including Fred Taylor Laurie Baker Vernon Thompson and Don Maloney. Joe Clark led Moose League with a 217 pace as Tim Sheldon Walter Shannon and Paul Beenvel joined the over 200 list. Panthers Lose Tackle Pittsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sonny" Stapley
Raymond Leneue
Ponnedine
Fred ‘Taylor
Laurie Baker
Vernon ‘Thompson
Don ‘Maloney
Moose
Joe Clark
Timi Sheldon
Walter Shannon
Paul Beenvel
Boxing results from varied venues show draws and decisions
Reported last night boxing bouts across Philadelphia Oakland Akron and Glasgow with multiple fighters listed by hometown and weights. Notable outcomes include a draw between Gallf Mario and Chuwalte Water in Oakland and a points decision by Manuel Orlis over Jackie Putersem in Glasgow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Harold Johnson
Jimmy Bivins
Cleveland
Oakland
Gallf
Mario
Trizo
Los Angeles
Chuwalte
Water
Bewt
Charles- Hilly Smith
Akrono
Ronmie Delaney
Akron
Tom Bell Younzstan
Glasgow
Scotland
Manuel ‘Orlis
el Centro
Calif
Jackie Putersem
Grinders Near Key Lead in Raymond League standings
Grinding Room moved within one game of first place by upsetting Production in all three Raymond League matches. Inspections won three points from Small Order, Tool Room beat Sales, and Tempering took three from Automatics as standings show Grinding Room ahead of Production and Automatics in a tight race with strong scoring from Clair Hiles and Vernon Thompson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clair Hiles
Frank Bernardi
Fiat Department
Vernon ‘Thompson
Art Lake
Sonny Staples
Dick Hurlbut
Gus Eder
Lurle Baker
Don Maloney
Pred Taylor
Babe Zaharias Named Head Pro At Golf Club
Garlugao October 4 reports Babe Zaharias becomes the first woman to hold a man’s head pro position at a golf club with a $20,000 yearly salary private airplane and clubhouse quarters for her and her husband George. She succeeds Jerry Glynn who mentored her a decade ago and will move to Skycrest Country Club by February 1 1950.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garluago
Isabe Ea~ Habing
George
Denver
Colo
Swanky
Skycrest Country Club
Babe
Sle
Jerry Glynn
Philadelphia Negro Defeats Jimmy Bivins In 10 Round Decision
Philadelphia boxer Johnson defeats veteran Jimmy Bivins in a 10 round decision before 4445 at Convention Hall. Referee Zack Clayton scores five to four with one even as Kravesborough and Lasky vote six rounds four for Johnson and four for Bivins. Johnson notches his 27th win and aims at bigger foes in light heavy division.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Advid Johnson
Piladelphia Negro
Jimmy Bivins
Cleveland
Convention Hall
Johnson
Frank Kravesborough
Finnry Lasky
Zack Clayton
Archie Moore
New York bout ends with knockout in Kings County arena
In New York at St. Nicholas Arena Roland Lastarea aged 191 from New York KO’d Walter Kafer aged 199 percent from Maysville Kentucky in a brief fight ending in a knockout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
St. Nicholas Arena
Roland Lastarea
Walter Kafer
Maysville
Undefeated Schoolboy Elevens Near Season End
Pennsylvania prep football scene tightens as 24 teams boast perfect records with three games left. East leads with six top unbeaten squads including Jersey Shore and Minersville. West trails by 13 10. Notable runs include Swarthmore with 24 straight wins and Bridgeville with 21. California Community High has 14 wins and one tie in four playoff seasons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancaseures
Oygi
Pennsylvania
Penfeck
Mt of Bnwt
Jersey Shore
Minersville
Old Force
Pabteville
Steeltin
Sweyerville
Charleroi
Erie
Prep
Greensburg
McKeesport
New Castle
Swarthmore
Bridgeville
California Community High
Eliza
Beavers in Top Shape for Game at Ol City
Corry High School gridiron squad closes week drills ahead of tomorrow’s booster game against St. Joseph’s High. Beavers seek big win after rebuilding year, with scrubs getting playtime while Oilers hunt first victory after five losses. Town pep parade and veterans groups featured. kickoff moved to nine o’clock to accommodate shoppers and crowds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corry
Ol City
St. Joseph's High
Low Hanna
Beavers
Johnsonburg
Hanna
Scrubs
St. Joseph's
Oilers
Veterans of Foreign Wars
American Legion
Kutel Named Pilot Of Kansas City Blues Affiliate
New York Oct 27 Jay Kutel a New York Yankees baseball figure was hired to direct their triple A Kansas City Blues affiliate in the American Association He succeeds Bill Skit and returns to the organization after a 20 year stretch as manager of the Washington Senators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saseuetee Coe
New York
Jay Kutel
New York Yankees
Kansas City Blues
American Association
College All Stars Face Pro Five In Charity Cage Classic
Chicago dated Oct 27 reports Minneapolis Lakers star George Mikan scored a record 31 points, helping the Lakers beat the college All-Stars 62 43 in the 10th annual Charity Cage Classic at Chicago Stadium. The headline notes Mikan’s new scoring mark and a second straight Lakers win over top collegiate talent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
George Mikan
Minneapolis Lakers
Mikan
Lakers
Chicago Stadium
Jim Pollard
Laers
Olean Citizens Buy Pony Loop Pony League Franchise
Olean N Y October 21 The Pony Baseball League franchise of the Oilers has been bought by the Ines Interest Stockholders of the Olean Community Baseball Club. They accepted a 4500 local bid over an 8009 offer from Rozens of Sorsing NY to keep baseball in the city. Olean, a charter Pony League member, was owned by the Brooklyn Dodgers from 1949 through 1960. Kentucky's Wallate Jones led the All-Stars and Pollard set a record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eee Olean
Lean Oilers
Ines
Oleat Community Breeball Club
Rozens of
Sorsing
N.Y
Olean
Pony Lesewe
Brooklyn Dodgery
Also Mentioned on This Page
Institution of Pennsylvania
Fairview Township
Fairview
BORC
Sories
Eoe
Thomas Motors
of Corry, Inc
Penn State
Panthers
Pittsburgh
Bill Gaspartiio
Steeltor
Bobby Plots
Pitt
Platz
Davison-Fogle
Franklin Gi Carry, Pa
Grinders
Murphy's
Murphy's Keglers
Willys Jeep
BowlAire
Damon
Sunoco
Perk
Damon's
Sunda
WillysJoap
Willys Deep
MarBain Sears
Wil
di Sheldon
BowlwAire
Stanley Sarnicki
Byron Michals
Louis Valentine
Gene Blunt
Dasions Gang
Babe Zaharias
Golf Club
Asic
St. Joe's
Kansas City
Jethitewhr
Guignon's
Syncro Sander
Blondie
Olean Citizens
Pony Loop
Kentucky
Wallate Jones
MW Paifits
Albke Pollard
Powell
North Center Street
Corry and
Vicinity
D. W. Clark Distributing CO
South First Ave
DIAL
By Chick Young
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!