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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1947
Page
7
An international event weighs gender language and leadership roles as nations discuss pronoun usage and representation. Delegates debate inclusive terms and draft resolutions balancing tradition with equality, amid cultural and political sensitivities.
The Pittsburgh Steelers prepare for a big crowd as they host Detroit Lions in the season opener after a 26-9 win over Bethlehem and 24-17 victory over Green Bay. Bill Dudley’s return to Pittsburgh is a key storyline, with fans eager to see his impact against Sutherland’s Lions.
Baseball roundup notes the Dodgers clinching near the pennant with a 7-2 Giants win over the Cardinals, Ralph Branca earning his 21st victory, while the Giants’ win keeps Brooklyn eight and a half games ahead. Yankees sweep Browns in a doubleheader as DiMaggio returns. White Sox split with Red Sox. Senators top Tigers. Athletics split with Indians. Braves and Cubs idle.
Reported results from several bouts: Gus Mell outpointed Pate Zack in Toronto while Tony La Bua topped Charles Varre in New York. James Carter stopped Patsy Spataro in New York. Tommy Yarnsz defeated Tee Hubert by disqualification in Washington after a late round incident. Mike De Cosmo outpointed Richie Orange in Jersey City.
Yesterday's results show mixed scores across the American and National Leagues with New York 8, St Louis 2 and Philadelphia 2, Pittsburgh 1 in a tight NL matchup. Upcoming games include Chicago at New York and St Louis at Boston as well as Detroit versus Philadelphia. International League playoff action has Syracuse leading Buffalo 1-0 in a best-of-seven, while American Association playoffs feature Milwaukee and Louisville sweeping to series wins.
The 10 round card at Zivic Arena ends with Toe Hubert of Washington DC disqualified in the first round for not heed warnings to act. Tommy Varosa of Monaca PA secures a 48th straight win at 168 pounds while Hubert at 165 loses his purse. In a second fight, Bobby Neal of Beaver Falls PA weighs 150 and defeats Gene Brown of Jacksonville FL at 145 with four rounds.
Corry High School Beavers drill for a pivotal Friday meeting with undefeated North East Grapes as coaches test new plays and the aerial attack. A win would signal a late burst in a nine game schedule while a loss could harm the squad’s confidence after two easy triumphs.
Chicago Bears and Washington Redskins share the national stage in exhibition matches. Bears opened poorly against the Army All Stars but recovered to beat Boston Yanks 37 to 20 and Philadelphia Eagles 12 to 1 in out of town games. Redskins split two exhibitions, defeating the Detroit Lions and losing to the Los Angeles Rams.
The Gordon and Sid Gordo led the Giants with multiple hits and RBIs as Bob Feller's pitching beat the Ash lees 5-2. Sid connected for three singles and his 12th homer, driving in two runs in a 7-2 Giants win. Red marked the White Sox 6-0 for his 10th victory. Chicago's Art Brown and Julius Mine dex provided notable action in separate matchups across St. Louis and White Plains with other scores listed in brief recaps.
Rays No 2 staged a seventh inning rally to defeat C-1 Rays No 2 to advance in the playoffs. Jeshy Bob Marsh led with four hits as the Rays pushed across key runs in the final frame while Thur sete, Mlipyaelt Way and other pitchers held the opposition. The win sets up a Corry-Jamestown showdown with the winner to meet in the next round for the championship.
English driver Cobb breaks the existing speed record with a measured mile at Bonneville Salt Flats. The event, amid rough weather, sets new world marks for multiple distances, while Cobb aims to consolidate speed feats across five and ten kilometer categories.
New York September 17 Led by Bob Waterfield the Los Angeles Rams face the New York Giants in a charity tuneup at the Polo Grounds. About 40 000 spectators expected in the last pre season encounter for both teams before Giants open eastern title defense against Boston September 29 and the Rams begin regular season on the same date with Pittsburgh.
All mile members of Cory Country Club not yet assigned to Leama huters and bashers for the steal diner match to be played Sunday are asked to leave names at the pro shop. Nick Garter reports the losing team will fete the winners with dinners Thursday evening, September 25, steaks cooked over a charcoal pit, plus rosst goon and other eats.
Jamestown Felcons lead Olean Olers 1 0 as series opens in Olean for the Governors Cup. Werner Birror chosen for Game 2 after a 31 season mark, aiming for second playoff win. Palcons beat Olean 13 1 with clutch hitting from Don Paballs and steady pitching by Ted Wybermec.
BUPWALO Ezzard Charles of Cincinnati edged Joe Matis of Endicott New York 10 8 1a. Buddy Pugh Pell of Newark defeated Verne Lester of San Francisco by points in Elizabeth New Jersey.
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