Bowling Fever Grips Erie Bowling Alleys with Rules
Community bowling fever fuels lighthearted guide listing ten “don’ts” and ten “do’s” for players. Harold Gragg notes rules and etiquette, including smiles after strikes, jeering opponents, and excuses for low scores, interwoven with jokes and club behavior notes. Erie woman Ann Biermatier posts a 190 average, while Marie Sharper posts a 742 series, highlighting national women’s bowling records.
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Ann Biermatier
United States
Marie Sharper
Women's Bowling Association
McCutcheon
Conn Defeats Bettina In Fifteen Round Heavyweight Bout
Billy Conn defended his light heavy title with a unanimous decision over Mello Bettina at Forbes Field. Conn dominated after seventh round with sharp jabs and rights, winning on all score sheets as Bettina faded. Gate reported 17 432 paid, net $58 117.98. Conn plans next bout with Gus Lesnevich. Bettina weighed 176 pounds. Conn 172. Bettina believed he could beat Conn in ten rounds after tiring in the second half.
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United Press
Pittsburgh
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Mello Bettina
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Forbes Field
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Bettina
Johnny Rey
Gus Lesnevich
Madison Square Garden
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Estek
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Bob Pastor
Lou Nova
Iefeat
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Seliel
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Two Eye
Hoice
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Secon
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Joe Louis
Traynor's Job Questioned After Cincinnati Trip
Pirates manager search continues as Pittsburgh club mulls options after five straight losses to the Reds in Cincinnati. Bill Benswanger pledges to publish managerial plans. rumors swirl about Frankie Frisch and Aquhart broadcasting duties amid unnamed official statements. Seamus offered as potential pilot.
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Cincinnati
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Frankie Frisch
Pitt Grid Squad To Fly Out West Today
University of Pittsburgh football team prepares for an air trip to Seattle to face Washington University Huskies on Saturday. A 46-man delegation, including Coach Charley Bowser, will depart at 5 p m aboard two TWA planes carrying water, football gear, and baggage.
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United Press
Pittsburgh
University of Pittsburgh
Seattle
Wash
Washington University Huskies
Charley Bowser
Antler Bowling League Opens 1939 40 Season at Eils Alleys
The 16 team Antler Bowling League began its campaign at the Eils alleys with the Camels sweeping the Donkeys in three games and the Indians taking two from the Jackals. Bill Dunlop posted a 561 series for the first match while R Ran dall led with 511. In the second match Elephants meet Falcons at 7 and Kangaroos meet Lions at 9.
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Jackals
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R. Randall
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Lions
Western Reserve Seeks Quarterback Replacement
Cleveland writers note Western Reserve must replace the quarterback this season to determine the Red Cats prospects. Edwards praised Al Litwak earlier but now says success hinges on finding a strong new passer.
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Western Reserve
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Corry Board weighs night football project at Junior High
The Corry Board of Education informal approval of a night football lighting plan at the Junior High field depended on financing from the Corry High Athletic Association or other groups. Frederick of Akron outlined costs and potential gate receipts, proposing 64 lamps totaling 96 000 watts and a project cost near 2285 dollars, with no district funding at present.
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Corry
Board of Education
Corry High Athletic Association
R. B. Frederick
Drederick Uighting and Manufacturing Co
Akron
Ohio
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Tme
Pennsylvania Electric Company
Frederick
Arger
Daa
Dewey
J. R. Dearing
Carl TL. Benton
Finance Committee
Athletic Association
Dearing
Russell Byler
Stanley Anderson
Willam Miller
Messrs. Byler
Anderson
Public stadium lights may start within a week under council plan
Dearing asked Tahwe committee and the superintendent to resolve fence and bleachers with the athletic body and report to the board soon. Public support is pledged and Anderson believes a council might take yearlong responsibility, with terms arranged with the company. A decision is expected in a few days to enable lighting for at least four home games if the report favors the proposition.
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Dearing
Anderson
Reds Can Clinch Pennant With Twin Triumphs
Cincinnati led the National League by 3.5 games with seven left, set to host St. Louis in a pivotal doubleheader. Manager Bill McKechnie planned Bucky Walters and Junior Thompson to start the first and second games, while Ray Blades countered with Carl Davis and Morton Cooper. Only two majors games were played yesterday, Chicago White Sox beat St Louis Browns, and the Giants edged the Red Sox.
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St. Louis Gardiinals
Reds
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Cardinals
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Bucky Walters
Junior Thompson
Ray Blades
Carl Davis
Morton Cooper
Chica White Sox
St. Louis Brown Todin
New York Giants
Boston & To
Soose Loses Bout To Abrams In Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh September 26 Billy Soose of Farrell Pennsylvania forfeited his comeback due to a hand injury and dropped an eight round decision to Georgie Abrams of Washington DC Abrams defeated Teddy Yurase in their victory and extended Soose’s layoff from boxing
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Teddy Yurase
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