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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1941
Page
7
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A short note highlights the enduring affection of a family for Cori Outty Trea, emphasizing kinship and shared memories within the local community.
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The Corry Rod and Gun Club completed the final installment on its clip property on Washington Street. The club has a busy winter and expanded activities to include women, boosting local sports revival. President Van Tassel and officers are praised for a successful year with notable members and plans, while boxing and draft-related news feature Max Baer versus Lou Nova rumors and possible military drafting of local figures.
Sid Feder reports from New York and Chicago on heavyweight action as Max Baer, Nova, and Young Billy Conn headline bouts. Baer and Nova vie for September title shot with 17,000 plus expected in Madison Square Garden. Conn fights in Chicago in a 1 round victory bid with 16,000 expected.
Brooklyn Dodgers president Larry MacPhail says a California deal fell through and that other moves collapsed. Alan Monte Pearson, pitcher, has yet to throw in batting practice. his arm feels stiff and plans to recover. Frank Frisch, Pirates manager, vows to gamble with the squad to buy a pitcher. Thoson Athletics sparkplug Chapman shines with a late homer and outfield game. White Sox scramble as three players help ease woes after 17 exhibition losses. Johnny Mize hits spring homer, boosting Cardinals' confidence. Buck Newsons backs Detroit for AL pennant with bold predictions on standings.
Bloomsburg high leads as 84 boys from 12 high schools compete in the annual Pennsyl vania scholastic gymnastic meet at State College. Warren, winner last year, sent 15 entries and is the pre-tournament favorite for the team title. Other schools delivering multiple entrants include Portaville Lehighton Frackville Lansford and Bradford. The BLA.A volleyball finals will be held in conjunction with the meet.
A garbled sports round up from New York discusses announcer changes, fighter chatter, and broadcasting deals. Mentions Mike Jacobs, Lou Nova, Max Beer, Eddie Cantor, Red Barber, and upcoming events like the Kentucky Derby and Masters. Includes notes on broadcasting plans and a spring football start at Boston College.
Boston April 4 Mel Hill of the Bruins rose from recent doubting to spark a comeback win over the Detroit Red Wings. After two lackluster seasons due to sight issues, Hill starred Tuesday in Toronto, then sealed the series against the Maple Leafs with a clutch early period goal. His late blast against Turk Brower set the Bruins on course to their first Stanley Cup final in 17 years, with Boston meeting Detroit in a seven game series opener.
Athletics rookie infielder Bill Nagel from Baltimore is to be communicated with by Contle Mack to invite bids from major league clubs. The Boston Beebs and the Phillies reportedly show interest while Mack seeks seven hundred fifty dollars for Nagel.
Raymond Ladies City Kepler team swept their match in the Recreation League, claiming unofficial championship status for the factory. Magy Heatyseyit posted a 187 high for the winners, Rosd Cook led the losers with 178, as the Raymond League A and others posted strong averages and totals across three games.
Craig Wood, long frustrated by Masters heartbreaks, finally contends in Augusta. The 1948 Masters favorite reflects on past near-misses to Denny Shute, Horton Smith, and Gene Sarazen, as he opens at six under par. Fellow pros, including Ben Hogan, Byron Nelson, and Lawson Little, watch Wood push for a first green jacket in a field led by Nelson.
About 1,000 delegates from 1,200 city associations gather in St Paul to discuss playing rules elect officers and choose the site for the 1948 tournament. Buffalo and Atlantic City are top bidders.Election eye foul line detector and long serving officers Baumsarten and Cushing expected to be reelected. Fights from Elizabeth Waterbury and Chester districts are listed with results.
The Phoenix keplers defeated Pauls Men's Wear in a postgame recreation alley match. Crakey led with an average of 187 while Isis Tes posted 178 as a key contributor to the Phoenix win.
A boxing card in Minneapolis features Vimd facing Demaray in an overweight bout. Demaray accepts to weigh above 147 pounds, with Zivio marked as favorite. Meliss notes quick action as fans expect a hard fight from Demaray.
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