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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1941
Page
7
Fragmented OCR notice lists locations and costs for a construction or siding project. Mentions Ashville 14th, Second Ave at Fleasaht St, and a 85-823 nia 5 North apartment. Readable details are sparse. insurance or bid terms are unclear.
Incomplete OCR text references a football event with unclear teams and outcomes, mentioning a play during a game and a teammate or opponent. The fragment is too garbled to identify names, place, date, or score.
Billy Conn the Pittsburgh heavyweight faces Joe Louis for the championship after a rough showing against Gunnar Barland in Chisago Friday night. Lou Nova impressed by KOing Moxie Baer, then hinted at a possible shot if he heats up. Elmer Layden becomes first NPFL commissioner, vowing progress. Indians favored to win 1941 American League title per Southwestern PA poll. Corry hosts a district ten-pin tourney starting April 19. Storck resigns as PFL president. spring baseball and boxing headlines mix with college hoops resuming next year.
The Cincinnati Reds, under Bull McKechnie, won 5 to 2 over the Red Sox with six hits by Duke Derringer and Gene Thompson. Derringer, returning from a groin injury, shut out Boston on one hit through three innings. Ernie Rombard’s three hits and six innings boosted defense as the champs display early form ahead of opening day.
In Kane April 7 Erie Diocesan league action tied St Bernard's Brad ford 41 to 34 over St Catherine's DuBois. Bradford opened strong, led early second period by 10 points, St Catherine's narrowed but fell behind in final period. Halloran led St Bernard's with 14 points, Sanders close behind. Ford scored 18 for DuBois with 10 in final stretch.
AVl, April 7 More point-of-lay teams will attempt to dethrone the Vogels of Forest Park Th in the American Bowling Congress tonight. About 160 teams are scheduled over the weekend. Early scores show 1940 activity far superior with several teams exceeding three grand in two days and two teams over 3000 in series.
New York sports round up covers tennis stars, boxing chatter, coaching moves, and college sports notes. Mentions Van Mungo and Lou Nova potential shots at Joe Louis, George Halas Bears recruitment, Frankie Frisch and Frankie Kovacs pieces, and observations on national AAU cage selections and prep season workouts.
The Lawrence Park ladies team defeated Parkers 1290 to 4210 in a swingy game. Lynn led with 249 points, supported by Patterson and Robbins at 247 and 240 respectively for the home squad.
In St Louis on April 1, promoter say Joe Louis plans a sparring or tune up with opponent Tony Mysto to sharpen for a forthcoming bout. Managers state the camp will focus on conditioning and strategy ahead of the anticipated match.
Erie bowlers dominated Corry in a four game series scoring high games and averaging over 200. Nicholson led Erie with an 814 set followed by Weiss 207 and DeSanlt 3059 while Reni topped Corry with 085 in a high effort bowling meet.
Lakeland Florida reports the Deol Tig hback returns to Lakeland to train for the ninki Streight season with spring 1942 preparations.
In Augusta Georgia the Masters week opens with unsettled play and mixed scores as players like Boros and Wood feature in early rounds. Detroit Red Wings face playoff action while other teams struggle with suspensions and training rules amid broad sports notes from Macon and Birmingham.
In Paso Tex the Wie Athletics faced Jerday and Jeb Al Simmons as County Mae led the charge. The A's defeated Fillsburgs 14 to 12 in ten innings, showcasing a tense extra frame victory.
Harrisburg April 7 193? report on proposed loops under commissioner with discussion of the Bly 1a central tatars and plans for Wild Ljatk with WAT cole. Names and places appear in a jumble yet key figures include central penn aviation lease and several towns. The piece notes predictions and a 37 10 record referenced by Victor.
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