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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1942
Page
7
An appointment notice appears for John Blio in a Teasanit paper, indicating a civic or official posting. The fragment confirms a formal vacancy or position assignment and references a local government or organizational proceeding.
Fragmented OCR reads like a local ad or ledger item listing names and numbers with partial phrases. Appears to reference Arthur Shoneer and a street location with dates or codes, but content is garbled and unclear.
Ty Crandall manager of One Corry Merchants Baseball plans a call for local players to meet within ten days at a designated place. All former players and younger hopefuls urged to attend the first meeting to form a local team, with talks of field improvements at Loveland Field and funds from a defense bond sale to aid equipment and lighting costs.
A garbled OCR roundup covers local baseball leagues, school circuits, and touring shows. It notes Beaver County and Erie county leagues,Class A and B play, school teams Edinboro McKean Springfield Wattsburg Cambridge Springs, and streaming schedules. It mentions a touring musical and skating acts, plus local players in the Conewango and Beavers leagues.
Pittsburgh April 10 Associated Press Steve Kovach Brackenridge Heights will defend his West Penn Open and State Amateur titles in a single week with the West Penn Open set for July 12 and the PA Amateur July 15 to 17 at Oakmont. District qualifiers for the Hale America Open will be held at Oakmont May 25.
In the Big Handicap Singles Tournament Thorley Keefer’s 678 led Monday night activity, while Bill Roerig’s 663 earned second place with steady 195 195 188 counts and an 87 handicap. Laurie Baker struggled, posting 171 160 104 with seven-pin handicap. AL Miller totaled 585 from 190 158 194 with 42 handicap.
Harrisburg April 10 War lime restrictions by coastal and deep sea fishing have drawn attention to Pennsylvania. Charles A. French commissioner of fisheries said many inland stream fishing may rise despite defense plant shifts and material shortages. He noted no licenses for coastal or deep sea fishing but inland waters require licenses for Pennsylvanians 16 and older. He added men in service may apply for resident licenses after 60 days in state. Fishing season openings, stocking and regulations are to be announced with the Spring Creek stretch near Bellefonte and the limits of eight weeks from mid May.
Rain disrupted the Masters in Augusta as the second round progressed. Horton Smith and Paul Runyan led with 67s, while Byron Nelson, once the favorite, saw his bid slowed by poor weather and rough conditions. Jones shot even par, Snead 78, Sarazen 80 as scores climbed for late starters.
Augusta April 10 war production board stops manufacture of golf core clubs balls and other equipment. U S Open champion Craig Wood laments business end of golf while pros like Fil Dudley say players will persevere. Daily round scores highlight the chaotic first day with leaders at 68 and 70 as Bobby Jones and Ben Hogan pose late strong showings.
Carnegie Tech officials propose Steffen Memorial four year scholarship funding to guarantee athletes four years of schooling. The plan aims to smooth funding if gifts lag, and to restore football strength within years. Dr Robert Doherty says success will be gradual with an upward athletics trend anticipated. Cornell To Play Lafayette In First Nine-Game Schedule Since 1911 Ithaca April 10 Cornell resumes football relations with Lafayette after a two year lapse. The September 26 game in Ithaca revives a series begun in 1988 and ended in 1919, with Cornell leading six wins to four losses and one tie.
ANEW ORLEANS April 10 Army proposals clarifying amateur standing of athletes in military service gained approval from AAU President Laurence Di Ben edetto. He praised principles that prohibit professional athletes from AAU tournaments while in service, and that soldier amateurs lose status if playing for profit but retain status when playing for charity or company funds.
Leighton Ky April 10 Devil Diver trained by Hidie Arcaro sprinted to beat Whirlaway in the Phoenix handicap at Keene land's spring meeting opener. It was the colt's first start of the season for Mrs. Payne Whitney as he covered six furlongs in 1 18 2/8 while fending off other contenders.
Pre season notes from New York outline Cardinals not planning a big display for their opener next Tuesday. The piece touches on 300 Naval Reserve members, Missouri Guardsmen, and various sports anecdotes from baseball and other events, including mentions of Lon Warncke, Bill Kleyn, and several players and managers with colorful nicknames and dubious quotes.
Midland, a top money earner this year, was installed as a clear favorite to win the $20,000 Florida mile. Tropical Henderson and Zale are noted in brief items from Chicago with Zale reported enlisting in the Navy and slated to report April 27 for boxing instructor duties at Great Lakes.
A garbled note describes a canyon near New url with unsure coordinates. It mentions a thirty mile width and rough measurements, though the text is fragmented and lacks clear context or verifiable facts.
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