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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1941
Page
7
Fragmentary OCR reads about a 1500 value item or term involving a cultvar fork and parator, with an owner named Sansburg. Details are unclear but reference to a sale or property transfer appears in the damaged text.
A partial historical clipping lists scattered fragments including names such as Moynie and Cony, mentions a crow or crowd, a store or shop reference, and scattered monetary terms like 15s and cash. Context is unclear, with broken phrases about a fire, a bank, and stock references.
The seventy-second Kentucky Derby plan looms with favored horses listed and final testing ahead at Havre de Grace as spring races begin. Local anglers eye trout season, weather dries streams, and Pennsylvania wards warn against smoking to protect forests while Potter and nearby counties prepare final fishing trips and club activities.
Wilcox Grocers and Corry Water spark clean sweep to move into second place one game behind leaders. Ryper Lck Cleaners beat Thomas Motors, Paul’s Men’s Wear fell to Raymonds, Cohen Coals swept Aero No 1, and Phoenix defeated Steel Age by forfeit. Clark Lord starred with a strong average and Frank Wise added key points as standings show Wilcox Grocers at 6 2 667 and Corry Water close behind.
A rapid sports digest highlights Pennyslvania and Minnesota camp talk, naming Hines and May stars with strong names like May, LAVY, and Gallagher. It mentions coaches and players across college and pro circles, plus a reference to national league duties and a quirky note on a mayoral connection to a sports figure.
New York fans watched the Yankees roll to a 3-0 victory over the Washington Senators. Marius Russo allowed just three singles and aided two double plays, while Joe DiMaggio doubled and scored on a triple by Red Rolfe after a defensive miscue. The win capped opening day festivities with President Roosevelt and Vice President Wallace in attendance as the home opener loomed.
An accident on a Philipsburg road sent a truck carrying six hundred legal size trout overturning. Fred Whitehill, 26, of Lemont, escaped unharmed as rescuers saved about 200 fish while the rest were scattered. The load included 1000 Ash and 700 destined for the Nazarene Rod and Gun Association. the mishap occurred after the truck veered off the road and overturned. Whitehill was hospitalized after being removed from the scene.
An AP feature explains field archery as a modern offshoot of target archery. It describes targets arranged on a golf course like landscape, scoring rings, equipment costs, and the expanding interest in California and Milwaukee clubs.
Morning report notes many fishermen along Beaverdam Run west of the city with 95 cats cited, crowding the stream near the hatchery. State observers describe high turnout and difficulty approaching the water despite a two inch minimum, while other scores and places appear in a stray line of text.
The Baseball Register outlines the sport history with complete records from time to time, noting players’ accomplishments and teams. It highlights a broadcast setup for the Pittsburgh Pirates and a pregame feature with Joe Tucker, as KDKA and WWEW cover season games.
Opening day of Pennsylvania trout season saw wind and calm conditions as anglers headed to streams. Early catches favored fly patterns such as wet flies, nymphs, streamer flies, and Hucktails, with fly use boosting success and reports noting the influx of hopeful anglers and early limits. The state game commission described favorable conditions and emphasized fly barbless patterns aiding catches in the opening morning.
The Pirates mourn the loss of Schultz, longtime director of their farm system, who helped develop several young players from the St. Louis farm system and coached infield and outfield positions. It is expected that Pete Traynor will replace him as farm director.
The initial meeting of the Ladies City Bowling League elected officers in the city building. Dorothy Morton was elected president, Bern Aimohe vice president, Guirha Garr secretary, Mathie Taylor treasurer, and Sybil Rhodes sergeant at arms. Philadelphia Athletics are the only American league club to exceed 100 games for three consecutive seasons, with 102, 107 starts in 1920.
Dyckes leads after a record night at the Antler Bowl with a high series as bowlers battle for position. Pending tonight’s games, changes loom in the standings as top seeds eye a push past Dyckes with crisscrossing scores listed for many players and teams.
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