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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1942
Page
7
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The Philadelphia Phillies face a wartime, hands-off policy by league leadership with debts around $200,000. Rumors link potential buyers like Dim Farley, while no strong plan emerges to improve the club’s finances or on-field strength. Bowls profits may aid war relief, but dates and lineups remain unsettled as teams consider charity allocations.
Beavers coach Putnam mounts 1942 49 edition for opener at Wellsbury against undefeated Rt. Edwards cagers. Taylor Rathbun Auer Brigham Kennedy anchor lineup with strong Alumni squad led by Baress, Weber, Downey, Lundy and Gumbleton. Edwards seeks fifth win. Shamrocks rely on Hand Sarnecki Hyats Jansen.
In Miami Fla on December 4 Willie Turnesa a Navy chief specialist and 1993 national amateur champion from Elmhurst N Y started the second round of the 5000 Meill Open with a two under par 68 after an opening 68 placing him two strokes behind the leader Ben Loving of Springfield Mass and just behind Harold Mespiden of Philadelphia.
Inductions officials declined to comment after Hob Feller, famed Cleveland Indians hurler, was rejected during a Boston physical. The incident follows reports of weighty sports bans in Philadelphia and hints at broader wartime restrictions impacting boxing, football, and other outdoor events in 1943. Virginia Winther of Waukegan is identified as a likely fiancée amid wartime chatter.
New York dateline recounts a chaotic 1942 gridiron season with upsets and odd plays. Notable moments include Alex Agase scoring twice for Illinois, a rare self pass by Ray Evans, and miscues from Oklahoma and Texas A&M. A snowy game at Knoxville led to a makeshift officiating fix. LSU toppled Mississippi State 16-6, inspiring the LA student paper headline Dark Shades Black.
Bradford, Pa. Dec. 4 Northwestern Pennsylvania women claimed deer during the season s first week. Mrs Charles Hell and Gladys A Kibee of Bradford brought a five point duck weighing 130 pounds and a seven point buck weighing 165 pounds respectively. Mrs Harland McAllister near Warren showed a four point buck weighing 115 pounds. Mrs John Moore of Corry brought home a ten point buck.
Penn State basketball opens with a rangy five under coach Joh Lawther. The Nittany Lions, who went 19 wins in 21 last season, expect a close battle against the Presidents as the squad matures and finds form later in the year. Washington and Jefferson provides the first test tomorrow at State College.
Chicago dispatch reports Billy Evans chosen as new president of the Southern Association after a tense set of talks among owners from Knoxville Little Rock Birmingham Memphis and New Orleans. Evans will run league headquarters in Atlanta under a set contract with a 7500 salary and will assume duties shortly.
Mrs. Joe DiMaggio refused to discuss rumors of a Reno divorce from the New York Yankee outfielder. Joe DiMaggio, at his San Francisco home, said it was his business where she is and what she’s doing. Dorothy Arnold, formerly of Duluth, Minn, wed the star in November 1939 in San Francisco’s Italian colony. They have a four year old son and a 14 month old Joe Jr.
Boston College and Holy Cross each place two on the 1948 AP All-Eastern team. Mike Holovak and Don Curvivan gain BC spots while Holy Cross includes back Be cross likely, Connor and Larshem at tackle, with guard Alshey and end Currivan. The lineup features several New York area players and notable seniors, reflecting a season of ups and downs and a strong defensive core.
East Lansing reports Chet Aubuehon, once a Spartan standout, returns this winter with the Mayarutes to face Michigan State College. He captained last season's Sailors in a 33-01 loss over Rabat and joins a Navy team heading toward the Great Lakes Naval Training Station.
The Philadelphia wire reports frosh players Greg Contnay and McAfee key in a 16-0 burst to outpace Boston College. Coaches praised freshmen for depth as Campbell and Camp contributed on offense and defense, with Notre Dame recruiter chatter noted but not confirmed.
A compact grocery ad from Spring Lake features Wilson's Tasty Meats offering veal shoulder chops and smoked liver sausage, mock chicken legs, and white bread, with prices like 12 cents per dozen and 35 cents per pound, plus toll-free or catalog-like references.
In Lansing Michigan Sprnk jsue of basketball records Sparnge State College leading with 41 points, piling up 888 points this season while opponents totaled 721. The Spartans hold a significant advantage late in the year, with stronger scoring margins and a robust season tally compared to prior performances.
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