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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1939
Page
7
Fragmentary OCR mentions a will or executor, with names and dates unclear, suggesting a probate or estate action awaiting action or payment, in a Pennsylvania context. The readable bits reference an executor and potential delays or deadlines, but specifics are obscured by garbled text.
Fragmented text mentions air offer and taxes in Harrisburg and Lehigh areas, pricing notes, and references to Roosevelt era systems. Several garbled names and numbers appear, hindering clear reconstruction of event.
Beavers face a cautious start as coach Russ Byler warns of many ifs for the season. Five lettermen return with newcomers drawing praise, and the team aims for consistency in drills and tonight’s opener. A new Elk’s Club bowling game features a quirky scoring twist with a 43 league high score by Bill Dykes.
Jens Baltz won three games to lead the City Bowling League last evening as Citizens dropped Hire from Aeto No. 1. Waherhowls swept Corry-Jamestown and Kes pers rolled three high games for a 3200 total beating Aeon No. 2. Larry Baker led with 219 while Digie Smith averaged 208 and Kip Anderson 202.
Collier's announces the 50th anniversary All-America football team selections. Luis Frank Ivy of Oklahoma Esco Sarkaninen of Ohio State Jackies Nicholas Drahos of Cornell Joe Boyd of Texas A M guards Henry Smith of U S Edward Molinski of Tennessee center John Schiechl of Santa Clara quarterback Paul Christman of Missouri halfbacks Nile Kinnick of Iowa Tom Hatton of Michigan fullback Banks McFadden of Clemson. The piece notes the growth of college football and the shift to a broader advisory board for selections. It references lights at Oil City games and local attendance trends amid evening games.
Canvases Leu Jean League finally made a four trade in its owl tanks Washington shipped Outfielders Tat Wright and Pitcher Pete Appleton to the Chicago White Sox for Outfielder Gerald Walker. Wright adds four left handed outfielders for the Sox while seeking a right handed hitting gardener. Mike Ireevich is the only right handed hitter left. Pats Wright hit .909 in 129 games last season and Walker batted .291 in 149 games. Appleton appeared in 39 games and won and lost one for an average of .333.
Coach Byler announced Cory High's probable starting lineup for the 11 game schedule opener against veteran Westfield. Don Lundy will start at forward with Gene Hasbrouck or Pat Greene, Thuck Williams centers, Ace Bracke and Tom Cragg at guard. Westfield, with six returning lettermen, enters as underdogs but prepared for a tough matchup.
Columbia captain Hece RoPratile Stulgalties was named to the East West all star college football game roster in San Francisco on January 1. Other selections include players from Carnegie Mellon, Pittsburgh, Duke, Temple and more. one roster spot remained vacant.
Corry cagers defeated the Clymer Dutchmen 36 to 27 before a fair crowd last evening. Wassink led with 23 points for Corry while Ted Clymer and others contributed as Clymer trailed 9 23-3 after the third period. Bow man signs Cincinnati deal noted at end of item.
United Press reports the major baseball leagues opened their joint meeting in Cincinnati on December 8, ending separate two day sessions and planning a ten day combined convention. Disagreements loom on waiver rules for defending champions and major minor league amendments, with the American League backing changes the National League resisting. Landis faces criticism as stalemates emerge over rules and interpretations ahead of the unified session.
Duquesne University accepted a bowl invitation after conditions were met. Sanford Stanford, a wealthy oilman, helped sponsor the deal and Boston College considered a rival but chose not to pursue. Duquesne is set to face Detroit in a game that would not affect their undefeated status despite a recent 10 10 tie.
Harrisburg reports the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association rejects a plan to introduce American football for women in high schools. Officials from health and physical education departments oppose the move as administrators insist on established programs. The decision signals continued limits on girls’ contact sports in the commonwealth.
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