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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1939
Page
7
The fragment appears to show garbled data with addresses and numbers. It mentions a street and box numbers, a city and state, and possible references to rooms or units. No coherent events or named individuals can be confirmed from the readable portion.
A damaged OCR fragment notes a sailing vessel named Slage Teland with settlers bound for Virginia. The vessel faced construction or age issues near the Kennebec area as it carried a ragged group seeking new land. Further readable details are unavailable in this excerpt.
Westfield High School from North Carolina rallied to defeat Corry High Beavers 41 to 32 in the opening game. Corry led 26 18 entering the final period before Westfield surged behind Scott who scored five field goals in the last quarter. Chuck Williams led Beavers with 17 points while Stott added 14 for Westfield. Corry was hampered by two ineligible players amid a late collapse.
The article outlines scholastic basketball rule changes including no intentional fouling options and mid court out of bounds plays after a personal foul. It also notes a sweepstakes meet for ABC sanctioned leagues, player trades, and all America selections with standout athletes and teams mentioned.
Corry Highs reserves dropped a 28 to 19 decision to the Westfield Joyvees in a preliminary to the varsity game. Westfield Forward Morell poured in 14 points for the victors while Jack Downey scored 8 for Corry. Corry led 4 end of the first period, but Westfield seized control early in the second and held the lead throughout.
In a day of heavy trades December 9, 1930, Jimmy Dykes reshaped the Chicago White Sox with two regulars plus cash. Julius Solters, Tait Wright, and Pete Appleton joined from Browns and Washington, while Rin Radcliff moved to the Browns for Solters. Marvin Owens left for Boston for cash as Eric McNat and Frank Metha contended for second base. Metha previously swiped 61 bases in the Texas League. The Cubs sent Gus Manderino and Newell Kimball to Brooklyn for Al Todd, and Boston Bees swapped pitchers for Bill Swift and cash.
District Attorney Thomas E. Dewey returns to action amid boxing intrigue. He will examine fixed fight charges linked to a December 13 match, as scrutiny intensifies over major boxing figures and betting disputes in New York.
Cincinnati December 9 The men who run baseball faced a dilemma over farm clubs and the major minor league agreement. Commissioner K M Landis remains the czar as he cast decisive ballots, overruling the NL president when a roll call was demanded, a move seen as high handed by many owners and officials.
The Automatics and Four Slide prevailed in Raymond Bowling League action last evening. Individual scores show Stormes posting a 191 for the evening while teammates posted solid totals including 427 for the Automatics and 489 for Four Slide. Team totals reached 1,571 for Machine 1 and 1,591 for another squad as the league schedule continues.
Milwaukee dispatch reports the New York Giants and Green Bay Packers set to clash for the National Grid League championship. Ticket demand runs high with scalpers offering premium prices as both teams hail past seasons. Curly Lambear notes Packers expect no major changes while Don Hutson’s injury status remains a concern.
Waterford junior high’s defense stifled Corry scoring as the visitors posted a 17 to 12 victory. Waterford’s Heard and Bable led the attack with 4 and 4 points, while Miller paced Corry with 5.
The Corry City Bowling Association plans a 9:15 PM Monday meeting at the Municipal building to reorganize the association with new leagues and adopt a new constitution. William Dunlap presides, with Russell Dunnihoo as secretary and other officers to be chosen. team captains from Aero Supply, Corey City, Corry Major, and Antler leagues urged to attend.
Garry's Pennsylvanians defeated the Daickson Turwick team of Titusville 43 to 29 at Titusville last night. Ken Jackson led the Socals filly 49 Watvers, eens. About 100 persons expected for the annual Tri County Football Conference banquet at Hotel Corry Monday evening.
Pittsburgh report says Carnegie Tech coach Bill Kern may take the West Virginia coaching job if offered. Kern denied making the statement and said the West Virginia paper quoted him.
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