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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1940
Page
7
A fragmented notice describes a lunch service with soups and lunches offered for a price. It mentions a box 17 and a phone call option, but details are unclear due to the damaged text.
Fragmentary OCR notes show a name and a monthly amount connected to a house. A possible address appears as 608 Erie. The text hints at a moving or exchange action and mentions W Hag ay, suggesting a person involved in housing or rent terms. Details are unclear and fragmented.
An incomplete OCR fragment mentions an ash sale at Mt Drop and references lovers and a teen. It hints at a family or personal notice with unclear names or places.
A wartime brief notes mid-day events with several lead items and updates. It highlights ongoing hostilities and strategic developments, naming key actors and locations while outlining immediate implications for civilians and troops.
Corry High School's Beavers face a challenging week with doubles, facing Sharpshilie on Friday and an Erie County race contender. Under coach Harold Watson the squad, backed by $500 for equipment, fields Jonneaul's first string near six foot, with Epighi Pennell forwards and Marohi center as a potent lineup.
The Rolling Rock bowling team defeated the McCandrew Squad by 3 pins in a special match at Reerea Alleys on Sunday. J Klein led the invaders with a 200 game as both teams tallied 976 in the final frame while rolling Rock posted solid totals and held a narrow margin throughout.
Stanford’s Shaughnessy faces a near term Rose Bowl clash with Nebraska on January 1 while planning for next autumn. The 1940 Stanford squad loses few regulars by graduation, with three first stringers set to depart. Santa Clara looms as a major challenge, as Shaw’s 1940 Santa Clara team heads into 1941 nearly intact.
Allegheny strengthens in opener as speed and finesse pushed by eight rookies and a six foot center. The Crimson squad routed a Cleveland college team in a decisive start to the win campaign.
Coach Jock Utherland of the Brooklyn Dodgers questions the value of Toolimonay players over Mentals. He notes Piper Mced athletes may face jobs cuts as government actions affect Mindanag deposits and licenses.
Tommy Harmon of Michigan named the outstanding male athlete of 1940 in the Associated Press poll. He led his team to a near perfect season and broke Red Grange's scoring record over three years. Hank Greenberg finished a distant second with 57 points to Harmon's 141.
In a rain soaked Central Pennsylvania Conference finale Shenandoah and Tyrone played to a 0 0 tie on a slippery field sealing co champions honors Frankford won the Philadelphia city title by beating West Philadelphia Catholic 13 0 in the public versus archdiocesan playoff.
Hogan leads the field as the Miami Open nears with December 12 to 15 action in Miami Florida. Sam Snead looms as the strong challenger, eyeing the $2 500 top prize while Hogan seeks the year's final golf glory from White Plains North Carolina.
San Francisco December 9 Matty Bell SMU football coach accepted appointment as co coach of the West squad for the annual East West Shrine game on New Year's Day here in San Francisco. The announcement comes as Bell agrees to lead the West for the classic charity contest.
Chicago December 1 A retired New Haven coal dealer Albert Powell emerged as the likely new owner of the Boston Bees. The sale had been on the block for some time with Commissioner Landis pressing disposition of Adams interests due to race track ties. Bob Quinn remained team president and Casey Steingel stayed on, with the Bees not expected to trade players as part of the deal.
The Ames Rexall team defeated Hol-Som Bread of Jamestown yesterday afternoon at the Recreational legs. P Tibbits led with a 489 total pinfall while Rexall players Morse Dunlap Walters and others posted strong scores for a 2192 total. Hol Som Bread’s Gustafson Johnson Peterson and McGraw contributed solid figures in a close matchup.
The Italian American Quintet lost 27 to 20 at St Edward's Gym yesterday afternoon. Godelski led the visitors with points as Cambridge and Chitleutio joined Purpura and Morris in scoring. Referee Sproveri oversaw the contest between the two teams.
Christensen Motors took two games from Heplers in a postponed Auer Bowling League match at Wiks alleys yesterday after noon. Charley Keefer and Jes led the high averages for the event.
Notre Dame defeated Southern California 10 to 6 as the college football season closed on Saturday. Other results included SMU beating Rice 7 to 0, Texas topping Florida 26 to 0, South Carolina defeating The Citadel 31 to 6, and Alabama beating Villanova 29 to 10.
Pennsylvania's Tyntercollegiate Hockey League opens tonight with a doubleheader at the Philadelphia Gardens. Temple faces St. Louis in the opener, followed by Lehigh meeting LaSalle in the nightcap.
Nick Basca of Villanova, the Phoenixville standout, capped his college football career with a 62 yard punt return and a scoring pass in the first half, plus a field goal, as Villanova led Auburn 10 0 before injuries and late touchdowns by Auburn altered the outcome.
Regional colleges and universities in Philadelphia and surrounding area prepare basketball lineups. Notable teams include Temple Saint Joseph's Villanova La Salle Bucknell Duquesne and Grove City. The season promises tough matchups among these strong programs.
Chicago Bears explode to early lead in a rout over Washington Redskins. 36,034 spectators watch as the Bears set multiple scoring records in a historic offensive onslaught. Revenue to players reaches $102,280 with pools totaling $94,562.80 and individual winnings listed.
Washington D.C. middleweight champion Jen Overlin meets New York’s Steve Belloise this week on a national boxing program. The bout headlines a regional showcase with both fighters unbeaten in recent outings and seeking key momentum.
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