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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1939
Page
7
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Corry High Beavers, after a setback to Westfield, welcome Waterford tomorrow and travel to Edinburgh Friday as interscholastic action resumes. Waterford brings veterans for a tough test while Corry aims to defend home court. other area games include St Edward's vs Cathedral Prep and Tionesta visiting, with junior high Blue Jays set for Youngsville Friday.
Pittsburgh dispatch reports that Pie Traynor, former Pirates manager, informed Pirates president William Bellwanger of his plan to remain as assistant to the head of Pittsburgh's farm system. The December 11 note confirms Traynor will not join the Brooklyn Dodgers as a cab.
Freddie Lenn a Pittsburgh policeman and former middleweight champion fights Steve Stifek Cleveland veteran in a 10 round main event on the Times annual Christmas boxing show at Public Auditorium. John Karts, assistant freshman coach at Duquesne University, resigns to join Struthers High School as assistant football coach.
Charles G. Perkins aged 75 and Charles N. Butler aged 72 observed each other’s birth anniversaries for 25 years. Each year they celebrate with their wives at a dinner in New London Connecticut.
Green Bay claimed the professional grid title with a 27 to 0 victory over the New York Giants. The Packers dominated with a strong rushing game and six intercepted passes, cementing a historic playoff win in the seven year history of the league. Prize money totaled $703.97 per 33 Packers and $23,231.05 plus $1,487. a7 went to the Giants from the tournament pot.
Philadelphia's Cotte Mack expresses satisfaction as Al Simmons returns to the Athletics after seven years away. Simmons debuted in 1924 with the A's, part of World Series teams in 1920 and 1930, and led the AL in batting in 1930 and 1931. Bonurs of the Giants was discussed in the same day negotiations.
Captains of ABC sanctioned league teams meet at 9 15 p m in the Minicinal building to elect officers. President Bill Dunlap urged team captains and league officers to attend as the laws and constitution will be formally adopted.
The Cory ladies bowling team beat a Warren club yesterday at the Recreation alleys. Total pins were 2546 to 2185. Stella Swiderski posted a high local average of 176.
United Press reports on December 11 from Los Angeles that Georgia Coleman, once the Olympic swimming champion of 1932, now bedridden, seeks public financial help for an operation to restore her health and allow a return to swimming and diving. After infantile paralysis and a liver ailment, she remains unable to swim at her former level.
This report notes that of 205 snake species in the United States and Lower California, about 15 percent are considered dangerous to humans.
Cleveland boxing fans expect a double header at the Arena as Al Hosisk of Seattle defends the middleweight title and Henry Armstrong of Los Angeles risks the welterweight crown. The card features Hostal, the northwest contender, vs Eric Seetig in an 18 round main, while Armstrong meets Jimmy Garnison, after recent illness and New York commission scrutiny.
Isaac Bakers of Erie placed second at a weekend Center Tournament after a stellar 9,019 total. The event featured Goldberg weds Pittsburgh, a former American football back and model Florense Deutelbaum, with the couple honeymooning in New York after the competition.
The Trojans and Volunteers prepare for the Rose Bowl showdown with both teams optimistic about their chances. Tennessee aims to remain unbeaten, while Southern California hopes to derail the Volunteers' flawless season and cap 11 weeks of build up to the New Year matchup.
The Tri County Footfall Conference banquet honors Corry gridder Tom Crage and Clyde Dingfelder as members of the Tri County All List and Second All Star team. Duquesne coach Aldo Donelli and George Rado will speak at 7 oclock tonight in Corry City.
The report notes a rough schedule against top opponents with a 9 to 7 loss to Washington after opening 7 7 tie at Oregon. It highlights a close 40 point lead over UCLA and mentions Tennessee posting three shutouts with a 1 0 victory over an opponent. A separate boxing note lists Escobar of Porto Rico challenging Reid Covell in a 10 round bout at Duquesne Garden.
Philadelphia reports Phillies head Gerald P. Nugent recovering at home from bronchitis after the winter baseball meeting. Nugent's brother-in-law, Deny Count Boyle, instructed the National League to place him in bed for the next five days.
Dee 1. Maher is a 7 to 1 favorite over Spiegel in the one round Pennsylvania championship fight tonight. The boxing commission had considered changes after weeks of wagers. Montgomery won his first by virtue of a knockout, while Evans and Spiegel faced early stoppage in a chaotic card with several notable moments.
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