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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1940
Page
7
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The Cory County club faced caddy shortages with many youths advertised for the weekly earnings amid child labor limits. A bowling section highlights new prizes at Sention Alleys, an upcoming doubles tournament, and a warm-up for Jamestown basketball while reporting Cragg’s 288, Andrews challenges, and reservations for the Amer Bowling Congress tournament in St Paul with 1042 teams cashing in 1939-40 context.
Corry High School’s Beavers overcome a late cornrall Cor nwall five to win the Erie County Basketball League clash. Williams leads the Beavers with 18 points aided by Puithick and Lindy while Corry’s Kinney adds eight as Beavers pull away in the last frame for a decisive victory.
Confused draft list shows Pennsylvanias grid stars selected by the New York Giants at the league meeting in Washington. Names include Tonshowe Alex Kanioff Franklin ally Marstrell Perry Scott Mahlenberg Jemnén Rani Atagay and Johnny Patttol with Penn State ties.
Kenesaw Mountain Landis was unanimously re elected as baseball commissioner for four years by the major leagues. Jocko Conlan was named to replace Ernie Quigley as NL umpire supervisor while Frank Frick was re elected NL president for four years. The term runs to January 12, 1946, with a salary of 869,000.
Baltimore page 1940 turf poll names Challedon the horse of the year with 84 of 172 expert votes, the first to retain the throne in five years. Seabiscuit, ridden by Charlie Howard, is runner up with 44 votes.
Wayside Market kept a three game edge in the Ladies Bowling League II after evenings play. Waysiders won two from Model Dairy while Ray monds beat Wing Wills and Rexalleam won three from Pair Store. Notable averages include Lillian Robbins 568 and a 218 game. Nellie Kowalski topped a blind bogey with 111. standings show Wayside 12 5 608 leading, with Ray monds, Wing Will, and Model Dairy close.
East Hickory edged Sparta 23 to 17 as Gesin of the visitors scored 11 points. Sparta trailed 21 to 10 entering the final period and outscored East Hickory 7 to 2 in that stretch.
Columbia Missouri dec 11 Paul Christman said the Chicago Cardinals had drafted him and offered 5000 for 1941 with a possible raise to 6000 He insisted he would not play for less than 10000 and hinted at a return to baseball if unmet
In a draft week overview, Chicago Bears owner George Halas seeks to lock par excellent college back Tommy Harmon of Michigan with priority rights. Negotiations aim to persuade Harmon to turn pro, while other teams explore options through complex draft deals and player selections.
In Washington funeral lottery style draft picks, the Pittsburgh Steelers showcased Bob Suedridge from Tennessee as a standout guard. He earned AP and Colliers All America recognition for his stellar college play and was highlighted among notable NFL draftees in the annual selection.
Charley Bowser predicts Pittsburgh will stage a comeback next year as he spoke at a banquet with university lettermen. He notes altered spirit and energy for the team this season. Also present were Judge John P. Bean and Red Pete at the event.
The Cincinnati Reds are named the top team of the year by ADMOEMUCDET in New York, after dominating the season with the National League pennant and World Series, earning the most points across eight of nine AP polls. Minnesota Golden Gophers finish second in the voting with 127 points.
The Steel Age basketball team lost 47 to 20 to Wattsburg Independents in a preliminary to the Corry-Connnant contest at the Junior High School gym. Hugh Debarynd and Joe Baressi scored a combined 2 points for Steel Age. Robinson led Wattsburg with 49 points. The Steel Age squad will enter Warren Butler Krust five at St Edward's Gymnasium on Thursday.
Pirates faced strong resistance as they attempted to advance during the major Pow Wow. Efforts by key figures were thwarted at every turn, with no deal in sight as the event unfolded under heavy scrutiny.
Christensen Motors leads Antler Bowling League night at Iceland Falls lanes with top score 244 by Duper Wit and 214 by Laurie Baker. Wiles, Wilsey and Benin show strong totals as teams compete for high averages and season totals.
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