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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1940
Page
7
Readable fragments show brick house for sale with garage and monthly rent details. Also mentions stock bid and hearings with dates and times. Names like Hagman and Banachions appear amid scattered addresses and timetable notes.
Sports fans express strong support for district athletic coaches representation on the District PIAA board as principals alter leadership. Cincinnati star Clifford and Watrous share 29 foxes in a season while Chris Christen posts another win nearby. Deer seen around Irvine, with Jaws feeding in the river. Ice rink on North Center Street nearly two thirds iced as dam issues loom. Pivot play revival sparks talk after three second rule. ex Cory athlete Jourdet notes pivot gains. Aero Supply Labching team to face North at Recreation Alleys Sunday. McCracken Antier Stars billed for Saturday night.
Corry Water and Kaspers battled for the leading berth in the City Randicay Howling League after last evening's matches. Water won three from Pauls while Kaspers dropped two to the Aeros. Standings list Corry Water atop with 13 wins, 6 losses, while Kaspers lead the loop with 28 wins and 19 losses.
In the Miami Open golf tournament on May 22 two Bens paced the field into the second round, Ben Hogan of White Plains and Ben Loving of Springfield with three under par. Ed Dudley of Augusta and Clayton Heafner of Linville followed closely with 68s, as Sam Snead from Hot Springs remained hopeful of money and Vardon trophy targets.
Pittsburgh December 13 The Samuel A Weiss award went to two Duquesne players for scholarship character and athletic ability Guard Bill Nopper and halfback Allan Donelli brothers of coach Bull Donelli received gold wrist watches as the top senior gridder selections amid keen competition this season
Cleveland gains Jim Bagby Jr and partner players in a seven man trade with Boston and Washington. The deal sends Bagby Walker and Gene Desautels to Cleveland for Frankie Pytlak Odell Hale and Joe Dobson. Old Sarge Bagby’s 1920 season and the famed World Series feats are recalled.
Beavers play a strong Sharpsville five on the junior high floor in their toughest test this season. Sharpsville, a District 109 basketball leader, includes three rangy starters and fast forwards, often challenging Class AA teams. Coach Russ Byler will likely start Chuck Williams, Duck Downey, Jack Kinney, Ace Bracken, and Don Lundy. A preliminary boys game against Warren Independent precedes the main matchup at 8:30.
New York reports Belloise of the Bronx will get another title shot at the middleweight champion tonight at Madison Square Garden after a prior strong showing versus Overlin. Belloise impressed the crowd by knocking Overlin far in the sixth round and landing punishing blows as the bout ended in a decision after 15 rounds.
New York reports that Dartmouth's 7 3 win over Cornell and a 9 0 comeback loss to claim a 9 0 score turn earned the Associated Press sports editors' top upset of the year. The Indians finished with 72 points and second place votes in a 78 voter poll.
Philadelphia Eagles president Bert Bell says a new coach is possible and a top man of the profession may be hired. He notes a consultation with former Pittsburgh owner Art Rooney before decisions.
Philadelphia scene reports Moweard Odell former field coach of University of Pennsylvania 100 team is named basketball coach succeeding Rab Ash Freeman. University officials also announce Ray Stanley as junior varsity mentor. Leonard Krouse to captain Penn State 191 football squad, standout end and top recipient in Nittany Lion offense, amid Steelers stake in Eagles.
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