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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1940
Page
7
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Indians target a strong outfielder to pair with Jim Walker, citing Walker’s recent five season RBI streak as key. Jim Bagby and Joe Dobson noted as pitching options, while Pronkle Pytlak bolsters catching. Study of next season’s prospects suggests a competitive race for the AL pennant. New Year grid matchups seen as highly balanced with Rose Bowl and Sugar Bowl lines. Joe Louis targets another KO spree with plans for Red Burman bout and Gotham fights into spring. Whitey Healy confirms Pitt program stability and steady progress. Bowling note: Shreve of Union City rolls perfect 300.
Sharpsville High showcased a tall, skilled five in an exhibition beat Corry High Beavers 41 to 18 on the junior high hardwood. The classy Sharpsville quintet opened strong, holding command from early, and extended the lead as the game progressed.
In New York Ken Overlin, 159, of Decatur, DL, middleweight champion, won on points over Steve Belloise, 154, of New York. Hollywood bout saw Billy Soose, 163, Farrel, Pa, defeat Jimmy Casino, 161, Los Angeles. In Philadelphia Tommy Forte, 140, Philadelphia, outpointed Pablo Dana, 125, Manila.
In St Louis on December 14, Donald J. Kes, president of the American League Browns, condemned the league's push to end night games next season and criticized Cardinals president Breadon for backing the curtailment. The statement signals tensions over night baseball policy. Also from Chicago, December 14, the National Association named No 1 player of the year Wilbe Pe of New York.
Recreation leads league by one game after a two win evening. Tash Eve ning's two game victory over Sterling boosts Recreation. Raymonds and Corry Jamestown plus Polletts and Aeros also win two each. High overage collected by Mrs. Ruble Gustafson. high singles by Gustafson Baressi Roehrig. blind bowler Capwell.
Jamestown Pony League selects Gregory Moe Mulleavy veteran infielder and Buffalo IL coach as playing manager for next season. President Harry Bisgeier announced Mulleavy has signed a contract, confirming his agreement to terms.
NEW YORK December 14 The problem for today students goes as follows An odds on favorite which finishes third and what have you The No 1 disappointment of the year in the Associated Press poll to the New York Yankees for finishing the American League race back of Detroit and Cleveland Tete Sportsmen Pittsburgh December 4 The Allegheny County Sportsmen s League announced it would tender a testimonial banquet to John M Philips nationally known wildlife authority and a pioneer Pennsylvania conservationist on his 80th birthday February 13
Ex Penn State boxer Billy Soost defeated two challengers for a costly win amid a knocked hand. Dr Lyan Crivee of the Athletic Commission said x rays are needed to assess a possible fracture. Soost will miss a San Rafael fight next Friday and may delay an early dust appearance in Madison Square Garden.
New York December 14 Young Steve Belloise again learned boxing from middleweight champ Overlin in a 45 minute Garden session. Belloise showed steady effort but landed few clean blows as Overlin fought with a cold. Referee Donovan favored Belloise, while judges split, and the crowd of 16 300 booed through a dull match.
Pittsburg dispatch reports Pitt has not made overtures to join the Big Ten and veteran Western Conference commissioner Major John J. Griffith says Pitt’s membership has never been discussed by current Big Ten members or Pitt officials.
George Moriarty, longtime Major League umpire and former Detroit Tigers infielder, leaves the American League to join the National League arbiter staff. He will head league umpire relations, with duties focusing on moves across Michigan and nearby areas. Ernest Stewart or Avi Pius Arella were mentioned as potential successors.
The article profiles George Halas, noting his roles as owner of Chicago businesses and coach in professional football. It highlights his diversified holdings including a large Chicago mill, real estate interests, jewelry and sporting goods, an advertising agency, and a stake in the Chicago Bears. It also lists scattered college and high school scores and mentions the Illini’s early 1871 founding as a weekly then daily paper.
Byron Nelson held a lead in the Miami Open as the $10,000 Mutant Open progressed. Nelson shot 65 to trim five strokes, while Kent Angers and Wau Clayton Header remained in contention among a field including local and national players.
A garbled report notes a defense man for the Hornets quitting his position amid unclear threats or reasons. The article mentions Pittsburg and hockey context with references to a defense lineup and season implications though many details are obscured. The piece preserves the names and places as legible while indicating a player departure affecting the team.
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