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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1940
Page
7
The readable text shows a jumble of ad like items, rent figures, and broadcast schedules. It mentions payments of 19.28 and 15.83, a Liberty address, a health talk at 9 30, a Gargoyle discussion, a Gould drama adaptation, and radio listings on WHAF WABCL WIZ NBC plus 1087 B C brass discovery.
Sharpsville and Corry Beavers battled in a tight contest as Sharpsville rolled to a strong win behind a deep roster. The Beavers, a question mark team, showed flashes but could not overcome the visitors. Deer season figures and local hoop clubs are also noted among district sports blurbs.
Heavyweight champion Joe Louis defeats Al McCoy in Boston by technical knockout in six rounds after McCoy quits on the stool due to a damaged left eye. The crowd of 19,334 sees Louis dominant with a 202½ pound vs 100? McCoy, while promoter expectations trail. Louis notes he struggled to land his right because McCoy moved well. McCoy says he could have continued if not blinded. Gate receipts reach $46,980, second in Boston boxing history, with promoter Rip Valenti unhappy at turnout and Cor surrendering title next summer.
The Hermann Undertakers of St. Louis clinched the national match games championship with a 193 win over the Linux Recreation quintet of Cleveland. They led early, then won the final three blocks by 29 01 to 28 86, 28 99 to 28 02, and 31 30 to 28 88, after trailing by 160 pins after the first games.
Parry High school Beavers visit Warren County to clash with Youngsville Eagles in their second meeting. Corty favors Beavers but Eagles seek revenge after a prior defeat, hoping to stem the Beaver pressure and upset in tonight’s game.
St Edward's hosts a high school basketball doubleheader tonight featuring St Edward's and St Muwara's quintets, with Cathedral Prep and Steel Age also on the program. The Shamrocks square off White Raymonds while Steel Age seeks a season undefeated run in a busy evening schedule at St Edward's gym.
Big Paul Derringer, star pitcher of the World Series era, predicts the Reds will be tougher in the next campaign. He notes beating Detroit in the series after a Yankee defeat boosted team confidence and believes they can win a third straight pennant.
The Associated Press notes Joe DiMaggio led the league with a .452 average in 1920s era reprint context, edging Rip Radcliff and Luke Appling for the American League batting title. Ted Williams and Hank Greenberg also posted notable totals including 36 homers and strong on-base marks amid the Detroit Tigers and Boston Red Sox campaigns.
New York reports indicate a rising scoring trend in football across the country. The piece lists notable players and teams, including Johnny Flyres and Hawksenshoee, with cited scores and earnings, reflecting widespread offense increases and quarterly totals amid ongoing league developments.
Ohio State announces the resignation of head football coach Tryne Me A Schmidt after seven seasons. Schmidt led the Buckeyes to 30 wins, 16 losses, and one tie, with notable players including Mackey and Blickle. Marcus Gomez Jones and others depart as replacements and staff reshuffles follow the exit.
A practice shoot event at the Rod and Gun Club is announced with details about the location on Easel Washington street and the upcoming Friday meeting. The notice indicates preparations and attendance expectations for participants and related activities.
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