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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1943
Page
7
A distant report notes a church issuing a call for an inquirer regarding a lingering matter labeled 67. The item lacks clear names or dates but suggests ongoing community curiosity and a formal request for information.
Fragmentary text references December actions and various percentages and codes. No coherent events, people, or organizations can be established from the readable portions.
Joe Gordon, New York Yankees second baseman, will enlist in the armed forces this winter likely in the air force leaving a power gap at short and in center. Charley Keller, a slugger and essential worker at Everready, also heads to military duty, challenging the club to replace their combined value. The column notes Dobbs and Randolph Field in a Cotton Bowl preview and mentions boxing, boxing cards, and local high school basketball results amid broader sports chatter.
Beavers season opener postponed after last night’s Journal report shows Corry Lawrence Park game delayed until after New Year. Eastern division matchups include Wesleyville at North East and Harboreweek at Union City with Waltsboro at Millcreek. Western division sends Cambridge Springs to Waterford and others. Millcreek and Lawrence Park named favorites though open races expected.
In the American Hockey League, the Indianapolis Caps and Buffalo Bisons each earned another 1-1 tie. The stalemate marks the fourth deadlock in four meetings this season, extending Buffalo’s winless stretch to seven games and keeping both teams in the playoff hunt behind Cleveland and Hershey.
Dec 17 report profiles Ralph Fuhrman former Oregon player and ex mayor of Sixes Oregon now a center on the town’s basketball squad. He recalls his 22 year old mayoral win credited to a homer in a pivotal game.
The YMC A gym classes resume tomorrow in the Corry Junior High School gym with boys meeting at 9 8 a m and girls at 10 a m These sessions are for boys and girls from the citys elementary schools.
December feature highlights 1983 prep stars Dinkey Brom of Grenville Mississippi and Meridian's Shorty McWilliams lead a list of standout freshmen to watch.
Pights last night in Fall River Massachusetts reported a key incident involving Buddy Harris. The event also mentions Cambridge Massachusetts and Newark Maryland with several figures noted.
In Raymond, two teams remain deadlocked as Automatics and Small Order split two games, while Office and Plat Department slide in standings. Automatics posted 97 1020 144 in a two game win over first place Specngt. Small Order defeated Machinists 928 904 985 with Chuck Skinner top scoring.
Franklin Pa December 47 The Allegheny College basketball team opened its 1943-44 schedule with a 46 to 30 victory over Alistice College. The game served as a 1943-44 schedule test night with Allegheny leading 10 to 2 at one point and 22 to 10 at halftime.
Chapin Sluggers kept a two game lead in the Third Ladies League after a Wednesday twin bill with Leeds. Heiman Jewelers fell to Gift Shop, Folletts Market moved into second by sweeping Ames, Virginia Armitage starred for Heiman Jewelers with strong averages.
Craig Wood of Mamaroneck opened the Miami Open with a 68 as the best first day score amid wind and tough greens. Sammy Byrd shot 72, while Steve Wargo of Miami totaled 70 in a field where most players struggled. Wood led by a stroke with several contenders within a few shots, and the event focused on punishing greens and sharp putting.
Retiring Sammy Angott of Washington Pa is a 13 5 to 5 favorite to defend his lightweight title as he meets Bobby Ruffin of Astoria in a Madison Square Garden 10 rounder. Mike Jacobs expects 14 000 fans and a $40 000 gross as the bout shapes up as an orthodox spectacle with Angott praised by judges. Ruffin’s style confuses fans and the clash is billed as a potential title eliminator with both men seeking victory in New York.
By Associated Frees New York December 17 Count Fleet swept the eight year history of the poll winning horse of the year with a record margin. He earned 135 of 143 votes while Seabiscuit and Whirlaway trails noted for prior busy campaigns.
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