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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1942
Page
7
Incomplete OCR fragment mentions county claims, estates, and letters of administration. References Ly sylvania and Pennscl areas, with scattered numbers and percentages. No clear event, date, or identifiable names beyond generic references.
New York sports summary from December 18 covers Gene Tunney on football and psychology, Star Doug Vaughan’s take on modern athletes as soldiers, upcoming bouts like Billy Pep vs Allie Stolz, and Maple Leafs’ Syl Apps preparing tactics. Notes include Ensign Mehl’s track work, Fred Hetzel’s hospital return plans, and baseball scout Art Parker’s training view.
Beavers intent on a fourth straight win as four teams jostle for position in the Ladies League. Steens Retain one game lead with three teams tied for second, Violet Raeke tops with a 156 average and RS scores of 186 199 and 14 amid a close race for berths.
Madison Square Garden hosts a 15 round world lightweight bout between Tippy Larkin and Beau Jack, as promoters expect a big gate of about $50,000 and 15,000 spectators. The winner would claim the 135-pound title while the NBA questions the national regard, amid confusion over 125-pound recognition and ongoing plans for a nationwide tournament. Jack, rising from Augusta National Golf Club beginnings, seeks the upset against the favored Larkin after recent victories including over Allie Stats.
In the first AL player trade since 1942, the Yankees send Buddy Rosar and Roy Cullenbine to Cleveland for Roy Weatherly and Oscar Grimes. The swap adds infield versatility for Cleveland and strengthens New York’s outfield with Weatherly alongside DiMaggio and Keller. Grimes provides infield coverage for the Yankees as Rigault heads to Navy, with Red Rolfe coaching at Yale and Hassett in armed forces.
Steens Lry Cleaning and Christensen Motors staged a blazing bowling duel in the Antler Series last evening. Al Miller anchored the Cleaners with a 208 set and 221 208 184 games while Dick Morter hit 234 204 158 for a 205 average. In basketball scores, Pittsburgh 44 Bethany 43, California Teachers 29, St Bonaventure 39, Hartwick 94 Niagara 53, Scranton 47, Lock Haven 45, Mistersville 39.
Corry High junior cagers travel to Wattsburg for a Section 3 Erie County league game aiming to rebound from a 20 point loss at Warren. Wattsburg recently upset Union City, putting pressure on first place. Putnammen also arrive seeking a foreign-court win amid lineup tweaks. Late night fights across regions noted with limited readable detail.
Pittsburgh disarray as Mrs Tommy Davies wife of Weston Reserve University football rough at Cleveland discounts reward claim that her husband seeks the Pittsburgh coaching berth. Reports say Davies is moving through Western Pennsylvania political circles to gain a university post, with Chick Feldman noting campus interest.
Reid Pierce named head basketball coach at Meadville High, replacing William N. Pauley who resigned to become assistant industrial energy worker at Carnegie Steel in Youngstown. The season opens Monday with two City League games at Tunner Field, as four teams compete under wartime adjustments.
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