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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1939
Page
7
Partial OCR text shows a mix of items including food sales HEON Potatoes, sandwiches, rent details, and apartment listings on Main and Center Streets. Mentions stock and industrials, with scattered numbers, prices, and dates, but readable specifics are limited. Entitled fragments hint at a small town classifieds snapshot with commerce and rental notices.
Leghorn okey toms posted a 2-06 victory with pes 14-185 US and GeRS vemovy securing a decisive result. The match highlighted standout play from key players and a tight defense to seal the win.
Heavyweight hopeful Billy Conn is set to face Steve Duras in New York on January 10. Speculation swirls about a potential summer bout with champion Jean Louis as Duras gains attention for a hard fought victory over Pat Comiskey. Local notes also preview Corry Beavers versus Eric Strong Vincent Colonels and Unionites in winter play in Section 2.
Tonight features two net games with Gomy's Beavers hosting the Ere club on home court and St Edward's facing Meadville St Agathes at St Edward's. Starting lineup for Beavers may include Chuck Williams Don Lundy Paul Sutton Ace Bracken and Tom Crage. Preliminary at 7 18 with main event at 8 30.
George Pace, top-defending vanlumweight contender, aims for a New Year bout at Public Hall in Cleveland. Promoter Bob Brickman seeks an early bid for a fifteen round championship clash with Detroit challenger Johnny Morgan. Pace's manager Vic Stanley plans further talks to finalize terms.
The Cubs stretched their lead in the Aero Supply Bowling League to five games with a two-game win over the Giants. Pirates swept three from the Tigers, and the Yankees won three as Pete Russell rolled three games over 200 for a 211 average while Harold Cragg totaled 201.
Chicago December 19 The National Collegiate Athletic Association will address recruiting subsidies at its annual convention this month Major John J Griffith Big Ten commissioner and secretary said the N O A A executive committee will propose a constitutional amendment defining amateurism institutional responsibility for athletics control and a code of conduct for aid to athletes
New York reports that Grove, the lanky 40 year old pitcher due March 6, is the outstanding American League hurler of the season. Official averages show a 2.16 ERA over 23 games, 15 victories and 4 defeats for a .795 winning percentage. It marks his ninth season with the lowest ERA in 15 years and his seventh sub three earned runs per nine innings. Since 1923 with the Athletics, Grove has won 288 games and pitched 285 complete games, the most among active big-league pitchers.
Seabiscuit leads after weights were posted for the $100,000 Santa Anita Handicap to be run March 2. The famed racer drew 130 pounds for the mile and a quarter event, with stablemate Kayak TI at 129, and Maryland’s Challedan trailing at 128.
United Press reports ex Yankee outfielder Byrd of Philadelphia has been invited to compete in the Masters Tournament at Augusta Georgia on April 4. He is among 13 players invited for the first time. Also noted is Warren Giles announcing that pitcher Gene Thompson signed a contract with the Cincinnati Reds.
The city asserts its sunport possesses the nation’s longest runway, claiming a main strip of 4,300 feet and an additional 6,000 feet. The airfield spans about 60 acres and over 250 civiblocks are noted in the facility layout.
United Press reports in New York that Lew Jenkins faces a delay in confirming a title shot as promoter plans a March 22 timetable. Ambers, a top challenger, remains in dispute over eliminations and a possible rematch with champion Lew. The impasse centers on contract terms and eligibility, with managers signaling further negotiations.
Montgomery project begins Mindanuary with a $200,000 fee to create a city recreation complex at Lagoa Park. Plans include an open air amphitheater, new shrubs and trees, roads, and bridle paths, with upgrades to surrounding areas and facilities.
Local promoter Howard J. Sheen leads preparations for a community ice rink on North Center Street aiming to open when colder weather arrives. Funds are being raised to cover operating costs while repairs and equipment updates proceed and a winter work program may hire two people for ongoing hive projects.
Cleveland reports six exhibition games for the spring training program in Fort Myers Florida. The slate includes home and away series with the Giants Phillies and Washington with games at Witter Haven Miami and Orlando. Slapnicka announces the schedule while negotiating further with the Cardinals for additional games at Fort Myers.
Corry bowling teams posted a majority of wins in recent play. Bill Dune’s 208 average led his team past J. & H. kawleis twice while Corny Wafer’s squad defeated Violet Roeiel’s crew. The Coheh Texkold ladies fell to Lae Jamestown, and Rosa Cook’s 112 pins helped Corry ladies win two of three matches.
Dayton 56 Rhose Taund at St Juli s 2 Sprivetide. Michigan 62 Connecticut 43. Washington 69 SoUtth 41. Currigle Tech 45 Loyola 34. Southern California 44 De Paul 43. Overwo Aq Vemple 6.
Nate Lewis testified at the Illinois boxing panel denying charges that two major bouts involving Soltis, Mase Suhmeling, and Tow Galento were prearranged. The commission’s third session heard Lewis recount disputed events and stated that the evidence did not prove a fight fix.
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