This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 12 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1942
Page
7
Partial OCR text describes a sale with highest bid and reserve, mentioning a house and location in Pa. Names Vincent and Carver appear, and a sale action with delivery by bidder. Details are garbled but indicate an auction process with reserve price and acceptance terms.
A fragment notes valves and a 1933 school reference tied to an office action. The readable text hints at a procurement or maintenance item in a Pennsylvania context, with officials or offices involved. No clear names, dates, or locations are confirmed beyond the partial phrases.
Anton Auer and Rathbun sparked the visitors as Wattsburg, led by Johnson and Brigham, built a big first half lead and held on for a league victory. Auer and Rathbun each scored repeatedly while Brigham and Taylor added key baskets as the Orange and Black stretched their margin late in the third quarter.
In the Antler League Joe Anwens Lane kept the Bankers ahead as they took the final game from the Sterling Milkmen to seal a two game series victory. Harry Parker led with 2 187 sets while Joel Castor posted 169 for the Milkmen.
The Associated Press's year end poll names Frenny Armstrong as sports comeback of the year after 13 wins since retirement. Cardinals rise with pennant drive and World Series upset, while Larry French Lombardi and Browns also place high among voters. Other top mentions include Rickenbacker, Maple Leafs, Holy Cross, and Wisconsin football.
New York reports tensions rise as Fordham and NYU protest Brooklyn College players' eligibility. The debate mirrors broader recruiting temptations as college basketball grows big money. Other items note bowling’s dishwashing rule, Martinez Zovilla’s return, and military moves involving sports figures.
Ralph Zanelli outpointed Corp. Gar in a manly bout with ten rounds of action. The card featured locals Francis and others from New Castle to Greenville, with scores reflecting close battles and decisive moments.
Kentuckys Adolph Rupp discusses a tough schedule and strong prospects for the coming basketball season at the University of Kentucky. He notes a deep roster with three lettermen returning and several contenders for two starting spots, predicting the season will be the best in Kentucky basketball history despite strong opposition from major programs.A Hollywood boxing note follows about Jack Goggin defeating Connie Norden in San Diego.
Perry Beauty Silon lost two games to Zuckermans keglerettes but still holds a four game lead in the Fourth Ladies League. Waterhouse moved into sole second place with a clean sweep, while All-Way Electric, Lanstons, and Boston House split results to create a three way tie for third. Mildred Huenel led individuals with a 192 average on scores of 168 and 194.
Stage VoLubly and Ward Chamberlain of Princeton along with Pete Lorenc of Temple are named to the All-Eastern collegiate soccer team, with Temple Penn State and Yale placing two men each. Lorenc and center Andy Arbitz led in votes, while Jose Lonbang of Penn State is listed among first-team selections.
In Madison Square Garden Beau Jack, the fighter from Georgia, defeats Tippy Turkin in three heats of a 15 round bout to claim the world lightweight title. The bout featured the Jersey Bounce as a signature moment, with Beaus dominance evident throughout the match.
The Chicago Bears, defeated by the Washington Redskins in the National League football title game, will face the champions again in the professional bowl at Shibe Park on December 17. The Shrine lineup, picked by Coach Hank Anderson, includes George Wilson, Lee Ieor, Dan Fortmann, Clyde Turner, and Frankie Garto, with proceeds to benefit the Merchant Marine.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.