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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1940
Page
7
The readable fragments reference a local matter on a road or street project with officials involved. Details are incomplete but indicate a public action or docket needing follow up. No clear dates, names, or exact locations are discernible.
The fragment mentions a kin Gypsy and a two town setting with unclear context. Details are insufficient to identify people or organizations, dates, or events for a fuller item.
Nnie Mack observes his 8th birthday at a lunch honoring Phillies and baseball writers. The event celebrates Mack while noting the A’s financial control by the American League and plans to visit Jimmy Isamov in Philadelphia following Isamov’s stroke.
Slammi' Sam Snead of West Virginia defeated Rufino Gonzalez of Cuba 137 to 142 on the Havana Country Club course in Cuba's biggest betting golf match. Snead won $5,000 for Thomas Jevin of New York who placed the wager with Thorld Sanchez, Cuban sportsman.
Renzi and Speicher win the Doubles Booster tournament at Recreation Alleys with a combined score of 1222. Renzi posts 634 and Speicher 588 as the top duo. Prize money is $8. A later doubles event is planned with a house score of 1190. Floyd Lottaway records a high single prize of 255.
New York reports two notable ten round bouts this week in boxing. Featherweight champion Petey Stamo faces a title fight in Hollywood California on Friday. Abeerman, a New York heavyweight contender, squares off against Al Delgney who recently beat Gus Lesnevich in a ten round match here.
Kink Collins of 841 Fourth Ave Warren. Patterson's semi pro basketball team schedules games with Corry squads and confirms upcoming assignments at Warren location.
In Columbus the Ohio High School Coaches' Association urged naming Patti B. Brown of Marsillon as Ohio State football coach after Francis Schmidt's resignation. President James R. Robinson circulated letters to 500 members urging support, arguing the selection over-reliance on name players ignores qualified high school coaches with long careers. He criticized the practice of picking big college coaches by recent all America lists. The effort seeks backing from Ohio State officials alumni and lawmakers amid a debate on merit and promotion.
St Petersburg Fla Dec za Johnny Mee baseball scout for the New York Yankees predicts the draft may disrupt stars but help by boosting army camp teams. He notes the draft could reduce talent, yet physical fitness among youth could foster new players who might never consider baseball otherwise.
Tom Harmon of Michigan and Francis Reagan of Pennsylvania may join forces in the Shrine East West game on New Year’s Day. Andy Kerr of Colgate says he won’t start both but would put them in together if behind. Eastern players arrived in rain, forcing indoor practice with only ten days to prepare.
The Italian American club quintet defeated Wie M G A five 19 to AT on the St Edward’s High school floor yesterday afternoon led by W Piccirillo with 10 points. Other scorers included Green Varasso and Chiricusio as the team posted a decisive win.
Temple plays Oklahoma in a January 1 stadium showdown as part of a busy double header in Philadelphia. A Richmond All-Stars squad and the Norfolk contingent join the program amid a packed holiday schedule.
AP Feature Service notes Tennessee after a Rose Bowl loss rebounded to an elite status. The 1940 Vols, despite injuries to George Cafego and Hab Suffridge, finished undefeated and atop Southern football with strong team spirit, speed, and sound fundamentals under Neyland's adapted strategy.
Harrisburg reports new Erie lake rules for next season. Bass limits drop to nine inches minimum size with six daily. rock bass limit to 25 with year round season. sunfish and similar species retain June 15 to November 30. pike and muskellunge limits adjusted. overall bag limits reduced for some categories.
The City Handicap Bowling League matches have been postponed for two weeks including tonight with next league games set for Monday evening January 6th.
Meadville Pa December reports preliminary work to convert 2600 acres of Pymatuning Lake refuge waters into a national hatchery for warm water fish. Commission officials say the plan is the country’s lone example and would yield the greatest annual fish output.
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