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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1939
Page
7
Disjointed OCR fragment references debate on liberty, speech, and reconstruction. Mentions Geilo, cathedral authors, peace guarantees, slavery economics, and constitutional issues. Contains scattered names, dates, and unrelated phrases about stocks and Douglas.
Fragmentary report notes a judge named Frank is involved in a lemon related dispute with references to a wife’s claim against her husband and several aged items including ducks and hens. The readable text is severely garbled leaving uncertain specifics but indicates a court action seeking damages.
Dec 26 Pasadena dispatch reports Tennessee stars Cafego and Suffridge near injury endings for the Ross Bowl. Cafego is knee damaged and may play only briefly. Suffridge will start but wear a knee brace, reducing speed against USC. Other bowl notes include Missouri, Tulane, Clemson, Boston College, and Shrine Bowl prep across the South.
The University of Chicago will discontinue intercollegiate football, affecting three figures: Mark Shaughnessy the Maroon coach faces dismissal, Amos Alonzo Stagg is noted as the earlier architect of Chicago football, and Dr. Robert Hutchins the university president defends the move citing student benefits and shifting priorities.
Dayton dispatch reports Carl J. Storck as president of the National Professional Football League says he is ready for a long term. He reflects on past successes and predicts a better 1940, noting potential full-time duty if re elected and asked.
Ohio State travels to New Orleans to face Kentucky in a major test of its season while Kentucky seeks its fifth straight SEC title. Also notes Rangers seek lead in the National W League, and boxing results from Buffalo and Philadelphia with marked technical knockouts and notable weights.
The Ring magazine selects Joe Louis as Fighter of the Year for 1939, noting his third such honor in four years, while honoring Geferino Garcia for notable achievements. The rankings list top fighters by weight class, with Louis leading the heavyweight division and Conn, Garcia, and others mentioned among leaders in their divisions.
Dec 26 report that Henry Armstrong will defend his welterweight title January 4 in St Louis against veteran Joe Ghnouly in a bout promoted by Tom Packs.
The original Celtics will add two new players for Cleveland Fans at Public Hall on Saturday night. George Chestnut, a foot-back center, played professionally with Indianapolis and Detroit, joins Jim Brown, a guard from Temple University, in the new lineup. Paul Birch will rejoin the Celtics for the game against the Waterloo Wonders, returning from coaching at Homestead High School where his team won the state title last season.
In New York on December 2 a three doubleheader week opens at Madison Square Garden featuring top teams. Texas makes its New York debut against Manhattan College in the opener, while Long Island University seeks its 43rd straight win against Southern California in the second game.
Johnny Mize, St. Louis Cardinals first baseman, finally wins the National League batting title. The left-handed slugger posts a .249 average across 153 games, finishing 18 points ahead of Frank McCormick of Cincinnati. Paired with teammate Pinch Hitter Paggett, the Cardinals showcase strong offensive numbers this season.
The article notes inactive cage clubs and bowling leagues during the holiday period with limited skiing and racing activity. It mentions sleet heavy snow, possible league rest, and a postponed return to regular schedules. Frankie Frisch benched by the Cardinals due to hitting woes, while McCormick leads NL sophomores in hits with 200. Werber sought a $25,000 bid for 218 runs.
More than 10,000 spectators watched Min. L. Palladino win the 1200 Christmas purse at Tropical Park with a dominant sprint, giving a remarkable victory in a sunny Miami parade of racing.
Nineteen horses were initially nominated for the New Year’s Day 510,000 handicap at Santa Anita led by Kayak Tl Couli Dor Specky Which Heelfly Can Walt Maye Hour Sun Barc Preceploy Journey On Pernie Airtame and Gallant Fri with official entries to follow.
Junked rumors and stray notes swirl about Joe Medwick and a potential deal. The piece hints at bids around 200000, with teams including the Cardinals on record as weighing options while counting on Medwick’s high valued outfield demand.
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