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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1940
Page
7
A garbled OCR fragment references Hay and an assistant with unclear roles, a note about stock and ownership, and a phrase about opera live in Hy. The text is incomplete, offering few identifiable persons, places, or actions to summarize into a full article item.
A garbled but sport filled note covers baseball salaries, bowling meets, and winter events. It mentions Bob Feller, Hank Greenberg, Grover Cleveland Alexander, and Grover Cleveland Alexander in talks of salary and comebacks, plus a big 20 game handicap tourney with $74 in prize money and entries from local bowlers. The piece also references Pittsburgh Pirates questions on Russ Bauer and Johnny Gee, and notes Ohio coaching changes and various regional sports stories.
Stanford football team conducted a brisk practice in Pasadena as they prepare for the Rose Bowl against Nebraska. Coach Clark Brushnessy emphasized fundamentals while players focused on offensive and defensive drills in the lively session.
A broad federal grant, touted as the largest in Pennsylvania, funds a wildlife and stocking program in Corry area streams. The initiative, supported by Boy Scout units, aims to stock fish and provide winter feeding stations while urging informants on pheasants and other game to report locations. дожд
Georgia Tech's Yellow Jackets aim to salvage a failing season by beating the California Golden Bears in the Intersectorial football feud. Coach hopes center on John Bosch and Bob Tech, hurt by injuries earlier, to spark a late surge.
Blair named Army football coach after years at West Point and service as assistant. Blaik, a veteran of the Army program, becomes the top civilian in charge of the grid team.
Fordham University football team arrived in Dallas amid snowstorm pageantry as thousands welcomed the eastern squad ahead of the Cotton Bowl clash with Texas A&M New Year’s Day. The scene featured synthetic cowboys, boots, and 10 gallon hats, while Santa Anita opens its season in Los Angeles with 49,000 expected to attend the Breeders’ Cup prep races and Shalledon racing in California.
By Romney Wherree Montgomery the North-South grid elevens prepare for the third annual clash in Mont Noviti South-toadball, featuring star backs and ends from Tulane Duke Auburn and Duke. Coaches align depth with top players Severk Darnell Walstorf Snavely Basca Nonkue Murphy Rucinski to counter North Carolina Villanova Cornell Indiana and Kelley. The rubber match follows an N 7-0 win for the North in 1988 and a 33 20 Southerner victory last year as an expected crowd of about 10000 gathers for the 2530 EST kickoff.
Clymer bowlers faced Wyner, Zmbion Oils, Ree and White in a Rechealion Alleys league night. Scorers include Sthermerhom 102 102 AMA 149 190 419, Beckerink 150 138 127 415 438, Switoo 199 193 262 151, and totals 741 608 731 with Gas 792 and Harthvate 408 among final tallies.
Lehigh University will resume football relations with former opponents after a lapse of a year or more during the next three seasons. Rivals returning to the engineer schedule include Yale, Carnegie Tech, Drexel, Swarthmore, Dickinson, Gettysburg, Hampden Sydney and Bucknell.
A chaotic sports roundup covers boxing, football and baseball rumors amid World War II era chatter. Mentions Lew Jenkins, Miloslav, Moon Mullins, George Franck and college bowls as teams and players are profiled for upcoming showdowns and prospects.
Harrisburg December 3 The PIAA approved two amendments to its by laws and constitution at the final meeting An observer claimed petticoat influence disrupts defense in schools The district vote on amendments was announced during last night's session One change strengthens regulation of nominations of athletes moving between districts The ballot results showed wide approval with 405 to 37 for one measure and 284 to 0 for another The meeting also heard a panel on sports and the National Defense program with J G Everard urging schools to reduce testing of boys He was met with laughter but defended his point The officers were renominated and list of officers including Poinand and Wient continued term
Cleveland Dec 28 Ohio State offered a new football coach position to Sutherland but he declined. The report from New York describes terms as the highest ever dangled before a college coach, reflecting strong interest and a dramatic decision.
New York December 25 The Associated Press reports that a three way meeting of the National Collegiate Athletic Association and allied bodies opens tomorrow with a council session to start the proceedings A joint meeting with the Frank Brill Coaches Association is planned for Monday.
Walvir Lee Taylor tied Earl Dew for the 140 American Hockey championship at Transent Park after Taylor’s 19th birthday win count reached 283. Dew headed west to prepare for the tomorrow’s Golden Gate Cup in San Francisco. race details remain unclear due to report garble.
The University of Pennsylvania Quakers begin a comeback to contend for the Intercollegiate League title after a five win season in 18 games. Led by Lon Jourdet with captain Henry Stilling and key players Bill Pool and Bid Loghman, the squad features a strong forward unit and includes Chuck Wigner, Ernie Wright, and Bernie Schreber. Schedule notes list January to March games against Maryland, Dartmouth, Army, Columbia, Navy, and Harvard with several home and away fixtures.
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