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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1942
Page
7
A brief legal notice discusses belated claims to property rights and the need to establish ownership in light of unclear titles. The notice cites court procedures and timelines affecting heirs seeking to assert interests.
A roundtable style feature recalls Tyson era contrasts with past champions and training regimens. The piece threads reminiscence of Joe Louis Sullivan Kilrain and other greats, noting grueling workouts, tough circles, and the hard edge of early boxing culture. It also mentions current fighters like Freddie Piducia and Abe Simon in relation to a comeback context.
Four captains have drawn up a schedule and by laws for a four team league. Only residents working in the city can play, five personal fouls ban players, games use ten minute quarters, and a $350 forfeit is required for each unplayed game. Opening games are 7 30 p m with tickets at the gate.
Army and Navy training limits prompt colleges to push competitive athletics. Col James J Pixlee urges early training in tech schools and colleges to develop leadership and endurance for service. Programs should be broad enough for all students to develop these qualities.
Dallas reports predict a high scoring Rose Bowl as Georgia UCLA and Texas Georgia Tech enter New Year matchups. Odds favor offense and parallels to past classics while fans scramble for tickets and betting margins.
The Spading Heiman team widened their edge in the Third Dagliex League last night with a sweep over Folletts, while Chapin Slueners and Lindsleys battled in other matches. Esther Querreveld led scoring with 143, Masha 138, as teams posted totals around the 600 mark.
In New York on December 31 1942 Darryl Warmerdam the California pole vaulter nicknamed Stratospheric Gurteting won the James E Sullivan Memorial Trophy for sportsmanship and excellence. He led with 101 votes compared with 70 for Bill Smith Hawkin swimming star at Ohio University.
Dee Franklin 81 and other star runners prep for a January 8 meet at Madison Garden as the Penn State event clashes with YU and local showcases. Tulsa and Tennessee also feature in a busy bowl season with football and boxing notes mixed into a crowded sports page.
Sherman High athletic director Harm Brostis leaves after six years to join the U.S. Army with Mayville draft inductees. Superintendent Alkirt calls the loss keen but says the school must carry on with duties and students.
The Pennsylvania Athletic Commission will permit Pittsburgh heavyweight Harry Bobo to compete in state rings again after a doctor’s signed statement that he will not go blind. Bobo had been barred last August due to vision loss in one eye with the other partially affected, though a new assessment linked to his suspension suggests risk if vision worsens.
William Rothinss resigns from the Pennsylvania Game Commission becoming the third Williamsport member to quit in under six months citing ill health as the reason for retirement.
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