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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1940
Page
7
Beavers seize control with a 31 25 victory over Millcreek. The win tightens the chase for the league lead as both teams battle for supremacy.
Beavers win amid a tough late game surge as Millerrek’s defense holds. Player highlights include Nasty and Orry with key counters and a 76 to 1? scoreline mentioned, while weather and local bowling notes fill the remainder of the scene. The report blends game action with community sports chatter and upcoming basketball plans.
Pat Greene led Corry High School with 16 points as the Beavers edged Millcreek 6-point in a tight Erie County Junior High League clash at the gym. Ted Willis and Chuck Williams of Millcreek kept the pace, each scoring early, but Greene sparked a 3rd and 4th quarter run that sealed the win while Crews Bracken and Bricker added key baskets for Corry.
A fragmented note describes a town event at the YMCA center with a dinner night, a regu meeting, and preparations. References to a yearlong effort, an inquest, and local activity are included along with scattered names and places.
Corry basketball teams are invited to participate in an independent tournament to be held at Spartansburg during the week of March 11. Entry requires eligibility lists and a 2.50 fee before March 1. Ten players per team, professionals barred. Prizes include large team trophy, ten individual trophies, gold basketballs for runners up, high scorer, MVP, and all tournament team. Held at Firemen's Hall, entries to Carl W. Mallon, Spartansburg.
Falcons defeated the Gorillas in two matches at the Elks Avel last evening. Raleigh VanTas posted a 173 average and Donaldson bowled 181 in the two games, highlighting the strong performances in the league action.
Corry Marksmen defeated Walnut Creek in a league rifle match hosted at Kanty College gym in Erie last night. Local team rallied in the Auten rally scene but the opponents could not overtake the hosts. Final score not available from the report.
Corry Red and Gun Club defeated Walhbreek by a 10 point margin last evening in the North Western Pennsylvania Rifle League meeting. The team score stood 1187 to 1177 with D Patterson firing a 239 to lead Corry, matching Walnut Creek high scorer McClymont.
United Press reports unusual cold snaps freeze streams delaying beaver trapping January 18 to 31. Beavers swayed, 21 counties permit trapping. officials say 400 expected, half the anticipated number from a commission spokesman. Wally Moses signs with Athletics. no terms offered on 1980 contract. Justice of the Peace pairs in New Jersey named Justices of the Peace. Formosa health tip arrives in Alabama with Dr Take mune Sora surveying health work in the state.
Carnegie Tech officials stated they have no interest in out of season football bowls. Dr Robert B Doherty, president, said scholarships for athletes are already tightly organized and university policy will not support bowl appearances. He noted past Sugar Bowl loss to Texas Christian in 1939 as misused context.
In New York the light heavyweight bout ends in a technical knockout for Bettina over Apostoli at the 12th round. Bettina dominates early with sharp jabs and hooks while Apostoli fades after a sustained attack, boosting Bettina’s claim to the win amid crowd reactions and corner banter.
Glenn Cunningham, famed mile ruler, prepares for retirement after a storied career. He has been bested twice this season and will face the starting line tonight at Mutison Square Garden, where he remains a standout even as he ends an era.
Patty Berg defeats Betty Jameson in Coral Gables winning the regional title amid a cluttered report of scholastic scores and local standings. The piece notes Berg’s return from surgery and cites a series of sports results including college scores and a mixed bag of regional tallies.
Beaver seconds defeated Millcreek 41 to 16 in Erie County Seven Team Basketball League play. Jack Downey led with 11 points for Beaver, while Lassie paced Millcreek with six. Beaver built a 3 to 0 opening lead, never relinquished it, and led 16 to 8 at halftime as Millcreek went scoreless in the second period.
Glendale Cal report of a 19 year old bowler who in a friendly league game rolled two perfect 300 scores. Witnesses noted his dramatic form as he achieved the two flawless games, with a prior high of 246.
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