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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1942
Page
7
The column profiles Union’s Joe Newara and Patmore with strong scoring, notes Downey and Wells driving Orange and Black squads toward district titles, and previews Beavers and Tigers shifts. It mentions Franklins and Oil Citys title bid, plus Erie area bowling and upcoming boxing postponement for Sammy Angott.
A three way tie emerges in City Basketball League after Merchants beat Steel Age 27 to 20 in overtime as TA A surges past First Avenue Merchants 47 to 28. Steel Age, Merchants and TA A each have three wins and two losses while Avenue trails with one win. Playoff for city championship planned after league finale.
The Corry Rod and Gun Club plans to revive archery under George Kittleberger. A meeting for all interested is set for next Tuesday at 8 p.m. at the Hotel Corry. Attendees urged as interest in the sport rises.
The Raymond Keylereites extended their six game cushion in the Gables Recreation League with a clean win over Igil and Stegns Cleaners. Aero squad dropped Sterling Milk and tied with Recrewtion as Corry-Jamestowe took two from them. Rosa Baker posted the high single with a 178 while springmakers chased the season averages.
The Orange and Black face league leading Millcreek Trojans in a pivotal clash at 8 20 p m. Nine straight wins mark Millcreek with an undefeated league record while Beavers hope to pull an upset. Expected starting lineup includes Claude Weber Jack Taylor Bob Auer and Frank Brighim with possible Bob Kennedy replacing Auer.
In a return matchup Kanty Prep and Shamrocks renew rivalry as Kanty seeks another under 19 win. St Edwards aims to end season strong with two road games and a solid defense after a 28-8 win over St Joseph’s.
The Raymonds beat the Clymer Gunners 1550 to 1504 in the City Rifle League at the Corry Rod and Gun Club Range. Knapp led scoring with 241 while achieving perfect counts at prone and kneeling, as Phoenix Feb. 6 reports a strong field and notes the Western Open context and notable absences due to Nations Open cancellation.
Fight notes report Wickey Hark Ins 137 Germantown outpointing Pedro Tomes 147 Darby and Gene Finter 162 Micartoo outpointing Al Teddy Newark with McDowell 188 Paterson outpointed Bond McNutt 124 Newark. Radio call signals mention nationality.
Roundup covers Hank Greenbey’s bungled seasons at Monroe High, Dun Gee’s club expanding with Jose Basora, and Army and college notes. Includes remarks on the Cleveland Indians hiring a press agent, Michigan State’s twin athletes Ben and Bill, and various boxing and hockey mentions with player nicknames and scattered results.
Western Open action opens with Bud Warr of the Second Air Force coaching enlisted airmen at Fort George Wright, as MARCin EH and Marvin Ward lead training. War stress fuels a unique military golf program, with Ward overseeing three hours of practice.
The Ladies of the Bouy City Bowl ANB Leaglins vee planing Abie Hanticap with over 100 cranes expected to participate. A lucrative prize list arranged by Mrs Harold Carr includes top prizes in doubles and team events. Merchants sponsor booths and windows display prizes while a 100 entry fee per event funds contingency prizes.
Philadelphia report outlines three additional Phillies signings for the 1942 season. Vets Bill Pel aman and Ethie Muryty join the club with prior experience in the Napljetih League and Tmesstate League. Pearson, a veteran hurler, also inks a deal as the team restructures pitching staff for the coming year.
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