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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1941
Page
7
Classified ad fragment describes a rental for Hazel m apartment on Larch Ist with terms. Mentions sales or owner and a house with 4 baths, garage, tank, and references to Frontera, Illinois.
Corry High Beavers meet Williams led by Chuck Williams in a tight county tilt. Ainsworth leads 65 to 4, with Union City showing limited wins, while Bradford Owl defense shines as top in the league.
A terse finance note reports uneven trading with prices fluctuating and momentum mixed. Market commentary mentions shifting sentiment and uncertain appetite for risk as stocks react to tentative data.
Mixes of couples enter the recreation bowling weekend led by Mr and Mrs Rich Forte. Joy handles entries at Recreation. Players may enter at times with a different partner each round. Handicap singles tournament Thursday May 20 1941. Teams divided into classes by entrants.
Four high school men joined Ohio State University to aid new head coach Paul Brown. They include backfield coach Hugh McGranahan and freshmen coach Shred Hiesler, who previously worked with Brown at Massillon. Other assistants are end Paul Ler, tackles Fritz Mackey, and reserve Rees.
Philadelphia Athletics manager Connie Mack leads the team en route to California for spring training. The moves reflect prospects for the 1941 season as pitchers and other players prepare for the telecast of league plans.
In Madison Square Garden Associated Press reports a middleweight bout between Vigh and Billy Soose as a potential TNLE title chance. Odds favor Soose while Vigh relies on his iron chin and quick counters to upset the Penn State favorite. Promoter Mike Jacobs eyes big gate and purses as both aim to derail Overlin’s crown bid.
Allegheny College hosts a winter sports carnival at Meadville over the weekend. More than 50 participants from eastern colleges join skiing tobogganing ice skating treasure hunt woodchopping and other entertainments. Highlight is Miss Ann Thoburn of Cleveland performing an ice skating exhibition.
Chicago Feb 7 Willie Hoppe extended his unbeaten run in the world three cushion billiards tournament to ten straight wins, defeating Chamaco of Mexico 50 to 47 in 54 innings. Hoppe’s 32nd straight in world meets now sets up a clash tonight with Art Thurnbled, former title holder from Kenosha Wisconsin.
Ace Parker, former Duke University star and standout player of the year, may quit baseball for good. The utility infielder is on the Pittsburgh Plates roster and must report by August 16, affecting the Dodgers contract terms. Dan Popping, Dodgers owner, declined to modify the deal but noted the two year contract was among the largest offered in football.
New York reports a mixed round of sports and coaching rumors with figures like Grover Cleveland Alexander and Elmer Layden in the news. Notre Dame, Seton Hall, and Kentucky figures figure in coaching chatter as fighter bets and tournament plans surface across the region.
A quirky report notes an encounter described as He Meets Joe Next. A food expert asserts a trove of people eat bacon in preference to ham, suggesting a dietary bias or trend.
Manush headlines the ball players medal round as he powers toward victory in St Petersburg. His form, despite back pain, sets up a likely clash with Grandia Murphy as the match phase begins amid scores of 72 78 145 in the qualifying rounds.
Jack Doyle declines to quote odds for the pennant race as teams prepare for spring. He notes the early stage invites speculation and that March 45 will reveal how many top players are available for interviews. Doyle suggests his approach may shift depending on how many stars are slated for duty.
The Erie County Basketball League features a four way tie with Albion and Lawrence Park atop the standings. Tonight's games include Beavers versus Union, Millcreek versus North East, and Wesleyville versus Cirtra, all aiming to move past the logjam as Milcreek and North East seek trouble.
The Steel Age invaded Franklin last night and fell 64 to 3. Rhodes led Franklin with 16 points and Siegal added 13 as CPT Co built a big second quarter advantage to secure the decisive win.
The Referee's Trophy for last year's Class A Erie county championship will be presented to Corry High during tonight's game with Union City. Willian Burns of Erie, president of the Referees' Association, will make the presentation.
The Beavers must improve away from home to contest the county championship. After 16 road contests, they have won only two, with Union City and Youngsville, and lost to North East Millcreek Lawrence Park Titusville Warren, while excelling at home against Sharpsville.
Reg Friesell, noted as one of the top football officials in the East, accepted an invitation to speak at Titusville on March 5. He has officiated major collegiate and professional games, including the Cornell-Dartmouth controversy, earning wide publicity for his decisions.
Fragmented OCR lists names and scores from regional athletics results across Portland Atlantic City Elizabeth Newark Philadelphia and Miami with multiple participants and tied or unconfirmed standings including Joe Toms River Baynes Welch and Jules Guides among others.
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