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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1944
Page
5
A damaged OCR item references historical figures and numbers, noting a 40 and a 3 in connection with a tor or toll. Names and places are unreadable, but the fragment implies a past financial or yield report with limited legible digits.
Excerpts discuss Canton Beavers and Corry Bulldogs pushing for year round training under Beaver Club leadership. Jack Tinson and Corry athletic director plan a September 22 game to gain visibility, with potential future series and financial incentives. Included are coaching notes, upcoming schedule, and the All-Stars uniforms.
More than 400 city sports boosters attended the Beaver Club event at the Hotel Corty. Richard Buchomner opened with a business session, by-laws were approved, and officers and board members were introduced. R P Christian spoke on the Bulldog Club and its work with Canton schools. Kay Manne outlined membership plans, Red Riversbaugh discussed training and scholastic requirements, and Gowd Rearick and coach Rittersaugh highlighted facilities needs and future scheduling. The evening closed with play-by-play film of Canton Massillon games and a push to reach 500 members in the club’s drive.
Henry Armstrong a former three title holder faces Lew Hanbury of Wash Inglon at Uline Arena tonight. Armstrong holds a weight advantage and is the betting favorite at 8 to 5, with Hanbury listed around 144 to 1.
Dew York reports a mixed round of sports notes. Oil men fund horse racing ventures as Knight drives deals while Pred Kuntz seeks entry. Dartmouth aims for Ivy League glory and a possible NCAA bid as many stars sit out. Boxing prospects appear in camps and service nine notes include a Marine boxing tourney with weight issues.
Harold McSpaden of Philadelphia tied Byron Nelson after a dramatic finish in the Phoenix Open. Nelson led with a nine under par after 7 holes but McSpaden birdied the last two, forcing a 18 hole playoff for a $1 000 War Bond prize. Nelson shot 65 in the afternoon with McSpaden carding 68. Sam Byrd of Detroit and Craig Wood of Mamaroneck tied for second, earning $500 war bonds.
Johnny Pilon, a two year old runner from Stantava, triumphed in the Millrose 600 at Madison Square Garden. He also won the Rodman Wanamaker International Trophy as the meet's outstanding athlete, after a record time of 1 12.4. Pilon shied away from reporters saying I am scared I can't talk and I am too teppy to bully.
Philadelphia on February 7 veteran pitcher Harl Hurft Ehmke asserts that hundreds of former players would rejoin the game rather than let baseball fold for the duration. He, nearing 50 in April, says he would come running if needed and notes his busy schedule at his plant while expressing belief the game did him good and he owes it something.
Carlson blazed to 1807 total in the final 10-game block of a 20-game match versus Dyckes, earning a $50 side bet as he defeated Dyckes by 400 pins. Carlson opened 219 while Dyckes went 194. Carlson finished 20 games at 387.76 average 188. Dyckes totaled 1557 for 20 with 108 average.
A scrambled college basketball summary notes Temple’s upset of Canisius and Long Island’s victory amid a week of results. It highlights Ohio State’s upset over Purdue, Northwestern’s fall to Wisconsin, and Duke’s win over North Carolina as part of a busy slate with multiple top teams affected.
Eastern League officials consider adding an eighth franchise with Springfield, Massachusetts listed as a potential recipient. The move is led by President Tormy Richardson who shoulders responsibility for organizing the new club amid uncertain options including Providence and Quebec.
Derby followers question if Pukka can end Whitney's long Derby luck at Chuiyehil Downs on May 6. The report notes Whitney's notable past earnings and historic heirs, linking Pukka's potential to recent form and prior Derby contenders.
The Way said Gils Supslay School Basketball League opened with four teams in action. Baptists beat Lutherans 15 18 while Presbyterians edged Baptists 2 0, Episcopal shutout Lutheran 5 0, and other local church squads competed in a morning program.
New York reports a wartime benefit event where baseball figures and officials urged the game to aid morale and national effort. General Somervell and Commissioner Landis spoke by telegram while others delivered remarks about duty, unity, and the sport’s role in supporting the war and American life.
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