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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1940
Page
7
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A sprawling Erie Chronicle brief covers deer herds disease reports, college teams like Edinboro and Clarion top state clubs with one loss, and Bill Falcon leading scorers. It notes possible football lights at a local site, scheduling woes for Emporium, and upcoming Buffalo bicycle events with Kiln and Vopel as German aces. Also touches on fish commission timing, Erie club ownership talks, and local boxing and boxing media commentary with Louis, Dempsey, and Godoy.
In a jumbled recap, teams including Columbia Duquesne Harvard and Penn State post uneven totals amid unclear player lines. The fragment lists players with scattered scores such as Symon 49 and Dirtmouth 54, while several team names and numbers appear misread, producing a hazy snapshot of a late season college basketball results page.
Reports from New York on Feb 8 describe a tempest around world heavyweight hopes after an early leak of talks for Joe Louis to meet Paycher of Des Moines, Iowa, likely in Madison Square Garden in April. Fights and promotions stir confusion as promoters deny finalized negotiations while Godoy lingers as champion.
Palm Beach February 8 National Golf Champion Betty Jameson of San Antonio Texas and defending champion Jean Bauer of Providence R I lead four women opening semi finals in the Far Beach women’s golf tournament. The event pits top players as they begin play today with hopes of advancing to the final.
Beavers travel to North East Friday night while Millcreek hosts Lawrence Park and Girard visits Union City. Previous season win over North East 26 24 cited as momentum. Pat Greene replaces Don Laindy as starting forward after scoring spree against Millcreek.
Raymond's rifle squad defeated Conny-Jamestown by 1593 to 1495 in a City Rifle League meet. Nelson led scorers with 239 as Raymond claimed the win in a high scoring evening.
Waynesburg College stunned Pittsburgh at PH Stadium with a 41-28 triumph. The Panthers’ offense struggled while Waynesburg capitalized on defense and rebounded well to secure the upset win.
Corry hunters and anglers watch Albany hearings on conservation bills affecting the state. Proposals would shift the May 1 opening in Chautauqua County to May 1 and end dates, while Evie and nearby counties would open May 20 and end August 15. Other measures would permit issuing fifty free licenses to nonstate residents to boost reciprocity. NY residents over 70 would fish without a license. residents under 70 would face new fees. Nonresident fishing and hunting license costs remain unchanged.
An elderly woman from Hawthorne New Jersey reports relief from minor burns and skin irritations after using San-Citra Ointment. The advertisement touts antiseptic protection, infection prevention and faster healing, with a suggested price of 95 cents to 60 cents for larger sizes.
Mel Ott of the New York Giants stated at his New Orleans home that he does not consider himself a holdout though reports say the club labeled him as such. He said manager Bill Terry had referred him to Horace Stoneham for contract signing and that the team plans to straighten the matter out soon.
Chicago reports Bets tina May Be Zal es next opponent for Tony Zale of Gary Ind in a show promoted by Bill Rand headed for March 22 at the stadium. Bet tina recently stopped Freddie Apostoli and Sally Krieger as possible challengers for the title scene. CLEVELAND WINS PITTSBURGH
Two Pirates Wilbut Brubaker and Ray Harvel have signed 1940 season contracts with the Pittsburgh Pirates. Brubaker, noted as utility infielder, completed his signing after a conference in New York with President W. E. Benswanger.
Corry’s Rotary Gun Club holds a special session at the American Legion home to discuss requisition of a new clubhouse. Members weigh purchasing the former Oregon Tidioga Medicine plant on Tus Washington Street for a club house and discuss build costs and financing tonight.
Duquesne basketball rolled to its ninth consecutive win by routing Long Island University Blackbirds 36-02 before a crowd of 11,017 at Madison Square Garden last night. The Dukes maintained control throughout, showcasing strong offense and defense against a challenged opponent.
New York February 8 The United States Lawn Tennis Association led by President Hobambo Ward opposed open tennis matches for relief. Ward commented on Byron Blisy Grait, a former Davis Cup player now in Florida, and the association's stance against proposed exhibition matches between opposing parties.
Philadelphia reports pitcher Higbe considered by the Phillies as they evaluate a possible deal. The unnamed source notes Higbe’s desire for a chance to pitch and compete at a professional level, with other top names discussed in relation to the move.
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