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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 09, 1942

Page

5

Local high school teams prep for pair of tough road tests

Corry High Orange and Black travel to North East for Teague game against Grapepickers while St Edward’s visits Ol City St Joseph’s to face state Catholic champions. Priday Shamorks head to St Joseph’s of Titusville for final game. Beavers idle. Grapepickers beat Beavers 92 21 in first round and look to repeat. Beavers seek regain form after two league losses. Shamrocks face tough OM City St Joe’s with Red McGurn back, aiming for season closer win. Coaches expect guard play to tighten and defense to shore up for the stretch run.

Corry High North East St. Edwards St. Joseph's Buthie Titusville Beavers Grapepickers Bylermen Union City Davior Shamrocks OM City St. Joe's Baressimen Red” McGurn Oilers St. Edward's Bavessi Priday St. Joe's Je Doe Samnedsi Bob DeMent Tam Kim Jansen Blair Hyots Saxton

Beavers face tough schedule with three next week

The Beavers hold a four and seven record as they head into a lone Tuesday league clash at North East against the Granepickers then travel to Titusville Monday for an independent with the Rockets. A busy week follows with Barbererees at home and a Friday visit to Albion while eyeing a streak over .500 in league play.

Beavers North East Granepickers Bylermen Titusville Rockets Barbererees Albion Harborersek Girard Wesleyville

Babe Ruth to portray Lou Gehrig in film project

Hollywood reports Babe Ruth will play himself in a movie about Lou Gehrig. He notes illness shaved 25 pounds from his frame yet he feels younger and intends to stay for six weeks to film, appearing before cameras and practicing for the role.

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Simmons Sees A s Finishing Fourth

Philadelphia Athletics former star Al Simmons predicts the A s will finish fourth next season if they get breaks or at worst fifth, despite losing key players Sami Chapman and Benny McCoy to military duty. The report notes Simmons, now a Canzie Mack coach, remains optimistic.

Associatea ST. Petersburg Fla Philadelphia Athletics Thhey al Simmons Butkelfont Canziie Mack Simmons Athletics Oubfelder Sami Chapman Benny McCoy Army Navy

Barron Captures Western Open In Tight Win

Herman Barron, a new name among Western Open champions, won by two strokes over Henry Picard as the 72-hole event concluded. Barron fired rounds totaling 278 to edge Picard two strokes ahead with Harrison in third and Little challenging late. prize money awarded to top finishers.

Robert Myers Phoenix Herman Barron Hagen Saracen Long Dim Barnes MacDonald Smith Ghick Evans White Plains Barron Henry Picard Oklahoma City Burton Plead Keiser Chandler Harper Portsmouth E. J Duleh) Harrison Chicago Lawson Little Johnny Dawson Picaud Harrison Kelser Little Ben Hoan Jimmy DeMaret Jerds

Vanderbilt Captain Rue Says He Will Sit Bench

Captain Rue of Vanderbilt explains he stays on the bench by choice to let other players on the floor do the work. He has appeared in every game so far but prefers a supporting role.

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Sports Roundup From New York Feb Highlights and Oddities

A hectic recap spans Wanemaker Mile rough times, pole vault record breaks by a Japanese contender, player trades and eligibility notes in golf and football. Other items cover coaches, managerial chatter, enduring legends, and quirky onfield tales from baseball and golf, with a collage of sporting news and colorful asides.

New York Mitchell Cornelius Wormer Lam Mulraste Itsens Sato Oye Japan Lombard Braves Gems Sehnow Sam Byrd PGA Paddy Driscoll Chicago Bears Bill Chandler Marquette Cage Great Lakes Naval Station

Powell Motors Triumph in Antler League Sweep

The Powell Motors free team defeated Wayside Market in two games of a postponed Antler League match yesterday on the Bike villes. Rube Randall hammered out a 2176 average for the winners while Sheen paced the Groterymen with 165.

Powells Powell Motors

Warmerdam sets indoor pole vault record at Millrose meet

At the Millrose Games held before 15,000 fans, Cornelius Warmerdam cleared 13 feet indoors after a stretched runway lengthened to 487 feet. He borrowed a pole when his broke, clearing each height on first attempt and surpassing the previous indoor best while becoming the sole figure to vault the feat indoors.

Associated Press New York Cornelius Warmerdam Edmon Calif Walmerdan Gome Ely Millrose Atl Charles High Michigan Normal Norwood Ewell Per State Greg Rice Rice

Lane accepts bid to fight Conn in Navy Relief Fund

Trenton light heavyweight Barry Lane accepts a bid to stage a Billy Conn benefit fight in Detroit or Milwaukee within a month for the Navy Relief Fund. Lane's manager Willie Gilzenberg said a letter came from Lt Comdr Frank Teller of the United States Naval Reserve. The report mentions Ruin, a town in Kentucky.

Conn Trenton N. J Barry Lane Billy Conn Pittsburgh Detroit Milwaukee Navy Relief Fund Willie Gilzemberg Lane Gilzenberg Tt Comdr States Naval Reserve

Michigan Star Threatens Record of J. Weismuller

Ann Arbor reports University of Michigan junior Patton and teammates aim to break Johnny Weissmuller’s 100 yard freestyle record at the Michigan pool. Coach Mann predicts improvements due to faster starts and disciplined pacing as Wolverines defend their national title with stars Skinner and others eyeing national marks.

William Wratherley Ann Arbor Mailtina Tinally Hie Dias Johny Weistmuller John Patten University of Michigan Carbondite Welsentiller Michigan Otto Jeeta Weissmoultar Mann Eplashers Sili Hero Gid Mann Wolverines Yale Bob Kinuth Bil Palad Newa Mahn A.A. U Jim Skinner Strother T-Bone) Martin Pree Styler Gils Sharemel

A's First Squad Leaves For Camp

A's First Squad departs for camp as players and trainer travel from Philadelphia to California for pre season training. Talmadge Abernathy Dick Fowler and Jim Tadley depart with the group amid transfer plans and travel updates.

Philadelphia Macks Galttnenia Talmadge Abernathy Melbane Dick Fowler Torsnio Jim Tadley Collegeville Philarethia Fey Calif Torna Freddy Catignel Wilmingto Del Frig Pittsburgh

Rockets at Grove City Set for Key Home Game

Grove City hosts a veteran Grove City squad with seven wins in ten starts as it aims to break the Strypery Rock stranglehold all season. The first of two games in a Tuesday doubleheader will be played on the Grover court.

Hialeah Park Satuday Alsab American Wolf Son of Good Goods Challedon Wat Bello Our Boots Aissle A, Zalsneck and Son Spring Creek L. B. Whiteley Warren County War Board Tony Zale Fey Billy Conn Lee SaVat Louis Witt Glenn Pressmell Elmer ‘Holm Nebraska Larry MacPhail Wyatt Contyaete Dear Rutgers Druces Grove City Jon Grover

Wilson withdraws from Pittsburgh bout

Promoters report Jackie Wilson will not fight Leo Ro uk in Pittsburgh, citing weight discrepancies and safety concerns. The featherweight bout, scheduled for six rounds, had Ro uk previously defeating a local challenger while Wilson indicated the bout would be unsafe due to a larger opponent.

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Celoron Quintet Defeats Clymer In League Showdown

Celoron of Chautauqua County topped Clymer Central 34 to 27 in the league clash. Clymer sinks to the cellar with a 0-10 tally in league play while Celoron builds momentum behind strong team play and a standout performance from a key scorer.

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