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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1940
Page
7
A damaged OCR passage mentions a street sale near Center Street and Sparta Road, plus a brief condolence message for Plerye and others. Details are unclear due to garbled text, but references to a sale, stock trends, and expressions of kindness appear amid the fragment.
A compiled roundup reports basketball scores for Corry area teams with wins and losses. It highlights upcoming home games for Corny's Beavers, community bowling and water leagues, and local honors including a new sports facility project and awards for area clubs.
Arturo Godoy battles champion Joe Louis over 15 rounds at Madison Square Garden. Louis edges a controversial decision as Godoy withstands punishment and drives the crowd. Judges split, but Louis retains the title amid boos and a furious postfight scene.
Beavers beat North East 33 21 in a hard fought league game on the North East floor. Den Lunily topped Beaver scoring with 10 points, while Chuck Williams added 9 as Corry High failed to close the gap.
Erie County League standings show Lawrence Park, Union City, Girard, and North East in tight race with scores and matchups listed. Tuesday night results include Lawrence Park beating Cory and Union City over North East, with North East, Beavers, and Grapenickers performances noted and foul trouble impacting play. Also reports Pitt Tankers win at Pittsburgh with a 52 to 23 victory over Penn State Behrend.
Russell Patterson, 15, posted a 243 score in a Northwestern Pennsylvania Rifle League match at Lawrence Park, helping his team beat Lawrence Park 1156. Patterson produced a 60 in off-hand and multiple 50s in other positions, with other scorers like G Patterson 294 and Dumedy 295 also contributing for Corry. The Lawrence Park lineup featured Pistner 230 and Aldrich 231 among their top scorers.
In a high scoring evening, Donkeys and Nomads defeated Falcons as the Antler Bowling League match featured strong performances. Notable marks included IGK's high average and Andy Paulson's 183 game. Dobby Riggs of Chicago advanced to the semi finals at the Rony Plaza tournament, with Wins Gardnay Mulloy earning a win in the other match.
United Press reports San Antonio February 19 Oliver Worth Hornell J R Hogan and Tony Penna Dayton tied for the lead after the second 18 holes of the Dexa spbn wolt Lournaiment. The leaders posted 66s in breezy cold conditions as 98 holes were set for Sunday. The field faced luck and burned courses while a brisk pace kept the event moving.
North East High played a preliminary contest as Beaver Subes faced a league setback. The game opened 19 to 17 at the end of the first period, with Huy Weaver Vanisans tying the score before North East pulled away late in the third. Dirk Downey led scoring with 13 points as the North East cagers split the scoring and edged toward the final minutes.
In a rough score summary, Went Vinglila posted 62 with Carijeile at 20 and St. Planets 41, while Indiana Teachers trailed at 43 and Chin Chxtropoay reached 87. Wislertr Resenwa led Allegheny 60 to Long Tal University 1, with multiple unclear entries and Methodist and Valga appearing in fragmentary form.
Pittsburgh Feb 10 The Waner Brothers prepare for the Pirates 14th season with Lloyd Waner signing to boost the roster. President Benswanger approves, and Paul Miller signs M40 committee placing Tim on the Pirates roster for the 15th season amid a 26 player outfield.
Local story from Bantago Chile notes Go Hoy Gatoy as a heroic figure in a regional event. Mentions Teening Hhosl 18, JannyIresett LON hampton, and Yorke Wasi Chili. Records a high team win for Cony High, with Fire Warning year ahead and a plan to prevent fires in upcoming year.
Corry Junior High's Blue Jay Five edged past Youngersville in a 17 to 11 victory at Center Kennedy. Key plays by Blue Jay attack and a strong defense preserved the lead through the opening and final periods, keeping the locals unbeaten after one game.
Philadelph ia hosts the third annual Penn Relays where Charley Penske defeats Glenn Cunningham in a trio of races, securing a decisive mile victory. Fenske dominates, finishing strong with a close finish over Mad er in the final lap. Binnie Rideout places third for North Texas Teachers College.
A garbled racing report notes Seabiscuit failing to win ten races while displaying power. It mentions Cal, a CEO, and several figures in a race context, citing a $2,000 stake and a notable seven furlong effort, with references to rivals and a brisk but unclear pace.
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