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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1940
Page
7
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Beavers aim to win two games this week to move atop the circuit as Millcreek leads and North East looms Friday. A win over Lawrence Park sets up a jinx reversal while Parkers have historically edged Beavers in Anthetic play, with Paul Sutton sidelined by illness in the earlier meeting. The District 10 realignment reshapes the Erie cage landscape and district race dynamics.
Corry High’s Beavers aim to avenge a previous loss to Lawrence Park by hosting Girard tomorrow night in a two game Erie County Basketball Torque week. Coach Corry optimistic as Beavers seek a second win after an earlier setback. Friday slate features Milleweek hosting Nanty East, with Girard visiting Corry and North East facing Milleweek.
Duquesne Duke basketball team rises to national prominence after wins over Long Island University and LaSalle, with a 13-1 record and only a two point loss to Indiana University, highlighting a strong early season run and a spot among top teams.
Chicago Black Hawks upset New York Rangers 3 0 before a season high 18 000 crowd. Goulle Paul Goodman joined the Hawks last December and Gall made the 1939 All America team. The Cradle at Evanston, a famous child adoption center, was founded by Mrs. William B. Walrath and opened March 43, 1928.
In New York, promoters clash over a June title bid for Louis at Yankee Stadium as managers Weill Jacobs and George push for big fights. Promoter Taus and agents tout plans for Savold, Paycheck, and Galento to challenge Louis if he remains champion in June.
Corry bowling teams secured victories at Jamestown brain white Recreation Alleys. The Darly Bears, a men’s team, posted a 217 average with games of 223 294 and 194. The Mary Hnatyszyn Jed five girls’ team recorded a 182 average with a standout game.
The Raymond rifle team remains undefeated as the city league opens. Individual and team averages are listed, with top scorers including A Knapp and R Martin. Crims Kittelberer guides a squad showing strong scores and consistent participation in the early rounds.
Charley Bowser announces two former Pitt Panthers join the staff as backfield and guard coaches. Curly Stebbits returns from Florida Seasons Backfield role to coach backs, while Luther Richards, ex Panthers guard, moves from Kingston high school to full time training duties. Appointment effective March 1.
John Burns, 65, longtime Philadelphia boxing promoter, died last night from a skull fracture. As promoter of the Cambria, he helped steer Paolo Mehler and guided Jadick to world titles, shaping the sport in Kensington and leaving a lasting impact on American boxing history.
A number of coaches have submitted applications to replace Mauve J. Clipper Smith as head football coach at Villanova College Loyola University of Los Angeles has already been chosen to fill a coaching post. Reverend Berard Albers, athletic and orator at Villanova, disclosed the applications today. Smith resigned Saturday to take a coaching position at Loyola University of Los Angeles.
National indoor champion Gardiner Mulroy of Miss likely edged by Chi cago ace Paul Riggs 7-6 6-2 in a winter circuit match. Pauline Betts of Los Angeles upset Sarah Palfrey Fabyan. in doubles Haze and Hardwick beat Hart and Mahoney 6-3 to claim mixed title.
Bryan Nelson of Toledo Texas and Hogan share the lead at the Texas Open after tying at 271 in the final round. Nelson soared in the closing holes with a strong eagle drive but missed a clutch putt on the last green. Hogan matched the high score, setting a new course record and tying the event’s best total with Nelson.
Philadelphia February reports George Scharein signed by the Athletics for the coming season. President Gerry Nugent announced the move while pitcher Silas Addison reportedly rejected the Phillies offer. Addison had posted a 23–12 record in the International League last year.
The Pennsylvania Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs met for its annual convention to elect 1940 officers and discuss legislative amendments. They debated raising fishing license fees to fund state stream purchases and address losses to wealthy private clubs, contingent on legislative action.
In Pittsburgh on Day, George Abrams of Washington faces George Manghia in a ten-round bout. Manghia tries to erase one of two setbacks in his 22-bout career as the promoters seek a decisive win for Abrams.
United Press reports in Helleaia Florida that proposed baseball rule changes aim to curb intentional walks. Commissioner J M LeMoine, Boxeton Bei president Quin, and NL rules committee member Quin discuss two bases for an intentional walk to speed play and reduce weak pitching.
In Chicago basketball fans anticipate a pivotal night as Purdue and Indiana chase the title. Michigan battles Indiana with Northwestern aiming at a hoped upset. Ohio State Wisconsin and Minnesota face familiar foes as the crowded standings promise a dramatic finish.
An unheralded Dayton, Ohio, fighter stunned New York on February 18 in an eight round bout. The upset win came after a muscular effort by the Dayton boxer, who outpointed the rival amid rapid exchanges and steady aggression from start to finish.
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