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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1941
Page
7
Classified notice shows a bank refinance and rental offer with a 71 Hes down payment and a partial contact at 1412 Center St. It references Bank of Corry and a regional bank and includes broker details for a property at 35-254 in center city. The readable fragments indicate an April 1st move in and sale location data.
A fragmented sports column blends boxing, golf, basketball and coaching chatter. It notes Joe DiMaggio absence rumors, Cochrane's status, Dempsey and DiMaggio mentions, Garden headlines, college basketball incidents, and assorted odds and ends from players, teams, and upcoming games with hazy wartime context and roster rumors.
Stock prices showed mixed movement by midday with some gains and losses among listed issues. Analysts noted volatility from sector shifts as investors weighed recent earnings and market signals for further direction.
The Pirates announce the release of a former Duke grid star to Portsmouth Mississippi Piedmont League where he will serve as playing manager. He will also join the Brooklyn Dodgers for another grid campaign, coordinating multi sport plans.
Charlie Howard's Porter's Cap, a chestnut son of The Porter, dominated the field to win the Santa Anita Derby by four lengths over Bull Reigh. Copperman was third in a photo finish with Welcome Pass. Howard weighs options for the colt, considering the Santa Anita Handicap and the Kentucky Derby schedule.
The Raymond sharpshooters defeated the Aero Supply Office by 1936 to 1433 in the City Rifle League. Russell Martin led Raymond with 202 points including 96 at offhand. The Aero AA will face the Clymer Club tonight in the final match of the week.
The Corry Rod and Gun Club will meet tonight at 8 o'clock in the clubrooms on East Washington Street. President VanTassel will discuss plans for a deer feeding program. The club will join others in a regional feeding event on February 23 for wildlife in the area.
Organized Pennsylvania sportsmen endorsed policies to not restrict their preaching and to clean rivers. President-elect Merritts of Altoona pledged to prevent further restrictions on their firearms from the sportsmen’s view. In district play Warren beat Bradford 38 to 24 as part of a tight three way chase with Kane, St Marys, and Emporium also tallying wins.
Recreation alleys sponsor a Men's Handicap Bowling Tournament open to city bowlers in City, Ray Smonds, and Antler Leagues. Three classes based on averages. Class A $2, Class B $1, Class C $1. Contact Tony Joy by February 17. Final scores combine three games pinfall with handicap.
Two leading pro teams will clash at Kane High School gymnasium in Kane Pa on March 4 The New York Renaissance champions from 1939 and top contenders will face the Philadelphia American Pro League club The Rens and the Piras will bring strong lineups for the marquee game in Northwestern Pennsylvania’s standout baseball year context
The North East Beavers visit Lawrence Park in the feature county league tilt Friday as Beavers seek to dent Parkers title bid while Millcreek hosts Union City and Albion plays Girard. Wesleyville meets Lawrence Park in a rival showdown and the title race could hinge on Friday results.
Philadelphia Feb 13 A 21 year old Canadian tunge corporal who sails this summer joins North American figure skating wing. Ralph McCready overcame Eugene Turner to win the North American crown by eight tenths of a point in a dramatic free skate. Turner of Los Angeles had led after school figures. McCreath is a Toronto university student and guardsman with the 4th Highlanders.
My Own Brucie wins best of the sporting group at Madison Square Garden dominating the Westminster Kennel Club dog show in New York. The Cocker Spaniel earns high praise from judge Joseph F. Sins as owners celebrate, with speculation on future worth and continued prominence in show rings.
Chicago reports Willie Hoppe clinches a share of a second consecutive world title in the three cushion billiards match. He trails early but comes from behind to defeat Welker Cochran 50 to 48 in 58 minutes, matching past champion Joe Chamaco in skill and nerve and drawing praise for his late rally and superior table play.
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