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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1941
Page
7
Fragmentary text mentions a bank, down payment, broker, and liquidations with references to investments and market terms. Names, dates, and places are garbled, yielding an incomplete notice.
Lawrence Park leads county standings as Wesleyville tackles local rivals and Union City, Millcreek, Albion contest for playoff berths. Duke underdogs fall to Kentucky by six, while bowling tourney headlines with three classes and Monday entries. Ice skating gains rising community support as old rinks fade.
Tonight the Beavers host a tied league leaders North East quintet known as the Grapepickers. Bracken may miss the game with a knee injury prompting Byler to start Downey Williams Kinney Limby and Prugar. A large crowd is expected as Grape City fans travel to support their team.
Peb 1 round up from New York lists players moving to big markets and upcoming open events. Mentions Mike Kap tan Borinway heading to New York, Ayron Nelson in Toledo, and plans for a National Open in Fort Worth. Notes teams traveling by auto and a social note on Joe McCarthy's Buffalo trip to Florida.
Wayside Market’s girls beat the Dropped two games in a postponed match in the Ladies City League last night. Anderson led the Winners with 190 avg while Raeke topped the losers with 164 as Wayside posted a sorry total in a close team effort.
Frank McCormick, star first baseman of the world champions, believes a removed wisdom tooth may boost his form after a 309 batting average and 127 RBIs in 1940. He credits off season rest and added confidence, plus Cincinnati’s improved roster, for a possibly stronger 1941 performance.
Rollie Hemsley left Cleveland for spring training with a one year deal reported as the highest salary ever paid to a Cleveland catcher. The contract reportedly totals 16000 dollars with a thousand dollar bonus contingent on a good year, surpassing last season’s 13500 dollar base plus 1000 bonus.
In New Orleans on February 14, Hogan leads the field in the $5,000 New Orleans Open with a strong record. The Texan, famed for major wins and high earnings, faces stiff competition as challengers seek a top prize near 1,200. Hogan has dominated golf earnings and consistency, while Ben Hogan’s main rivals include Nelson and Allis as the event unfolds.
St Edward's of Corry defeated Meadville 36-28 on Meadville High Court. The Aggies dressed in new uniforms led early, with 46 4 first quarter edging to a 9 17 15 margin as Thomas and Houche sparked the offense.
AP reports a decisive world three-cushion championship match in Chicago as Hoppe of New York faces Young Jake Schaefer of Cleveland. Hoppe seeks a second consecutive title while Schaefer aims to upset and claim the crown. prior results and standings set a tense, high-stakes night for billiards.
Pittsburgh February 14 The Pirates plan to start training February 24 with only two players absent Captain Vaughn veteran shortstop and Alf Anderson recruit shortstop from Atlanta of the Southern Association. The contract for pitcher Bob Klinger of Alenton was received yesterday and is noted for his 34 wins and losses in three years with the club.
Faulsoms took to games from Powell's Majors in the Antld League. Harey fed the victors with an average of 179 while Randall placed the losers with 155. First varnish note references a seventeenth century French origin for present day composition.
Philadelphia February 14 Associated Press reports Dorazio believes he will defeat the reigning heavyweight champion in a 15 round bout slated for Monday night. Promoter details and odds list $125 to $575 tickets with 15,000 seats in Philadelphia.
The record shows Aero A A leading Clymer with a strong night performance and multiple players scoring. Key figures include Serna, Raynonds, and Crystal Te rave, with standings reflecting close competition and ongoing matches.
A brittle OCR list shows scores and names with locations in disjointed form. Nathen Munn 189 from New Haven appears alongside Charles Berle 160 and Elizabeth Nd Worthan 134 with other scattered city and team mentions.
The erudite figure Gilbur Palien, noted for mythic dime novels, reportedly authored an astonishing forty million words, defining a prolific but debated literary career. Observers question whether the volume reflects genius or fatigue.
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