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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1940
Page
7
Fragmented OCR notes show Brigham area stores listing items like washers and chicken, with scattered prices and street references. The text mentions Lanston's and a Center Street sale area near Spring Road, plus trading activity described as irregular and early firm.
Gerty's Beavers prepare for a demanding week with two opponents already strong in Teague play. They travel to Titusville Tuesday then host Westfield on Thursday as Oil City, Titusville, and Franklin jockey for position behind leaders.
Beavers maintained a comfortable lead in the Erie County Basketball League as they defeated the Girard Turtles 29 to 17 before a fair crowd at the junior high gym. The Beavers showed little hustle, yet kept the contest under control throughout the evening.
The Wayside Market Ladies cowl Ing team defeated the Raymond Tassies this week, sending them four bouquets of vegetable tops. The Raymond girls accepted the gift gracefully and sent the choicest flowers to the Corry Water team for their next meeting. Bowling League officials face unusual shooters as practice grows. In Erie, the Mid-Atlantics Baseball League remains in question though most league moguls expect the Sailors to stay in the circuit. Dick Sherman of Jamestown joins Whitney Martin to answer how a pitcher retires a side on two pitched balls, a feat from 30 years ago. Sugar Grove and Youngsville faced off with Anderson pitching for Sugar Grove amid a balk ruling. Academy of Telequity aims to clinch the Erie City Series with a win over Tech at Public Auditorium. State game writers anticipate debate over changes to the baseball season and strike limit. protests from sportsmen may block passage. Observers suggest a split outcome for the league’s evolution.
Beavers exceed Corry as Bracken leads with 8 points in long heave effort. Weidler tops Girard scoring with 7. Sloppy passes and setup shot miscues mar a low color game. Beavers take early lead 9-7, widen to 21-12 by end of third, then hold off Corry in final period with reserves.
United Areas reports the New York Athletic Club indoor track games at Madison Square Garden. The Baxter Mile features a crack field led by Chuck Penske, Do Tillier, Glenn Cunningham, Tom King, Gene Venzke, Archie San Romani, and Lon Zamperini. NYU meets St John’s Fordham Manhattan Columbia and St Francis in other events.
Pittsburgh Feb 17 Carnegie Tech has completed its 1940 football schedule with Brankin and Mars as the eighth opponent. The schedule lists Geneva September 34, Holy Cross October 1, Notre Dame October 19, Cincinnati October 26, Brankin Marshall November 16, Duquesne November 23, with several dates permanently open for home games.
A field of 195 players began the Western Open after weather halted play. Only three completed the first round before stoppage. The seventh 18 holes will be played Sunday and the next 18 Monday.
A record field of 19 thoroughbreds, including 18 top Widener contenders, will parade today for the seventh running of the $10,000 added McClennan Memorial at Miami. Marshall Field's Sir Damon, second in 1939 Widener, was top weight at 122 pounds but public favored Col E Maxwell Howard's The Chief at 5-2 odds.
New York Yankees announce three more signed contracts bringing total to two players for 1940. Shortstop Frank Crosetti became the first regular infielder to sign. Sophomore pitcher Maris Busso and freshman hurler George Washburn from Newark also signed. A Pan American Games charter committee of nine was appointed by the Pan-American division of the A A U to draft charter and constitution.
Arturo Godoy, Chilean heavyweight who lost to Joe Louis, prepares a personal appearance tour beginning with Los Angeles on February 22. Manager Al Weill says Godoy will present a monologue about the Louis bout, perform a tango and vino with Mrs Godoy, and has received many offers for film and other appearances nationwide.
Philadelphia Feb 17 Temple University basketball team edged Carnegie Tech 40-38 in a double header opener at Convention Hall. A vibrant passing attack and precise teamwork sparked early scoring, with Temple taking a four-point halftime lead as Bernard Angelo Musi and teammates led a tight, comeback effort to seal the victory.
Cony High reserves dominated Girard Seconds in a Junior High gym contest winning 43 to 14. Downey led Beaver with 11 points followed by Dolnix and Bud Pos. Girard’s Ram scored 6 for the visitors as Beaver opened a lead and never relinquished it.
The Philadelphia Athletics head to spring training in Anaheim, California with catcher Frank Hayes still a holdout. First baseman Dink Siebert reached terms after a late telephone talk from St Paul. Pitchers Lynn Nelson, Ed Howser and George Caster had not submitted contracts. Nelson plans to meet in Chicago Sunday to discuss options.
Philadelphia reports funeral services for Charles Chick Fulmer aged 10 after a life in baseball spanning the Philadelphia Athletics of the National Association in 1869 through clubs in the old National League and managerial stints from 1882 to 1884. He finished his playing days with the St Louis Browns.
Corry rifle team edged Meadville in a Northwestern Pennsylvania league match last evening at the gun range. Avi Knap led with high score for Weavenirng, while Nie Moustyillé’s squad boasted three perfect digs and solid marks from Kipp, as teammates filled positions with high off hand totals.
Duquesne University defeated Penn State 4 to 1 last night in an historic first collegiate hockey game played in Johnstown Pennsylvania. The Dukes scored three goals in the final period to seal victory.
Fragmentary text suggests a person named Baerspield at a Washington school in a misread travel incident. References to a flight, a late arrival, and a clan context appear, but details are garbled and keys names or places are uncertain.
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