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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1943
Page
5
Fragmentary OCR text mentions colonists, store in the 20th, Mrs J arr, Mrs Williams, and a character named Fhe Ioromek. It references an opening event, a fall, and various garbled names, indicating a local historical notice with uncertain details.
Unclear fragmentary note mentions Barney Ard winning and saving a guest at a street event on nb street. Details are severely garbled with misspellings and missing context.
Mary A Dunn widow of Hall of Fame owner Jack Dunn, known as the Lady of Baseball, died at Baltimore hospital. The article notes Dunn’s long ownership of the Orioles, his scouting influence, and mentions other figures connected to the team. It also references ongoing debates about baseball’s future, minor league plans, and related sports updates across several regions and leagues.
A sparse crowd watched Infantile Paralysis Benefit doubleheader at Junior High. Springmakers beat Sigel Ave 43 36 in the opener, then Raymonds defeated Beavers 96 32 as Don Lundy and Nick Carley starred in the first game while Averill and Cogswel led the Raymonds in the nightcap overlooked by a rough pace and late fouls.
By Sid Feder New York February 16 Army Navy Marines Gas Farr et al plan to honor Barney Ross at the Boxing Writers Association of New York annual dinner with the Edward J Neil memorial plaque for his service in World War II. Ross will be honored in absentia with Colonel Harvey L. Miller accepting for the Chicago group. Jimmy Walker to present, with sparring partners Dempsey and Tunney among attendees and remarks planned by Jim Conselman and others.
Joe DiMaggio 28 married and listed as class 3A applied to his draft board to seek voluntary induction. He may join the U S Army at a sharply reduced salary if he passes medical and physicals today. The move follows speculation he could shift from the Yankees to another service or organization with a potential private contract.
Pittsburgh report says Fritzie Zivic dominated Pablo in a ten round non title bout before 3100 fans. Zivic landed harder blows and knocked Pablo down once, winning every round while Pablo suffered a cut eye and was carried to his corner. Gate reported at $7,932.
Hepler Motors defeated Kinney Splesman Plumbers with a 148 percent game in the final effort. Harry Powers led the winners with a 226 game and 194 average as Kinney Splesman posted scores in the Antler League’s big five series.
Cory Rodan Gun club members scored 908 total points in an intercollegiate pistol and rifle competition near Grove City Pennsylvania. The team faced strong pursuers in the Northwestern Rifle League with standout shooters listed and anticipation of higher future totals.
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