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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1942
Page
7
An item from the records notes debts and related court actions, with references to a judge and regional officials. The brief mentions aWisconsin press context and a decision rationale, including entries on credit and legal matters.
In Erie County League action the Beavers of Bylermen defeated Harborcreek 20 to 10 marking their first win in five games. Corry led with five field goals as the hosts benefited from Harborcreek’s cold shooting and 15 Beavers made 10 successful free throws. Brigham scored seven, Taylor added two field goals, and Rosterman accounted for Harborcreek’s lone double figure scorer as Bylermen forged ahead in the second half.
In Portland Maine last night the Christensen pair led a double victory for their team as Clint McLean posted a 190 average and a 239 final count while Agdy Paulscha tallied 476 for Yorke Bankers. Bangor's Charley Bat sock and Providence RT players were also noted in a fragmentary report from the Citizens Bank contest.
Rathbun’s Junior High squad, led by a trio of freshmen and two eighth graders, posted 12 games with a single defeat and a 313 to 211 scoring edge. Key players Gronostaj, Jackson, McKinney, Hand, Ottaway and Rathbun led the Blue Jays as coach Pomeroy shapes a strong upcoming senior team.
In Allentown, the Lower Merion high school basketball team had its 25 game winning streak halted as a late defensive play by guard Harry Middleton led to a controversial late score for Allentown. Officials credited two points to Allentown though the ball did not pass through the hoop, leaving Lower Merion trailing 31-35 in the final minutes.
A compilation of game results shows Ursinus 40 over Philadelphia Text tle 19, St Joseph's 45 to 19, Delaware 38 over Swarthmor 31, Edgenood Arsenal 40 to P M C 42, Thiel 39 defeating Allegheny 37, Rewark U 96 over Kutztown Teachers 33, California Teachers 61 to Frostburg Teachers 42, Edinboro Teachers 47 to Clarion 36, and Oil City 37 over Erie Academy 27. Other scores include Sharon 40 over Struthers 17, Bradford 43 to Warren 28, St Marys 35 over Emporium 99, Hane 53 over Sheffield 39, St Bernard Bradford 22 over Glre Township 18, Millerevle 51 over Girard 26, and Wesleyville 34 over Union bhy a0.
The Win Will keglérettes trimmed Rexall Drugs in two games last night in the Ladies City Bowling League, moving into sole second place one game behind the leaders. Gertrude Stormes rolled a 173 average over 17, 147, 199 games, with Luella Walters close behind. Standings show Rexall Drugs 41, Wing Will 34, Rite Restaurant 34, Fair Store 40, Wayside Market 24.
The Aero marksmen defeated the Raymonds by 16300 to 869, maintaining an undefeated record. Top scorers included Hurlian with 239, Norman Mert Toys 324, Ark Kuapa 298, and Anna Mary Patterson contributing SU points.
In Miami Beach Larry MacPhail, head of the Brooklyn Dodgers, defends raises for players despite wartime austerity. He says salaries should reflect last year’s performance and the team’s pennant glory, naming Whitlow Wyatt as the only player he anticipates challenging terms.
World middleweight champion Tony Zale said he planned to enlist soon in the armed forces after his 12 round bout with Billy Conn in New York. He has not decided whether to join the Army or Navy and is resting at his home in Gary, Indiana.
Philadelphia report says Marty Servo, remembered for a savage pasting of Lew Jenkins, now eyes Fed Cochrane and the world welterweight title. Servo’s manager AL Weill says he sought to keep weight around 140 pounds and vows a bold climb in the next bout at the Arena.
A jumble of quick sports tidbits from The Fort Worth Star Telegram and Atlanta Journal mention Charley Trippi and pro football talk, future training bases, and several coaching and publicity moves. Highlights include Quiston Lumpkin at Florida, Tommy Hitchcock skiing, Anota Salil ahead, and Eddie Froelich with Chicago teams. The piece surveys upcoming events, signings, and promotional plans across baseball, hockey, and college sports with varied personalities and locales.
Pittsburgh reports a startling upset as Caravele Tech defeats the Pitt Panthers 46 to 46 in a local clash. The piece recalls Pitt’s 78 to 44 win earlier in the 1940 season at Pitt Stadium and a 48 to 4 loss at Tartans Moor, noting Pitt’s prior 64 to 34 triumph at the stadium and mentioning related boxing and hockey notes scattered through the coverage.
In Pittsburgh on Sunday night Harry Bobo, Pittsburgh’s rising heavyweight, knocked out Texas Jack Marshall in 2 minutes 27 seconds of the third round. Marshall, subbing for Abe Simon, showed grit but was overwhelmed by Bobo’s rapid rights and lefts. A crowd of about 4,800 paid a gross of 6411.35 and net 519 for the event.
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