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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1942
Page
7
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Grant Hare leads with 156 points after 15 games for Lawrence Park, edging Raven and entering final two games against Lawrence Park and Mill Creek. Cleveland Indians plan retirement for Trosky amid back headaches, while Jack Downey paces Beaver scorers. Bylermen post 420 team points in 13 league tilts.
The Corty Merchants beat the Steelers 43 38 to advance to the City Basketball Championship final after a strong third period. Harold Averill led TA A scoring with 20 points and Rosy Caruso added 12 as the Merchants pulled away late. Clyde Dingfelder and Joe Baress paced the Merchants with 14 and 11 respectively, while the Steel Age were paced by Red Taylor and Bud Gumbleton with 12 and 10.
The Rays moved 8 games ahead in the Ladies Recreation League standings after taking the odd game from the Recreation Keplerettes on the road. Aero slipped to second as Corry Jamestown upset them in a pair, while Steens Five and Sterling Mille each posted results. Mary Hnalysayn rolled a 167 high for individual pins as the night closed.
In a disruptive 1942 contract dispute, veteran Brooklyn mound ace Whitlow Wyatt balks at Dodgers terms after a back-and-forth with GM Larry MacPhail. Wyatt earlier pitched moves and proposals, then returned a revised offer rejected by the club, fueling ongoing tension as playoff chatter and college hoops stories fill the same telegraph.
National Semi Pro Baseball Congress announces the seventh annual Pennsylvania state championship at Vandergrift PA July 20 to 30 under state commissioner Frank R Swest Jr of Apollo PA. District tournaments determine entrants for the state event.
Baressimen aim for a fourth win over Pitts ville quitet as Shamrocks look to extend their streak and secure second place in the Parochial League. St Joseph's and Edwards meet with Sardecki DeMar Jansen and Greenwoll listed among starters in a battle for final standings.
In the New Orleans 25 000 Open Chick Barbi and Jimmy Demaret lead the field as Harbor gains top status among amateurs. Harbor credits improved putting for his surge, while Demaret notes Hogan’s long tenure and Harbor’s rising form.
A garbled sports roundup notes Yale football doubts under Clark Staughnessy and old coaching ties, plus Navy facilities and Stanford prospects. It mentions semi pro baseball rationing, Pirates field shifts, Joe Vosmik possibly managing Canton, Henry Red Eagle enlisting, and boxing legends like Joe Louis. It references Rangers attendance, college rivalries, and Ray Robinson weigh‑in limits, all in a snapshot of midseason sports chatter.
Youngsville Wagla clashed with Werma High in a basketball duel halted by early weather and mischief, as Grover Foasers face Cleveland's doublesome team in Grove City with a new coach steering a veteran squad.
In Erie County League play the Bylermen host Albion after a 24 24 first game tied at halftime. Coach Byler eyes lineup tweaks with Harborcreek looming and Lanight s top scorer Bynane likely to test the visitors strong defense. Expected starters include Taylor Weber Downey Brig ham Kennedy for the Beavers while Albion counters with Byngne Sharpet Smith and Cryder.
Hamucpune hosts the first Pennsylvania Scholastic Bowl championships with winners advancing to the interstate high school event in Columbus Ohio. Schools include Northeast Catholic West Catholic South Catholic Philadelphia Phoenixville Williamsport Harrisburg Palmerton Susquehanna Milton York and others.
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