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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1940
Page
7
The document notes city officials adopting an ordinance to restrict keeping pigs and swine within certain yards and alleys. It outlines penalties and enforcement by the court, with references to dates, local officials, and the governing body.
Corry High faces potential upheaval as coach Byler weighs retirement from coaching but hopes to remain as an instructor at Senior High. Dewey reports no formal decision yet, while the Beaver mentor’s departure could strike a heavy blow to Corry athletics.
Beaver varsity players Paul Sutton and Pat Greene may not be ruled eligible for tonight’s at Westfield Westfield game. New York age rules clash with Pennsylvania codes, forcing possible lineup changes and a 9:20 p.m. main contest after a 7:15 p.m. preliminary.
Duquesne University’s basketball team overcame a tight first half to defeat Waynesburg 42 to 97 in a home game. The victory marked Duquesne's 15th win in 16 games with only two contests left, both at home against Carnegie Tech and Ohio University.
Robert Riggs of Chicago and Dan McNeil of Oklahoma City head 64 men in the national indoor tennis championships at the Seventh Regiment. Women begin Saturday with Sarah Palfrey Fabyan of Boston and Pauline Belz of Los Angeles leading the field.
A scrambled health advisory warns that failing kidneys may fail to eliminate acids and wastes, causing burning pain frequent urine flow and headaches. It urges kidney-supporting practices and mentions a test kit offer from a local source, unclear in origin.
The Park Lunch gang defeated Aero Supply by three games to two in last evening’s City Major Bowling League action. Al Bagassi topped with a 319 series including 205 28 and 22 games while Harald Cragg added a 202 average and Charlie Keefe posted a 233 high single. Standings show Park Lunch at 34 wins 23 losses, Aero Supply 30 18, Recreation 21 33, Cohen Coats Tea5 ag.
Pitcher Riss Bauers reports recovering from last season’s trouble and delays signing a 1940 contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates. President W E Benswanger invited him to join the advance guard in Chicago for camp and travel to San Bernardino for rest before agreeing to terms. Bauers telegraphed he would join the group in Chicago.
United Press reports at Miami Beach the $2,500 Southeastern Press event saw Big Bill Tilden eliminated in the semifinal by Arb Hendrix, the U.S. Military Academy coach, in straight sets 6-1 6-1 6-2.
Acadia California reports the Santa Anita Derby with 20 three year olds entered for a mile and furlong and a $50 000 added purse. Hollywood celebrities will attend as the field contends for the first major stake of 19 a led by Tough Hombre Gallahadian and Chabied among others in a tightly bunched lineup.
The Falcons beat the Hyenas and the Nomads defeated the Elephants in Amsler Bowling League last evening. Harry Paulson averaged 172 and George Koof 179 in the two matches. In Anaheim California Philadelphia Athletics moved forward in camp conditioning on February 22.
Promoter Mike Jacobs confirms a 15 round bout between Tony Galento and Maxie Baer set for late May at Roosevelt Stadium in Jersey City. If successful, a July rematch with Joe Louis could follow, with Louis aiming to defend the title five times this year. Basketball scores from Dartmouth, Army, and others noted, plus Patty Berg leading in Florida women’s golf at Orlando.
Philadelphia January report says Joan B. Kelly Democratic chairman of Philadelphia and former Olympic sculler was offered the presidency of the National Professional Poop League. He reportedly declined to confirm or deny being approached by Teague officials to become the judge of professional football.
The Raymond Rifle Club defeated Carry damestown in a City Rifle League match at the Gary Red and Gun Club. Individual scores show Patterson posting 236 and Paterson 4 7 5 50 for team totals, with Corry Jamestown and Nichols posting strong marks for their side, totaling 1587 for Raymond and 1389 for Corry Jamestown.
Temple University will announce within a week a successor to head football coach Pred Swan who resigned to join Andy Kerr as his assistant. The press notes emphasize the need for strong speeches and crisis stories after Swan's departure in Philadelphia.
Demaret wins key events and leads money list as Corcoran and Corcoran rivals chase top prize in the New Orleans Open. The field features multiple tournament veterans, with Lawson Little, R2Adz, and others contending for a $1,000 first prize and notable points toward the Barry Varvion cup.
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