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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1944
Page
7
Fragmented OCR text describes a land deed in Pennsylvania with references to street lines, boundaries, and owners. It mentions county officials, a deed, and a setting in a 1944 context, with partial phrases about parcels, measurements, and location specifics. The readable facts are sparse and garbled, but indicate a property description and a deed filing in a county records context.
A fragment from a historical page mentions a person named Ron and a cryptic phrase about little against something. The readable portion hints at a brief note or notice but lacks clear context or events.
Roundup notes Gil Dodds may break the Indoor Mile record by hugging six inches from the inside rim during Saturday’s race, with observers noting his usual 13 inches from the border and how this affects mile pacing. Also highlights Puerto Rican boxers in Golden Gloves pipeline and various sports snippets from Cincinnati Reds endurance to hockey lines and war-plant athletes.
Williamsport directors plan to align with a major league club before bidding for the vacant Springfield franchise. President Waldersen says a strong ML contact is needed to obtain players and fund the effort, with a booster group to handle finances and operations. Thomas H. Richardson attended, guiding the disposition of the franchise.
John Lenard Martin known as the Wild Horse of the Osage plans to rejoin the St. Louis Cardinals after a three year stint in the minor leagues. At nearly 40, he says he can contribute still and may take a radio sportscaster offer in St. Louis. He finished last season with Rochester, hitting .280 in 60 games, after earlier leading the National League in stolen bases in 1936, 1938 and 1933.
A Chicago businessman bought racing stable owner Jacoby’s Good Bid, a three year old chestnut colt by Psychic Bid. Based at Hialeah Park the horse has not finished worse than second in four starts and has placed six times in his last eight races. He is among favorites for the $15,090 Flamingo Stakes at Miami.
Great Lakes II beat the National AAU champions Phillips Aqintet 55 to 39 to begin a victory drive. The Sailors ended a 3 game win streak by the chief rivals, marking their 20th win in 32 contests as of February 24.
Former tennis star turned golfer Rilsworth Vines has accepted a pro position at Denver Country Club starting April 1, leaving his post at Southern California Golfing Country Club in Monterey Park. He is reportedly also working in a defense plant.
In the Third Ladies Bowling League Leeds Chapin Sluggers led early but Folletts Market Lassies swept three games to take second place. Elma Cole anchored Folletts with 196 107 197 as Mildred Hall added 145 155 168. Mabel Shoppe’s Madeleine Es tep led with 124 114 159 for her team. Gift Shop and Shibs also played, while Hei mans moved into third by taking two from Gift Shop. Betty Lite led Gift Shop with 190 135 128 while colleagues added 132 108 142.
Honus Wagner the oldest active player in major league baseball marks his 70th birthday in Pittsburgh. He plans to stay on field for drills with Pirates and share wisdom with rookies, still wearing number 33 and coaching as deputy sheriff in Carnegie during the off season. A quiet dual celebration included a Legion-backed event and a family dinner.
St Edward's JV team defeated Ramblers yesterday afternoon with a 92 to 17 score. All five starters contributed points led by Blynt with eight, as the Trish quintet controlled the first half and eased to victory.
Jamestown Feb 24. Harry Bisgeier brings signed Municipal Stadium lease and news of a Detroit Buffalo baseball link. He promises a team to represent duties in the PONY League, with speculation that Detroit Tigers and Buffalo Bison farm may join in a Class D circuit at Jamestown.
Fort Dix New Jersey hosts a broad athletic program under Capt James McDonaling and Major Frank Bartleford, featuring softball leading popularity with baseball close behind. Notable athletes include Bob Haasmeiller Fordham, Jim Coughlin St Joseph's, and Boxers Joe Lola and Ed Longrove, with facilities for 20 tennis courts, an indoor arena seating 4,000, and an outdoor stadium for 6,000.
Retired baseball star Joe Tinker shows improvement after a prolonged hospital stay due to influenza and complications. He recently recovered enough to resume some duties at his lakeside home, following a serious bout four weeks in hospital and a prior similar illness years ago.
The SchoolboyCoach’s committee announced preliminary Class B and Class A playoff pairings for the 1944 WPIAL basketball championships. Newton meets Youngwood tonight at Hormite to decide Section 24 winner, with Monaom facing Saltshurs tomorrow in a cross-section clash. Ford City and New Kensington contest Class A Section 1’s crawl, followed by Hei... The Class B title game date and site remain undetermined. In boxing, Eddie Booker defeated Frankie Nelson by points in Oakland.
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