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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1942
Page
7
In a fragmented local item, officials reference area efforts and options, noting a small numeric marker tied to 12-25 and an operational slowdown at a lower tier. The incomplete text hints at a schedule or review in a regional court or public works context.
The Pittsburgh Pirates rebuilt their roster with four Dodgers players acquired in the Arky Vaurich deal. Key additions include Babe Phelps at the plate and Jimmy Wasdell and Pete Goscatet in the outfield and infield roles. Luke Hamlin is expected to anchor the pitching staff, while Lefty Ken Heinzelman and Lloyd Dietz may push for success. Amid World War II conditions, manager Brinkle Frisen aims to unlock full potential and improve the fourth place standing.
Jack Downey scores 20 for the Bylermen in a game at Girard where Erie Couly League leader Girard beat the Beavers 50 to 41. Davern and Stearns combine for 41 points for the winners, while Downey also features for Corry with multiple baskets and free throws.
Bob Pastor, after two failed shots at Joe Louis, knocks out Franklin in Cleveland to earn a third bid. The win drew 18,978 fans and a paid gate of 52,457 dollars, boosting Pastor toward a potential summer bout with Mr Joe Nobody as plans for playoffs and college scores fill the rest of the page.
In Cleveland Bob Pastor aged 181 from New York stopped Lem Franklin aged 17M from Cleveland in the eighth round. Willie Pep, 196 from Hartford outpointed Willie Rosuh, 127K from Wilmington in eight. Tami Manchiello, 184 from New York stopped Buddy Knox, 19244 Columbus. Eddie Lanier, 192 from Chicago outpointed Jerry Youn, 195 from New York in eight.
The Rite Restaurant lasses opened with blistering alleys and ran the table, edging the Wing-Wits sub and leaving Rexall Team blank while the Pair Store shut out Raymond crew. Augie Baressi achieved high average with 177 and 189, and Thelma Lite posted a 246, a season high for women, amid a vibrant city league night.
The Shamrocks, led by coach Joe Baressi, prepare for their final parochial league clash vs St Joseph's Titusville after a long season with only two graduating, as starting guards Jansen and Blair Fyots join Jon Sire, with forward group Greenawalt and Greenawalt backed by Harrington and Dowling in a bid for victory.
Pvt John Sturm formerly with the New York Yankees reports for Army duty at Jefferson Barracks Missouri. He serves in public relations and coordinates sports and stage shows, plans to manage the center’s baseball team, and continues to receive fan mail. Sturm credits baseball with shaping his military approach and values duty over fame.
Results show Wayside Market defeating Rammonds as Keb Seglers upset Jonuno with strong times. Hamemodnyct Eleva and Lungne Instinet recorded counts 201, 208, 175 for an average of 195 for the winners. Shoemaker anchored the losing team with 4 484 average.
Teddy Varosz announces retirement after a recent loss ending a storied boxing career. He plans to become a police officer in Monaga where he began his rise. Manager Ray Fouts says Varosz felt it was time to quit despite no desire to end his career. Bradford Clinches Title in No 2 PEAA league with 61 20 win over St Marys, his second straight victory.
The Raymond sharpshooters edged the High School gunners 143 to 1589 in a City Rifle Lewis match. Russell Pattergum led the losers with scoring honors and Art Kapp scored 235 for the Spring mix. The leaguers shot at the Rod and Gun Club range tonight.
New York University announced it will discontinue football, citing economy as the main cause. The two varsity elevens, once champions in local ties, will be ended as the governing body votes to join Chicago’s Big Ten conference in doing without football. The enrollment stands at about 35,000, with a determination to review other sports.
Pennsylvania State College coaches plan to report to Navy recruitment. Wiel Fleming and others named as athletic and staff for the Navy enlistment program. Chiefs include Tint Hauck as head coach and Charles Snie del in wrestling, with Chick Werner handling track and cross country duties and Hugh Riley as publicity director.
Mike Nicksick a former Pitt halfback from Burgenstown Pa resigns as assistant football coach at West Virginia University citing pressing other business. Head coach Bill Kern says he will not be replaced and that Harry Clark, ex WVU and Bears player, may assist during spring practice which starts soon.
In St. Petersburg Joe McCarthy oversees Yankee prospects as Mel? Hollswadd and others audition for spots. Bivens Dapper gains chance with Hermayi Pranks absent while Dirk Sibert shifts to first base as Philadephia’s lineup trims. Mary Brewer and Lindel shine in camp as New York players draw attention amid roster chatter.
The 28 year old Texan and famed athlete Mildred Didrikson Zaharias, famed as a great all round woman sports star, returns to public competition in bowling after a notable baseball and basketball mix. She challenges the Babe and shows a fast, aggressive style as she aims for a 300 game, harboring a goal to become a champion.
County league scores list Millererk 41 Union City 19 Albion 48 North Bust aU Lawrence Park 6 Harborcrerk 22. New York February 25 Private Joe Louis will defend his heavyweight title against Abe Simon at Madison Square Garden Friday May 9. Los Angeles Jackie Wilson outpoints Cetphin Gureli 144 188. Craching Coxmanut The shell of a fresh cocoanut can be cracked more easily if the mit ts put into a hot even a few minutes.
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