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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1941
Page
7
Irregular readable fragments describe a gathering four miles east of a town named Bihturday at p.m. sharp. Mentions of acts or people include a King E, health officials Linen, Arthy muetioneer, and a reference to civil unrest or a republic.
In a sprightly post season spread, Titusville High’s junior high and varsity hoop squads triumphed over Beavers and Parkers, with the junior highs delivering a 27 to 1 win while the Beavers and varsity lingered in the evening loss. The Erie East County eliminations loom Monday as Beavers seek county league glory.
Art Smith of Ellwood City achieved a new all time duck pin score of 725 during church league play, with games of 235 268 and 11 for a record surpassing Bill MacDonald and Al Pims.
Beavers host Lawrence Park in the final game of the season aiming to secure at least second place. Four Beavers seniors Chuck Williams Kinney Lundy and Bavien retire after tonight. The Parkers already clinched county title, while Beavers seek revenge from an earlier loss on the Park court.
Kane area residents push to establish a game refuge near Kane to stock small game and birds. The Kane Fish and Game Club plans a Friday meeting at the Elks home to review site conformity with State Game Commission standards and discuss refuge layout and food planting to support year round habitat.
Brookville will launch its eighth Northwestern Pennsylvania Independent Championship deskbo tournament on March 10. Last year 44 teams entered and over 18 awards will be handed out this year. Entries close Thursday, March rear 1941, with AL Means in Brookville handling entries.
Forty five Corry bowlers have reserved spots for the Sunday after noon March 46th final Times bowling tournament in Erie. Two shifts at 2 30 and 3 45 are reserved for Corry bowlers. The event is divided into three classes by averages. A class 180 plus, B class 160 to 179, C class below 160. A sign up register will be at Recreation Alleys for locals to bowl, with 45 places available to the first registrants. Russ Dunnihoo urges bowlers to sign over the weekend to speed up the entry. Local keglers wonder what score will earn a share of the prize money.
In Reading Pennsylvania last night Sammy Stein 215 New York faced Theen Dinner Slagle 250 Van Burgs Arkansas in a wrestling bout ending at 30 43 seconds.
Ninety teams will compete in the Pennsylvania State Women's Bowling Association tournament over a February weekend. Philadelphia leads with 31 entries, followed by Erie with 25 and Harrisburg with 19. teams from Pittsburgh, Altoona, Scranton, Bradford, Sunbury, Port Allegany, and Corry are also entered.
Dr. Theodore A. Siedle, dean of instruction at Jellfornig Teachers College, was known for writing snorts for the Brie Dupateh Herald while based in California.
Chick Williams of Corry Forward is the sole unanimous pick on the first team. The 1941 All County Class A selections include Williams on the first team with Ulana Worl Gast Jack Summerville Grant Hare and Jim Pratt. Lawrence Park dominates the honorable mention and second team with multiple players listed.
McCandrew Wreegiers defeated Kendall Oil team of Titusville at Recreation alleys by 27 18 to 27 01. Gragg led McCandrew with 20.2 average. Brady paced the Titusville squad at 20.8. Final tallies show McCandrew ahead in most frames with key scores listed for Griffin Worden Stawley and other players.
Bill Hooker representing Sherman and Kip Anderson face Phil Sam pie and Pst Renes in a special doubles bowling event starting tonight at 10. They will bowl six games tonight and six more Sunday afternoon at Sherman for a nine to twelve game total pinfall to decide the winner. The match comes with lively talk as both sides seek wins on local alleys.
A garbled coastal sports roundup references various baseball figures, contracts, and post war agent ideas. It mentions Cunchey Toni Liebe, Charny Bachman of Florida and Michigan State, and a $4000 1941 offer amid $150000 valuations. Mentions Roan Little Wimbledon winner and Prof. Claude Wolff discussing players’ pay and free agency. Includes notes on Umpire Brick Owens and Jacksonville meetings, with many unclear fragments about teams and events.
Interscholastic basketball enters a new phase with district eliminations. Undefeated Springdale faces Avalon Pitt stadium in the District Seven playoffs. winner meets Ford City Tuesday. Districts Nine and Ten advance with teams like Brookville Clarion and Erie’s Class A contenders already set for playoffs. Districts scheduled include Berks, Lancaster, Lehigh Valley, North Schuylkill, and more, with key matchups shaping titles through March 15.
Wilcox Grocery Cobbet leads a high scoring afternoon with key performances from Lovelans, Dyckot, and Brundage as Hammond Elevator struggles. The meet features Gardner era totals with multiple players posting strong numbers across 158 to 196 point ranges, showcasing a competitive clash and robust team scoring.
Promoter Mike Jacobs expects a 10 rounder at Madison Square Garden with Dr. Lew Jenkins aiming to drop Low Ambers again after May victory. Ambers, billed as the Sweetwater swatter, faces a tall task against the Texas thumper in a bout that could shape Ambers career and gate receipts around 25000 to 50000 dollars.
A youth basketball contest at Lock Haven Teachers College marked Howerd Yost and the Huy team’s first win. In February the Bald Eagles had secured six straight wins, boosting momentum for the program.
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