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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 29, 1940
Page
7
A fragmented city notice references alley work and property guidelines. It mentions the city council and city property board enforcing ordinances and penalties, with vague figures and dates. The text is incomplete but indicates a formal adoption and payment obligations under an ordinance.
Fragmented OCR text yields few readable facts. The lines mention rail, utilities, and a percentage figure with unclear context. Named entities and concrete details are insufficient to form a coherent summary.
Rain drenches Santa Anita as Seabiscuit risks scratch from the $100000 handicap. Trainer Smill argues the horse is sharper now, while backers hope a mudder could boost odds for don Mike Crosby’s Don Mike and other contenders to challenge the champion if footing stays soggy.
Local sport pages report Coach Russ Byler opposing Wesleyville on Rae County playoff sites citing a home‑court advantage. Erie schools may shift to Edinboro floor for league championship games. Also features broadcast news for the Buffalo Bisons and notes on coaches, players, and upcoming district bowling.
New York Feb 29 The heavyweight challengers Lee Savold and Bob Pastor were nearly certain to move their bout from February to March 1 due to Savold’s flu. Promoter Mike Jacobs eyed a March 15 date as the main event if arrangements allowed, replacing the Bier-Valentin Campolo attraction.
Pittsburgh Feb 20 Coach Aldon Buft Donelli and assistant Steve Sinko of Duquesne University denied reports they sought Loyola University Los Angeles coaching posts. Sinko said he wrote letters to a coast friend about football coaching but did not pursue negotiations or apply. Donelli plans to renew his Duquesne contract soon. Midnight pool closes tonight.
Loy Hien notes athletic officials will track the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association efforts to curb excessive schedules. Executive Secretary Edmund Wicht urges officials to protect youths health and proposes standards rather than rigid caps, pointing to teams playing up to 12 football and 30 basketball games per season.
In San Francisco February 29 Pirates manager Frankie Frisch prepared to mix players in a five inning scrimmage as waiving pitchers took on unfamiliar roles. The showcase ended 12 to 7 with Bob Eillinger earning the win amid a pitcher heavy lineup and a relaxed exhibition atmosphere.
Catcher Bill Dickey has agreed to terms to remain with the New York Yankees. He notified the club yesterday that he accepted the veterans president phoned Manager Joe McCarthy and will report from Little Rock Arkansas to begin spring training.
First place in the City Basketball League will be decided tonight at 7:30 at the junior high gym as Phalanx meets Powells. The deadlocked clubs stand to claim the top spot while Raymonds clash with Orry Tathestown in the 8:30 game.
The Corry Rod and Gun Club will hold its regular monthly meeting Friday at 7:30 PM in the newly acquired rooms on Washington Street. The agenda includes discussions on building alterations and interior redecorating plans. A work bee is scheduled for Saturday. members are urged to bring tools such as hammers and paint brushes.
Pasadena report notes Clint Brown as the lone holdout among the Chicago White Sox at a 25-man training session. Brown refused the latest offer as Manager Timmy Dykes and VP Harry Gradner oversee the grind, highlighting tense negotiations during preseason drills.
Beaver Rifle Team defeated C-1 in a City Rifle League match at the Derry Rodavid Gus Club range last evening. Tyul Stroupls scored 281, leading the High School squad in a closely contested event amid a readble garbled report from Oy High School.
St Edward's hopes to rebound by visiting Kanty Prep of Erie in a local parochial showdown. The five team, fresh from a recent skid, aims to avenge a prior defeat as the preliminary actions lead to a 7:30 PM card featuring Kanty College allies and St Edward's alumni.
Park Lunch topped Cohen Coals in two games at the Recreation alleys with Rod Owens averaging 204 for Park Lunch and strong marks from Greene Colstee and Keefer for Cohen Coals. The Aero Supply Recreation match was postponed, leaving Park Lunch atop the standings with a 36-3 record in a tight season run. Duquesne University men’s basketball claimed the city championship with a decisive 85-65 win over Carnegie Tech, extending their winning streak to 13 games.
Billy Conn will stay at Mercy Hospital in Pittsburgh today after removal of an abscessed gland under his right arm. The delay postpones his light heavyweight title bout with Gus Lesnevich in Miami. Conn’s manager Johnny Ray said several cities are seeking a rescheduled fight, with Detroit seen as a likely site in late April.
United Press reports on the St Petersburg Open golf tournament where Demaret posted 15 seconds ahead in the 36 hole round. The field included prominent players such as J. Harrison and Timmy Demaree, with Houston star Timmy Demares leading the money standings as competition began.
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