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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1940
Page
7
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Corry High Beavers wrap a stubborn 1939 season, showing strength in basketball and football while looking toward a promising 1940. Local bowling, golf, tennis, and other activities enjoyed strong participation as the 1939 year closed, with districts and leagues planned for next fall.
A Dorty column from Pasadena outlines expected outcomes for six major bowl games. Tennessee over Southern California and Texas A and M edge Tulane are among bets, with Clemson, Georgia Tech, and Miami also featured. one parlay centers on Tennessee, Georgia Tech, Tulane, and Clemson. A separate El Paso note reports a record crowd for the Sitit Bowl between Catholic University and Arizona State.
Jan 1 in Miami observers debated Georgia Techs mystifying offense against Missouri in the Orange Bowl. An observer warned teams cannot rely on magic without scouting, noting the opening page predicted a tough test for Missouri.
Don McNeill of Oklahoma City won the Sugar Bowl tennis championship by defeating Bobby Riggs in straight sets. McNeill also teamed with Bigood Cooke to win doubles, defeating Gardner Mulloy and Henry Prus in a tight match.
Mike Jacobs seeks Joe Louis next summer opponents with Charley Eagle lined up for a ten rounder in Buffalo on January 23. Bob Pastor plus Tony Galento emerge as key rivals after prior showdowns, with Arpuro Godoy also lurking as a potential challenger. The Eagle bout finalizes plans after Jimmy Johnston confirmed the arrangement.
In Dallas Texas a fourth annual Cotton Bowl football classic opens with Clemson College of South Carolina and Boston College favored by a crowd of about 35,000. Organizer J Curt Sanford promoted the event amid opposition. Warm weather forecast for today as Clemson draws most attention.
Sphas beat the Rens 51 to 48 at Public Hall in a heated clash. Celtics defeated Waterloo Wonders 51 to 4 before a near 9,000 crowd. The Celtics depart for a southern tour and return March 2 and 3 to face either the Rens or Spiras.
Rose Bowl preview describes Tennessee and Southern California matching in a high stakes game with USC depth, Trojans favored early but money shifting toward Tennessee after strong Vol workouts. Crowd, weather, and betting odds highlight the clash of two powerhouse programs.
Rasputin the Russian strongman, unbeaten in five starts, will face Jumping Jar Gayolds in a Friday night bout at Broadway Auditorium Buffalo. A rematch between Don George and Cy Williams may accompany the program, though Williams seems hesitant about the Buffalo heavyweight semifinal.
Brooklyn Dodgers sign Elmo Wolfe of Hee ctus les ollfielders and plan to report to manager Leo Div at Macon training camp. Wolfe, a standout from Thaciasis College, was a key guard and left fielder in 1945 and has a younger brother named Al.
New York June 1 Henry Armstr ng welterweight champion faces The Ghouls of St Louis in a fifteen round bout. The program also lists Melia B and others in a boxing night with local promoters Mad en Gardet.
Readable fragments describe a past summer occurrence involving Borges, with unclear participants and outcomes. The text hints at a sports or social gathering and mentions lines of play or steps, but concrete details are absent.
Arthur Rooney, Pittsburgh Pirates owner, says he is ready to make a definite offer to coach Sutherland for the Pirates. He indicated talks occurred after an April meeting and he would reveal details if negotiations advance.
About 60 000 fans in Frisco for the West Shrine charity grid game as East and West teams chosen from college players prepare for the interleague clash coached by Andrew of Calgary and Bernie Bierins of Minnesota. The event marks the 11th annual spectacle with top athletes from national scouts.
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