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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1940
Page
7
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Heavy snow and cold spark a revival of winter sports as a major recreation. The piece traces ski jumping and speed events, noting long hill jumps from 100 to 150 feet, speeds near 99 mph, and the growing public interest across northern regions. It highlights gear, technique, and the appeal of prewar country courses, with emphasis on safety and regional participation.
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Pittsburgh reports in early January tie Carnegie Tech mentor to a possible West Virginia University football head role. Rumors cite Maurice Big Clipper Smith from Los Angeles and Rooney says Sutherland salary was misquoted, with Topping considering several candidates after Penny Clark’s departure.
New York University’s Violet quintet faces Syracuse University in a feature intersection doubleheader at Madison Square Garden. NYU, 42 of 43, meets Butler University in the other game as the Big Six champions Missouri tops. The club aims to build on five wins in six starts during the Week of Champions in New York.
A boxing card in Buffalo matches Clark's successor against top contenders. New York's Bradley Tews and Claude Halt are billed for a decisive middleweight bout tomorrow night at Broadway venue, drawing attention from local fans.
Fragmentary report lists qualifying rounds for a Los Angeles PE event. Mentions venues, dates in January and December, and participants including Byron, Melton, and Kay. Describes preliminary matches, standings, and potential champions but lacks complete names and results.
Raymonds lead the Ladies League after a two game win over the Corry Bowlers while the Recreation Alleys beat Gohan Texaros and the Recreation League topples Folletts. High score was 162 by Dalry Mary Hnatyazyn. Mass Cooke posted 155.
The four team City Basketball League schedules a doubleheader at 7:30 PM with Phalanx vs Raymonds and Powells vs Corry Jamestown. Corry Jamestown beat Raymonds 29 to 24 while Phalanx defeated Powells 29 to 24, showing tight defense. President Joe Baressi calls a 7:15 PM meeting at the YMCA to sell season tickets and collect payments.
The Kangaroos won no games against the Donkeys while the Gorillas claimed two wins over the Notnds at ills alleys last evening. Lysford Chase led the Kangaroos with a 162 average and Harry Powers topped the Gorillas with the same mark.
Connie Afgok, 77, president of the Philaesiana Athletes, says the Oakland As will be stronger next season and declines to pick the New York Yankees for pennant. He cites strong rivals incl Cleveland and Detroit and notes spring training begins February 18 in Analissea, with practice to begin February 14.
Apostoli meets Bettina Friday in Madison Square Garden optics of a comeback bout. Former heavyweight claimant Apostoli seeks to reclaim past glory against Bellin of Benion who returns after a prior stoppage in the ring.
Pittsburgh records indicate Mace Brown signed with the Pirates for the 1940 season amid local reports of contract details. The note mentions team headquarters and terms, alongside game updates from Meadville and Meabville games as coverage continues.
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate Villanova and Oregon State were to meet in football in the early 1940s with mentions of Clipper Smith and Percy Sberg amid incomplete lines. Possible references to scheduling with Penn State and Holy Cross, but details are unclear.
St Edward's will field its regular lineup led by Tom Ressler and Johnny Mead against arch rivals So Joseph's of Tito... Beavers and St. Agwuress face junior high teams in the city rivalry, with local buzz of a strong home crowd and anticipated decisive action.
A scrambled score roundup lists Stanford 38 Wisconsin 26 Ohio 76 and others like Colorado 45 Utah 9 Cornell 41 Detroit 7 Nebraska 60 plus Washington State 5. It mentions Colorado Mines 87 Wyoming 24 and a few unreadable names and teams with partial totals.
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