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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1942
Page
7
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Joe Louis defends his heavyweight crown against Buddy Baer at Madison Square Garden in a bout that maintains his status as a boxing icon ahead of his probable military induction. The piece notes Louis's long title reign, defenses, and mentions other boxing figures and upcoming events in a broader sports-column context.
In a ragged first half the Bylermen trailed Shamrocks 10-2 before a second half surge. Joe Sameeli led scoring with 10 points as coach Russ Byler tried multiple lineups, the home team finishing with a big late push to win behind Downey, Baressi, Brigham, and Miller. Sarnecki paced St Edward's with 14 points.
Warren Pattersons outshot and outscored Steel Age 34 to 24 in a prelim to the St Edward's Corry game, pulling away in the third quarter after a tight first half. Red Tucker led Warren with 16 points, while Chuck Williams paced Steel Age with 8 points in a hard fought county gym contest.
Ghime Protector Ronard Bielawski appealed to all hunters to report game to the Murrisoure office of the Game Commission before January 1. He said prompt reports expedite tabulation, save time and money, and help determine if hunters with licenses last year killed game or not.
A twin bill program at St Edward's Hall Sunday afternoon features 4A teams St Joseph's of Warren and Jamestown All-Stars, with both games drawing strong fan interest. The event supports the Red Kerose War Bevet Band as the first game tips at 4:30 PM.
The Blur Jays of Corny Junior High Selvel remain unbeaten with a 46 to 19 win over Waterford on the Tatler court. Coxeh Pomeroy opened with veteran Janzy Bye as they jumped to a 12-0 lead, Waterford narrowed the gap to one late, Wilt Jackson led with five field goals, Leon sparked a late charge, and Jackett topped scoring with 48 points amid strong team support.
Ruth, former home plate star for New York and linked to the Riverside Deige area, was taken to a hospital this morning by private ambulance with wife and daughter present. Doormen recall he appeared calm but the scene suggested a routine medical check. In Blacksburg, Virginia, Roger McClure of Glasgow led the VPI football team in scoring this season with two touchdowns and multiple conversions, while weather notes mention snow cover limiting sunlight by about seventy percent.
Roundup notes Goldberg will miss the Dough Bowl game as he took a factory job after the Gardismls season ended. Also covered are boxing chatter on Joe Louis, Billy Conn Henry Cooper, and other assorted sports buzz from New York including drafts, enlistees, and upcoming fights.
A fragmented report notes the College All-Stars preparing an aerial strategy against the Bears. It mentions Chicago footballers and a pro league context with references to a Polo Ground event and a Nav Bellett Society, but the text is garbled. Steve Owen is cited in relation to a playoff loss.
Miami Beach January 3 Baseball's uncertain this year for Doyle to quote odds. Doyle favors the St. Louis Cardinals and New York Yankees as likely top teams. He notes possible shifts if players are called to the Army and predicts the Cardinals as National League favorites.
The East West Shrine game buildup centers on a clash between East stars led by Bill Dudley and Chub Peabody and a West squad featuring Bob Reinhard and Mal Kulber. Crowds of up to 90,000 are expected as teams prepare in Baton Rouge ahead of the 170th annual charity classic.
Dan Perry, formerly with the English Davis supper, injuring his right arm on December 26 at Madison Square Garden, plans to return tomorrow with the Alexis Thompson professional tennis troupe in Albany.
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