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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1941
Page
7
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Defense strategies in billiards are discussed with man-to-man and zone approaches, noting Beelub and Corry Beavers as examples, plus Hoppe’s three-cushion form and a round robin looming. Boxing promoter moves clash with champions as Jacobs, Gong, and Christoforidis feature. Nebraska football squad visits Gracie at NBC Hollywood Radio City on December 30.
Jack Kinney of Corry High drilled a last second basket to give the Beavers a 31-30 victory over Union High of Girard in the Erie County Class A basketball tourney opener at Edinboro State Teachers College. Chuck Williams led Corry with 14 points while Kinney and Downey added 7 each. Weidler and Stearns led Girard with 8 points apiece.
R H Van Tassel was re elected president of the Corry Rod and Gun Club for a third term at the annual meeting on East Washington Street. Bert Weldon was named vice president and Fred Ross was re elected secretary and treasurer. William Ingram named range officer and Russell Martin trustee for three years. Charles Patterson and Harry Oswalt were named chairman of the City Rifle League and club fish committee respectively. A protest against a registration order for all Greurms was passed, with copies to Pennsylvania’s two U S senators and the district congressman. Lloyd Meerdink named chairman to arrange purchase of rabbits to stock the area. bingo parties planned for January 14 and 18 to help cover expenses.
St Bernard's High of Branford beat St Edward's High 53 to 17 on local parochial school courts. Corry club held to two points in the first half as Bradford surged ahead, with Hannon scoring 15 for the visitors and Mead supplying 6 for Corry.
Larry Rollins reports on Paul Runyan and Gene Sarazen arguing for reform in golf course design Their proposals include removing bunkers moving traps placing hazards along fairways and shaping greens to challenge low scorers while aiding average players The two pros advocate tougher layouts with contours and centerward slopes to influence play from the fairway to the green
Powells sweep Kuipers 3 games in the Antler Bowling League at Bike Alleys in the final dig evening. Howard Sheen posts a high 189 average for the night.
Pittsburgh May In a garbled report Sammy neo said he would undergo an operation with Montgomery at Philadelphia in November. A bone near cartilage injury prompted the procedure as he prepares to defend Bly for the required six months.
Florida's horse racing moves from Tropical Park to Hialeah Park for a 46 day meeting featuring 13 stakes. Illustrious owners and big names are expected, with three standout events including the $60,000 Widener Handicap, the $20,000 Flamingo Stakes, and the $10,000 added Lemon Memorial.
Terusville falls to Bradford High in a close game as Bradford’s club trips the Rockets 19 to something. Rocket team suffers season’s second defeat and faces continued struggles.
Willie Hoppe of New York widened his lead over Jake Schaefer Jr of Cleveland to 11 points in the third block of the 180 point challenge. Hoppe captured the 60 point block in 66 minutes, increasing his total to 180 to 109. Skating in Prehistoric Days is noted as blunt skate use by northern nations.
Raymonds led the Ladies Bowling League by taking two games from Rexall while Wayside, previously tied with Raymonds, lost three games to Fair Store at Recresion alleys. Model Dairy beat Wing Will two games. Esther Roehris posted the high event average at 173.
Chicago January 8 Associated Press honors Cleveland shortstop Lou Boudreau as the top rookie of the year. The 23 year old speaker minimal words earned praise from the Chicago baseball writers for a season near .300 with over 100 RBIs and standout defense. Also reported are boxing and boxing results from New York and Brooklyn bouts.
A lively column mixes golf and baseball notes with names like Johnny Bulla, Casey Stengel, and Branch Rickey. It mentions the Los Angeles Open, Boston Bees talks, and dubious gossip about officials, college games, and coaching legends, capturing a brisk, wintry snapshot of sports buzz.
Philadelphia story outlines Dick Spalding’s return to sport after a five year lapse. Jimmy Wilkow and Wilson are credited with lifting him from obscurity to major leagues, while Spalding weighs a move as Cubs coach and market bank purchasing clerk duties.
Sacred Heart Cadets defeated St Edward's in a varsity basketball night game. Standout players include Ralpeoke with 8 points, Seele with 7, and Greener with 4. Early lead and strong defense helped Sacred Heart to secure the win.
The Texas Teel football program faces a shakeup as head coach Pete Cawthon resigns. Rumors swirl about replacements from Hardin-Simmons and Hardin-Siamouk, with fans urging a major hire to restore competitiveness.
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