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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1942
Page
8
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Parkers defend title as Millcreek, Wesleyville and Union City contest top spots in the Brie League. Corry, Alvion East and Girard show mixed results while Harbor remains at the cellar. Florida horse racing season opens with Alsab aiming for Kentucky Derby prep. Westfield hosts Amestown, Downey leads Brie County scoring as regional hoops continue. Coach Holcomb of Washington and Jefferson speaks at Cannagino tribute in Erie.
Phillies new manager John Hans Lobert plans a speed oriented overhaul for the coming season. The roster features past base stealers Danny Murtaugh Stan Benjamin and rookies Alban Glossop and Nonthoy while spring training opens March 1.
New York roundups touch on Joe Louis pursuing another victory, past title history, and Army fund defenses. Mentions include Max Schmeling, Budd Lewis, and seasonal notes on football, film work by Lew Fonseca, and various sports figures like Ted Williams, Hank Greenberg, and Babe Ruth era names.
The High School Stars posted a 45-1112 win over Aero Nite in the rifle league as F Lawson led scoring with a 994 series and Bill Armitage added a 217 high game. Raymond Jam earned their first win with a forfeit over Folletts Market, Art Knapp top Raymond with 230.
Billiards great Willie Hoppe, 54, defends his world three cushion crown as fans question if his peak form from 1940 and 1941 can return. The event pits Hoppe against nine experts in a tournament extending through the week amid high anticipation. Meanwhile Tropical Park reports $4,209.47 in total handle for the first 16 days, down sharply from last year, with 114,349 in attendance and an average daily turnout of 746.
Rexall team strengthens position in the ladies loop, widening gap over rivals as pace and endurance carry the race. Strong performances by key runners boost standings and momentum heading into upcoming meets.
C Keating bowled a 269 in the first game and followed with 167 and 195 to finish with a 196 average. He started with a split, then converted a second frame split and hit ten straight strikes in the opening game. The match featured Bank bowlers against Wilcox Grocers in Teague competition.
Promotional director Elmer Dally of the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues says the minor leagues will try to stay open. He notes many players in the Pens Site Association and the Middle Alani League are at the right age for service and will be hit hardest by the draft.
CLAIR BEE analyzes the long established set offense requiring patient coaching, pivot players, and coordinated passes. The piece cites universities like Oklahoma, Colorado, Penn State, Pitt, North Carolina, Tennessee, Kentucky, and Rice, detailing the evolved system and its reliance on precise signals, ball handling, and backcourt timing.
Chicago Jan 8 rule makers of jeep football may permit two forward passes from behind the line of scrimmage at their annual convention opening today in Detroit.
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