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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 09, 1940

Page

7

Corry Beavers and Union City Clash in Key County League Battle

Tonight the Corry Beavers meet the Union City Bears in a pivotal Erie County Class A basketball clash that will decide early league positioning. Corry, led by scoring ace Chick Williams, seeks to extend its edge over Union City as both vie for a strong playoff push in District 10. The outcome could shape the race for the Class A title with rival teams like Lawrence Park and Girard also showing improvement this season.

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Free Hunting Licenses Limited to Guests Announced

A state commission announced a limited provision of hunting licenses reserved for guests and certain officials, detailing eligibility and the total number authorized. The move comes amid concerns over fairness and regulatory compliance, with additional notes on potential waivers and future policy reviews.

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Beginning lineups listed for major Erie County junior league matchup

Tonight Cony High Beavers host Union Guty Bears in a decisive opener at the local junior high gym. Probable lineups include Corry and Union City with Williams Mingo Greene Limdy Maguiston Sutton Winawortia Cragg Goodwin Bracken Geiss Melzer. A second game features Ahman combination at 8 80 tomorrow. Friday sees Shanmocks at Titusville and Conny Jamestown vs Phalanx Age then Raymonds vs Powells at 3 90. Event includes a big Saturday bake sale and gym use notice by Board of Education.

Erie County Cony High Beavers Union Guty's Bears Noor Ossup Othr Quelli Cong Leama Kndp Teli Olclol Edward Hye Ahman Aloo Titusville St. Joseph's Five Girlier Conny Jamestown Raymonds Powells Salurany Corsy

Pirates Sweep Reduces Cubs Margin In League Play

The Cubs saw their lead in the Aero Supply Bowling League cut from five to two games after the Plates swept the leaders three straight. The Indians defeated the Tigers, and the Yankees also won two of three from the Pirates. Hip Anderson led league play with a 187 average.

Cubs Aero Supply Plates Indians Tigers Yankees Pirates Hip Anderson

Corry Gun Team Wins Intercity Match At Titusville

Corry gun team defeated Titusville 1170 to 1147 in an intercity match led by B Patterson with 241, Sterner 232 for Pittsville, and other scores listed. The day marked Corry’s second victory over the Queen City outfit in a noisy shoot with high marks across both squads.

CORRY Titusville B. Patterson Cory Club Sterner O. W. Shrout Birgeson Flene B. Shrout Eakin Steiner Aan Fiye Corry G. Patterson Ri Knapp Ve, Martin C. Patterson Ormsby D. Patterson R. Patterson

Missouri Rabbit Import Halt Shocks Harrisburg Readers

The Missouri Game Commission announced this week a halt on importing about 50 000 Missouri cottontail rabbits to 10 Pennsylvania game lands. The plan calls for a program to trap and release native rabbits, with about 1 000 hemp crown talnts described as superior to imported stock. Trapped animals will be used in hunting conservation efforts across the region.

Harrisburg Jat Missouri Pennsylvania Game ‘Commission Aporisanién Rennbylvena

Kinlick Feted at Philadelphia Event for 1939 Honor

Kinlick receives All American status from Emunckows University amid a ceremony in Philadelphia. The event honors athletic achievement and includes references to academic and athletic standing, with various attendees and university officials noted in the report.

Kinnick Philadulphia Eemunckows University Suai Tong

Butler Five to Play Ambridge in Loop Race

Butler faces Ambridge in the Western Pennsylvania Inter sectional athletic league meet tonight. Butler seeks to extend a defense of its title, following a strong win over Newcastle as Ambridge struggles to produce a full five victories. New Castle hosts Ellwood City while Aquippa visits Beaver Falls in other section 3 games.

Butler Ambridge Avy United Pittsburgh Conteiners Pennnsylvania Vic Ellwooid City Aquippa Bewer Falls

Connie Mack Becomes Philadelphia Athletics PresidentTreasurerManager

Philadelphia January 9 Connie Mack aged 7 known as the grand old man of base ball begins a new term as president treasurer and manager of the Philadelphia Athletics. He has served as manager and treasurer since 1901 succeeding the late John D Shibe who died in 1937.

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Lawson Little Wins First Major as Professional

Former amateur king Lawson Little secured his first major pro victory at the Los Angeles Open, winning by five strokes after a 65 final round for a 269 total. Clayton Heaney finished second by one stroke, with Olin Duarte earning $700 and Jimmy Hines $500 as the field paid out.

United Press Los Angeles Laylol Tuttle Bretton Woods N. H Clayton Heaney Linville N. C Tate Olin Dutwa Jimmy Hines Great Neck M. D Little United States

Yarosz Defeats Bolden In Unanimous Boxing Decision

Pittsburgh report says Teddy Yarosz former middleweight champion of Monongahela Pa defeated Nate Bolden of Chicago by a unanimous decision at Duquesne Garden. Yarosz weighed 170 pounds in his best ring showing, displaying movement and sharp lefts to keep Bolden off balance through ten rounds. Bolden weighed 161 pounds and took the full distance.

Sy Unwen Pittsburgh Teddy Yarose Moniaca Duquesne Garden Nate Bolden Chicago Tetdy Yprosz Rarry Fae Bolten Army Jevigih Yagoss Bolden

Kern Quits as Head Coach at Carnegie Tech

Pittsburgh January 9 William B Kern resigned as head football coach at Carnegie Tech criticizing alumni support and talent pool. He, an early figure in Tech football, cited dissatisfaction with student and fund backing and mentioned possible future plans. Eddie Baker, a former Pitt star, emerged as a leading candidate to replace him as the school searched for a successor.

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Lions and Donkeys Each Win Twice in Bowling League

In last evening's bowling action Lions posted a 1$ average and Camels and Donkeys claimed two wins each while Monkeys faltered. Basketball scores feature Chicago 83 over Purdue 44 and Ohio State 92 over Wisconsin 45 with Syracuse 28? and Minnesota 58? showing in the mixed results.

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Kansas miler Cunningham still the man to beat

Critics say Glenn Cunningham remains the indoor track season’s man to beat thanks to exceptional racing judgment. John Woodruft, formerly Olympic 800 meter champion, is viewed as a much improved and formidable rival.

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Bryan Grant Triumphs Over Riggs In Dixie Singles

Bryan Grant defeated Bobby Riggs 6-2 6-1 in Tampa to win the Dixie men's singles championship. The match followed Riggs’ recent Sugar Bowl final loss to Don McNeill. Grant collected the silver trophy as the world’s top amateur in this era of strong U S tennis rivals.

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Caras Keeps Lead After 125 Lap Run

Jiamy Caras of Wilmington holds a 28 point lead in a mencioned pocket card event in Philadelphia as Andrély Ponzi trails. The article notes an unfinished 125 lap run, a 15 0 first inning miss, and a crowd reaction. Held a 12 point edge over George Kelly with Joey Meist contributing a key block.

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Mueller Signs Pillsburgh Nine In 1998 Boston Deal

Ray Mueller of Etcelton signed with the Pittssirsh Pirgies after purchase from the Boston Bees in 1998. President William E. Benawinner announced the move as Mueller batted 433 with 186 runs last season.

Pennsylvania high school officials face tougher exams

The Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association board approved a tightened system for officials. Football and basketball exam schedules shift with new 1940 41 deadlines. New rules require more stringent testing and longer qualification processes, aiming to ensure only highly qualified referees handle state games.

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Dempsey to Fight in Pittsburgh Friday Night

Dempsey, former heavyweight champion, plans a reform bout as Harry Bobs, the black heavyweight sensation, faces Nick Fir in Philadelphia. The event is set for Friday night in Pittsburgh, with promoters hoping to revive interest in the division.

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