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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1940
Page
7
Fragmented text notes urban commerce with references to Main Street and Center Street. Mentions un furnished units and a housing related form, plus several stock or utility mentions. The legible items imply a mid history city page with notices and ads.
A report notes an experiment to count deer from the air in the Lehigh Valley area of northern Pennsylvania as a cross check for the accuracy of aerial deer census methods. The piece also covers the Erie County Sportsmen’s League expanding to district status and calls for winter feeding of wildlife.
Beavers defeated Union City 41 to 28 in Erie County Class 4 basketball opener at the Junior High School gym. Jed Williams led with 15 points, with Cragg contributing in the win as Beavers avoided a crowded, wild finish while maintaining control through the final periods.
In a rough county loop game, Beaver led Union City 80 to 24 at halftime as Tom Cragg and Johnny Mineo starred for Beaver. Williams and Greene of Union City battled, while ref Piney Adhinson dealt with multiple fouls in a heated second half.
Raymonds held a slight edge in the Ladies Bowling League after three games from Wayside Market while Corry Water beat Model Dairy and Wing Will took two from Cohent Texacos. Elsie Hixson posted the high league average at 185 as standings show Raymonds atop with 22 wins and 28 losses for a .1628 pace.
Fragmentary OCR notes reference former leaders of Loop Baressi High Recreation and Cony Jamestown, with unclear context on Taclias. no definitive events or dates present in readable text.
A brief item notes Union City reserves securing a 17 to 15 victory amid a lively market for Classified Want Ads. Readers are urged to dial 38-034 today for more listings and opportunities.
Ant Eaters beat Jackals and Bears swept Kangaroos in last night’s Antler Bowling League results. Jack Collins posted a 196 high in one match while Lee Shoemaker had a 175 in the second. Ant Fatave
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Billy Conn, the Irish kid and reigning light heavyweight champion, fights Henry Cooper at Madison Square Garden tonight. The bout tests Conn's ability to mix with heavyweights and could propel him toward a title shot against Lou Nova or Bob Pastor if successful.
Bobby Riggs of Chicago advances to the Florida championships quarterfinals with wins over Robert Robertson of Orlando 6 0 6 3 and Jack Mahoney of New York 6 4 9 7. He faces Henry Prusof of Seattle and Edwood Cooke of Portland, Ore., among the remaining contenders.
St Edward's High basketball team faces an Alumni squad at 7 30 tonight in the school gym. The game was moved up from 8 20 due to travel disruptions. The Edwardmen, riding early momentum, aim to snap a losing streak in Lonigh i's contest.
Pittsburgh June 10 Athletic officials at Carnegie Tech halted applications after head football coach Bill Kern resigned. Clarence Overrnd refused to release names and a quick selection is unlikely until Dr Robert Doherty returns from vacation. Alumni and local names such as Dr Eidie Baker surfaced as likely successors. Tiny Thorn, ex Stanford player, reportedly applied. Simmons Signs Philadelphia note reports Al Simmons signs 1940 contract with the A’s.
Raymond Gun Club routed Aero Supply marksmen at Corry Rod and Gun Club range in Corry by 11 to 1487. Knap led Raymond with 234, while R Marlin and G Pattersby added 233 each. Aeros struggled with Fatterayn scoring 232. High School team to meet Emblem Oils this evening.
Disjointed OCR note claims New York Parole Commissioner Low Genrig leaves home and mentions former Yankee first baseman Gehrig. Text fragments speak of illness, retirement, and a misheard exchange about health and wariness.
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