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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1940
Page
7
A fragmented OCR snippet from a local notice mentions street names and a person named Ald Dick Metropolitan and a service. The text is incomplete and contains many errors, offering no clear event, date, or outcome.
iSport columnist argues new rules shifted offense and defense, citing 10 second rule and pivot restrictions as key changes that quickened games. He says backcourt stalling diminished action and altered centric plays across seasons.
New York. January 1. The Giants aim to shake off last season's runner up finish and not stay in second place. Youthful president Horas Stoneham promises future titles and strong moves to improve the team.
Billy Conn scored a 12 round decision over Henry Cooper at Madison Square Garden. Conn's jab and fast combos overwhelmed Cooper, who remained solid but outpaced as Conn pressed the attack. The outcome leaves future opponents like Joe Louis, Bob Pastor, or Lou Nova as possible next challenges.
In New York on January 11 Tony Galento and his manager Tex Jacobs insist on proceeding with the Galento Baer bout at Madison Square Garden on March 4 unless Jacobs receives a boxing license. New York Commission Chairman A. J. Phelan notes the decision is for the Finnish Relief Fund and the president's infantile paralysis fund, not emotion.
Brooklyn Dodgers look to revive the career of pitcher Wesley Ferrell a veteran of Cleveland Boston Washington and New York teams who won over 20 games in six seasons. The master of a long turbulent career hints at a comeback despite lingering doubts about the era and the state of professional baseball.
Aero Supply's bowling team won three games in the City Major Bowling League last evening by defeating the Cohen Coals. Park Lunch vit won two games from the Recreation squad. Charlie Keyfer posted a 191 average to top the evening.
Temple beat New Mexico 61 to 49 while St Josephs edged 16 to 0 and Villanova won 49 to 40 over Lehign. Bucknell 41 Witkinson 40 Harvard 40 Colin pia 39 Yale 57 Peon 29 Fordham 31 Rutgers 20 Duke 40 Navy 37 Pitt 47 Westminster gp Wy & Jo 47 Carnegie Tech 49 Penn Stile 3 Georgetown 22.
A meeting of the Corry Rod and Gun Club will be held Friday evening at the American Legion home on North Center street. The session will elect officers, hear reports, and discuss other items of interest to sportsmen. Members are urged to attend.
Corry High School’s life team, the Emblem Oil marksmen, beat their rivals 1527 to 1458 at the City Rifle League held at the Corry Rod and Gun Club range last evening. B Patterson Jed the Beaver led scoring with 247 oil. Aubile Davis Was top for Gilerg with 281 ceut.
Jim Lindsey, Pyllcmgh middleweight, remained in serious condition at Mercy hospital after a Segond operation to remove a brain clot. He was injured in a sparring session with Bul Conn, the light heavyweight champion, in Pittsburgh on January 11.
Bob Sullivan scored 20 points as Saint Edward's high school beat Alumni on the parish school court. Johnny Mead and Frank Jackson added points with Hill Kettering and Gerl Sullivan leading the attack as the Grads surged to a 31 17 halftime edge.
Houston Texas January report notes Neely takes over Rice football program after Jimmy Kitts departure following a six year tenure. The piece highlights the coaching change and hopes for success as Neely steps into the role.
The Corny Guty Basketball League schedules Corry-Jamesiawn versus Poslany at 7 20 p m and Raymonds against Powells at 8 30 p m tonight in Moor. League attendance is rising with strong games expected. Saturday the sponsor holds its annual season ticket drive canvassing city businesses for support.
Cony High seniors Beavers meet the North East Grapepickers in a Class A league opener on the Simtor High School floor. Beavers and Grapepickers won their Tuesday games. Union City and Okura J also posted wins amid a competitive start to the season. Other league games include Valentine Trion City at Gitar and Milcrook at Law qwnse Park.
Folletts posted strong team totals against Gerry Jamestown Cables with top scorers Folletts Collins and Howlett contributing high point games. The Lady recreation league clash featured postured averages from Mrs Gassilis Sears and Mise Street as both sides recorded solid totals and near ties.
A fragmented grocery ad shows prices for SOAP CHIPS 19¢, two stalks 13¢, SEA FOODS fresh OYSTERS Pint 25¢, fillets 2 lbs 33¢, fillets 1 lb 29¢, and assorted pantry items. The fragment suggests a general supermarket promotional page with multiple product prices.
The San Francisco holdout involving Lombardi and Cinchmet Peke related to a 1940 contract that was unsigned and repeatedly reduced from 20000 by 609In, indicating salary disputes during the period.
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