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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1940
Page
7
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Three leaders win in city league action as unbeaten iury league progress continues. Powells crushed Raymonds 47 to 14 while Sunny Daye 14, Lundy 15, Pitravage 11 paced Powells. Reagle led Raymonds with 4 points in a rough night for the challengers.
Corry Beavers defend a seven game winning streak including a victory over Union City Bears, while North East looms as a tough rival. The piece notes overconfidence risks, recalls Grapepitkers history with Corry, and highlights North East as a critical upcoming test in the Beaver League. It also covers sports media chatter about heavyweight boxing and all star selections, with named teams and players mentioned in passing.
Waterhouse, Citizens Bank and Kaspers each won three games in last evening’s city bowling at Recreation Alleys. Waterhouse defeated Toblins, Citizens topped Aero No 3, and Kaspers swept Corry Jamestown. Other results included Phoenix Jam over Steel Age, Aero No 1 over Coben Coals and Paul’s Men’s Shop, and Sears posting a high 204 average.
In Oakland California on January 12 Des the soggy Sequoyan Country Club links threaten play as 19 players attempt the opening round of the Oakland Open. The field will chase a share of 5000 purse across the 79 hole event ending Sunday with the winner earning top prize and honors.
Beavers favored to repeat as Erie County Class A leaders as Corry Carry headlines the lineup against North East Grapepickers in a key league tilt at the Junior High school maples. North East seeks an upset to shake the race. JV game starts 7:15 with main event at 8:20, featuring Williams Tamdy Weinheimer Sutton Cascani Crage for North East and Bracken Coske for the Beavers.
Donkey basketball returns to the Junior High gym Monday evening. Four donkeys will pull the action as Kiwanis and Rotary clubs host a novelty game under Cory High School Athletic Association with a 7:30 p.m. start and a main event at 9:30 p.m. Fans expect laughter and large crowds at this unusual fundraiser and exhibition.
In Harrisburg on June 12 Colonel Nicholas Biddle of Jenkintown resigned as president of the State Game Commission after five years, while remaining a commissioner. Ross J. Leffier of Philadelphia was elected president, with Ian H. Price of Scranton named vice president. Leffier, the oldest member by service, was reappointed to the position, and Arthur James received confirmation this week.
St Edward's High travels to Titusville to meet St Jason's High in a bid to avenge a prior defeat. Osry's Pennsylvanian also faces Titusville in the preliminary clash.
Billy Conn received the high boxing medal at the New York boxing writers dinner for 1939. Attended by more than 50 boxing figures, speakers praised Conn for reviving the light heavyweight division and restoring prestige to the ring as he headed home to Pittsburgh after the event.
Nevada defeated St Marys 44 to 38 in basketball. Muskingum beat Heidelberg 64 to 54 and Ohio Northerm edged Der BARLUND 43 to unspecified. Gunnar Barland known as the Sighting Finn won a ten-round boxing bout against Bix Jim Thompson in Pittsburgh. John Woodruff, former Pitt track star and Olympic 100 meter champion, will compete in the Penn A. C. indoor games half mile slam on February 9. Director Lawson Robertson made the announcement in Philadelphia January 12.
New York promoter Mike Jacobs aims to set Joe Louis against Lee Savold of Town in mid year for a heavyweight title defense. Jacobs seeks a million-dollar gate, eyeing Savold as the world’s top draw over June or September.
Palo Alto rumor mill confirms Clark Shaughnessy signs a five year contract to coach Stanford football. The announcement ends months of speculation about candidates such as Claude H. Thornhill and Tiny Thornhill, with university president Dr. Ray Iyman delivering the formal confirmation.
The Rangers beat the Chicago Black Hawks 4-3 to extend their unbeaten run to 18 games, tying Montreal Canadiens for the modern NHL record. New York remains tied atop the standings with the Boston Bruins as they chase the league’s longest winning streak.
Clymer's rifle team defeated Corrya Jamestown squad at the Red and Gun Club range last evening. Blaine Wallace led Clymer with 252 points while B Lamona posted 225 for the GJs in a high scoring city league clash.
Chicago owner Phy IK Wrigley says he knew pitcher Dizzy Dean was past his peak when Chicago Cubs bought him for 189000. He defends the deal noting the team needed strength and the Cardinals would not have sold him otherwise. Dean’s chronic arm troubles limited him to 12 victories over two seasons with the Cubs.
United Press reports two more Pirates signed today, bringing total under contract to sixteen. Carther George Susce, the only active Pit tsburgher on the club, and Yoails Swigart, a right handed pitcher, are added to the Pittsburgh roster.
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