Merchants Capture First Round Title in Event
Merchants secured a 37 to 14 victory to claim the first round title. Skalpers won three games from Heplers in a related outcome, while a local classified ad suggests room rental opportunities.
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1939
Page
6
Merchants secured a 37 to 14 victory to claim the first round title. Skalpers won three games from Heplers in a related outcome, while a local classified ad suggests room rental opportunities.
State game commission reports heavy harvests with deer and other game. Final results show broad harvests across counties, while changes to staff and field operations aim to improve efficiency. Officials cite ample deer in true range and warn hunters to follow regulations.
The Finishers and Casers defeated the Casing crew in three games while the Pressing crew won two from the Engineers. High average was posted by E Davison with 259. The article notes a saying about a black duck being smaller than a mallard but larger than a teal.
The Curry Merchants beat Jamestown 28 to 30 by two points at the Junior High School, earning a place in the city championship playoff. Led by Red Taylor and Don Paulson with 18 points, the Merchants outscored their opponents in the final period as Chuck Skaimer and Bob Cogswell led Jamestown with 17 points.
Ben Hogan of New York shot 66 to lead the second round of the $5,000 Oakland Open in Oakland California. Sammy Snead Ed Oliver of Wilmington and Clayton Heather trailed by four strokes after opening day.
St Edward's High seeks to topple the Beavers of Corry High in a late season oil city game. The Shamrocks hope for a hot streak and a home crowd as Corry Merchants face Warren Penn rolls in a preliminary contest at 7 15 o clock followed by the varsity at 8 30.
In New York on Friday the 13th, Squire Thomas Farr meets Red Burman of Baltimore in a 30 round or less main event at Madison Square Garden. Burman backs by Jack Dempsey, with Dempsey’s power expected to influence the bout and draw crowd interest tonight.
Hollywood rumors say Louis B. Mayer offered Samuel Riddle a million dollars for Man o War. A Metro Goldwyn Mayer spokesman dismissed the bid as ridiculous saying Mayer already owns all the horses he wants.
The state of Virginia led by proposing a general conference of the British colonies in America, marking an early step toward intercolonial coordination and unity. The move reflected colonial leaders’ interest in collective governance debates during the era.
Pittsburgh report shows Floyd Young still unsigned by June as Arky Vaughan signs his 1939 contract from Potter Valley California. Vaughan, 28, eighth season with Pirates, mailed terms with no dispute while Young delays after reportedly ejecting the club president.
Reorganization of the Corry club will conclude at 7:10 this evening in the American Legion home. Newly elected president Raleigh Van Tassel says items include rejoining the Erie County Sportsmen's League and plans for dues and a membership drive.
Pittsburgh Pirates edged Warren 29 to 27 in a pro league battle at Beaty Out coat arena. Attendance topped 760 as Tonstrom and Carry fueled a close game with Warren leading 16 18 at the half and both teams trading leads through a tense period before the Pirates pulled away late.
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