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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1941
Page
7
ALS ion noted in the report as part of the Anders CH 3 A5 and 4 Park award discussion. The item references an award designation linked to a park initiative and a related acronym ALS ion.
Fragmentary OCR notes show a property sale listing with numbers and terms resembling a bid, mortgage, or payment schedule. It mentions a parcel likely tied to a person or firm and a date or amount reference, but details are unclear.
A Beavers basketball win in the Edinboro tournament signals strong form ahead of the county race opening. The County Sportsmen’s League sees leadership changes with Karl VanTassel running for president amid a potential split in officers. A New Wilmington High tragedy follows a home game deaths ripple through local sports. Warren and Bradford show district Nine prospects as construction of Warren’s municipal baseball park advances slowly.
Cory High Beavers carry Edinboro tournament momentum into a Union City clash with traditional foe Tuesday night and host Girard Friday. After an Edinboro title run and Bracken’s return stabilizing the lineup the Beavers aim to repeat against Union City, with coach Byler absent this week and Pomeroy and Anderson aiding the squad. A large crowd is expected for both games at Union City and Friday’s home county contest.
Oil City and Franklin clash on Friday night at Lincoln Junior High as a key league game. The result could decide if Oil City repeats as Section No. 2 champions or Oil City’s rival gains momentum. Oil City has already beaten Menville, while Wellsmen fell to Titusville.
Waterford High School defeated Union City 37 to 31 in a Saturday night independent game. Bud Young led Waterford with 11 points while Union City’s Hare topped the visitors with 14.
A series of games will reveal the town’s keglers true class. Short bursts may show skill, but twenty straight frames prove consistency and reserve.
Ex champion Melio Bettina and Anton Christoforidis clash for the world light heavyweight title in Cleveland. Bettina, at about 174 pounds, holds a slight edge in experience and punching power, while Christoforidis brings European ring history and a 20 rounder background. Organizers expect up to 10,000 to attend at the 12,000 seat arena. no broadcast planned.
Week's wash covers sports notes from New York with Dodgers refuting a ten percent stake claim by Larry MacPhail. Possible legalization drive discussed. Boston College schedule spots eyed for a new Fortham series. Ohio coaches back Paul Brown for Ohio State job, praising his Massillon success and potential state title impact.
Veteran Lou Salica defends his world bantamweight title in a 15 round bout against Philadelphia’s Tommy Forte at the Arena in Philadelphia. Salica, 21, Brooklyn, is a 2 to 11 favorite as Forte, 22, who beat Salica in a non title bout last October, promises a knockout. The bout is expected to draw 9,500 and start at 10 p.m. no TV is planned.
Kane Pa January 18 improvements to winter sports facilities prepare for Niagara Frontier Ski Council and Allegheny National Forest events January 19 a new high speed ski tow at Big Gunty Hill halves climb time for 800 feet and draws attention to local sports plans.
National college basketball faces a slate packed with undefeated teams and leaders from major conferences. Cornell and Dartmouth renew Eastern play while Villanova meets Seton Hall. Duquesne faces Loyola as others like Washington and Jefferson and Rhode Island State chase slips.
In the Pekinese Club of America 47th specialty in New York ribbons went to three dogs owned by Mrs. Richard S. Quigley of Lock Haven Pennsylvania. Kims Tau Shan of Orchard Hill was best of breed for the third time, Pier Simba of Orchard Hill won Winners, and Pier An Cum of Orchard Hill captured the futurity.
NYU's Violets were upended 47-34 by Penn State last Friday. The following night Penn State, rebounding, lost 46-27 to an unpredictable Pittsburgh squad.
St. Joseph’s College defeated St. Thomas Braddock 42 to 24 on the McSweeney Memorial floor. The hosts used their second team early and pulled away after halftime, extending their win streak to nine with one loss on the season.
In Collegeville Pennsylvania Ray Hill a Philadelphia newspaperman was appointed commissioner for the Middle Atlantic collegiate football conference announced by Russell Johnson head of athletics and conference secretary. The notice names Hill as the new figure guiding league activities and schedules.
Steen's three wins lift them into a three way tie for first in the Antler League. They defeated Paulsons in two of three games to cap a unbeaten stretch and claim undisputed leadership amid a crowded standings race.
Edinboro aims to avenge a prior setback as it hosts Bus Warla Normal for a key college contest. Two teams split recent efforts with hopes pinned on Saturday showdown at the home venue.
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