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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1940
Page
7
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In a tense game the Cubs cling to a one game edge over the Buc Bowlers as standings shake out. The clash highlighted pitching duels and late innings defense, with both teams trading runs in a tight duel. No final score is available in the fragment.
Opossums and Falcons each secured two victories in a mixed results page from Dartmouth East Intercollegiate League play. The report notes a surprise win over Sourdet’s squad and mentions upcoming matchups with Yale, Cornell, and Dartmouth. Standings show LaT and others leading. new leader Les Lytle replaces Butch Snyder after a high bowling average.
A revival match pits Bisy RS against Parker in a basketball league opener after a two year layoff. Rivalry runs deep as Gerry and Lawrence linked foes seek decisive edge in a contest that could hinge on execution and momentum.
Corry faces Erie County Basketball League test at Lawrence Park as Beavers seek a third consecutive victory. Beavers have beaten Wim City and North East, while Lawrence Park suffered a 0 27 to 29 loss to Mill Creek. Game at Lawrence Park is a toss up due to rivalry and venue. Corry rehearsed at Junior High with rough spots eased before tonight’s nonleague date with Youngsville.
Washington University head football coach Jim Congelman reconsidered his resignation after reports that Jock Sutherland would arrive to confer with alumni. Congelman had promised to rethink his stance following a student demonstration led by football players demanding changes after last season’s Missouri Valley title.
St Edward's High five will invade Meadville tomorrow to clash with St Agatha's Quin tet in an effort to avenge a defeat suffered from Crawford counties earlier in the season. The contest is the only game booked on Shamrocks' schedule for this week.
Yankees rookies vying for spots as the 1940 roster forms with the world champions in spring camp. Marie Dempsey McCarthy notes no changes likely in the Yankees lineup for the coming season amid New York’s AL rebuild. Speigal Wins Philadelphia Lightweight Title in unanimous decision over Maher before 7,000 at the arena.
Sunny Dave scores 12 as the All-Stars roll past the Steel Age quintet 87 to 35 in a preliminary contest at We Junior High gym. Stars lead 14 to 5 early and widen it to 18 to 7 at the half, with strong defense and balanced scoring from Foy, Siegal, and Lammy.
United Press reports Detroit’s American League club faces years to recover after Judge Landis’ housecleaning. Detroit loses 81 players moved to free agency for alleged violations, a penalty seen as ending serious pennant hopes for years and widening a Yankees led league race. Estimated talent loss nears $500,000 plus $47,500 in sanctions on remaining players.
Harrisburg January 16 1941 the game commission announced skunk is no longer protected fur bearing and may be lawfully hunted killed or chased from dens as of January 21 shotgun or rifle may be used with no poisons explosives or chemicals allowed also includes basketball results from Illinois Michigan Ohio State and others
A humor filled junior basketball event on the Hayn school floor drew a large crowd as Kiwanis defeated Rotarians 24 to 20 in a donkey cage contest. Red Taylor led with 10 points, Watson added 12 for the Rotarians, and Will Miller plus Cox and Strom contributed scoring as spectators cheered the comic performance and spirited play.
Robinson defends featherweight title by defeating Billy Bates in Erie while Johnny Como wins welterweight crown in open division overcoming Russ Phillips. Jimmie Scutells earns bantamweight decision over Harold Shannon in Union City.
A fragment from a UK newspaper ad promotes Wests tooth brush and tooth powder as dental care options. The brief item lists Fur as a potential brand or product tag and hints at a comparative pitch in a small display snippet.
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