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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1941
Page
7
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A sports column notes the Corry school hoopsters and Beavers from nearby towns expect a tight late February game. Mentions Bob Feller film prospects and local coaching links, praising Corry’s Fleming and Beatty High, with Warren game results and anticipation for spring baseball.
North East defeated Beavers 21 to 13 in the county league as Gundersen Gartner scored 13 points including a late field goal and free throw. Beavers managed only four field goals, and North East pulled away late while Corry reserves topped North East seconds 18 to 4 in the preliminary.
Beavers led early but collapsed in the closing period, losing 21 to 13 to North East High in a Class A Erie County League game at North East. It followed a 25 to 15 defeat at Titusville the previous night, as Comy and the Orange and Black failed to hold their early 6 to 2 advantage.
St Edward's fell to Tionesta 25 13 on the parochial school floor last night as Tionesta built a 12 5 lead after a close opening period. Faulkner led with five field goals for Tionesta while Rouse added four and Jackson and Saricki scored for St Edward's. Other scores included Eris East 37 Mendyfie 23 Sharon 48 Erie 8 Vincent 36 McKean 23 Sparta 14.
Detroit reports Louie Newsom the Tigers pitcher has secured a season salary over 30000, making him the highest paid twirler in baseball history. Reliable sources say Newsom will earn the 1841 season, with Buck Newsom the source of the boast. Newsom’s wage surpasses Hob Weller of the Cleveland Indians and other contemporaries.
Two games are on the schedule at St Edward's gym. The Steel Age hooksters meet the Warren Pattersons in the preliminary event, while St Edward's High faces St Joseph's of Titusville in the varsity clash. Joe Baressi has coached the Steel Age team for victory. The Titusville parochial contest is expected to be tightly fought.
Christensen's Motors swept Wilcox Grocers in the Antler Bowling League last night. Melvin Cobbett of Wilcox led with a 193 average over games of 207 10 and 203. McLean added a 181 average as the losers faltered. Other scores and player lines follow, detailing team totals and individual marks. Ivic’s Hand Fractured in Pittsburgh. Fritie Zivic suffers a left hand fracture delaying departure for Miami after defending his lightweight title against Henry Armstrong.
Corry Rod and Gun Club rifles dominated the visitors with all five men scoring high as they beat Union Cuy Rifle Club 1491 to 1936 in a Northwestern Pennsylvania Rifle League match. Patterson led locals with 100 prone 97 kneeling 91 offhand, Knapp added a possible at Prone and strong kneeling and offhand scores. Unionites were paced by Clanéey with 275.
A bustling roundup by Eddie Brigts lists Joe DiMaggio’s asking price at 40 000 this year and Jimmy Demaret on a fitness test. It notes ex-mayor Jimmy Walker linked to a pro football post, Chuck Mechan’s Syracuse and Manhattan ties, plus Dewey Fragetta bowing for boxing. Also covers fight managers Lee Marinelli and a top feather standout, Edie Mead, and a claim about Ace Parkers. Additional items include Hank DeBerry’s political service, Hank’s loneliness in Tennessee, and various notes from baseball, golf, and basketball circles.
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