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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1940
Page
7
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Chuck Williams of Beaver leads scorers with 42 points in four Erie County Class A contests while Willa of Millcreek has 37 in three games and Dagger of Girard chips in. Jumping Joe Savoldi, ex Notre Dame star, returns Friday night in Erie Auditorium as a wrestling collider against Leo Numa of Vancouver. Lawrence Linder resigns as Warren county game protector along with Ralph Flaugh of Saugertown. Cleveland Indians open 1940 AL season April 16 at Chicago against White Sox. first home game April 19 versus Detroit with twelve home games and seven night games. Franklin undefeated in Section 2 District 10 basketball. Nurseryites to meet Ol City Friday in a crucial league game. Local scholastic officials to be used in all contests except East Academy.
In Aero Supply Bowling League East action the Gubs built a three game lead with a two game win over Yankees, while the Pirates dropped three to Indians and the Tigers stood two back of the Giants in a separate match. Pete Russell topped scorers with a 196 average as standings show Pirates, Yankees, Giants, Tigers, and others.
KEARNS PROTESTS PASTOR FIGHT. Jack Kearns shadow-boxes with Detroit attorneys to halt the scheduled March 1 heavyweight bout at Madison Square Garden between Bob Pastor and Les Savold. Promoter Mike Jacobs announced the match only yesterday. Kearns threatens legal action to stop the bout and the related plans amid fallout with New York and Hollywood figures.
Billy Soost of Pent Suaw College delivers in a planned undercard bout before 1,100 fans. He uses an injured hand to feint and score early against Jim Clark, knocking the New Yorker down in the first round and winning in a flash.
Evansville College dominates the Indiana Collegiate Conference race as ace player Ace of Aces paces the team with standout performance. The team shows surge in form, creating momentum for upcoming fixtures and standings in the league.
United Press report from New York on Commissioner Landis sweeping seven point plan that bans farm systems. His January 15 ruling threatens major league control of minors, prompting curtailment of leagues and likely 2 million dollars withdrawn. As many as 20 of 42 leagues may fail to open in 1940.
In New York on January 23, the long running travel permit dispute within the National A A W unfolds as Bill McGuire, coach of the 69th Regiment Athletic Association, fights for local athletes barred from attending the K of C Games in Boston after being denied permission to travel to Brooklyn championships the same night.
The Cowan Coals won three games against Waterhouse in a postponed City Bowl Ing League match. Larry Baker posted a 194 average to lead the scoring, marking a strong performance in the lash evening contest.
Eddie Beyer, former Pitt quarterback and long-time Carnegie Tech aide, was named head football coach at Carnegie Tech by President Doherty. He signed a two-year contract at age 30, succeeding Bill Ker, with Joe Sklarsny named as Baker's assistant. Baker captained Pitt in 1931, played multiple sports, and earlier had stints in minor leagues.
In Hershey Pennsylvania on July 23 three International American Hockey League teams Hershey Philadelphia and Pittsburgh competed for a new annual trophy. The prize will go to the top three club showing in a three-way competition and will recognize the state champion.
Pittsburgh January 23 William Beneswanger president of the Pirates admitted he had been negotiating for about a week with Benny McCoy a second baseman from Grand Rapids Michigan declared a free agent by baseball head Taine and many major clubs have been bidding for the 28 year old infield prize as repairs for a signing bonus of 49000 were discussed though no firm amount was named the Pirates had offered McCoy a contract for 1840
The Thetans in the Antter Bowlile League played last evening. Jack CouULE posted a high average in the match, 192, as the Jackals secured a win over Loop Games.
Chicago January 23 the Athletic Commission will announce a verdict January 29 on fixed fight charges against heavyweight Harry Thomas of Eagle Bend Minnesota. Thomas, retired from tax involvement, had prior fights with Tony Galento and Max Schmeling.
Philadelphia report states pitcher Ray Harrell from Philadelphia is sold to the Pirates in a deal involving Rex Authil and Juung vigtttmaded. Josh honwolt and Claude Pastean are named in the transaction, with Harrell noted for two wins and strong market demand.
Wildale Zivic, a slim Pittsburgh challenger, outboxed and knocked down Mike Kaplan to win a decision at Convention Hall. Zivic mounted a seventh round assault after patiently studying Kaplan, delivering decisive rights and lefts that staggered Kaplan and led to the stoppage potential near the round end. Kaplan survived a late knockdown scare as officials reviewed the timekeeper’s call before the bell ended the round.
Chilean heavyweight Actua Godoy trains in snow bound surroundings with fans at Madame Reyscamp Tear Sumout. He prepares for a bout with Joe Louis at Madison Square Garden, seeking a strong showing.
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