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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1940
Page
7
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Erie gainsayings from Gus Anderson and Millcreek coach Byler contest the claim Corry would benefit from a larger neutral court. Byler cites Edinboro College as a neutral site option for capacity and travel, defending decisions against criticisms and noting Millcreek's low ceiling and court dimensions.
In a stalemate over the Erie County Class A basketball championship, Millcreek rejected Corry’s plan to play on a neutral floor at Holinboro State Teachers' College or nearby colleges. Corry then rejected Millcreek’s proposed venues. Officials Dewey and Dennison failed to resolve the disagreement as 1500 fans were expected. The teams ended the regular season locked in a deadlock and now face a league vote to settle the matter.
Emblem Oils defeated Carnegie Tech 62 to 48 as Westmilster faced a convincing win, showcasing a strong performance in the basketball game. Carnegie Tech struggled to keep pace throughout the contest.
Twenty four teams enter the Exe District Semi-Pro Basketball tournament to be held in Erie starting next Wednesday. Out of town clubs include Waterford Odd Fellows Meadville Bloom Cleaners and more while Erie clubs such as Parsons News Barbers and St Stanislaus Seniors compete. Erie reportedly chosen as New York Yankee farm club in the Mid-Atlantic Baseball League with Akron moving to Erie and a transfer of players to the county seat amid fan support for the switch.
Long Beach California in March the Philadelphia Athletics prepare to meet Long Beach in the second game of a four tilt road tour Connie Mack smiles as Ross Elon Aegselt and Johnny Bablen secure a 4-1 victory over the Seville Rainiers at Sax Fernando The Mackmen will face San Diego in a two game weekend set before returning to Anaheim Writing of Lycidas one of the work’s best Elegies was written on the day of Millon’s classmate King
Detroit hosts the 6th annual American Bowling Congress Would championship opening with 723 cities represented. Two hundred Detroit American Legionnaires and 40 booster teams began competition as the event runs until May 7, boasting a record prize fund of $240,000 and high entries.
Lew Jenkins, a lean Texan with a battle-scarred face, aims for a lightweight title shot tonight by facing fast-stepping Tippy Larkin at Madison Square Garden. Jenkins, a former cavalry horse-shoer, is favored 9 to 1 due to his explosive right hand.
Two rookies Dale Jones of Illinois and Ben Bragan of Pensacola dominated early Phillies camp action in Miami Beach. Manager J. (Doo) spoke of Jones as a promising right handed pitcher with early season velocity, while Jones earned comparisons to Lafry Grove. The Phillies opened camp with 45 players, excluding veterans Cufielder Joe Marty, outfield Alex Monchack, and holdouts Gus Suhr and Roy Hughes.
Health ad claims kidneys fail to filter poisons causing whole body illness. Thompson's Borsoma Tablets are advertised to stimulate kidney action and reduce urinary secretions for quick relief. Also promotes Golden Lay Tablets as a laxative product.
Citizens Bank bowlers trail leaders Ingi eve ning by one game in the City Bowling League. Aero Mo. 2 beat the Steel Age, Aero No. 1 defeated Loblaws, Cohen Coats won twice over the Phoenix Grill, Pauls Men's Wear took two from Waterhouse, and Cory Jamestown bested Superior Cleaners. Ray Greene Clark Lord and Paul Hurl fins top averages at 194.
Powell retains a one game lead in Gly Basketball League after a 46 to 24 win over Raymonds. Susy Daye led Powell with 27 points, while Dahl and Bol Sullivan topped Phalang with 16 and 4 points. Standings show Powell atop, Phalang second, Steel Age and Raymonds tied near bottom.
Corry and Spartans junior high teams played to a 21 21 tie on the local floor yesterday afternoon. The scorebook showed a late tie after regular time, preventing overtime as players left for dressing rooms. Prygur scored five for Cory while Scouten led Sparta with nine.
Duke s face St John s University of Brooklyn as the first opponent in the Metropolitan Invitational at Madison Square Garden in New York on Monday night.
United Press reports mystery over persistent rumors of a freshman football revolt at the University of Pittsburgh. Since Tuesday, speculation says yearling athletes plan to threaten to resign and push Pitt athletic officials for better hours pay scales injury compensation and other concessions.
United Press reports eight under par 64s put Jim Demaret of Houston and Oscar Johnson of Chicago tied at the top with Dick Metz of Chicago and Robert Eaton Jr of New York after the first round of the annual pro-am golf tournament in Palm Beach on March 6. Jesters note Demaret posted 32 to parity.
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