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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1944
Page
7
Unclear readable fragments describe a local public notice or brief item with scattered words about duties, work, and materials. Named entities and specifics are not decipherable, leaving only garbled phrases and partial terms without a coherent event or action.
In a terse local note from Chert, a 15 ton shipment of new stone is received in Alvin. A small table sport event is listed alongside a draw and a match note with teams Jactin Chats, Spar and Tidl Seletone.
Readable portions show references to executors, indebtedness, and claims in a county estate matter. Names appear as scattered fragments, with scattered percentages and numbers suggesting financial details. Overall the item reads as an obituary or legal notice about a deceased or indebted party and related estate actions.
Corry officials urge join Beaver Club to expand athletic programs after World War II. Hatchery stocks streams from April ahead of trout season, targeting 6 to 19 inch browns and rainbows. Service members show keen interest in home sports, with robust local activity planned once wartime restrictions ease.
BOB KLINGER and DICK BARTELL are inducted into Navy service. Klinger of the Pirates and Bartell of the Giants are among veterans facing pre-induction physicals as major league clubs arrange spring exhibitions with service teams near their camps. Joe Gordon and others await exams while some players like Dain Walker face rejection for shoulder and elbow injuries.
Providence Reds pull off a dramatic 9 to 4 upset over the Buffalo Bisons in the American Hockey League. Hal Cooper scores a hat trick powering a late surge as Providence ends Buffalo’s nine game unbeaten streak and closes within one point of first place in the division.
A busy sports summary covers indoor track dominance by Army and Navy and notes they won’t compete in the outdoor meet due to commencements. It mentions Rogers Horvs as pinch hitter for Vera Crita, managerial candidacies at New Laredo, and charity pledges from the Longstreet tract. Baseball news includes spring training moves, coaching shifts at Indiana University, and new admissions tax rules affecting advance tickets. college stars and coaches are named, plus rumors about Auburn’s coaching vacancy. Pro baseball prospects at Sampson and Las Vegas air field are noted, with a curiosity about Howie Pollet’s 1942 World Series pitching credit.
The Ladies A Bowling League saw Raymonds and Rexalls deadlock atop standings after a night of high scores. Mildred Haenel led the Raymonds with 183 147 120 while Mildred Hall paced the Rexalls with 128 129 157 as Rexalls toppled Wilcox Grocers in two games and Raymonds swept Page and Ferry in three. Nellie Dunlap and Helen Langeler starred for the Grocers in defeat. The Wing Willi keglerettes rose to fourth by beating Steens Cleaners two games. Fern Flanigan led the Grocers with 116 162 170.
Abilene March report notes Sammy Baugh, famed TCU and Washington Redskins back, plans to stay off the football field for the duration. While at a Hereford sale, the rancher on a 3000 acre Sweetwater area property says he will focus on beef production and deferment remains possible. He is married with two children.
In Orange New Jersey after World War II, Frank L. Kramer argues that one strong American rider could revive bicycle racing as a spectator sport. He recalls America’s early 20th century dominance with national sprint titles and European challengers, noting his own era as champion and urging a return to top competition.
The Cory All Star quintet defeated the Franklin CPT lineup 55 to 35. Markowitz and Arkwright led Lyte Post Jewelers with a combined 29 points, while Mattowitz added 15 as the Stars pulled away in the final period. Franklin’s team fought hard behind Musser but could not overcome the rapid pace and sharp shooting from Beetown’s visitors.
Four unsigned pirates remain, as President Hosteansiger confirms receipt of a signed contact from pitcher Savier Rotana. Albany reports suggest Western league ties and a potential 1544 season start.
Sammy Angott of Washington Pa enters the high profile 1104 favorite status to defend his lightweight championship against Mexico's rugged Juan Zurita in a scheduled 15 round bout. Promoter Joe Lynch says 18 000 fans paid to view the event. Angott is listed around 136 pounds to Zurita's 133 as the champion prepares for a pre induction physical.
Westinghouse defeated Peabody 20 to 16 in the PIAA district seven semifinal, earning a berth to meet Dye in the league championship. South Hills ousted South Tilis to reach the district final, while Oliver Peabody and Beaverton were eliminated in earlier rounds.
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