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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1942
Page
7
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St Petersburg March 13 Joe DiMaggio signed the Yankees biggest contract ever for a star player on a salary pegged at 42000 a year, an increase of 5000 over his previous stipend. President Edward G Barrow announced the deal after negotiations that ended a brief holdout in the 14 season. DiMaggio, famed center fielder who played in 56 consecutive games last season, expressed happiness at reaching a satisfactory compromise with Barrow.
Wattsburg battles Randolph in the District 1 finals at Allegheny College. The team, led by center Jack Robinson and star Land, seeks a strong finish after a season featuring multiple lineup changes and standout performances. Harris, a veteran with 12 Washington uniform years, is noted for his managerial moves and impact on the Tigers and Indians.
Franklin GP Toy and Tracy Funeral Home of Titusville advance to finals of Spartansburg Gold Medal Basketball Tournament. Franklin C P T led by Birry with 28 points, Tracy Funeral Home eliminated Franklin Arms, semis decided by late rallies.
The Steens squad defeated Raymonds in a pair of games as Sleeys Gleaners upset Raymonds to close the gap, with Aero A A Lassies also beating Brewling Mill twice to strengthen second place. Corry Jamestown tied Recreation Kepleretios for third after taking two from Sterling Milk Club, while Mary Hnatysayn posted the night's high series around 159 amid generally low scores.
County All-Star Cory High with Jack Downey loses to Erie’s Bile City stars in Erie last night. Downey entered as back guard and failed to avert defeat as part of Golden Jubilee of Baslelons. Albion’s Jack Sharp wins foul shooting contest. Rifle match postponed to Tuesday night due to fines of two Creekers marksmen.
Penns Penn Quakers bolster their lineup as Warren Hischler returns to action after injury. Andy Milgard shifts to 113 pounds and Sterling Levering moves to 145, boosting Penns chances as the Southern Interscholastic Wrestling Association meets with nine coats in attendance. Navy, Penn State, Army, Princeton, Columbia, Lehigh, Syracuse, and Cornell enter the event as heavy contenders.
Announcement says skeet will debut Sunday at 4 PM in Corry Red and Gi Club field opened for snortsmen with weather willing to gamble. All interested invited to participate. Baxter Jordan appointed manager of Lexington team in North Carolina State League for the season.
The Kasper team earned two wins in a high scoring antler league night. Skippered by [player names], they posted solid scores in multiple games against Wayside opponents with several players reaching 400s and near 500s in total pinfall.
Two Chicago ladies bowling teams, Kasper and Merchants, travel to Altoona for the Women's State Bowling Tournament. Kasper features Mary Kasper, Mary Huavysayn, Anurline Baresel, Dorothy Morton, Bea Baker, Marky Houser. Merchants include Angeline Marsh, Dusby Gary, Chace Lampay, Mildred Haenel, Helen Yary Dresay, Helen Trisket. Team averages exceed 700, with Kasper tipped for money in team event while Merchants contend in Booster Class. Teams depart at 8 AM, arrive afternoon, compete team event at 9:80 PM, then doubles and singles Sunday. Marlin Houser and Helen Trisket may miss doubles and singles.
Reports from Sersey City Montreal Elizabeth and Mall River detail several bouts. Notable outcomes include Masse by knockout over de Jesus in Montreal Puerto Rico and Herbert Marshall defeating an unnamed opponent in New York.
A concise round up of various sports notes from New York and national circles. Mentions of basketball prospects, college trials, and professional notes with names like Bill Waley Wis, Frank Board, Pat Thommen, Archie March, and Arch Murray, plus references to teams, venues, and upcoming spring training signals.
In camps across the country the majors are shaping rosters as spring work begins. Names like Hindley, Wagner and Hindley Atlantic coast reports from St Petersburg to Miami Beach highlight veteran and rookie hopefuls and expected roles in the upcoming season.
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