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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1941
Page
7
Fragmented OCR text shows a city plan to authorize funds, mentioning dollars, interest, and loans for a building project. It references Corry, an official signing, and a fiscal year shift. Details are garbled, but indicate an ordinance action with bond or loan funding.
The Corry Hatchery disperses thousands of brown and rainbow trout across nearby streams including South Branch French Creek East Branch Spring Creek Beaver Run and Little Broken Tray Caldwell Creek and Pine Creek near Gran Valley Erie areas. Distribution runs until April 15 with legal protections in place to prevent illegal harvests.
St Agatha's beat St Edward's 24 to 20 in a parish court game. Rouche led invasors with 13 points as Agatha's improved passing and shot selection narrowed the gap late. Meastville St Agatha's trailed at half but surged in the final period to pull within two.
Steens Dry Cleaning leads Christensen Motors by a percentage point in the Anttlér League with Paulsons winning a forfeit over Wilcox Grocers. Jack Patreon tops weekly pinfall with 677 including handicap as Sean Houser claims iWatch prize. Kane to face Holgate toy factory Kane sidelined by recent losses to Ttalion American. Pete Suder praised by Connie Mack as Athletics star rookie shines at third base.
St Josephs five from Williamsport failed to receive a bid to the State Catholic High School tournament at Williamsport. The Connorsmen have defeated most Catholic teams in the district and many strong public schools. Seven teams were selected for the tourney with one opening left: Johns Town Catholic, St Bernard's Bradford, St Michaels Pittsburgh, Allentown Central Catholic, St Gabriels Hazelton, Harrisburg Catholic, and host St Josephs Williamsport.
In Minamnusy Mexico on March 5 the St Louis Browns and Boston Bees opened an American League exhibition series in Mexico City. Managers Casey Stengel and his Bees planned to field their best lineups to mark the event while the Browns awaited updates on left fielder Gene Ross who may miss up to ten weeks with an ankle injury. There was talk of possible connections with the Washington Senators.
Union City hosts a seventh annual post season clash as Class A AM Stars led by Chuck Williams of the Beavers face Class B selections led by Duke St Joba. Notable players from multiple towns include Triana Aineworth Hove Moody Bailey Pratt Bricker Mull Creek Summerville Albion Weidler Girard Walker Puller Ediphora Owens Cambridge Springs Young Waterford Baskin Pattview Seymour Davis McKenn Nashman and Fred Pusch. The pregame program starts at 7 30 with faculty and county coaches in attendance.
Corry bowlers head to Erie for The Times Howling Classic Sunday with a $50 top prize in Class A. Class B entries lead with 678 as a benchmark. about half of Corry’s spots filled, with more hopefuls urged to contact Recreation Alleys or Russell Duminoo for 2:30 shifts and 5 and 6:18 p m slots remain open.
Associated Press reports strong showings as Luzerne and Proeland clash for District Two crown while Bradford, Sharpsville, Franklin Borough and Clarks Summit claim district titles. Luzerne extends to 24th straight victory. District titles decided across One, Four, Six, Ten and Twelve. Bradford upsets Brookville 43 to 26 in a semi final. Kane faces Knox in District Nine.
Clearfield and Lower Merion wrestling teams led into the windup of the fourth annual PIAA tournament in State College Pa March 15. Both have all four entrants in the semifinals after last night with Lower Merion tying district four for regional supremacy with seven victories each.
Steel Age drops opening round to Dunkirk St Mary's Shamrocks 41 to 1 in the Dispatch Herald basketball tourney. O'Brien tops Steel Age with 7 points, Baressi and Paulson add 10 each for Corry while others contribute as Dunkirk edges ahead and advances.
President Cleve R Morton called a meeting of the school board or committee of the whole Monday at o'clock to decide the fence problem for the district A school board committee set last night will use its items and discussion followed on ways and means to finance the fence and if it will be definitely denied at the meeting Monday night whether the school district will be able to finance the project The Light committee will take immediate steps to raise money for the fence if the board sets Its Way clear to erect the fence A representative of the Ere Concrete and Steel Co will attend Monday night to give the board an approximate cost and any terms that might be arranged
Orland o Florida March 15 Ernie Lombardi's signature did not settle the Reds backstop problems. The catcher limps from last season's injuries and has been ordered to rest. Dick West, a rookie considered a successor, showed weakness on high twisting throws by dropping four of five exhibitions.
In West Palm Beach a flag man ager reported grit as the Phillies were walloped by the New York Giants in their first exhibition. Nick Etten and Mickey Livingston emerged as new home run threats, providing the sole bright spots for the Philadelphia lineup.
A garbled mixed-sport recap cites Caprio on Dallas Texas stars and other teams, noting a $9 500 prize claim and commentary on a National Open at nekoy Port World. references to Roy Tundler, a Boston Globe note on Pearson, Notre Dame trade mentions, and various players and teams with uncertain details.
In a brisk showing at Madison Square Garden, Tami Mauriello stops Steve Belloise in the 2nd round to gain momentum toward a possible middleweight title shot. Mauriello uses a right cork to drop Belloise and ends the bout with a strong surge as the crowd cheers the rising Brooklyn heavyweight prospect.
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