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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1940
Page
7
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The City Basketball League finals pit Steel Age led by Joe Barassi Bud Gumbleton Paul Red Taylor Dom Paulson Ed McElroy and Carl Hixson against Powell Motors starring Sony Dave Harry Siegal Al Pitcavage Jim Lundy Ed Becker Paul Brynolfson and Bob Reyards. A preliminary game precedes the title bout expected to draw a large crowd despite modest league funding.
A cluttered page reports Corry and nearby towns as district hoops seek structure. Promotions for an all star Class A game at Union City, Meadvill, and a Meadville exhibition appear amid high school bowls and upcoming district tournaments.
The Panthers defeated the Elephants while the Nomads beat the Hyenas last evening. Chris Christensen posted a 167 average and George Roof a 184 average, highlighting the card.
The Philadelphia Phillies, in Florida, opened Grapefruit League play at Miami Beach with a 5-3 victory over the Syracuse Chiefs of the International League. They warmed up after an off day and prepared for a game against the Boston Bees.
Oil City High School clinched the District 10 volleyball championship defeating four rival schools in the union tournament at OW City yesterday. Titusville High, last year’s runner up, also competed in a strong showing.
A 22 year old rookie labeled Red Hot arrives in Boston from San Francisco. He carries a 36 rating average and an ABH claim suggesting his skill may rival that of his star brother, highlighting high expectations for both siblings.
Corry High announces 11 players will receive CG letter awards for the 1939 40 season. Coach Russ Byler notes Sutton, Borkosky, Crage, Dingfelder, Greene, Hasbrouck among seniors earning letters. Two dozen wins mark a 21 26 game campaign with one honorary captain elected for Beaver club.
Radford school directors authorize Superintendent John W Stewart to seek state approval for building four concrete bleacher sections at the Senior High athletic field. The project aims to seat about 800 spectators at an estimated cost of 4000 dollars. Frank Hayes travels with Connie Mick en route to Hollywood to discuss terms with the Phillies.
Bucknell University boxers clinch their second straight Eastern Intercollegiate Conference title in Lewisburg. The team dominated the event with resolute performances securing the championship for Bucknell.
New York March 16 United Press reports Colorado Buffaloes, reigning Rocky Mountain Big Seven champs, captured the third annual national invitation tournament title with an 81-40 victory over Duquesne. Oklahoma A&M beat DePaul 23-22 for third place as Colorado extended to 13 straight wins and 17 victories overall. Duquesne, after a strong early run, made a late surge but scored only four points in the final stretch while Colorado pulled away with a decisive 11-point margin.
YMCA midget net teams in a preliminary to the Junior High contest last evening with the Red five defeating the White crew 5 to 3. Readable names include Borman Dewey Morgan Kennedy Cox and Dougherty among others, reflecting a lively youth basketball matchup.
Curry Junior High's Blue Jays closed their regular season with a 14 to 21 win over Oil City South Junior High. Jackie Taylor led with 12 points guiding the Blue Jays past the Oilers, champions of the Granford Venan 80 League, and avenging a prior defeat. Sizaloch sparked early, with a 16 to 0 run by halftime and a 21 to AGW margin at the end of the third. Pringan followed Taylor with 18 points, while Weaver and Osborne added points each.
March 16 report shows manager Oscar Vitt and vice president Slapnicka denying offers involving Wills Hudlin Frankie Pytlak and other Cleveland players to the Washington Senators and New York Giants. Boudreau starred in yesterday 2 0 win over the Senators.
March 16 report from New York says the Baer Campolo match is postponed after Campolo injures his left shoulder during training. Promoter talks resume tonight to stage a substitute bout at Madison Square Garden with possible replacements Nathan Mann or Abe Simon.
March 16 report from Pl. LaKeland notes Detroit Tigers beat St. Louis Cardinals 5 to 2. Pat Mull and George Telberts contributed key hits as Chreuil and clealiny pitched to secure the win.
Gorys Rod and Gun Club schedules a Wednesday fish fry on March 20 at their remodeled East Washington Street rooms. The event marks the formal opening of the season and follows ongoing renovations in the former Oregon Lidium Medicine location as work progresses.
The Giants led the Yankees 29 to 18 in an exhibition in Palatka Florida as both sides met for the season’s second spring matchup. The Giants pushed a 3 to 2 win in 10 innings yesterday, the first since the 1997 World Series.
Gorey s rifle team aided by Lawrence Park marksmen led Cory Rifle Club to a 1100 to 1170 win last night. Patteton posted top score of 244 for the individual event with several high sitting and prone shots. Klomp paced the Parkers with a 240 while B. Patter Seal contributed 240 for the locals.
Calif March 15 Pirates edge Athletics 6 to 5 in a Pacific Coast League tilt. The win snaps a three game skid as Frankie Peisch, Pirates manager, plans a two city series with San Diego. Pirates, aiming to sweep the league early, send ace Hal against major league foes while seeking consistency from debuting players.
Dodgers and Tigers prepare for a spring training game in Lakeland Florida on March 16. The clubs schedule an on field workout and tune up before the regular season. The Dodgers plan to arrive and practice at their designated tunnel and field.
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