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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1943
Page
7
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a March 20 situation north of Carry with scattered references to hay, bangs, gear, heavy work, and straw. Mentions an owner and a date 1-23-24, but most details are illegible. no clear persons, organizations, or outcomes emerge.
Fragmentary text mentions TICE Bs 2 and people facing charges but content is garbled and unreadable beyond scattered terms. No identifiable names, dates, or concrete facts to summarize.
In the estate of 20 known individuals in Erie County, letters of administration were issued to the requested administrator with no prior executor, and further details regarding the estate and filings are noted, including references to docket numbers and procedural steps.
Roland Putnant notes a spring sports program with basketball prospects and outdoor workouts. Weather will shape practice for baseball, football, tennis, track, and potential horse events as teams prepare for late season matches and a busy all sports day.
Pep, the featherweight champion, meets Sammy Angott in a ten round bout at Madison Square Garden. The bout is billed as a lightweight title tilt but many expect the winner to challenge for the featherweight crown and split future world honors with Beau Jack. Wee Willie Pep enters as favorite despite Angott's weight edge, with about 18,000 fans expected and a purse around 875,000.
The Associated Press reports billiards star Willie Hoppe treats his Army camp tour as a vacation. He played Otto Reiselt in a three cushion and straight rail duel, winning 0-31 and 50-34, while noting crowds of up to 6,500 at Fort McClellan. Hoppe tours under the Hilliard Association of America, with the run ending in June.
The Raymond keglerettes defeated Steen Cleaners in two games while their overall lead shrank to three games as Sterling Milk swept Journal assies. Acta Supply edged Recreation for a close victory. Mary Hnatyscyn rolled 169 with 165 182 and 160 counts.
Harrisburg reports show sucker fishing in Pennsylvania is unusually strong this year. Fish Commissioner Charles A. French notes good catches across the state with steady daily limits as anglers flock to streams before the official trolling season begins April 15.
Richmond report details Larry Kinzer, previously a bat boy at 14, becoming manager of the Richmond Colts in March. After stints in the Southern Association and other leagues, Kinzer leads the Colts, praising his ambition and noting records he set as a shortstop with 525 assists in 1930 and 548 the next year. Also notes Bears win world tournament, Oshkosh final, prize money, and other league context.
Stan Musial rookie outfielder, who hit .416 in his first full year with the Cardinals in 1941, says he sent his trade request letter to St Louis owner Sam Breadon after a reported slight raise offer. He expects a reply early next week or he'll remain with the team pending action.
At State College Pa March 19 three 1942 champions will headline the 80 grapplers in the 8th annual PIAA wrestling preliminaries. Grove City’s Steve DeAugustine defends at 120 pounds while Jimmy Conklin of Wasnesburg and Blink George of Canonsburg move up. Districts 2 3 6 10 and the combined teams send entrants across all 11 divisions amid travel limits and housing challenges.
The Geneva athletics board unanimously approved continuing intercollegiate sports as long as competing schools remain in the district and transportation is feasible. The football coaches were approved, while the future of track was not decided.
A chaotic, slang filled summary covers Greg Rice and others in track and field, upcoming Chicago meets, New York City games at Lakewood, and a new paddle doubles concept in baseball training. Notes on players like Anat Green and Emerson Woodward, plus comments on football, basketball, and amateur versus professional status in sports.
Washington and Jefferson College students celebrate a 43-42 upset victory over Creighton in the Metropolitan basketball four opener. Star player Adam Sanders leads the W and J squad toward a semifinal vs Toledo as boxing news links trainer Pat Henry and notable athletes in a town buzz.
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