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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1940
Page
7
An OCR fragment shows a mixed ad listing with partial addresses and numbers, referencing Liberty Center Centerville and Erie. Names such as Georg, James Kingsley, and Stack appear amid scattered figures and machine mentions, with incomplete sale context and stray references to France Africa and quiz items.
The New York Original Celtics led by stars such as Banks Birch and Brown engaged in humorous antics during exhibition games, including passing to the referee and football-style scrimmages. Meadville’s team edged ahead briefly as the Celtics used zippy passing and fast cuts, finishing with a one-point margin.
Old punch work and shaky training notes surround Corry High School’s Louis Slipping as experts claim Johnny Paycheck could expose his weaknesses. Rumors say Louis lacks his former speed and punch, while Hymie Caplin’s neutral take and dispatches from boxing writers discuss training trips and sparring partners before the Friday bout.
A National Football League survey shows 51 players who took part last season returned to school. Brooklyn leads with nine players, followed by Chicago Bears eight, New York Giants seven, and Pittsburgh six. Players cite physical education, lay and medicine requirements, and the need to finish four-year courses as reasons for returning. Notable returnees include Bill Gemanski, Davey O’Brien, Danny Portmann, and John Wiethe.
Veterans push for front positions at the American Rowing Congress event as city names like Quinness Hillsdale Arcades and Samuel Clinett post strong scores. Amid scattered notes, districts from Buttato to Bear lakes face closures. Continuing coverage hints at a wide regional tournament with several prominent athletes and institutions involved.
In the Antler Bowling League last evening the Indians defeated the Corry cagers by ten pins while the Lions swept three games from the Paleois. Dick Mortoy posted a 202 average and Walter Craker 174 to lead the winging teams.
Chicago March 23 Willie Hoppe of New York extended his world championship lead in the three cushion billiards tournament with an eighth straight win. He defeated challenger Wells Cochran of San Francisco 50 to 29. Other results included Joe Chamien defeating Arthur Thurnblad, 56 to 4, Tommy Layton beating Allan Hall 50 to 28, and Arthur Rubin defeating Tift Denton.
In Fort Myers on March 23 the New York Glan faces Cleveland Indiana in an exhibition, with Chit Melton and Hy Vandenberg slated to start pitching for the Glan.
Mayil 23 reports Erie bowl Ayweight James Sentella bantam William Bates featherweight Tod Thames light welterweight Chris Williams middleweight Paul Popieski and Henry heavyweight won titles at the Senior Allegheny Mountain Association amateur boxing meet in Pittsburgh. Augusta inv invitational title went to Helenegal of Philadelphia in women’s division over Dorothy Kiray of Atlanta.
United Press reports Billy Conn the heavyweight champion will stay inactive through the summer due to a recurrence of boils. Johnny Fay, Conn’s manager, said the ailment prevents training until a doctor clears him. Promoter Mike Jacobs had planned a title defense against Levenson and LeWovich, but Conn’s health will delay plans and may lead to postponement of the April 5 bout in Detroit.
St Petersburg report on Breadon clashing with Medwick over wages. Breadon pressed that Medwick should be paid a salary considered fair by the club, as discussions with Rickey resumed after Medwick’s return Thursday night to reopen the wage talks.
A garbled report from Venezuela describes a car incident near Perry involving several named individuals and a transport event. The fragment hints at a private figure and an elite group, with reference to a vehicle and a disruption. The readable text remains unclear on specifics.
Dizzy Dean, holdout no longer, is pictured warming up in camp in Los Angeles as he signs for 20000 dollars, reportedly the same amount as his 1930 salary. The Chicago Cubs pitcher joins the spring session amid anticipated season impact.
Duquesne University basketball players moved forward in the tournament with a 48 to 24 win over Springfield College after earlier defeating Western Kentucky, as the Big Ten team remained the only clear rival noted in the action.
Corry rifle team beat Mewe Mille marksmen by ten points in a Northwestern Pennsylvania league match near Meadville last night. Enapntach led Uheal with 248 while Gy Patterson and Williams top scored for Meadville with 297 and 237 respectively.
Takio Maki of Pinland led a stellar field in a multi event meet at the Michigan State Waterhouse venue. Ralph Schwartekep, defending two Big Ten titles, faced strong showings from Bill Southworth of Butler, Disie Ping, Ed Mills and Bob Sue of Michigan, and Wilber Actenman of Michigan.
The New Fork Aimaricyns edged the Detroit Red Wings 5 to 4 to keep their Stintey Cup hopes alive and even the aviation series. Meh oY contributed the decisive moments as the rivals traded goals in a tight matchup.
Qualitco Cash Stores advertises home grown potatoes two dozen brown or white good size. Bananas golden ripe five pounds for 25 cents. Lemons juicy 60 0 6 0 25c per dozen. Oranges extra fertile Blue Goose large size.
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