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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1943
Page
7
The fragment references a 90 bushel yield or measurement involving John Velr Ine and Garry, described over six miles on the Creek with mentions of holstein, fresh, year, plow, corn, weather, and other unclear terms.
OCR text shows a garbled legal notice with phrases about hearings, appointment, witnesses, and unspecified Master or administrator roles. It mentions Erie Pennsylvania, dates like May 24, and scattered figures or codes, but lacks coherent facts to identify a clear event or outcome. The readable fragments indicate a court or administrator hearing process without concrete actions or names.
The Dodgers shed two players to reach the 25-man limit, trading Newt Kimball and sending Alex Kampouris to Washington for cash after splitting a doubleheader with the Cubs. Philadelphia Phillies won both ends against Chicago 3-0 and 0-? to stretch their winning streak to five, narrowing the gap with the Cardinals. Boston swept a doubleheader 2-1 in ten innings and 7-4 to move ahead of Cleveland in the American League standings behind the Yankees and Senators.
A drive ban on pleasure outings dampens local sport news with golf and fishing constrained to near home. Corry Country Club kept its season open with plans to meet for transport solutions. Angels extend their winning streak to lead the Pacific Coast League, while rookies Stirnweiss and Johnson show steady play.
National League results include Brooklyn 5 St Louis 2 and Philadelphia 3 Chicago 0 with other games postponed due to wet conditions. American League shows Boston 27 Cleveland 14 while other games postponed. Detailed pairings list New York at Cleveland and Boston at Detroit among others. A separate note mentions a coaching gift to Joby Grahsir after 20 straight wins in the WPIAL Clas B meet and a reference to Joe DiMaggio’s long hitting streak context.
George Washington may cancel its 1993 football schedule leaving Washington relying on Maryland for westward college games. Rumors link the Yankees to Ned Harris of Demott as major league interest grows. Young athletes Parker Clayton and Don Clayton are eyed for summer and army-bound plans shift prospects. Maryland boxing team officers noted, and scattered professional and college sports chatter fills this regional roundup.
The Cory Women's Bowling Association met at City Building to elect officers for 1943 44 and to distribute prizes from the City Tournament. New officers are Clinton McLean president Jeannette Baress secretary Harold Garr treasurer Bestrice Hullings sergeant at arms. The group reported its war effort contributions to the Women’s International Bowling Congress. The Fourth Ladies League closes their season tonight, ending Teague's bowling season for the year.
Sid Feder reports Beau Jack, 5-11 favorite, set to battle Bob Montgomery for the world lightweight crown at Madison Square Garden in a 15 round bout. Montgomery presents stiff challenge as the crowd prepares for a high stakes fight with an expected large turnout and Mike Jacobs near the $100,000 mark in purses. Also notes Maurice La Varice outpoints Jose Torres in Portland.
May 21 report notes Lou Novikoff, the Cubs slugger last season, could be welcomed back after two months' suspension and salary dispute with GM Jimmy Galegher. Talks with Pants Rowland in Los Angeles continued late at night while team standings hint at shifts in his status.
May 21 reports an added attraction for the Lamotta vs. Zivic boxing card at Forbes Field. Sgt. Barney Ross of the Marines will be introduced from the ring, returning as a Guadalcanal hero in a night that features Lamotta expected to win, with prelims including Yaross vs Lawer and Jess Jr. vs Wright in six to eight round bouts.
Philadelphia announces the appointment of Ben Moroz as the new head, amid updates on personnel and numbers including Mitchell at 200 and Becnilyn 293. events unfold with local organizations and city figures involved.
Up-and-coming Hagerstown sits within half a game of leading the Interstate Baseball League as Allentown struggles to win a league game. Paul Rankin led Wilmington with six hits in a 1 to 1 win, the Owls posting 13 runs in the Blue Rocks six-game skid. Lancaster beat Allentown 2 to 0, Ottawa?
Gene Johnson of New York outpointed Brankie Young of New Haven in a 34 to 14 bout yesterday in Pall River. Young fought hard but failed to land decisive blows as Johnson controlled the pace to secure the decision.
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