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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1943
Page
7
An unclear OCR fragment mentions a sum of £18,000 and references a near evening event in Tong. Details are incomplete and names or dates are not discernible.
Fragmentary OCR note references Algas Fourth and Den Vursiay at a station in Aang County with unclear context. The readable bits mention place names and a possible event or designation but lack concrete actions or dates to establish a full report.
Beavers host Harborcreek Huskies at Loveland Field under lights in the final Eastern Division County League game of the season. Both teams aim to boost momentum as Harborcreek’s Ed Lavange is sidelined by a leg injury while Chuck Rainesale starts for Beavers.
A scrambled 1920s era sports column outlines upcoming games with wide scores, teams, and players. It references Army Notre Dame Penn State Navy Michigan Ohio State and many others, noting forecasts of wins and losses amid weather and season prospects, plus a rambling aside about the Curry Red Gun Club and local county playoffs.
In New York amid a pause in rodeo thrills at Madison Square Garden fans expect a lively light heavy clash between Tami Mauriello and Lee Savold. Bookmakers favor Mauriello to land the first decisive blow while bettors hope Savold uses reach and power to win the night.
Clairton High School seeks a ninth win in the final WPIAL Class AA title bid at Duquesne tonight. The team holds key scalps and enters the Inter-school series with Duquesne and two ties as part of its strong season profile.
University of Virginia coach Frank J. Murray rails against size bias in football while praising heart and maneuverability. He cites 188-pound average linemen and a 106-pound backfield, argues light players can excel with speed and intelligence, and recalls great small backs from history.
Harrisburg reports Commissioner C. French says wartime stock stocking program will yield marvelous fishing after the war. He notes more trout in Pennsylvania streams due to reduced fishing restrictions and explains hatcheries are stripping eggs to raise new fish by artificial means while older stock is moved.
Dusty Wilkerson of Wilmington defeated Dusty Wilkerson at 174 by forfeit? No. Arch Moore of San Diego stopped Kid Hermosillo of Mexico City at 162 pounds in San Diego. Jacobs from Philadelphia weighed 166 and fought in a rough Philadelphia bout.
Phillies announce multiple front office moves and signings as club offices reveal Bill Riley is released as scout while Walter Beck is named manager of the Atley Braves in the Boston League under a working agreement. Pitcher Jimmy Wasdell is ordered to report for induction into the Army. William D. Cox remains Phillies president and Ted McGrew will serve as chief scout.
George Garcia, former Villanova College track star, clocked 250 yards in 24.8 seconds at Upper Darby High School. Officials counted it a world record, beating Loren Murchison’s 24.9 set in 1924 in a handicap race after Garcia left Navy duties.
Fall River, Mass reports Johny Walker age 156 from Philadelphia stopped Waddell Washington 159 Worcester Mass 7.
Geogia Tech Michigan and Duke chosen for ten win seasons. The Navy and Marines wrapped up training and the author weighs Notre Dame Army and other matchups. Prospective lineups include Notre Dame Navy, Purdue Minnesota, LSU Georgia Tech and Ohio State Michigan State among others.
A dense sport column sketches NHL World Championship chatter and amateur league chatter, naming players like Brlinsek, Muller, Mariucel, and Asmundson. It references Navy versus Army football picks, midseason thoughts, and scattered game notes with bold predictions and team chatter.
In a troubled recap, Milk Team Steens won after a late surge. Key players like Keefhy and Cobbett posted high scores as Plumbers and other teams faced tough showings in a dense, final-frames contest.
In a tightly contested Raymond League event, three teams share the lead after a night of close scores and standout performances. Mitchell shines with dramatic fireworks of the evening, driving a decisive showing and setting several notable marks.
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