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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1943
Page
5
The piece previews Notre Dame football strength without Bertelli, notes Beavers and Lion preps for upcoming games, and recalls Corry High School football greats. It covers Notre Dame's 26-0 win over Army, Navy’s 24-7 win over Penn, and other top college results as the season pivots toward a key clash with Notre Dame.
Notre Dame led by Johnny Lujack and Leroy Bertelli, with two touchdown passes and a run, routed Army 26-0. Navy beat Penn 24-7, USC edged by San Diego Naval Training Station 10-7, while Ohio State, Dartmouth, Northwestern and others posted wins as college football fed a crowded weekend slate.
Harrisburg warns trappers to care for pelts and drying during cage season. Commission calls for fat and grease use, sets dates from November 10 to January 31 for muskrats and December 1 to February 29 for beavers in multiple counties, with no limit on mink or muskrat and season open at 8.
Coach Eck Borg leads an 11 player squad at St Edward's in a fierce pre season drill for an 18 game independent schedule. Managers, new plays and equipment updates mark preparations for a season with holdsovers from last year and a slate of gate friendly opponents across Cory High, St Joseph's Thiunville, St Joseph's Olly, Sir Agatha's Menitville, Cathedral Prep, Youngsville, Union City, Townville, Spartanshuro, Waterford and Wattshure.
All-American Charlie Brickley, famed for five field goals against Yale, now works at the Dravo shipyard in Wilmington. He recalls playing against Jim Thorpe and notes his Navy service and postwar career, saying he never played on a losing team and would have liked to play with Thorpe.
The Green Bay Packers, likely champions in the National Pro Foothill League, are praised for strong attendance. In four road appearances, they have drawn 149,158 fans, marking them as the circuit's best attendance ropa club.
Sports roundup from New York touching on General Leahy’s reception, Johnny Tittack’s impact, Angelo Bertelli’s injury impact at Notre Dame, Duke’s struggles, Navy’s fogged trip to Philadelphia, and boxing promoting rivals. Mentions Jimmy Topps, Tex Balko, Joe Waterman, and Billy Reddy. References to hockey history, Hall of Fame, Judge Landis, and various college figures with scattered game summaries and personalities.
In a tight American Hockey League slate, Hershey claims top pace as Nick Damore earns his second shutout in four games. Cleveland’s Cook brothers spark a win with a powerful forward line, while Providence downs Pittsburgh 4 to 2 as Art Giroux returns to score in a dominant club performance.
Allentown seized sole lead in the Big 15 football standings by routing Easton 20 to 0 before a large crowd. Easton fell, while Huntingdon increased its Western Conference edge. Ebenburg moved into the top tier, and Bellwood dropped to fifth as Williamsburg, Lansford, and Shenandoah stayed in the South Division race.
In Chicago the NFL midseason clash produced a 14 to 14 deadlock as Washington and the Steagles battled to a draw. Brooklyn Dodgers beat the Chicago Cardinals 7 to 0 for their first win of the season while the Chicago Bears defeated Green Bay 24 to 7 and narrowed their path to the Western Division title.
Philadelphia attendance for college football remains steady as crowds near record levels despite upheaval in coverage and scheduling. Scholastic scores show mixed results across teams including Virginia, Greenfield, and Shenango, with several local colleges posting notable game outcomes and high school showcases contributing to the overall turnout.
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