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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1939
Page
7
An old classified ad lists furnished and unfurnished apartments at Os EL NIGHT Law 5 Li st with Hot STHRS and other details. It mentions cows, hens, hay, oats, and livestock for sale, along with contact hints and miscellaneous items.
A damaged OCR fragment mentions Texas, Rice, and an ad or sale in a line of adorial text. Readable portions suggest an event open for notice or attendance, but specifics and dates are unclear in the surviving text.
The Pittsburgh Panthers and Duke end their gridiron series after years of friction with athletic officials signaling the break. The move follows Pitt's aim to add other opponents, while speculation links the change to broader schedule tensions and Big Ten ambitions. Separately, New York pari mutuel gambling gains approval drawing mixed reactions about its impact on major league baseball and local sports in New York and Pennsylvania. A Notre Dame star backs Creighton’s backfield, highlighting Knolla as a top yardage getter and passer, while Erie reports a postponed East versus Strong Vincent football game to next Monday.
Corry High Beavers begin basketball drills at Junior High Monday evening with 4 15 pm report for all candidates. First games include December 15 at Edinboro and December 1 home vs Erie Strong Vincent. Beavers compete in Erie county Class A with a loop including North East Lawrence Park Wesleyville Millcreek Girard Union City. Five lettermen return from last season led by Tom Cragg Chuck Williams Pat Green Cal Sutton Bob Reynolds. Coach Arthur Pitts begins St Edward's drills next week with daily sessions toward Christmas.
United Press report from Philadelphia states National League president Frick endorses a six day schedule with Sunday double headers and Monday makeups to end synthetic twin bills. He cites night baseball potential and predicts most big league parks will host games under lights within five years, while denying moves to relocate the St Louis franchise.
Erie announces a round trip train excursion to South Bend for the Notre Dame game on Saturday November 2 with tickets at 17.50 dollars covering travel and wood seats. The trip departs Erie on a New York General Railroad football special, with return early Sunday morning. Interested travelers should contact James or Joe Williamy at the Brie Daily Times.
United Press reports in San Francisco that Joe DiMaggio and Dorothy Olson plan to marry November 19. The couple, ages 24 and 21, were seen entering a municipal building, ahead of the ceremony. A sports section note lists college results with scattered scores.
Western Auto Supply Co announces prize winners from a nationwide four-state Big Bass Fishin contest conducted in four states east of the Hooks Mountains. The event closed September 20 with top prizes totaling over 4,300 dollars. Winners include M. J. Schuster of Bilwood City and W. G. Shealter of Shiremanstown among others. contest featured largemouth and smallmouth bass categories.
Columbia and Navy meet in Annapolis as both chase their first victory of the season in their ninth league game. The Sailors, weakened by injuries, travel to face the light favorite Lions in a key matchup likely to shape early standings. In another note, Buffalo Pony League weighs expanding to eight clubs at next week’s meeting, says President Bob Stedler.
The Aero Keglers, led by high scorers including Charlie Guadagno, dropped a post league match to the Curry Jamestown Keglers at the Recreation Al Jeys alley. Individual tallies show Guadagno at 175 average, with other top marks around 188 and 192 in later frames, while teams exchanged three wins apiece in a tense evening.
Gus Lesnevich and Anasian bid for a lightweight title bout against Billy Conn in a Pittsburgh Madison Square Garden clash on November 27. The event features Lesnevich seeking a pivotal victory as Conn looms as the defending challenger.
Tom Spiegal of Uniontown defeated local favorite Bob Montgomery in a hard fought ten round decision at the Commonwealth Club to capture the Pennsylvania lightweight championship. Spiegal, a late entry, entered as a ten to one underdog but emerged with a wide verdict, marking a major upset in Philadelphia.
Lightweight heavyweight champion Billy Conn and challenger Gus Lesnevich worked out at Madison Square Garden on November 2 as they prepare for their next title fight. Both fighters moved through sparring and bag work ahead of the bout at the Pioneer gymnasium.
Oil City High School dominated Franklin with a 23 to 0 score in the season finale. The Oilers used a mix of running and defense, capitalizing on a stolen lull and late guard yards to seal the win. Oliver Mitchell Avenue, Helder, and the Home team celebrated a one sided victory.
New York Nov 11 The National Football League will be increased from 10 to 12 titles next year. George P Marshall and Dave Popping two prominent club owners from Boston and western clubs probably Los Angeles are believed to split the circuit. Topping owners of the Washington Redskins and the Brooklyn Catweary Cincinnati St Louis are desirous of entering the league.
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