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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1939
Page
7
Dhow reserves and bids are scheduled for November dates at the market. Officials announced bids and related dates, detailing procurement actions and expected timelines for the trading session. The notice underscores bidding procedures and eligibility for participants.
Fragmentary OCR text from a historical page mentions Bavate of ash Legatets and fons ntex, but lacks coherent context, dates, or recognizable events to define a complete news item or outcome.
Fragmented OCR text outlines a land boundary description with references to west by the exly ninety feet and lines of Wett's land, mentioning distances such as ninety and ninety two point three, and a council of terms. The readable portions hint at a property boundary survey and legal terms.
The article notes Tom Orage, standout Beaver guard, as the best player on the team this season. Coach Russ Byler says experience may not guarantee strength. the basketball squad starts from scratch with newcomers earning varsity chances. Local efforts to form semi pro leagues in Corry and nearby areas are reported, with Gust Leskaris prompting interest from Erie to Jamestown. A near perfect 268 game by Bill Duntop is highlighted, while Franklin considers joining the expanded PONY Baseball circuit. Meadville's Johnny Johnson corrects a graduation impact, detailing eight seniors set to depart and listing key players. Local Pitt Panthers chatter identifies Bob Thurnton as a top alternate.
Nov 14 report says Hostak, named middleweight champion by the National Boxing Association, will defend his title in a 15 round bout against Eric Selig in Cleveland on December 11. Marino, Hostak’s manager, notes Selig is German born and closely ranked to Freddie Apostell of San Francisco, with Apostell recognized as a top middleweight in New York and California.
Pennsylvania’s four day bear season starts tomorrow with an expected crowd of about 95,000 hunters, including many from Corry. The opening coincides with a large bear prize, the black bear, sought as the state treats bear hunting as a major sport. Cubs may not be killed and penalties for illegal shooting are outlined.
Officials of the Western Pennsylvania Scholastic Athletic League will meet tonight to determine contenders in the Home division of the Teague. The article fragment mentions possible player eligibility issues and a near mishap with gasoline.
Pitt suffers more injuries after a 6 0 win over Carnegie and will face Nebraska shorthanded. Key players Ben Bish Dick Dickingey Ernie Bonelli Ted Tonetsky and Dick Pullyring unavailable. Dickingey sidelined with knee injury. others listed with fractures and multiple injuries.
University of Ghitnga students voice dissatisfaction over the football team and subsignation of players to improve performance. Campus magazine Pulse reports The Maroon has lost five of six games this season, scoring 12 points to 262 by opponents.
The Pittsburgh Pirates announced that Paul Waner, veteran outfielder, is the first Pirate to sign his 1940 contract. Waner batted .325 last season and has played ten years in the majors with the Pirates, maintaining a high batting average except for 1938. A conference between William S. Bend and Frank Frisch reportedly led to a pleasant meeting.
Indians and Cubs split wins in a busy slate as Cleveland and Chicago fight for the lead. Pete Risse posted a high batting average around. The Yankees, Grank and Tigers each won twice, while Aero Supply Bowl results influenced standings.
A report from Chicago notes the post of president of the Professone Gall ers' Association remains vacant after George Jacobus's retirement. The organization held its winter meeting in its second session, with delegates tightening to conform to by laws. (Text fragmentary)
Vincent and Hust led the Pirates in a tight last night shootout as Clark Tyzinski broke free for a 28 yard run, with Skinner and Vincent scoring in the frame. The Tigers matched with late drives and a 17 12 edge, while Reynolds and Miller connected on key plays to close the scoring.
New York reports show the Chicago Bears tying a former scoring record as the ninth week of National Football League play concluded. Green Bay led the league last season with a 239 point total, and the Bears surpassed previous marks as they reached 240 plus points in a high scoring season.
In Lathobe Pennsylvania on November 14 the diary of St Bonaventure College football players shows the season-ending cancellation after a webedited game with St Vincent College. The decision halts further contests and concludes the St Bonaventure football schedule.
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