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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1942
Page
5
A short note records an experimental meeting involving two parties named Yas and Sk. Details are limited and unclear due to damaged text. Additional context or full readability is needed to confirm purpose and outcomes.
A fragmented notice mentions a birth and a group event with family members unnamed. The unreadable text references a woman and a newborn, signaling a local milestone amid unclear details.
Branch Rickey and Leo Durocher met for eight hours as Rickey prepared a decision on Durocher's managerial future for Brooklyn. The talks touched on Durocher returning to active play and his handling of the Dodgers' clubhouse, with a decision expected the next day.
Army clearance clears the way for a 194? bowl lineup with Rose Sugar Orange and Cotton bowls eyed plus East West game. Scotland style notes discuss Pacific Coast travel, Boston College Georgia Tech clash, Tulsa hopes and midwest power balance. Sunday bowling may revive the sport as W PA high school aims to keep participation high while the PIAA introduces amendments to speed up play and broaden eligibility amid wartime constraints.
Harrisburg November 18. Pennsylvania's four day bear season opened today with an expected 50,000 hunters entering the woods. The State Game Commission said prospects for a large kill were very good and noted the bear supply is as strong as last year when 593 bears were bagged. Each hunter may kill one bear. a party of three or more may take two. Bears killed must be more than one year old.
Five teams chase the City Bowling League lead after Monday night action. Columbus Tank tops slipped to stay ahead as Wilcox Grocers gained while Park Lunch and Phoenix Hotel also won. Bob Owens rolled the evening’s only 600 series with 407 203 183 for 2201.
St Edward's high school players held a first-half lead and built a margin to 30 24 as Wattsburg pressed late. Sarnecki and Blair Hyos led the Shamrocks attack with strong shooting while Johnson and Miles paced Wattsburg scoring.
A New York round up reports shifting attitudes as football and boxing stories mix with wartime life. Mentions Woodward Town football, coach changes, and reactions to current events. Also includes notes from Cleveland Plain Dealer columnist Gordon Cobbledick on the war's impact on sports and a brief Army sports update.
U S C announces a weekend bowling benefit at Recreation Alleys to raise funds for the U S C and kilty prize money. Open to city keggers, men and women pay 1 dollar entry with proceeds supporting the U S C fund and related prizes.
Mary Patterson excels in the Ladies Rifle event at the city private school meet scoring 193 of 200 with perfect 10s in both prone and sitting positions and a 45 in off-hand. Results list Ly Huby 176 and others with varied scores as of November 17, 1942.
Connie Mack announces the Philadelphia Athletics will trade pitcher Bob Johnson at the Chicago meeting opening December 1. Mack cites Johnson’s value to pennant contenders and notes Johnson will have chances with other clubs while asserting the Athletes may seek a stronger future lineup.
Turkey Thompson defeats Dorazio by decision in a ten round bout at the Philadelphia arena. The fight featured a late surge from Dorazio who dropped Thompson in the fourth round but could not overcome the veteran’s resilience.
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