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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1941
Page
7
Fragmentary OCR shows an estate related notice with names such as Tubbs and executors amid garbled text, indicating debts and delayed actions. The date 5-22-20 appears in the fragment, with references to an executor and indebtedness. The readable portion hints at a probate or settlement matter with unspecified parties and actions.
Fragmentary OCR notes discuss wills in Corry Pennsylvania and related fees or credits. It mentions an opening day, the 8th day, and adverse entries, with references to a secretary and the entering of records. The legibility is poor.
Local notes report Grove City Beavers earning a narrow basketball win over St Edward’s, with standout performances by Histereri and O Polka. Football coverage highlights district All-Star selections, season backfield strength, and prep action including Corry’s high scoring games and district league meetings.
Townville hosted Shamrocks in a tense basketball clash. Shamrocks under coach Joe Haressi staged a late comeback, edging Townville 24 to 22 as Suriecki led St Edwards with 10 points in the second half and Nichols plus Lev supplied balanced scoring.
Beavers secure a 23 game stretch as Grove City places two on the District Ten team. Meadville, Grove City, Erie Tax and Erie Academy show strong showings with standout players from Grove City and Meadville. Honorable mentions include Coyne East Black Wale King Grave City and multiple area stars.
Coach Byler plans a 34 to 22 cut as 1941 42 team opens December 9 with Youngsville. Buck Downey the sole regular back, others from last year join. Sophomores show promise while a 23 game Erie County Class A League slate unfolds with home and away dates through February.
New York story describes Washington Redskins moving to the Polo Grounds for their final chance to prevent the New York Giants from clinching the Eastern crown in the championship playoffs. The piece notes the Redskins’ urgency and pivotal role in the race, with a vivid sports-pulp tone.
The Third League action saw Uree Loams take first place with a strong start while a fourth club lagged by a game. Fletman upset Waterhouse to pull into contention as Chapins fell to Esso Hall. Simon Pares showed form, beating Folletts three times. Texaco extended its lead in the Fourth League, Gift Shop beat Zuckerman, Red Wings won an odd game from Nichols Two. Katherine Kirin averaged 135 in the Third League and Mrs Roald Carlson topped the Fourth with 128.
Ossie Strem claims a recently publicized reversible formations concept is not new. He cites Tufts, Tufts’ 1910s era, and mentions coaches like Dr Charles Whelan and teams such as Army, Maine, Bates, and Providence as having used similar ideas.
Murry Bobo from Pittsburgh scored a technical knockout over Frankie Hammer of Oakland in the ninth round before about 2,300 fans in Johnstown. Bobo connected four times to end the bout.
Joe Lysich defeated Francisco Montanari in a points decision after a bout held in Highland Park. Montanari, listed at 192 pounds, represented New York, with Lysich at 196 pounds, Plainfield listed among participants.
November 2 report previews a crowded college football slate as unbeaten teams Duke Notre Dame Minnesota and several Southwest and Midwest rivals clash. Key matchups include Duke at North Carolina State Notre Dame hosting Southern California Minnesota at home and Penn State plus Texas Christian Baylor and Missouri in pivotal battles.
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