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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1942
Page
7
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Boston College edges Georgia Tech for No 1 after Auburn upset Georgia. Georgia drops to second as Ohio State climbs to third. Wisconsin Tulsa and Notre Dame round out the top ten amid shifting ballots and near‑unbeaten records.
A.P. top rankings mark Boston College as nation’s No. 1 grid team with Holy Cross in sight of a bowl bid. Georgia Tech remains No. 2 but faces a defining SEC showdown with Georgia for the conference crown. Also previews Buffalo wrestling mega-match featuring Mauricen Tilley and Olaf Syensen amid a crowded Eries scene and local high school hoops notes.
In Philadelphia on Thanksgiving Day Penn plans to start Jerry McGarthy at quarterback and Bob Brundage at fullback as three first string backfield regulars are sidelined. Dick Maritini benched with an injured ankle, Bert Stiff nursing a brok e leg, and Jackie Welsh out with a dislocated shoulder.
CHICAGO November 24 John Best Toy St Louis Cardinals pitcher has been chosen the most valuable rookie of 1942 for the Chicago chapter baseball writers association Besley received 102 votes 56 more than runner up Johnny Pesky of the Red Sox Musial Hurowski placed fourth and sixth Vernon Stephens of the Browns was third Tex Highson of the Red Sox also listed
Record fragment notes former Pitt backfield star Hank unable to view team drills during spring practice due to ongoing Ice Capades engagement in Pittsburgh. Implied disruption to squad and player schedule amid seasonal events.
The 800 Department squad widened its city league lead with a clean sweep over the 250 Department in Aero Supply Show Bowling. Dick Morton paced the era with a 264 first game, followed by 194 and 189 for a 200 average as rivals split two other matches in a three‑way tie.
Harrisburg reports Thanksgiving Day clashes cap a season of scholastic football. Big Fifteen title races include Bethlehem versus Allentown, New Castle versus Aliquippa for WPIAL crown, Scranton Central aiming for Northern division, and Shenandoah to meet the Southern champion. Major state games also feature Western and Eastern conference rivals.
Pittsburgh Nov. 24 The Duquesne University Dukes come to their Thanksgiving Day game against Lakehurst Naval Air Station in peak condition with two star backs and a strong service-team report. The Lakehurst squad has beaten several colleges and is tied with others, while Holyoke headlines boxing results with Sal Bartels defeating Dave Crawford in a 126 pound bout.
In Newark Marvin Bryant of Dallas outpointed Artie Levine of Brooklyn. In New York Roman Alvarez defeated Bobby Rustin of New York. In Chicago Sammy Parratto of Pittsburgh and Al Gomez of Chicago fought to a draw.
A chaotic round up of college and pro football chatter, coaching quotes, and oddball sport notes. Mentions Michigan preparations, Oregon State grid coach Jon Sliner, Clair Bee on freshmen, and the Giants coaching philosophy. Also nods to pre flight football, basketball pilots, and racing figures with colorful snapshots from New York sports journalism.
Jamestown reports the New York deer hunting season begins in Chautauqua County with licenses selling out fast. City Clerk Joseph Midgley opened the office to a rush of applicants, seven blanks filled and more forms on order. The season extends a week with a Sunday extension.
Philadelphia officials fear Army ordered dimout will end night baseball and football. Spor officials expect games to be affected as no details yet. Attletics manager Connie Mick calls it a terrible blow but pledges to follow Army directives. Attendance in night games last season reached 152,884.
Sbach Lleur Hinkle heads an abundance of material as Great Lakes forms a 14 man basketball squad from thousands of candidates. The Naval Training Station intramural program will feature daily activities, with two holdovers from last season’s 14 man roster. Notable names include Hinkle and a roster of players from Butler, Colorado, Tennessee, and other colleges, as coaching staff and scouts draft a competitive team.
Farrishurg reports a harsh bear season with warm conditions and storm impacts. A preliminary survey by the Gite Commission notes deep losses and fatalities among bears, including several killed in a flood. Director Sel Gordon says further field data will guide responses and safety measures.
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