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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1943
Page
7
Fragmentary text shows named individuals and titles in a historical notice. Readable portions reference Hope and Am Yond in a context suggesting a formal hand or pledge. No clear event or outcome can be established from the legible bits.
Fragmentary OCR note lists police contact in Corry and a city office address at 930 14th Street, with an instruction to reach the president or board and street contact at 8-2603. Contains unclear street names and agency references.
Fragmentary text from an OCR page cites percentages and figures such as 9 percent 12 percent 34 percent and 281s 4974 544 as well as references to expenditures 15 611. Names or dates are unclear. likely a budget or financial table snippet.
On Thanksgiving Day 1943 Penn State, Texas, and others posted key wins. Penn State edged Cornell while Texas beat Texas Ayles 27-19 to secure a Cotton Bowl bid and the Southwest title. Arkansas routed Rice 61 to 0 as South Carolina defeated Wake Forest 19-2 and North Carolina State beat North Carolina 21-7.
In a rugged season review Blynt of the Beavers earned a second team spot after strong play at end and on defense. The piece notes Harbor Creek and Lawrence Park dominating the division with several all league candidates listed from Parkers, Huskies, Millcreek and Wesleyville. It also previews the 1943 college football finale including Army Navy bowls and other picks, plus local notes on Elbie Pletcher's Navy move and Corry sports camps.
Nov 46 With Heth Penulock undecided about accepting an offer to become Phillies general manager Bob Carpenter the club's new president and field manager for the first time voices his plan The club says Carpenter confirmed Pennock is the man he wants as general manager and Pennock said he has not decided but is very interested in the offer
West Point previews Army Navy clash highlighting backs Maxon Andersen and Lombardo with Kenna and Davis in key roles. Coach Blake touts Maxon as a versatile leader while notes on Anderson and Lombardo emphasize ground gains and punting. Veterans Woolls Troxell Hall Chahol St George and Yancey named as continued contributors.
Associated Press reports the Texas A&M Aggies and LSU were set for a rematch in the Orange Bowl, with prior October 9 meeting Texas A&M 28 13 over LSU and both teams invited after their regular seasons. Nelson Leads War Relief Golf Derby By 16 Strokes At Waverly as McSpaden Cards 72.
At West Point on November 26 experts debate the air attack edge in the Army Navy tilt. Navy passer Hal Hamburg has 34 completions for 503 yards this season, while Army’s 122 attempts have yielded 62 completions for 914 yards. Navy relies on Flamoure’s aerials while Army counters with Glenn Davis and Tom Lombardo guiding the aerial attack. Army leads the series 60 wins and three ties.
In Philadelphia area action November 26, Allentown High wins the Big 15 with six wins no losses after beating Bethlehem 18 to 0 before 20 000 fans. Ebensburg dominates the West conference title unseen on the bidir on. Huntington defeats Mt Union 48 0 to secure top finish with 220 points, Windber second. Harrisburg notes Lester Curnall Young from Philadelphia defeats Pedro Firpa from Camden in a boxing result.
Harrisburg moves to ease travel costs for Pennsylvania high school sports. The Washington OPA upholds a Harrisburg ruling that principals coaches and other school officials may receive preferred mileage for attending games if duties require travel and compensation is paid. The PIAA advises member schools after the ruling reversal and cites criteria for eligibility under official duties.
New Kensington welterweight Armitage faces Buffalo’s Joey Ross in the opening round at St Marys stadium Erie. Promoter Walter Mintz announced the December 3 card after Armitage’s split decision over Ross in Cleveland last winter.
A garbled sports roundup from New York outlines looming end-of-season meetings in baseball and college football. It mentions executives, former owners, and potential bids, with notes on reserve lists, college players entering service, and upcoming league decisions. The piece mixes names, teams, and speculative moves amid a flurry of unrelated sports chatter.
Local hunters claim they bagged a seven point buck near Corry on Wednesday after a hunt led by Ov Purder and J. R. Pidder from R D 4 Corry. The deer was spotted around 4 30 PM and shot by Purder and Pidder as they continued their expedition.
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