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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1942
Page
7
A damaged OCR fragment references a Pennsylvania county by law and estate proceedings. It mentions an administrator with claims against an estate, with terse stray lines about debts, heirs, and a likely probate filing. The readable text is scattered and lacks clear names or dates.
In a brisk 95 to 36 win, Dhimbo leads as the favorite team cruises past a rival in a mid-century game. Star player Dhimbo showcases balance and pace, supported by a disciplined defense and sharp shooters throughout the first half and final minutes.
In this college football roundup Georgia Tech faces a stiff test to remain undefeated while Boston College nears a flawless season with a win over Holy Cross. Army and Navy meet with Gadels favored by a weather edge. Michigan, Nebraska, and multiple Big Ten teams are projected for success as Notre Dame eyes a Rose Bowl bid.
Texas University clinched Cotton Bowl bid as they trounced Texas A. M. 46 seconds before the final horn, while Tulsa rolled Arkansas 40 to 7 to surge into bowl consideration. Georgia Tech’s fate hinges on Georgia, with Boston College favored in the Sugar Bowl mix.
Pittsburgh November 27 Oil Guests Dukes Grounded the Lake harsh Naval air Station Climps 14 to 0 before a Thanksgiving Day crowd of about 8000 yesterday to finish their football season with a record of six victories one tie and three defeats Forrest Hall starred for Oil City with long gains Duquesne drove 22 yard drive in second period Joe Goode scored from the three yard line in the third Luke Sewell coached the team and earned a contract with the Browns in the American League.
Annapolis reports Navy fans hope to extend a northeast rivalry streak by beating Army Nov 28 to record a fourth consecutive victory in the yearly Army-Navy clash. Navy has won three straight over Army dating back to 1921, with the Greylegs seeking another upset in a long-running series.
New Castle, Bethlehem and Tyrone captured championships in three of Pennsylvania s four major scholastic football conferences on Thanksgiving Day. New Castle defeated Aliquippa 25 0 to seize the WPIAL Class AA throne. Bethlehem led 7 7 with Allen town late in the game but held the Big 16 title. Tyrone already clinched the western conference title as the eastern titlist remains to be decided with Shenandoah meeting Scranton Central or Kingston in a December 5 playoff.
Si Edward's visers travel to Titusville for their first away game of the season aiming for a third victory. The Shamrocks defeated Alumni and Waltsbury in Erie County League play and expect to score against Queen City. Changes include Dick Hand starting for Blair Hyots and Joe Sarnecki moving to the bench with Stan Hyots at center and Jim and Tom Jansen in the lineup. Rhode Island?
Pottstown news records a hunter, Yate Benjamin Rainba, firing one shot to bag five pheasants. A cockbird dropped first, a round hogs hole yielded four more, and the man and dog recovered the rest. The report notes the shot distribution and the dog’s find.
In a packed roundup, observers praise Penn for its first period dominance and notes on Franklin Field as a top viewing spot. The column weaves in Red Smith’s guest spot, Navy officers, and sports personalities from polo to wrestling, with light digs at Boston College and a nod to the era’s campus life and transportation quirks.
Cleveland scribe notes President Alya Bradley of the Cleveland Hydians faces a civic choice on whether the Tribe plays baseball next season amid wartime. A small poll shows seven of twelve favor continuing, five civilians oppose, and four indifferent. Bradley doubts public demand for a wartime return to the ballpark and has heard little from voters or players.
State College Pa November 27 Penn State's soccer team the Nittany Tankers chase a perfect season after 65 straight unbeaten games ended by Army. Coach HY Jeffery notes 96 victories 7 defeats 16 ties since 1946 amid fan support and a looming finale against Temple. The club has defeated Gettysburg Bucknell Colgate Syracuse Army and Navy while seeking a ninth straight undefeated campaign.
The Mt. Jewell cook J Britt Davis announced the Mt. Jowell region’s McKegn County Class B basketball league has formally disbanded for the wartime period. Transportation troubles influenced the decision, and most teams will pause play except Latclow High delaying winter activities.
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