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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1939
Page
7
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fragmented OCR text notes a local wedding or celebration near Mississippi with mentions of guests, cards, and thanks. references to a February event, food, and hospitality appear, but the fragmentary content limits precise details of people, places, or organizations.
Unclear fragment mentions stock trading, relings, steel, and ship prices around early 1940. No clear persons or organizations readable.
Hunters prepare for the deer season from December 1 to 15 across Warren and Forest counties and part of Potter and Jefferson counties. Antler restrictions require two points or more for bucks, with special days on December 14 and 16. Only antlerless deer may be taken in designated sectors, and hunters must follow camp roster rules and firearm safety. Drunken or careless behavior will be prosecuted, and safety gear is strongly urged.
In Philadelphia on November 8 plans unfold for President Roosevelt to attend a Navy Army football game at Municipal Stadium. Col. Kaimanaud Starlin, head of the Secret Service White House detail, will confer with police and inspect the arena as preparations intensify for one of the city’s busiest days.
Coach Russ Byler announces the Westfield NC opener and a heavy slate of independent and Erie County League games for the 1939 40 Beaver basketball season. A 17 man squad trains at the Junior High gym with several newcomers challenging for varsity spots across home and away contests through February and March.
New York reports Major League clubs gather in Cincinnati for the winter meetings on December 4-6. Every club seeks infusions to fortify weak spots as teams from the Phillies to the Yankees weigh buying or selling. The Yankees stand as four time world champions, with pitching as their key challenge this season.
In New York on November 28, the Chicago Bears emerged as the NPFL's most potent offense. They closed their regular schedule with a 48 to 7 win over the Chicago Cardinals, pushing season totals to 286 points and 3,703 rushing yards, surpassing their own 1934 marks and Detroit's historic totals.
Jimmy Ringgold of Wake Forest will receive the Millis blocking trophy for 1934, announced by Nady Cates of Winston-Salem. The awardcknowledges Ringgold's performance and impact during the season.
United Press reports the Armstrong Amber match at Madison Square Garden is postponed due to Armstrongs illness. A 1 round substitute bout between Scalzo and Stolz replaces the main fight for Friday night with halved tickets and an expected gate around 30000. Stolz defeated Lee Harper in Newark last night for his 3rd win in 35 bouts.
The Boars defeated the Panthers of the Antier Bowling League while the Gorillas won a forfeit from the Monkeys. Christensen led with a 191 score, and Shoemaker added strong marks for the Boars. Team totals show the Boars 980 and 928 for the Gorillas 807, 930, and 593 in the three games.
Four NFL clubs meet in Pittsburgh to decide if playoffs are needed in the east and west divisions. Giants and Redskins in the east along with Packers and Bears in the west seek a path to determine playoff sites if required.
Organization of the City Basket Bell Leagues was completed at a meeting of team representatives at a Fron Furniture store. Joseph Baressi was elected president with Kenneth Jackson as vice president and Stanley Bielawaki as secretary and treasurer. Six teams Coy Jamestown Haymonds Phal anx Powells Clymer and Louisville Wes were represented as officers and Jack Collings formed a committee to secure a junior high gymnasium for weekly league play. Kenneth Guckson and Carl Hixson were tasked with drafting a schedule for six teams and Paul Stroup to revise last year’s rules to add two neighboring clans.
Corry Elks bowling team led by Bil Dunlop's 218 average defeated an Erie club on Wednesday at the Elks alleys. The match featured strong shots and steady scoring as Dunlop anchored the victory for Corry in a likely two-sided league contest.
In Philadelphia on November 28, state boxing authorities led by Commissioner L. Rains examined Emil Scholz of Boston after a controversial bout with Pat Comiskey. Rains stated Scholz appeared weakened, and observers questioned the result as a possible fixed outcome. The report notes Comiskey’s claimed victory by a knockout earlier, with speculation about staged stunts surrounding the match.
Lawrence Kansas November 28 Dr James Naismith 78 inventor of basketball died early today after a cerebral hemorrhage and prior stroke He had been hospitalized since last Thursday and collapsed at his home near the University of Kansas campus He founded the physical education program and led the Sigma Pi Epsilon fraternity at the university as well as directing the school athletic program He left a wife Florenn and three daughters and two sons The legacy includes the sport that transformed scholastic athletics nationwide
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