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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1940
Page
7
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In a fragmented report, sected advances and rising tensions among leaders emerge as key issues. The incomplete text hints at growing pressures within a group poised for notable action, with mentions of risk and urgency shaping the narrative.
Corry area sports scene pushes for a major recreation project led by Glenn Mead funding a new swimming pool at Collins Woods and lights at Loveland Field. The plan includes softball fields, tennis courts, playgrounds, and other facilities, aiming to rank among the state's best. Community sports groups back the effort, hoping quick steps toward construction emerge in weeks.
Texas A and M suffered a 7-0 defeat at the hands of the University of Texas, disrupting bowl selections and leaving Stanford to choose among Tennessee Boston College or another strong candidate. With key regional games and the Sugar Bowl stake unresolved, several teams face pivotal finishes as Army Navy and other clashes loom.
By Associated Press New York November 29 Conn likely to outbox Savold in Madison Square Garden test, with Billy Conn weighing about 175 pounds and showing improved strength since last winter. His manager Johnny Ray warns against overconfidence as the bout could shape a future clash with Joe Louis.
Washington bouts saw George Abrahis stop Heary in a title chase while Carl Vinciquerra outpointed Henry Cooper in Omaha. Morris Park er stopped Frankie Flynn in Newark as another New Jersey card highlighted regional action with multiple knockouts and decisions.
Powells Cop won 3 2 in Antler Bowling League at Elks alleys after three games from Paulsons. Heplers took two from Hammonds with Paulsons’ 173 average leading the first match and Guy Abbey posting a 193 high in the second.
Akron Ohio November 29 The Pire stone Non Skids, defending National Basketball League and Akron Industrial League champions, head east for a final road swing of the season. They face the Philadelphia Spiras Saturday at Convention Hall in the Philadelphia Sportswriters Association sponsored triple header.
Philadelphia gears up for the Army Navy clash marking the 50th meeting in Municipal Stadium. Both teams, 40 plus players strong, arrive for a marquee gridiron event likely to attract around 104,000 fans. Navy aims to repeat last year’s 10 to 0 win as Army seeks its first major victory since 1938 with star backs Wood Werner Hatch Masw Manni leading the attack.
Oklahoma City report notes opening of deer season will be marred by heavy snowfall over the holiday period, likely producing a below normal first day deer harvest despite abundant game. Hunters remain eager with camps all around and many plan short hunts near Garland and Pittsfield.
Detroit sport press reports Don Lash expresses joy in running and maintains promise as a top amateur. Lash clocked 3 minutes 25.8 seconds for the 1940 10 000 meter AAU at Meadowbrook Country Club, completing 62 challengers in the race.
In Philadelphia on November 28 a tribute to Lillie Davey O'Brien highlighted a 400th victory for his National Pro League team as they defeated Pittsburgh. O'Brien ends his career soon versus Washington and plans to join the FBI as a special agent.
Speigal and Buck Streator battled to a ten round draw in Philadelphia last night as the main event. Speigal weighed 138 and Streator 140. The card also featured other bouts on a boxing show in Uniontown and nearby towns. Jamestown Ariels accept Dunkirk Crusaders football title clash in Western New York with Dunkirk hosting Sunday matinee. The Crusaders are undefeated and the Ariels hold four wins and two losses.
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