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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1939
Page
7
Listing of ads including rental notices and sale offers with scattered figures for livestock and produce. Mentions of dates, locations, and prices blur with unrelated snippets from quiz and sale prompts, reflecting a cluttered OCR of a mixed advertising page.
The article notes abundant game including wild apples and nuts attracting animals such as squirrels and raccoon, with deer seen near the season start. It urges sportsmen to respect nearby farm property and avoid trespassing or damaging orchards while planning efforts for upcoming games and local matches.
The Recreation team won three games from the Cohen Coals and the Park Lunch captured two from Aero Supply in the Major League opening at Recreation Alleys. Park Lunch and Aero posted several high scores including two 4000s. Aero closed game one with a 1018. Park Lunch won the next two games 1008 and 957 as both teams totaled near 20 pin margins. Harold Cragg led with a 221 three-game average including a 267. Bill Dunian added a 214 average and Harry Krone 203. Melvin Cobbett topped Cohen Recreation with a 198 average. Peter Russell was elected president, Byala Carlson vice president, Ray Burr secretary-treasurer. The league will roll Wednesdays at 7 p.m. for 30 weeks, bowling 75 cents nightly with 80 cents for bowling and 10 cents to prize money. Next week Aeros vs Cohen Coals on alleys 3-4 and Recreation vs Park Lunch on alleys 5-6.
The Towns beat the Lions and the Elephants defeated the Hyenas in a chaotic Birks Alleys match. High averages by Al Miller 173 and Bill Dyckes 198 highlight a jumbled report with scouting chatter about Duke Pitts and the Venango Grouse looming trials this weekend in Bryburg Pennsylvania.
Local hunters plan trips to New York State as the small game season starts next Monday. Corry residents will chase rabbits squirrels and birds across the border to Mecca areas in Chautauqua and Lockport country while Pennsylvania’s season remains weeks away. Police warning and hunting regulations are emphasized as authorities intensify enforcement on Sunday hunts in Chautauqua townships.
Jamestown hosts a clash between Brown Indians of St. Bonaventure and Davis-Aikins under lights at 9 p.m. It will be the fourth meeting with Bonaventure leading 3-0 after victories in 1936 1938 and 1945 as the team aims to rebound from a loss to Manhattan.
Two Hawaiian swimmers Kiyoshi Nakamā and Takashi Hirose may be mainstays of the U S team facing Japan and Germany in the 1940 Olympic Games. Duke Kahenamoku, Hawaii’s famed swimmer, says their international experience indicates they are bound to reach top heights in swimming.
Philadelphia on October 13 reports former heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey arrived to appear at a department store and called the present heavyweight field a bad lot aside from champion Joe Louis. He dismissed the others as third rate and laughed at them as sparring partners from two decades ago.
New York City announces Lou Gehrig will serve a ten year term as city parole commissioner. Mayor declares the Yankees star will be sworn in Monday for the long appointment.
Chicago owner Phil Wrigley indicated he will appoint a new manager after Cubs finished no better than fourth in the National League and lost the city series to the White Sox. Hartnett, in place since July 1980, may be replaced with outside candidates such as Frankie Frisch Lefty O Doul or Jack Lelivelt as the search begins.
Corry faces a staged pistols duel with police and state motor police to settle a bet for a chicken dinner. insiders say the chief’s blarney about pellets could help the city’s shooters against the commonwealth defenders. ringside seats noted as phoney.
Sorteado, slight favorite in the 10 000 added Gallant Fox handicap at Jamaica, returns to racing after a American record mile and a half. Leroy Hank Day, former Washington A Jefferson coach, signs a new five year deal at Farrell High School as football mentor amid season end.
Reserve district bank call shows assets totaling 1 032 156 206.95 with loans and discounts 183 926.25 and deposits of 100 130 86. Liabilities include demand deposits 561 622.67 and total capital accounts 229 715.87. The bank reports real estate and bank premises values and notes sworn October 1939 by cashier H W Parker before notary J Desmond.
Kane aims for victory against Corry Beavers as the Wolves seek improvement after four rough games. History hints at a repeat of last season’s 24-0 Kane win as Corry invades, with Kane hoping for momentum before a crucial stretch. Washington and Jefferson College also prepare for Wooster College in a separate clash, after early wins and setbacks.
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