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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1941
Page
7
Incomplete OCR text shows scattered street names and numbers including main, west Washington, 1200, and 400. It references places like Haven and Pennsylvania but lacks coherent events or subjects to determine a clear news item.
Fragmentary OCR reads like a jumbled local item with names and phrases such as cows, Alves, manure, fine, cash, Ned, shark, and street. Readable facts are limited. no clear event or outcome emerges.
Warren plays Akron at Surry in a key test as the Red Jackets seek their ninth win. The Awnings ride a two game streak while Warren hopes to curb Warren or Ley, with Franklins and Pitt matchups looming in college and pro circuits.
The Beavers seek their season’s first victory at Loveland Field tonight against Union City’s Bears. Both teams are coming off losses as Byler’s lineup shifts aim to boost offense with a mix of running and passing plays. Key players include Hare at fullback, Kinney at fullback, Piccirillo at center, and Barresi at left end as Union City counters with strength on the line and a band present for support.
Harrisburg reports 25 000 hunters expected for the duck season with Game Commission secretary Seth Gordon estimating as many as 29 000 may join. Hunters plan trips along streams and lakes from the Delaware to Susquehanna and Pymiluning Lake with season ending December 1.
Boston manager Joe Cronin plans a replacement as Johnny Pesky joins the 1942 Red Sox after being named the American Association MVP with the Louisville Colonels. Corry City Athletic Association tickets urged for purchase.
Nellie Dunlap led the Lassles Retention League with a 190 average as Raymonds pushed their lead to three games. Sterling Mik bolstered by a two game swing from Steens Cleaners while We Aero A.A. five edged Corry-Jamestayn in a tight set.
The Associated Press reports hockey in the United States is feeling Canadian war restrictions. Most players are Canadian in the National League and minors, affecting salaries and travel. This year passports are harder to obtain and officials cannot secure broad permission for Canadian players to participate in upcoming league schedules.
Buffalo October 17 The fifth down football contest between St Francis of Loretto Pa and Canisius College appears decided in St Francis favor. The game ended 19-23 with St Francis ahead after a disputed final minutes. Officials reviewing motion pictures say the scoring down touched off the decisive drive. Canisius official Crandle says a telegram from Canisius coach Leonard confirms St Francis touchdown on fourth down.
Bradford's football team opened with two losses breaking long standing records for season debuts. Grove City defeated 6-0 marking Bradford's worst start since 1990, while a tie with Du SETHLEREM left Moravian’s coach Jud Timm seeking stability after a string of poor results.
Northwestern and Michigan, both unbeaten, are listed as the week’s featured clash in a slate of college football games. The column notes Northwestern’s strong backfield and hints at final outcomes alongside other matchups and scores.
Arkansas in the dog house of the Southwest Conference signs up 1 500 volunteer coaches. Philadelphias boxing and coaching names appear. Latimer and Griffin are mentioned in season chatter. Navy, Nebraska, Northwestern, and Texas Christien receive predictions. Ben Griffin comments spark a humorous exchange.
Elevators defeated Wilcoe Ghee's in the Ahiler League last night. Evid Carlson Bull Dyckes and Carl Peterson led the offense with strong assists and a high team average of 185.
LIKE EDINBORO INDIANA Pa Indiana Tetchers beat Exlinborn in straight sets to claim a decisive win over the Red Raiders.
Five straight victories mark the start of the season for the Brik Erie High Priders as they roll to a 5-0 run with steady offense and solid defense.
Red Mack of Blythetown plays in the backfield for Tom Leib's University of Florida eleven near Pottsville in the south.
In a rough Saturday matchup Don Willis led Galesburg with a plunging score. Moline defense forced errors but Lions defense kept the game tight as Moline was called for offside and Williams failed to score on the final drive.
In Philadelphia Frantie Donato 193 pounds and Ellis Phillips 125 pounds battled to a draw. Also in Fall River Luris Bolvin 1851 from Providence stopped Jack Harris 122 pounds of Boston, and Ray Rogelli 147 pounds from Dumont stopped Addie Burns 148 pounds of New York.
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