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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1940
Page
7
Incomplete readable lines show a local notice fragment. Mentions August and street names with references to meals or lunches and a numbered room or address. Missing crucial details prevent full reconstruction of action, date, or parties involved.
A fragmented estate notice refers to Lotters Estate in the county, stating a will or heirs are in quest and a request to contact executors or legal representatives regarding the succession. No dates or clear names are readable in the fragment.
Terri De Thei Seer de faces Bed Real claim in a distant war report. Details are unclear due to fragmented OCR. The item notes a conflict context and the involvement of named individuals in a disputed scene.
Announcement that Bucky Harris is slated to pilot the Cleveland Indians, with veteran Washington manager expected to take the helm after directors meet on October 28. If a three year contract is offered, Bluege or Myer may be named to succeed Harris at manager.
Temple University stunned highly favored Michigan State 21 to 19 before 15000 chilly spectators at Temple Stadium. Ray Morrison’s autograph line sparked a gritty win as Moravian and Lebanon Valley victories roll on. Penn Military Academy crushed Ble Reidge 80 to 0. West Chester Teachers and Itis College also posted wins.
Washington reports say Bucky Harris, Washington Senators manager, may be courted by Cleveland for 1941. Clark Griffith says Cleveland talked but hasn’t offered a contract, and Harris, on fishing trip, has not committed. Griffith has favored internal options like Buddy Myer and Ossie Blucket for future leadership.
In Oxford Mississippi the largest homecoming crowd in Ole Miss history is expected for the intersectional game against Duquesne University. The town brims with visitors as two small hotels fill and late arrivals crowd rooming houses. Also noted is the appointment of Gene Shields as the new line coach at George Washington University.
In a season preview the national scene highlights Tennessee versus Alabama as the Southeast’s headline game with bowl bids often at stake. The piece surveys major matchups across conferences, noting Ohio State Michigan and Texas A&M among others, with several interregional showdowns and earlier results shaping the season outlook. Kentucky, Syracuse, and Penn Princeton are referenced along with Ivy clashes and regional winners.
Washington High roars to a 66-0 victory over Steubenville as the Tigers push toward a sixth straight state title. The scoring spree climbs to 68 points on the night, lifting season total to 51.0 per game and extending the team’s dominant run behind key performers and historic rivals.
Notre Dame shifts to a more open style this year as coach Elin Layden deploys more goat passers, changing the team’s approach and tactics.
New York sports round up covers Stanford hiring Clark Shaughnessy and Stanford fans debating its impact. It notes loyal upstate fans backing the Orange versus Cornell, Des Moines businessmen linked to Billy Conn, and Jimmy Demaret and Lawson Little set for a 72 hour grudge match in Houston. Clemson tops Wake Forest as Frank Howard tops the balloon metaphor, plus notes on Michigan blocking backs and Tulsa’s Roy Buffalo and Clemson manpower. Various tidbits from college football, golf, and baseball press stoke chatter and curiosity.
The recreation team tops the Ladies Recreation Bowls League with 11 wins in sever Tosses. Mrs Bilech posted high score 147 while Raymonds and Poll explored strong play. Corry Jamestown and Sterling show varied results as teams vie for position.
Pittsburgh ships out from Pennsylvania Station for a second trip to New York to face the Giants at the Polo Grounds. The club, fresh off a 10-10 tie with Sonili A Jopal, seeks victory in the big city.
Billy Conn, the light heavyweight champion, defeated Al McCoy in a ten round bout at Boston’s indoor season opener. Conn moved to 172 4 pounds, while McCoy weighed 140 3. Conn dominated late with stronger punches, though he incurred a few low blows. Referee Bramley warned Conn three times as the crowd roared at the decisive win and a $21,800 gate. Other results listed include DuBois over Windber and Meadville over Oil City.
Steens held off Jedd as their match with Citizens Bank was postponed by the week end. Larry Baker won the league wealth award with a 672 mark. standings show Steens atop the Antler Bowling League and Citizens Bank trailing.
Bay Village High overwhelmed John Marshall Reserves 22 to 0 yesterday in a lopsided game. Ralph Gilmore caught two touchdown passes as Bay Village rolled to the victory in Cuyahoga County.
Warren Oct 19 Hopes for the Red Jackets to win the McKeesport Olympics and advance in the Western Pennsylvania championship dim after Olympic manager announces the signing of Whitey Powler a triple threat guard for St Rosilia Preps and Johnny Helle key contributor to St Rosilia’s 21 14 win over Lin Jovals last year.
Secretary Edmund Wieht cited three factors prompting football player switching and a provision for automatic eligibility in legal guardianship cases, noting attention has been drawn to these issues amid longstanding PLAA practices.
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