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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1941
Page
7
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The Western Conference steams toward a decisive Saturday with Minnesota facing Michigan and Ohio State clashing with Wisconsin. Key boxing talk centers on Galente’s planned December return and Joe Louis prospects, while college football chatter notes Park, Notre Dame, and Notre Dame’s looming clash with Purdue. Local prep teams like Waterford and Corry also eye pivotal matchups as Spring football fades from memory.
Grove City and Beavers co lead the conference as Grove City hosts the Orange and Black for a key District 10 Class A game. Beavers seek upset after upcoming road trip and Grove City momentum from recent wins. injuries and defenses shape the matchup.
Akron rolled to its eleventh straight semi‑pro win by crushing Warren Pa Red Raiders 89 to 0 at Buchtel Field. Del Fessler, Carl Whittan and Phil La Costa each scored two touchdowns while Fessler added passes and three extra points. Whitten caught a 49‑yard pass, La Costa had a 21‑yard completion, and Fessler scored on a 10‑yard run. In the third, Hine added a TD on a 4‑yard run. Police in Manhattan, Kansas reported a drunken truck driver claimed he was avoiding tree branches to protect a new vehicle, while another pitcher and catcher were mentioned in a separate note.
NW York sports writer notes blocking by AL stars for Harmon and Kimbrough, weighs Navy, Notre Dame jerseys, and Michigan Minnesota races. Mentions Swede Larson praising Joe Hunt’s feet, and Tom Tiedusky rumors. Includes quotes on Harmon and Kimbrough in backfield, service notes, and a humorous last laugh about a Tulsa incident.
Associated Press reports in Harrisburg that Pennsylvania small game season opening November 1 offers good prospects despite drought. Director Seth Gordon notes stronger supply for small game than 1940, though squirrels are not abundant. season covers squirrel, rabbit, pheasant, grouse, and quail. About 500 students at Altoona High School begin training with Game Protector Brenneck, with high grades earning holiday moves to gain hunting instruction.
Chicago Bears crushed Detroit Lions 49 to 0 for their fourth straight win and remain unbeaten alongside the New York Giants. Giants bounced Pittsburgh 28 to 7 after a 7-1 halftime stalemate. Green Bay edged Cleveland 17 to 14 on Don Hutson’s late field goal, while Washington won 17 to 7 over Philadelphia.
Elmira upset Jamestown 7 to 6 in a late frantic finish. Larry Owen of Elmira plunged for the go ahead score as Peck signaled a touchdown, prompting Coach Moon to denounce the officiating and vow not to bring Jamestown to Elmira again.
Kane halfback Ralph Morasco, captain and standout at Kane, paced the Kane boys with a strong performance as Allegheny College struggles, failing to win a game in two years. Morasco dazzled on the field, earning praise for his play.
Temple defeats Penn State 23-0 in a feature college football clash highlighted by strong running and key plays from Temple’s offense. Andy Lonsiste and George Suteh sparked scoring drives as Temple pulled away in the second half while Penn State struggled to mount a sustainble attack.
A portrait of veteran players under pressure as the baseball season looms, with references to key figures like Charley Gehringer and Babe Phelps, and notes on team dynamics, coaching outlooks, and the impact on rosters. The piece surveys historical names and the evolving landscape of the league amidreadings of talent and uncertainty.
Jullee Gardiney and Deere gob lead the event as Harolad Rubi records the first clean line of the Maine open season. A pole hunter’s team allegedly strings the birds, with Rubi noting seven-taken from a single bow.
Partial OCR reads of a golf event in Omaha Nebraska mention players McGinley Hoch Davidson and Prank Bender. Specifics of scores and rounds are garbled but refer to birdie ace par and light play at an unidentified hole. The fragment hints at a local tournament update with limited legible detail.
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