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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1942
Page
7
A damaged OCR fragment mentions a town farm sale details with references to Henry J and McDeering. It references dates like October 23 and terms about cash payments, rail bonds, and ownership transfer, but the text is garbled with incomplete phrases and unclear entities.
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Ott Parmeau leads the Orange and Black to a 6 0 victory over Union City as prep notes detail upcoming Beaver games at Sharpsville and Cambridge Springs. The Beavers travel by train due to distance and limited transport, marking Corry High’s first such out of town trip in years.
Corry High Beavers defeated Union City 6-0 at Loveland Field in a defensive battle. The Beavers used a 73-yard first period drive for the game's lone score, with standout line play and two key goal line stands in the third quarter. Union City mounted several threats but Corry held, aided by interceptions and a strong running game led by Armstrong and Blok. The final score reflected a hard-fought season finale.
Columbus Inn 800 Dept. maintained its lead for the fourth straight week in the City Bowling League. Paul’s Men’s Wear club defeated in the week’s top match, while Unknowns surged to third with a clean sweep over Pack Lunch and Phoenix Hotels. Dick Morton led Indi Vidal scoring with games of 201 172 and 209. Erie Tech topped New Castle by 13 to 7 in scholastic scores.
German born Heine Becker arrives to boost the Cubs ahead of next season after a failed bid for Jimmy Fox. Milwaukee Brewer president Bill Veith sold Becker to Chicago at season end, pairing with Eddie Stanky as the league’s top infielders before Stanky entered the Army. Clemson and South Carolina prepare for a Thursday clash, Clemson leading 26 wins to 12 with one prior tie.
Notre Dame Santa Clara and Boston College enter the top ten as Alabama and Michigan trade spots. Ohio State holds first place with 1030 points, Georgia remains runner up as Michigan slips to fifth after a 4 18 win. Notre Dame Santa Clara and Boston College climb while Army Texas Christian Minnesota California and others follow in the updated ranking.
The Keeneland card features eight entries for the Sycamore stakes a 1200 sty faltering for 3 year olds and up with Harvard Square sprinter owned by Alton Simmons drawing top weight of 8 pounds. A dozen maiden two year olds are entered in the Sycamore the $1 000 mile Arty/one sixteenth test secondary team set for the day.
A jittery sports page surveys college football chatter amid war context. It notes Wake Forest Duke Georgia Tech and Navy among teams with mixed fortunes while Coach Lou Little downplays wartime focus. Mentions Arkansas and Kansas City sports figures, plus Pro and college outfits, with stray quotes about conditioning and dedication.
Former Harvard star Charlie Brickley criticizes modern coaching for neglecting extra point kicking and kicking practice. He recalls his era and laments teams failing to teach reliable kicks, suggesting abolishing the point after touchdown to force improvement.
Robinson dominates Jannazze in a taxing ten round match at Birmingham, landing cleanly from jab to body and head. The bout ends with Robinson securing a decisive stoppage as doctors examine Sugar Flailer who suffered injuries. physician Dr. Peery plans further evaluation and potential multiple treatments.
Report notes ducks scarce around Conneaut Lake in Connwally Lat Pennsylvania and nearby areas. The write ups mention mallards nesting seasons and proximity to the lake and highway, with hunters near Acoumd and Bessemer region observing tame field conditions.
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