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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1939
Page
7
A historical auction listing in Parsippany area details sale items including a brown mare, milking gear, a motor separator, rain binder, planter, a 1929 Model laller, hay and silage supplies, closets, wardrobes, jars, and various tools. Names Jensen, Davis, Kerr appear as attendees or consignors with local connections noted in the fragment. Auctioneer listed as nik Bis.
A stock report notes a firm showing a strong price trend amid steady shares. The piece highlights a demand for foreign policy moves and smoother operations as markets react to peace efforts. Further details remain limited in the fragmented OCR.
Local sports roundup details Corry High football plans and broadcasting limits, rifle shoot at Company A range, expected improvements to Loveland bleachers, and Raymond basketball league inquiries. Mentions Penn State boxing and football commentary on kicking, Chuck Williams and local field renovations in Jamestown and Pittsburgh.
The report notes Duwaga with a notable performance in a 21 and under event at Perm State, reporting a fourth place finish by W. Duwaga as Cyrnell claims first with strong throws. A four-year span is referenced, with event details including a market and venue noted as the Cheminee Ade area.
Close races abound as Agro Supply leaders Cus and Indians sit atop a tight field with Yankees and Pirates a game back. Monday night action on alleys 1-4 features Cubs Tigers Indians Giants in key clashes. Ladies League tops include Raymonds Corry Water Wing Willi with more matches planned. Other leagues roll Tuesday and Wednesday with Aeros and Recreation League rivals shaping a multi-team chase.
Fragmentary OCR text records a weighted or scoring result with multiple personal names and places, including New York and New Haven, with unclear details about a race or contest, a 136 percent figure, and a date-like reference. The readable items suggest a sports or competition brief but lack coherent structure.
United Press reports Pittsburgh Pitt Panthers, favored by 3 to 1, meet undefeated Duquesne in a key city rivalry game marking the likely end of the city championship series with Pitt Carnegie Tech and Duquesne. The Panthers aim to cap a perfect slate as Carnegie Tech faces New York University and Notre Dame looms for Duquesne.
Jay Graybeat, Oregon's senior sea back, weighs 155 pounds yet is viewed as the coast’s best open field runner. The article notes his stature contrasts with big opponents and highlights his speed and playmaking ability on the open field.
The Office won three games from the Automatics and Four-Slide row teams faced Inspection in last evening's Raymond Bowling League at One Recreation Al- Taya. Ed Relat posted a high average of 14, with local ads noting departments ready to work.
United Press reports Harvard and Pennsylvania renew the Ivy League rivalry in Cambridge today after a year lapse. The Crimson, a thin favorite, seeks to avenge last season's defeat in a series that began in 1881.
Walted Press notes Al Simmons, star of baseball’s past, as a leading Hall of Fame candidate. The article highlights his prime years with the Athletics and his later seasons, while acknowledging decline but arguing his career totals and three World Series performances merit Cooperstown induction.
McKeesport High star Charles Moot, 17, battles infantile paralysis after a bout of illness. He hoped to play in the Thanksgiving game but doctors doubt. Still, doctors report improving movement returning to his legs as he is moved for observation.
Seattle reporter notes Henry Armstrong retained his world bantamweight title by a 15 round technical decision over Ruth Fontaine of Missoula. Armstrong weighed 130 pounds and dominated Fontaine in the three rounds readied for the bout.
Baldwin Wallace defeated Reserve 8 7 in a football game at Shaw Stadium last night. A late line surge led to a touchdown for Bald win Wallace as they toppled the Red Cats after a goal line stand by the Red Cats earlier. The scene included other scores such as Chicago University 20 Xavier 6 and Sewanee 9 Terese Tech 7 with Mortis Hasvey noted in the context.
The state Game Commission announced the revocation of 80 hunting licenses amid a report citing careless behavior contributing to accidents. It noted planned fund uses and acreage allocations, including a proposed 95,000 acre purchase program to support enforcement and conservation efforts.
Contested feature outlines a Tennessee Alabama matchup with players from both teams expected to influence a championship run. Notable names emerge including George Cafeus and Tennessee's AIL Ayerton, while Alabama's Nelgon and Alvbuimu's sophomore ser state their cases. The article signals a strong crowd and high stakes as the contest shapes early season momentum.
Meadville High hustled to a 7 106 victory over Oil City in a final period comeback. Down by multiple touchdowns they surged back to lead 10 yards from the goal line as the clock ran out. Other scores included Olean 13 Jamestown 0 and Dunektown’s upset win as Hight Haven 84 Sharpsville 19 New Brighton 13 Butler 6 and Bilford 38 Sonbury 7.
New York October 21 Carl Hubbell signed a 1940 contract with the New York Giants netting a salary around 19000 after a 13 year career with the Giants. He drafted his own name on a blank contract provided by Giants president Horace Stoneham and agreed to the new terms.
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