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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1942
Page
7
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Partial notes show names Harry J and a first name Low fop 1 at Erie with scores 16 21 28. The fragment hints at an engagement or competition but lacks clear outcome or full context. Further readable details are needed to form a complete item.
A fragmented local sale notice lists items for sale including calves a hay tedder a weed planter and a gas platform. The readable text names Henry J Cash Sayell Brooks and several dates through October and November.
From Beaver beat Union City in a rugged game with line play by Torward wall syn Savko Young Mosher Big ham Gates and Degke. The Bears surged in the second half, ripping holes in the Union City defense to secure momentum and keep the season alive. Also notes include wrestling card at Memorial Auditorium featuring the Swedish Angel against Jack Wentworth and Whirlaway expected to challenge Alsab in major stakes at Laurel and Pimlico.
Corry High School Beavers aim for their third win of the season hosting Cambridge Springs at Loveland Field tonight. After a 1-0 win over Union City, the squad rests yesterday while the second team and junior high practiced. Key players include Picciliolo with a back injury, Goda with a sprained arm, Drake returning at left tackle, and Armstrong stepping into halfback duties. The lineup also lists Sayko, Blunt, Young, Gates, Brigham, Piccirillo, Mosher, Scheppner, Donaghue, and Curtis for opening kickoff as Corry pursues a decisive late-season win.
Penn State and Colgate clash in State College as veteran coaches Kerr and Higgins near career milestones. The 1942 prestige rides on a win to boost Kerr’s Colgate and Higgins’ Penn State standings amid recent upsets and key injuries.
Illinois, 4-0 and ranked, hosts Notre Dame in a clash of surprise coaches Ray Eliot and Ed McKeever. Eliot, a former Minnesota aide, has Illinois thriving after taking over from Zupke. McKeever, stepping in for Leahy, leads Notre Dame after spurring a comeback win over Stanford.
The Sorry Red and Gun Club hosted the season’s first indoor riffle shoot with Anna Mary Patterson setting the pace scoring 200 in four positions. Patterson topped a field where three other shooters posted scores of 170 or higher despite light turnout and early-season conditions.
A ragged sports brief notes Ned from Westrainstes College, Madison Square Garden matches, and vignettes from Brooklyn College. Artie Musicant expects his squad to rely on future replacements as the season looms. Mention also recalls Marine Wes Bernett fighting on Guadalcanal.
Rexalls hold a two game lead in the Ladies A loop during Old Home Week. Highlights include Manhattan Berch Coast Guard fastball plans and Homecoming flavor with Ensign Gar Griffith as coach. Mentions football scraps and Lambert trophy rankings, plus notes on Army Notre Dame party proceeds and various sports personalities.
The Monopous insurancemen blanked Steens Cleaners in a league outing last evening. Jack Paulson and Bud Allen led the Tysurancemen with solid averages around 185, while Al Miller topped the losers with 172.
In Cleveland Jimmy Bivins won a split decision over bob pastor in a tightly contested 14 round affair. Pastor slipped to a knee twice but no knockdowns occurred as Bivins dominated early and late, with talk of a possible future bout between Bivins and Fas ar.
Tulsa Oklahoma October 21 An uneven feature follows Jaes Ruseed a standout right guard at Tulsa University whose star power drew strong remarks from opponents and fans. The piece traces his path from Abilene Texas junior college to Tulsa and his lone goal to pursue football despite earlier doubts.
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