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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1939
Page
7
The page includes a late county probate notice listing the estate of a deceased resident and executor details, followed by a brief, dated wartime item noting European war context and arrivals in Holland. Other fragments reference services at a local church, a preacher, and stock market chatter.
The Oil City backfield hosts Shaner returning from concussion and leg injury, challenging rival Meadville as Oil City changes coaches under Mike Ferre. Clint Brown nets 34 votes in AL MVP chatter, while a Franklin- Oil City classic schedule aims to boost gate receipts. Marty Vardaro makes Pitt freshman squad. Erie bowlers post high scores. Beavers favored in weekend match. Titusville seeks game preserves. Grove City and Sharon end grid ties amid officiating dispute.
Indications of a slow gridiron due to spasmodic showers bolster Corry High School’s Beaver eleven in a Tri County Conference clash with Oil City’s grid warriors at Loveland Field. The Beavers hold a weight advantage averaging 170 pounds per man to Oil City’s 155, with coach Tulse Byler optimistic about a heads up win.
Det 27 reports a midseason shakeup as East High trims starters including Captain Vielem and three year letterman from the squad. Walter Swanson and Chawk Thomas drop to second team as the revamped Hast High grid enters tonight’s game at the Stadium. Kickoff set for 8.
George Pace of Cleveland will be recognized as world bantamweight champion on November 2, per the National Boxing Association. The NBA learned Sixto Escovata relinquished the title to campaign as a featherweight, a move expected after a 16,000-strong crowd is seen for Massillon vs New Castle Friday night.
Paul French posted 9 622 series on games of 235 217 and 170 in a big cross country meet buildup. The piece notes preparations for the first state entity cross country championship run by Pennsylvania schol history as runners train for the November 18 event at State College with regional meets and district qualifiers. Louisiana State University coach Red Sathers plans a stylish Homecoming as LSU faces Vanderbilt in Baton Rouge.
United Press reports a looming clash between Notre Dame and Duquesne at Pitt Stadium as 68,000 football fans look to a fall weekend lineup. Pitt travels to New York for Fordham, while Duquesne eyes an eight‑thousand fan turnout amid hopes to rebound after early defeats.
United Press reports that a controversial incident at the Pittsburgh campus game will see goal posts awarded to the winning team. Officials say representatives from the University of Pittsburgh and Carnegie Tech will conduct a review to determine the final outcome.
The Daily Maroon targets the football team as Harvard and Michigan are noted in a broader university athletics context. References to Notre Dame and South Bend appear, with student opinion and editorial comment shaping the piece. The notice mentions the classified section and a contact number for help.
North Carolina and Pennsylvania share unbeaten status as the Tar Heels travel to Philadelphia to face a strong Penn squad. Report details a busy Pittsburgh area bowling scene with Lockport bowler Albert Hrvarl setting a 886 series and multiple 297 290 300 game notes amid various regional competitors.
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