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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1939
Page
7
Fragmented OCR text references a rent housing item, trades, and a Senate bill with fractions and large sums. Mentions Tia Haines and stock press. Indicates a 12,000 to 290,000 range and last Saturday events, but details are unclear.
The report highlights the largest entry of the Oberlin term, drawn from student responses. It notes participation levels, highlights notable contestants, and hints at broader engagement across campus.
In a mood of mixed sighs and resolve Beaver supporters react to Corry High football’s dim prospects after graduation losses. Coach Russ Byler remains confident, saying the team will rebuild with the incoming players and be strong next year.
The article maps upcoming city bowling schedule with leaders and contenders across multiple leagues. It notes Cubs and Yankees clashing, Pirates and Thillans contending, and various showdowns at Recreation Alleys and Parke Tach venues next week, including many league-wide matchups and times.
Kragg and Baker top league standings as Crage posts a 203 heat average. Baker reaches 192 per game in City Bowling circuit. The piece also notes band issues at Corry High and praises Clyde Dine-Jaler’s leadership of the Beavers as they push for success this season.
New York State moves toward a paruse system for voters on November 7 as pols eye a strong ballot for mutuals. Four local tracks brace for a customer surge, workmen overhaul Aqueduct Belmont Jamaica and Empire City in weeks. Barney Berlinger, ex Penn decathlon champ, earns new athletic honors with a 181 ft 1 3 inch mark in the site Fish and Game title.
Pennsylvania election laws require a one year state residency and two months in the election district for voting. Citizens naturalized or native born over twenty one may vote, and must be registered by election day. Six districts in Corry show 146 Republicans 1714 Democrats 3860 total registered voters.
Spyed through melded report Virgil Spud Davis, 24, veteran major leaguer, has been sold to the Pittsburgh Pirates for less than waiver, announced by Philadelphia Phillies president Gerry Nugent. Davis, a lifetime .309 hitter, is listed as a 312 year veteran of the majors and was connected with recent bowling league results at Recreation Alleys where Automatics and Office squads each took three from opponents.
The Panthers maintained a lead in the Aniler Bowling Loop after week one of competition. The Indians dropped two games to the Panthers last evening while the Falcons won two from the Indians. George Root averaged 186 and Haris Kolstee 177 in the matches.
Massillon High School overwhelmed New Castle in a 46-0 victory before about 16 500 fans. The Tigers drove kick returns and a strong offense, scoring in every period to seal the win while Sterner and the backfield led the charge against the Red Hurricane eleven.
Corry Country Club announces its annual reorganization meeting for tomorrow afternoon. Officers will be elected for the ensuing year and annual reports will be received. President Walter Scott urged all members to attend.
A fragmentary hardware listing highlights sale prices for tools and metals. Items priced at 13 cents, 23 cents, 75 cents, and 2 dollars 19 cents appear amid other sale figures, suggesting a fall promotion.
Erie East defeated Steubenville 13 to 6 as Erle Mast High led a two touchdown effort amid a rainy, troublesome game. Steve Maxumczyk’s 50 yard punt return in the second period broke a 6 6 tie and sealed the Warriors victory.
Duquesne University remains undefeated with a 14-0 victory over Texas Tech at Forbes Field. Allan Donelli opened scoring with a 30-yard run in the second period, Berle Semes added a four-yard plunge, and Rokisky kicked the extra points. Texas Tech threatened only late in the game as Duquesne’s defense held through a wet, rain-soaked night.
Arturo Godoy the Chilean heavyweight sails from Buenos Aires bound for New York to train for the February 9 world title bout with Joe Louis. He travels with his wife Ledda and is joined by manager Al Weil who plans to meet him in New Jersey before training at Summit.
Erie East defeated Sipubenyilie Massiliema¢ 13 to 0. New Gastle beat Bar-Brack 32 to 0. N Kenstytoy led 14 points. Ryle Tech beat Kingston 6 to 0. Butler also posted 6 in a separate matchup. Kittanning shut out an opponent 0 to 0.
Fragmented college football scores list shows Duquesne beating Temple Ly 13, Bucknell defeating Yoallant 18, Othehinall 0, Belle 6, Maryland 0 leading Catholic GH 14, and Miginy 0. Other line items include West Witch, Bost U 6 and additional small matchups.
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