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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1941
Page
7
In the matter of the estate of the decedent present, letters of administration or probate have been issued or withheld. County records show notices of claims by creditors and heirs, with a list of named parties and locations including Sylvain and adjacent streets.
Widespread sports notes cover fishing at Chautauqua Lake and other activity. Jhumy Foxx nears 100 RBIs after homering to push his season total past the century mark. High school and college football games are listed for this weekend in the region, with Meadville Pioneers edging Brackenridge 8-7 in a standout semi pro clash and local prep matchups noted across Erie County.
The City Bowling League began the 1941-42 season at Alleys last night. Open and Handicap divisions formed the schedule. In Open Division Kaspers Marlins and the Rite each won two games. Kaspers swept Colten Coal, Martins beat Marty's, and the Orphans fell to the Ritz Greely. Jack Krone led the Open with 195 average. lower divisions saw Thomas Motors and Superior Cleaners dominate.
Erie defeat Canton 4 3 to clinch the Mid-Atlantic Seagile title as Ted Maillet outduels Lowie Lucier in a classic pitcher’s duel. Maillet fans three straight in the decisive stretch to seal the victory before 3,075 fans, ending Canton’s threat.
WGN dispatch highlights pennant race mood with Dodgers and Cardinals, mentions World Series chatter and umpire tensions. Jalopy of features includes guests from Cleveland and Philadelphia, plus service camp sports notes and odd ends from college to pro circles.
Eight Pennsylvanians from the Pennsylvania Athletic Club will travel to Havana on September 27 to compete in the third world series of amateur baseball. Teams from Puerto Rico Nicaragua Mexico Panama Venezuela Dominican Republic and El Salvador will take part. The U S squad will field four pitchers including Kenneth Woelfel who also played last year with Talmadge Abernathy Patrick Brescia and Raymond Harjee among the arms ready to go south.
By Judson Bailey the Brooklyn Dodgers push their lead to two games over idle Cardinals after a tense 2-1 victory as Del Camilli Lew Rigby Mickey Owen and Peir Reiser drive a late surge in Gindhast. Johnny Allen and Paul Derringer locked a scoreless duel through nine with Dodgers finally breaking through in the 17th.
A fragmented, older-tinged report highlights Reinhard selecting Oregon’s most promising players along the coast. The account mentions Coach Reinhard’s method and several players including "Lesative," "Galt," and "Arvin," noting debate over tactics such as the T formation and potential changes in lineup and strategy.
The report notes Franklin facing a cancelled game after Deay and the Nursergites schedule issues. Affected by Was exieeliee and Awmistice Day, the team planned to reschedule with Du mille to play Sharpsvlin by late September, with practice before the rematch.
Reported from Los Angeles a boxing bout ended in the eighth round when a foul or stoppage led to a noisy draw. The event drew attention as officials clashed with spectators and athletes, with the state athletic commission pledging review after referee dissatisfaction.
Philadelphia Sept 1 John B Kelly national director of physical therapy heads a syndicate ready to offer 300 000 for the National League Phillies The group aims to purchase stock and complete the deal within days Kelly a former Olympic champion and ex Democratic chairman of Philadelphia is cited by Jim Peterson as handling negotiations Also features boxing results and other notes from Pittsburgh.
Brooklyn triumphed in a tight National League game, edging Cincinnati by a small margin. New York and Boston posted strong shows, while St. Louis and Philadelphia tied or split their series as Washington and Detroit also posted wins.
Luther Hartsock won the golf tournament at Boitsburgh amid windy conditions. Cuthier and Churchill led early rounds. Hudtsock and Line 10 contributed strong scores as the event concluded with two sixes by a pair of players.
A skeet shoot off produced a tie between Brown and Chapin as each hit 18 birds in the United Group. The event, held Sunday morning at the South range, showcased linnet entries and a final prize for the runner up.
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