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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1942
Page
5
Fragmentary text shows references to veterans and a gathering with names and places unclear. It mentions Boyd, Pres s Inst, Bast, and West likely as people or groups. The readable portion suggests a local event or meeting with attendees noted but details are incomplete.
Eastern Stars and Gel face a supreme test tomorrow in Boston as Ney id’s All-Star squad meets the Chicago Bears in a clash billed as the class of the 1942 season. The Stars, riding a nine-day buildup after Yale drills, aim to derail the Bears, previously lauded as one of the era’s greatest teams.
Franklin High opens season at Loveland Field with a 28 to 0 victory over Corry Highs Orange and Black. Baker explodes for a 76 yard run and Maslak and Frankakeers contribute key plays as Franklin dominates early, then holds off Corry in the final period.
Judson Bailey notes the 1914 pennant drama and compares it to the Cardinals' surge. With eight games left, including Chicago and home series versus the Cubs Pirates and Reds, St. Louis could clinch the flag by winning seven of eight, regardless of the Dodgers' prospects.
A New York roundup discusses the $135,000 boxing purse from the Louis Conn bout and how it compares to civilian cuts, with tax and promoter share notes. It also covers last night’s grid results, major league results, Army football issues, coaching challenges, and military athletic news from various centers.
Hepler Motors and Steen's huglers join Citizens Bann Sterling Mills and Wilcos Grocers in a five way tie after the Hish wheel's competition in loans ler Bowling League. Hepler's won one odd game with Christensen Motors while Dry Cleaners swept Drue giss In two. Laurie Baker posted a 190 week average, opening with 4 ib and later firing 225 and 214 games.
Warneke, once a top St. Louis pitcher, prepares to face the Cubs in a two game series to challenge Chicago’s lineup. He aims for a strong performance against Morton Cooper, hoping to halt the Cubs’ momentum. Warneke recently left the Cardinals in a trade valued at $1,500, with potential World Series windfalls discussed.
Bradford Bees in the Pony Baseball League appoint James Martins, business manager, as director of physical education. Announcement by Basher David D. Hickey, superintendent of St Bernard School, notes Martins succeeds Francis Downy who resigned months ago to join Bradford Junior High staff.
Lucy Hanover won the free-for-all feature at the Reading Dress fair meeting, driven by Hasty Thomas. The race was paced by the Basihye Shoe Firms of Hypuver, with Sosyurd the bay horse owned by Joseph H. Burt securing a seventh place.
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