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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1940
Page
7
A fragmented notice records a sale listing items including placktop, houses, barns and Drake as a party. Mentions price points around 1000 dollars and a participant named Walter. Details are incomplete but indicate property auction context.
Fragmentary OCR notes reference a heroic deed, a financial detail of 15 dollars, and a shop in Pa Qua area. The readable items imply a brief local notice or obituary style snippet without full context.
Helsinki reports definite decision that the 1940 Olympic Games will not be held this year due to Finnish conflict and World War. Finland aims to keep the right to host the Twelfth Olympics when conditions permit. Grantland Rice offers season guesses on MLB clubs and likely pennant contenders. A Western Pennsylvania open table tennis tourney will be held in Ow City with players from multiple states.
Walter Scott told Gorry Golden Rifle Club members that Corry lags in athletics and urged a revived recreational program. He praised Coach Russ Byler and the high school squad, urged clubs to sponsor teams, and suggested a community house pool and public tennis courts to boost participation. He noted shorter hours limit leisure sports and named players and coach in attendance.
The Pennsylvania Ontarion New York Baseball League adopts a new playoff format aligning with the International League. Top five teams enter a series with the fourth placed team, while second and third face off. Opening games scheduled for May 7 include Niagara Falls at Hamilton, Bradford at Divan, and Batavia at London.
Harrisburg's Island Park is flooded as the Susquehanna rises delaying the Inter-State League opener between the Harrisburg Senators and York White Roses. Manager Lester Bell reports spring drills at Greenville, N C, disrupted by four to five feet of mud water.
In Sanford, April 4, Jimmy Wasell of the Washington Sagistora hit a spree for Sanford, belting homers and driving in runs as his team won 1-0. Wasell homered twice and drove in five runs, lifting Sanford to victory.
Three men from Steubenville Ohio and Forest Park Illinois head to State Pairgrounds Coliseum to defend ABC titles. Taouss and Fowler chase 1805 to surpass Lamb and Gramlich while Danek must beat 730 as Rogers leads a five man event.
In Bisbee Arizona on April 2 the Pirates swept the Philadelphia Athletics in a spring doubleheader winning 8 to 7 and 5 to 3. Rip Sewell showed no injury and Pittsburgh opened a strong day with Debs Garris in the outfield batting .520 with a double and two singles. Gene Handley, brother of Lee Handley, was announced as being convened to Hartford.
The New York Rangers host the Toronto Maple Leafs at Madison Square Garden as 8-5 favorites to win the opening game of the Stanley Cup Finals. The Rangers seek a first Cup since 1933 against the Maple Leafs in a best of seven series.
Lebanon Pennsylvania marked its first state scholastic basketball title as a bonfire lit the night after a decisive victory over Conemaugh. The celebration featured a large crowd and five drones recorded the scene, underscoring the town’s historic win.
In the Antler Bowling League at the Bils alleys last evening the Camels dropped three games. The Jackals led by Rube Randall who averaged 176 while the Indians featured Al Miller with a 45 score.
United Press reports New York April 2 that Bimelech opened at 2-1 with a 7-10 show price and 2-5 to place as Kentucky Derby futures. Odds have fluctuated due to a cold wave and over-the-counter activity, with jockey James J. Carroll’s book slanting toward sharper betting and potential downgrades to even money before the Derby.
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An aged writer, Jack Lords, delivers a column touching on a fraternal society controversy and internal discipline within a group named CCOPRIEST. The piece hints at a tangle of accusations and the need for reform.
Hollywood report notes Tilden, after overcoming criticism, plans to pursue a teaching career. The piece mentions his media presence, upcoming contact with education authorities, and possible relocation to a coastal area for work.
The Philadelphia Phillies blanked the Miami team as pitcher Laney Fuldtig dominated on the mound. The visitors mustered little offense while the Phillies showed strong run support and solid defense at the spring training tilt.
New York Giants defeated the Cleveland Indians 8 to 6 in Thomasville with active hitting and steady pitching. The game featured key plays and performances from Giants players as they secured the victory on the road.
The Cubs maintain a five game edge in the Aero Supply Bowl league as the second place team earned a win over the Yankees after a forfeit. High scoring night with Baressi posting a high average of 204.
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