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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1940
Page
7
A damaged OCR fragment refers to estate matters in Erie County with references to heirs, security, and a court filing date. It mentions Pleczynski Pieogynski and other names, noting rights of a register and notices against private parties, but lacks coherent details due to transcription errors.
A tangled sports column recalls Billy Conn and Varosa sparring with dirty tactics, a handshake, and an alleged punch. It also notes Tom Gibbons as sheriff and mentions upcoming baseball and golf events, including Erie District Golf Championship and a derby of Kentucky winners.
In Bluefield Ohio Valley notes the Cleveland Indians and New York Giants played an exhibition. Halt Schumacher starred with a three run double and six hit pitching guiding the Giants to a 5-3 victory over the Indians. Bobby Feller was named Indians opening pitcher but Giants decision lingered. Also notes a national meet in Philadelphia where 65 amateur boxers seek junior national AAU titles tonight.
Chicago April 12 Jabby Hartnett and Dizzy Dean were to meet with owner Phil Wrigley to settle their feud, with Dean facing a $100 fine for curfew violations and Hartnett threatening a separate disciplinary action over dressing for an exhibition. Gabby Hartnett indicated Dean would be paid and judged in good standing only after the hearing.
April Tou Houdreau of the Cleveland Indians narrowly escaped a serious ankle injury after a grounder struck the foot yesterday in Bluefield W Va The player resumed after treatment and reported the injury as minor despite a taped ankle from a sprain suffered earlier in Florida
Chicago rivals resume spring series at Camaiskey Park in their first season appearance before home fans. Sox lead the set 5 0 with Bill Dietrich and Jack Knott slated to pitch for the Sox and General Bill Lee for the Cubs.
April 12 Washington edged Boston Bees 5 4 as Jimmy Blueworth drove in the go ahead run in the seventh. Tom Tobin, the Bees hurler, tore a ligament in his right knee attempting to field Buddy Lewis bunt and was removed for medical help. The injury followed a string of trades and signings referenced in the report.
Open series in Mayfield Hy features the Philadelphia Athletics against the Phillies in the second city series game. Yesterday's Nashville scheduled match was rained out, leaving today's contest as the action in focus.
CinCincinnati Reds send Bucky Walters to the mound to oppose Buel Newsom of the Detroit Tigers in their first exhibition game on home turf. The Pittsburg game with Partsnouth was rained out. Coroner E M Lowry investigates a fatal shooting in Warren, with disturbing notes about a young man's suicide linked to depression.
St Louis April 13 Pirates postponed their planned game with Purdue coached by Carmen Hill due to snow. They wait for opening day Tuesday after an exhibition with Evansville. In spring play Pittsburgh won 14 of 20 vs major league clubs, beating the Athletics twice, White Sox three times, and losing twice to the Cubs.
The New York Giants, once dismissed, rally behind veterans Hal Schumacher and Carl Hubbell as National League estimations for 1940 circulate. Analysts doubt the club’s chances, yet Schumacher and Hubbell loom as pivotal forces in what was branded a team nobody expected to contend.
A local college team secured a 1 run win yesterday afternoon in a game noted for tight defense. Pitcher Norm Edinger and slugger Highy Aver Ge led the offense, contributing key hits and runs to seal the victory for the Profs.
United Press reports in Toronto on April 12 that the New York Rangers require a single victory to capture their first Stanley Cup in seven years. The Rangers tied the best-of-seven finals at 2 2 after defeating the Toronto Maple Leafs last night in two overtime periods. A potential deciding game is set for tomorrow night.
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