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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1940
Page
7
Fragmentary auction notice lists diverse items from a Corry estate including yearling calves plows harrows lumber and household goods. The text is damaged with scattered names and partial dates, hindering full comprehension of the sale list and participants.
Clarence Sunshine Anderson, once a local billiard exhibitor, returns from a winter tour of 18 000 miles with 300 performances. He shared stage with Willy Joppe and Willie Mosconi and logged about 50 000 miles of exhibitions. The note recalls his early rise and hints at future bowling and track showdowns amid regional sports chatter and other athletics gossip.
Brooklyn Dodgers and Cleveland Indians opened the season with perfect records in their leagues. Dodgers defeated the Giants 12 hits to drive home runs while Hugh Casey shut out New York. Billy Lavagetto led with two doubles and four RBIs. Johnny Allen pitched the Indians to a 4-0 win over Detroit, allowing three Detroit hits. The crowd reached 26,520 on opening day as Heath homered and Trosky drew a key walk in the sixth.
United Press reports Detroit mid April live updates from the American Bowling Congress. Leaders faltered after five man trials as Menni Stodes of St Louis posted a 2925 series while Chicago Pabst Blue Ribbons and Linsa Recreation All Stars underperformed with 2784 and 2758 respectively. Dean Rusher of Karas City managed 2757 amid a field of national contenders.
Funeral services were set for this afternoon at a downtown church for Kid McGoy whose real name was Norman Selby widow Mrs. Sile Selby announced. The event marks the end of a life once famed in boxing circles.
Persistent rain and unusually cold conditions have postponed the Corry Country Club opening and halted Corry High School outdoor activities. Club President M. Ray Greene said fresh delays push golf start to next week, while Johnny Holtz prepares to assume duties. Coach Russ Byler hopes for warmer weather to spark intramural action and a possible restart of school activities next week.
The State Game Commission announced a four dollar bounty on foxes to curb overpopulation. Bounties apply to animals taken after July 1, 1940, through March 31, 1942, in specified divisions and counties including Bradford, Columbia, Lycoming, Montour, Northumberland, Snyder, Sullivan, Tioga, Union, Centre, Elk, Clearfield, Clinton, Jefferson, McKean, Porter, Clarion, Erie, Crawford, Forest, Lawrence, Mercer, Venango and Warren.
New Orleans April 20. Finnish runner WL MET OM LAS Star Finnish runner appears for the first time in his American tour as he competes Sunday afternoon against Don Dash at Municipal Stadium. Lash substitutes for Greg Jules who pulled out with an injury. Proceeds aid Finnish Relief Fund benefit carnival.
Bobby Riggs, Chicago's indltional tennis champion, meets Frank Guernsey of Rice Institute in a River-Oaks semi final. The winner advances to face Bitsy Grant of Atlanta in the Sunday final. Merv Hardwick plays Patricia Canning to determine the other finalist for Mrs. Sarah Palfrey Fabyan of Boston.
Five hundred track and field stars from 60 universities compete at the University of Kansas relays in Lawrence. E Lee Todd leads the decathlon with 128 point over Walter Arrington as contenders push for records. Cunningham, a Kansas legend, may retire after this meet. Archie San Romani and Blaine Ridgwell join North Texas Teachers in the mile.
The Pittsburgh Pirates and Cincinnati Reds faced a weather day as rain postponed the opening of the home season. Today’s scheduled pitchers are Minnie Minoso for the Pirates and Bucky Walters for the Reds, with teams aiming to start the season strong.
Pennsylvania officials and players favor replacing sudden death with an extra period in high school games. The National Rules Committee plans next year’s change, with possible exceptions to invoke sudden death if multiple overtimes occur.
The Sherman circuit announces a two-division baseball league with six teams per division. Games start May 12 at the county meeting, with a Shaughnessy playoff to crown the champion in fall. Umpire appointments and player signup rules set. counties list participating towns and clubs.
Quebec runner Gerald Cole from St Hyacinthe wins the annual Boston AA marathon, finishing two miles ahead of Johnny Kelley of Arlington who took second. Don Heinicke of Baltimore, Md placed third as a flood of fans cheered the finish on Boston’s Buck Basio course. Time records show Cole at 2:31:200 and Heinicke at 2:98, with other details reflecting a lively postrace scene.
London’s West End nightlife has transformed during the war with hundreds of venues hosting varied parties. People describe the city’s mood as good, bad, or indifferent, and authorities report heightened security as the Blitz continues across districts including near the East End and areas around London Bridge.
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