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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1940
Page
7
The readable fragments reference serif letters and numbers likely from a farming context. It mentions a mower and cultivation activity including hay, suggesting agricultural work and seasonal field tasks without full details or clear dates or names.
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Corty’s 1640 season starts with about 100 members testing the course noted as beautiful yet challenging. Johnny Holtz, 19, begins duties as sessional while prepping for the year ahead, with club officials planning a four team interclub league and a slate of golfing etiquette rules. Erie pros Charley Hymers, Carl Wendel, Earl Diehl and the Vogt brothers bring decades of experience to the county circuit.
The Brooklyn Dodgers extend a winning streak as they face the Reds in Cincinnati opening an interleague clash. Red Sox surge with Mickey Hands and Ted Williams in a 19-hit attack while Yankees edge the Senators in a ninth-inning rally. Detroit and Cincinnati win to tighten standings amid a busy baseball day across the league.
American Association games included St Paul 1 Toledo 6 in a rain-shortened sixth inning. Kansas City 6 Indianapolis 7. Minneapolis 3 Columbus 4. Milwaukee 3 Louisville 10. International League Rochester Newark 3 in six called. Buffalo 1 Jersey City 3.
A compact home remedy note promotes an emergency jar of antiseptic San Cura Ointment for cuts bruises and minor skin issues. It touts uses from wounds to chapped skin and also recommends Ban Cura Soap for tender skin, with prices per ounce.
Paulson is high in the singles tourney with a 706 series to take first place. Morton adds a 702 yesterday. Results listed include Cincinnati 3, Pittsburg 2 and St. Louis 6, Chicago 8. Today’s games Brooklyn at Cincinnati, New York at St. Louis, Boston at Chicago, Philadelphia at Pittsburgh.
Yesterday's scores show New York defeated Washington 5 to 4 and Boston beat Philadelphia 11 to 3 while Detroit edged Cleveland 4 to 3. Remaining games list St Louis at New York Cleveland at Philadelphia Detroit at Washington and Chicago at Boston.
Corry bowling team edged the Sherman Duplex keglers at Sherman bowling alleys on Sunday evening by a score of 2589 to 257. This tight victory highlights starke joining from Corry leads and the close competition with Sherman crew.
Red Sox lefty Mickey Harris improved to 1-3 in the latest start, holding the Athletics to seven hits and delivering his second straight strong outing to lift Boston into a share of the American League lead.
Battle Jack, owned by J. W. Y. Martin, won the six furlongs in the fastest time ever for the six year olds, beating rivals by three quarters of a length as Pimlico opened its twelve day meeting in Baltimore.
Captains of all fly Bowling League teams are asked to meet at Recreation Alleys tonight to discuss closing Tenghe season. They will consider a protest by Superior Cleaners Against Waterhouse keglers and other league matters.
United Press Racing editor reports a small Derby field as few contenders remain for the 75 000 classic. Bimelech faces rivals including Sirocco Roy Mon Gallahadian and others in final prep on a fast track with several horses still undecided or staying in barns.
Sam Angott versus Davey Day for the World Lightweight title will be refereed by former champion Jack Dempsey on Friday night in a notable comeback. Dempsey, retired from active boxing, returns to officiate the bout as sole judge amid ongoing accusers surrounding his prior refereeing record. The event, part of the Na tional Boxing Association slate, is billed as a major draw with the Derby prime venue and showtime set for Friday night.
United Press reports Joe Louis will defend his heavyweight title against Arturo Godoy in New York on June 20. Promoter Mike Jacobs announced the bout, predicting a strong gate at Yankee Stadium and noting a $9.6 million potential revenue. If Louis wins, he would likely meet the Baer Galento winner in a September defense.
Tony Galento asks promoter Mike Jacobs to postpone his May 28 Jersey City bout with Max Baer after the death of his manager Joe Jacobs. He planned to visit Jacobs to seek an extension while roadwork had begun but halted. Promoters Harry Mendell and Henman Taylor are handling affairs temporarily.
Members of the Pine Grove Cemetery Association will meet at the Navih Center Street Cory on Tuesday evening May 4, 1840 at 7 40 p m to elect five directors and transact routine business. Nominations for director may be made by members ten days before the meeting with the secretary signifying. Nominations may be submitted by letter to the secretary D Warren Darolay 16 Maple Way Cory Pa.
Unclear report describes a compensation hearing for a football official. Referee John A. Sheldrake was to hear three complaints led by Jont H Brinton, a teacher and athletic director, with connections to Episcopal Academy Overbrook. The article notes a context of recent sports events and a Philadelphia setting.
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