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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1941
Page
7
Irregular OCR fragment shows a public records notice from Pennsylvania addressing letters of administration or estate matters. It mentions a city, county and a dated filing sequence, with unreadable names and street references, indicating a legal filing process in progress.
Fragmentary OCR hints at a probate scene with mention of wills, decedents, and heirs. The text references legal actions and possible disputes over estates, names, and dates, suggesting a historic record of wills and claims tied to an inheritance case.
Whirlaway may face Attention as a Derby rival this season while Zivic’s welterweight title slump continues. In baseball, Bob Feller struggles on the mound with limited rest, and Johnstown Pa shows two young players seen as future major leaguers, Lombardi and Miderski, amid rising minor league feats.
The Dodgers rallied for a 9-5 victory over the Cardinals, cutting the Series gap to two games. Yankees swept Detroit 6-3 and 5-0 to tighten their grip atop the American League as the A’s moved into the first division with a 9-2 win over the White Sox. The Reds beat the Giants 6-5 on Aleno’s bases‑loaded single in the ninth. Pirates edged the Braves 9-8. Volunteers at Loveland Field plan to prep the infield for practice by Monday as field crews scrape and shape dirt for better hops.
Manager Billy Southworth predicts the St Louis Cardinals will win the National League pennant if they dodge injuries. With Caleb out early and Mancus replaced, the lineup is back at full strength for the Brooklyn series, which the Cardinals split to hold a two game lead. Southworth credits strong replacements and a committed approach for the club's sustained lead.
Yesterday's NL results show Brooklyn 5, St Louis 5. Cincinnati 6, New York 5. Pittsburgh 0, Boston 7. Philadelphia 7, Chicago 2. Unclear fragments mention Detroit and other stray words.
New York Aug 1 Entries close late today for the U S Amateur Championship as the field shapes into a tree for the title won last year by Dick Chapman now a military instructor. Prominent rivals, plus up and coming players like Frank Stranahan and Mario Gonzales, loom in the August 25 30 dates at the Maha Field Club. Duff McCullough returns to challenge for the title.
Erie Sailors upset league leaders Akron Yankees 3 to 1 in a seven inning game at League Park. Red Barthleson relieved and allowed three hits, Akron scored all three in the first on Burkholder walks and Grant and Porter hits. Erie answered with a three run third inning aided by an Akron error, snapping a seven game losing streak.
The Cadius Annual Invitational at Gary Country Club drew 40 women despite poor weather. Wendell of Lawrence Park shot 84 for low gross, with Mary Graham and Ruth Sheen among top finishers. scores ranged into 90s with handicap adjustments. Entrants represented Wenango, Lawrence Park, Chevisuau, Hillview, Tri-county, Kane, Meadville, Westfield and Baty.
Claude Parmeles, national sharpshooter for Winchester, wowed about 300 spectators south of Corry with a skeet exhibition using ten Winchester guns. He fired at fruit and cans, demonstrated silver tip bullets, and showcased rifles and pistols, ending with pistol feats. He also spoke on experiences in the north woods.
Ralph Guldahl, once the Nationial Open double winner and golf’s hottest star, laments a lost feel for the swing. He cites an uncomfortable address, misaligned aims, and mental strain as key factors, vowing a month of practice to reclaim form.
In a dramatic 12th inning Yankees star Chayley Keller belts a three run homer to beat the Tigers as Joe DiMaggio matches the feat. Benny McCoy and Aliaines lift the White Sox with bases loaded hits in a big win. Dodgers and Cardinals meet with Jin Wastell delivering a three run shot. Pennsylvania announces the minor softball championship will be Aug 24 at Shankweiler AC Orefield with state officials confirming the event and teams from Blue and Scranton.
A fragmented roundup covers boxing and sports gossip with references to Mike Jacobs, Jack Dempsey, Harry Wills, Lou Novi, and Eddie Leonard. It notes bouts and city venues, previews of fighters, trainer moves, and various regional notes, highlighting star power and upcoming events across multiple locales.
Coach Dutel lark addresses a gathering in Pueblo as 1 thousand prospects circulate yearly. Glovelant daums and Heves discuss the gathering and its impact on the sport.
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