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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1940
Page
7
Fragmentary OCR item notes letters of administration for a deceased person in a county, naming a Register and address details. It mentions an apartment and heirs or claims against estate, with scattered dates and street names.
A partial OCR read shows scattered percentages and codes such as a0 384 6214 and 20 percent amid a mix of al Ww 73 percent 145 33h 38 percent and 1915 13 percent BK aM 5 percent, offering minimal readable context. The noisy data resembles a ledger fragment or statistical table with no clear events or entities.
Fans anticipate the opening NFL season clash between the Pittsburgh Elevens and the 12 Chicago Bears at Mile Stadium with tickets ranging from 1.50 to 2.00 dollars. The Bears are favored, while the local squad aims to improve on last year’s results and start strong.
Cincinnati drops a doubleheader to Boston 10-3 and 4-9 as the Reds stumble amid a five-loss in six games. Boston pitcher Nick Strincevich in game one and Chet Ross delivering the deciding hit in game two drive the Bees to an upset over the NL leaders. Cubs top Dodgers 4-3 with Claude Passequal striking out the final two to seal Larry French’s 11th win. Giants edge Cardinals 5-4 behind Babe Young’s two homers. Yankees beat Indians 10-2 as errors blemish six-hitter Thornton Lee’s gem. Detroit and Cleveland lose while Red Sox surge in the American League.
Hollywood Park closes its turf meeting with a $20,000 added Sunset Handi sap event drawing a strong field for a final major purse. Kayak Mania Advocator Can’t Wait Specify and Vain Bo are among entries with notable owners including Charles S. Howard Myron Seleniuk A. A. Baroni George Stratton Louis B. Mayer Thomas Taggert and Bing Crosby Lin Howard.
Irvine defeated North Apollo 8 to 3 to reach the semifinals of the league tournament, sparked by two homers from Wolf. The game advanced Irvine in the regional baseball playoff run amid late-inning pressure and strong pitching.
Farrell's squad brings a strong lineup featuring ex stars led by Tommy Kunkle Babe Simko and Mike Daurinda as they face Corry in a Sunday clash at 8 00 pm Big Russ Cassell starts for Corry with Mike Bobovich opposite Youngsike s independents Farrells manager Verne Grain expects full lineup return of Frank Barcsi and relies on bench power from Nick Creola as Warren Ohio turnout grows for the regional contest.
Zekus Bananas Bontira set a javelin mark for St Stanislaus College of Louisiana. John Caton becomes a fourth generation trotter driver. Merv Henley pitched two wins in Wisconsin State League. Henry Picard expected to win Hershey PGA. Don Kolloway praised by Billy Webb of the White Sox. Tennessee football notes vs Rose Bowl contenders and Ed Molinski’s degree plans. Bobby Foxx joined Tennessee tailback via Atlanta offer with sale-price future shares. Tom Sweeney salutes Cronin, DiMaggio, Solters, Appling, Wright. Gertrude Barnes, 15, stars in Tri State tourney. Burleigh Grimes may return to league. Dayton’s Jean Stapenhorst wins in Arizona Texas League. Bobby Feller reportedly earned $60,000. Glair Bee to coach clinics then rail-road duties.
Aug. 3 report notes Bud Ward’s proposal for a pro amateur team watch to settle unfinished Ryder Cup business. Also covers boxing news on Pritzie Bivie and rival Ken ny LaSalle, plus minor league results from Rochester Jersey City Buffalo Montreal Syracuse Toronto Baltimore Columbus Indianapolis Toledo Louisville Kansas City Milwaukee St Paul Minneapolis.
Six Carnegie Tech gridsters have travelled to play in the Midwest All Stars Cleveland Rams game in Cleveland on September 24. They are Karl Striegel end Gene Mustal guard Merlyn Condit and Wally Ingalls halfbacks Dick Swab and Ronald Gumbert tackles. Condit cannot accept due to prior commitment with the eastern all stars against the New York Giants in New York.
The Corry-Jamestown and Aero AM remain undefeated in the City Softball League with three straight wins. The United Brethren beat the Raymonds 9 to 6 as standings show Corry Jamestown 20 1.000 and Aero AM 16 1.000. Upcoming games include Pauls vs Spartanshoro, Aero AM vs Raymonds, United Brethren vs Pauls, and Spartans vs Aero AM with postponed contests rescheduled.
Fragmentary sports scores list Erich and others with Chicago, Brooklyn, Boston, St Louis and Philadelphia results. Mentions upcoming games Pitlshared at Philadelphia and Cincinnati at Boston with St Louis at New York and Chicago at Brooklyn. Also notes buy and used car ads in want-ads and summer sales.
The scores show New York 10 beat Cleveland 2 and Chicago 10 def Washington 2. Boston 12 defeated Detroit 9 and St Louis 5 overwhelmed Philadelphia 0. Today matches list New York at Cleveland, Boston at Detroit, Washington at Chicago, Philadelphia at St Louis.
Glevelany Ohio August 2 Rollie Homily, usually cool, argued with Art Fleigher Yankees coach after Pletcher had taunted him during the game. Umpire Cal Aiub Sutd intervened to prevent an altercation as Homily retorted demanding restraint.
Milwaukee August 3 Frank Moore a 30 year old pro from Helwell led the Milwaukee golf championship with a 66 34 on the front nine two under par then shot 32 on the back for a 66 total leading Johnny Billa and Ga Oliver as the field battled rough greens and windy conditions. It notes a 7 year chip shot and ongoing pursuit by rivals in a tight pro circuit event.
In Southampton Meadow Club action, Kovacs defeats Riggs to earn a spot against MNeill for the cup. The match featured strong serves and tactical play as Kovacs advanced, with key rallies drawing spectator attention and foreshadowing the upcoming final.
A scrambled account notes tennis star Alice Marble on the rise since a dip in form. Observers expect stronger play at Wimbledon with Marble confident and eager to prove herself against top opponents.
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