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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1940

Page

7

Louis to face Joe Louis in fall title clash plan

Boxing note hints Migny Jacobs and Guthant trimmer may contest the Brown Bomber in one night as prelims, with Joe Louis awaiting a heavyweight title shot later. Mallon shines at shortstop for the Sparta team as Fowle joins the Steelers. one-armed Pete Gray stars for Bay Parkways in Brooklyn. A Westfield golf match and local prep coaching moves are also noted as summer sports headlines.

Louis Migny Jacobs Bill Conn Bob Pastor Joe Louis M Hantile Jacobs Bay Parkways Brooklyn Bob Stedler Buffalo News Pete Gray Nanticoke Parkwayss Wabash College Wabash and Tor Indianapolis Indianapolis ‘Times Eddie Ash

Newsom Back in Form Tigers Regain League Lead

Newsom returns to winning form as the Tigers pull ahead in the American League behind Archibald McKain in a 6-2 victory over the St Louis Browns. Cleveland split a doubleheader with White Sox, while the Yankees drop to fourth straight loss to the Red Sox. Nationals and Pirates win. Phillies suffer two losses. Bees batter Phillies twice. A shaky day for top clubs, with strong pitching from Hudson and Feller noted.

Newsom Tigers West Middlesex Grid Giants Tech Star Ree Poss Ae

Sarazen and Oliver to Play at Bradford Golf Club

Gene Sarazen and Ollie Oliver, stars of the National Open, are slated for an exhibition match Saturday at Pennhills Golf Club in Bradford. Sarazen lost a playoff to Lawson Little while Oliver tied with both in the Open but was disqualified for starting before his scheduled time.

Thwapauuuaen Gene Sarazen Hol Oliver Pennhills Golf Club Bradford Saragen Lawson Little Olver

Yesterday's Stars Shine in Hectic Big League Action

Sid Hudson of the Senators pitched a one hit shutout against the Athletics. De Cronin of the Red Sox drove in three with a homer and three RBIs to lead his team past Frankees. Ken Meinszerman of the Pirates rapped nine hits, struck out six, including two in the ninth, to beat the Cardinals. Manual Ssivo and Eddie Miller aided the Bees in a doubleheader sweep of the Phils with Solvo pitching well in game one and Miller homering in both games. Achie McKaln of the Tigers delivered late clutch play, Buck Newsom coaxed a bases loaded walk to seal a ninth inning win over the Browns.

Eres Detroit Gers Buck Newsom Archie McKain St. Lauis Browns Newsom Gut McKain Wall Judnich Tigers Cleveland Indians Lefty Hudson Philadelphia Athletics Sam Chapman Yankees Red Sox Boston Pittsburgh Pirates St. Louis Cardinals Ken Heintaelman Red Bites Boston Bees Phillies Philadelphia Manuel Salva Joe Sullivan Ed Miller Sid Hudson Senators Athletics de Cronin Frankees Ken Meinszerman Pirates Cardinals Browns

Van Horn Fails as Sensation at Eastern Grass Courts

Associate Press reports Rye New York 7 Welby Van Horn, once touted as a Tilden successor, bowing out of the eastern grass court tennis championships before Hal Surface. He lost 6-0 6-3 as other results showed Riggs and McNeill advancing in men’s division while Bundy Palfrey Betz Bernhard and Wolfenden led women’s winners.

Rye Welby van Horn Bill Tilden Riggs McNeill Ronnie Lubin Larry Dee Hank Prusof Bitsy Grant Gil Hunt Joe Hunt Gardnar Muley Dorothy Bundy Sarah Palfrey Pauline Betz Helen Bernhard Gracyn Wheeler Virginia Wolfenden

Plan enclosing Russell Field bids reviewed by school board

Three bids for Russell Field fencing were read at a board meeting. none met specs, sent to Lawrie & Green. The lowest bid for a shest metal fence along east and west sides was 2800 dollars by Henry Althof of Erie, including a south side enclosure bid of 1215 dollars under the Althof bid. He’s pitchER catcher Sunbury Pa Sefick doubles as catcher for Sunbury Indians and has pitched recent innings.

Sunbury Pa—ohn Sefick Sunbury Indians

Sailboats Set for One Day Regatta on Chautauqua Lake

Jamestown August 7. A one day regatta will be held at Chautauqua Lake Yacht Club in Lakewood starting at 2 30 p m with about ten boat classes creating ten divisions. The program lists start order by class H C Lightning Mowers National one designs Comets Snipes Moths and handicap boats. Last year 56 boats competed and winning skipper and crew received ribbons. Bigelow trophy was won by Doug Howard in the Alouette. This year winners receive ribbons and contest again for the Bigelow trophy.

Jamestown Chautaugia Lake Chautauqua Lake Yacht Club Lakewood Race Committee Tesatoa Bigelow Franklyn W Fred Chautauqua Lake Doug Howard Aloustte

Minor League Results Across Leagues Summary

International League results: Newark 4 15. Synaese 3 3. Buffalo 6 Jersey City 3. Montreal 8 Rochester. American Association: Kansas City 5 2. Minneapolis 2 Louisville 8. Indianapolis Columbus 4 Toledo 3. Interstate League: Sunbay 10 Horlsbure 6.

Newark Synaese Buffalo Jersey City Montreal Rochester American Association Kansas City Minneapolis Louisville Indianapolis Columbus Toledo Sunbay Horlsbure

Fragmented report on a club opening and fan reaction

The piece notes a quiet response to a club opening in a city-owned park with potential revenue collection. It mentions manager Shuckey Teurinde and a crowd event, but details are unclear due to damaged text.

Zame Golive Gilhoue Barrell Suly Shuckey Teurinde Tate Me Sim

Scores and fights from yesterday and today

Yesterday's scores include Detroit 6 St. Louis 2 and Chicago 5 Cleveland 3 with Boston 8 New York 0 and Philadelphia 0. Today's slate lists Detroit at St. Louis and Chicago at Cincinnati with Boston at Philadelphia and St Louis at Pittsburgh. Fights last night featured Detroit's Young Kid McCoy beating Tommy Spiegal in Uniontown due to points.

Clymer XM. CA Thes Vidas Folin Clymer M. Wassville Newhouse M. Legters Dewoit R. Grayvnk Cleveland Boston C. Legters Chicago I. Legters New York G. Neckers Cumming Washington Damikat Tonis Simmelinis Philadelphia Keaven Detroit St. Louis Philadinlphia Detroil New Pittsburgh St. Lobus Young Kid McCoy Tommy Spiegal Uniontown Corry DB Lundy Green I Williams Dingtelder A Siegel Christensen Lihdstrom McCaslin Dubrosky Amdbbroaky Paty Holler Poinolmnati A Ian Lee Brooklyn Srearo Bt. Louis Filadelpia

Victory over Farrell by West Middlesex nine

The West Middlesex Merchants, led by pilot Ted Bair, defeated Farrell last Sunday in a strong semi pro matchup. Farrell, from Shenango Valley, boasted a 15-7-1 record and promises a repeat showcase next Sunday at Aero Park against Corry Gem-Pross, as locals expect another high grade attraction and a fast paced, hustling contest.

Farrell West Middlesex Merchants Corty Carpo Russ Ted Bair Ble Lenge Philadelphia Nationals West Middlesex Bair Johnstown Nhes Daurinda Farwell Farrell Pilot Middlesex Nine Shenango Sumtad Tudies Corry Boys Ugsipp Fkr

DuBois Pro Wins Kane Golf Tour at Kane Club

DuBois won the annual Kane Country Club pro tour at Kane yesterday afternoon with a 7 percent score. Glen Welch of Philipsburg finished second with 4 percent of the votes for the 18 entries in the tournament. Last year’s champion was George Keelor from Punemontawney.

Kane Aug Tawara 2Apor DuBois Kane Country Club Glen Welch Philipsburg

Sports Roundup by Eddie Bristz in Met Park Whirl

A fragmented roundup notes charity drives for underprivileged children tied to the refrigeration industry, Dodgers beating Giants and Yankees, and rich stakes in horse racing. Mentions Dutch Clark praising replacements for the Cleveland Rams, Dutch Meyer of Knoxville as an MLB second baseman prospect, Trudy Ederle and Dick Cullum in Minneapolis paper, Bennie Bierman reserves debate, Kyat line Bruins enlisting in Canada militia, and Billy Gann’s punching power.

New York Metropolitan Children's Welfare Federation Dodgers Dutch Glark Cleveland Rams Clarence Gherke Utah Dick Cullum Edor Minneapolis ‘Times-Tribune Thut Bennie Bierman Golden Gophers Fernie Boston Bruins Kyat Schmidt, Dumart Hauer Canada Ringsiders Billy Gann Jef

State softball matchup halted by rain delay in Aug 7 notes

PovAL roSTRoTen Vandergrift reports the final game of the state softball event between Nalzonal and Bord Guy was postponed today due to rain after teams completed half a game yesterday.

Poval Rostronen Vandergrift Nalzonal Bord Guy

Steelers press plan to tighten player tampering rules

Pittsburgh a byline Associated Press reports the Steelers seek changes to the Nation Pro Football Tampering Rules after George Muha left Carnegie Tech for the Giants, with Art Rooney noting the league must curb such moves and prevent a repeat. Muha, set to graduate, would have offered college work credits. Rooney plans to propose rule additions at the next league meeting.

Associated Press Pittsburgh Pitsburgh Steelers New York Gid Giants George Muha Carnegie Tech Miulna Beedine Rowel Art Rooney Steele Giants Teague Kayn’h Rooney Muir Muia Merlyn Condit Mula Deck Jit

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