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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1940
Page
7
A fragment notes a person named Gertrude and an address 319 Mth garage possibly related to a 73 Tarrest inquiry. Details are unclear but indicate a local matter linked to a residence and an individual. The readable items include names and partial street information from a garage storage context.
Fragmentary notice from Arthur auctioneer lists farm machinery and tools in good condition for sale at a Clearfield site. It mentions terms and locations with scattered references to vendors and dates, noting an auctioneer role and the event's veteran construction context.
Article reports a state program improving some 125 miles of game streams in Pennsylvania forests to speed flow, secure cooler water, and create feeding pools. also outlines a schedule of Duquesne Tech football broadcasts and local sports updates, including ticket sales and notable athletes moving to pro football.
A fragment shows minor league results with several cities and teams. Montreal defeated Toronto 9 to 3 at an event labeled American Association. Other scores listed include Syracuse 3 over Rochester 1, Baltimore 0 over New York, Buffalo 4, Minneapolis 19 over Kansas City 2, Toledo 6 over Milwaukee 6, Columbus 4 over Toledo 8.
Associated Press report from New York notes Bob Pastor trains calmly for the Billy Conn bout amid odds favoring Conn. Pastor, who has loss to Joe Louis six of seven times, remains unruffled and jokes about the publicity. Conn weighs near 180 pounds and will face Pastor before the public in a test of his claim to Louis’s throne.
Gil Hunt of Washington, D. C., was eliminated before the quarter finals at the eastern grass court championship in Rye. Frank Shields of New York defeated Hunt 6-3 5-7 9-1, advancing to meet Bobby Riggs in the round of eight. Women quarterfinalists named are Helen Jacobs, Dorothy Bundy, Sarah Palfrey, and Virginia Wolfenden.
Large crowd watched Sam Snead and Picard play at Chautauqua Golf Club. They defeated Sopter and Charles Eberhardt 6 up and 8 in 10. Picard shot 68, 4 under par 72, Snead 71, Eberhardt 75.
The Pittsburgh Pirates, once sinking in standings, have won seven straight and 16 of 20, sweeping three games from the St. Louis Cardinals to climb toward the top division. Key early-season changes under Frankie Frisch aided the turnaround as Spud Davis delivered a go-ahead two-run pinch single in a 10-9 win, while Max Butner drove in four in a 12-6 victory. The league saw other results with the Cubs breaking Derringer’s seven-game string and the Dodgers routing the Giants 9-4.
Yesterday's scores include Detroit loss to St Louis 5 to 9 and Cleveland 9, Chicago 3, Boston 10 to 3, New York 7 to 6. Today Cleveland faces St Louis, New York plays Boston, Philadelphia meets Washington with only scheduled games.
Philadelphia Aug 8 Maurice J Clip per Smith Varsity coach Villanova College urges waiver of freshmen eligibility if military conscription bill becomes law He cites impact on seniors juniors and the need for upperclassmen as core players Letting freshmen compete would aid teams during wartime drafting could be restored after emergency ends
The report lists results: Pittsburgh 10 Cincinnati 12, St Louis 9 Chicago 6, Chicago 5 Cincinnati 3, Brooklyn 8 New York 4, Boston 6 Philadelphia 3. Today’s games include Chicago at Cincinnati and Boston at Philadelphia, plus Brooklyn 9 New York.
Brookville Pennsylvania August 8. Bert F. Peterson a former Bradford high athlete resigns as Brookville High basketball coach to take a similar post at Hollidaysburg High.
Phillies win 6-3 behind Eddie Miller and Carvel Howell homers with runners aboard. Tigers outlast Browns 7-5 in Detroit. Indians crush White Sox 9-3 as Low Boudreau drives in six with two homers and a single. Yankees split a doubleheader in Boston with a late rally in the nightcap. Curtissville Legion notes: Post wins 10-7. Red Sox drop 4-7. Muskellunge weighing 14 pounds 13 ounces hooked in Allegheny River by Charles Jale.
A testimonial claims stomach distress eased after taking Adin Tablets. The speaker, identified only as S. Gross, reports relief from pains and restored appetite and urges readers to try Adis for quick relief with a money back guarantee at local drug stores.
Roundup notes Mel Ott’s long tenure with the Giants and a public tribute hints at fan patience. Mentions diverse sports bits including tennis, college football, and professional teams. References to Buds and players, coaching clashes, and potential star moves surface amid a chaotic, humorous sports column tone.
Eddie Bralnick secretary of the Giants expresses fondness for theater and mentions a Brooklyn club as a potential future chance. Dock Walker of Minneapolis Times-Trib forecasts a Washington-Southern Cal winner meeting Tesus Aggies in the Rose Bowl and notes a prominent pitcher Bill Barilesch releasing a guide in Tucson, Arizona as organized baseball gains support from the American Legion.
Vandergrift Aug 6 Natrona blanked Word City 2-0 to clinch the state semi pro baseball title and earn a berth in the national tournament replacing Vandergrift records. Low Boudreau powered Indians with two homers and a single as Spud Davis and Max Butcher drove in runs in a strong offensive showing.
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