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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1939

Page

6

Leagues Assured for Corry Bowling Circuits in 1999-40

Corry Bowling Association leaders report both the 12 team City League and the 4 team Major League are assured for the 1999-40 campaign. City League aims to revive winter bowling with handicapped competition, while Major League play centers on top keplers. Don Miller receives a career move to Titusville, and a new Game Protector is urged for Pennsylvania. Corry High grid prospects train as Coach Russ Byler departs.

Corry Bowling Association Feading Keplers Deiny Melvin Cosbett Don Miller Corry Titusville Werden Don Pennsylvania Game Commission Donald Miller

Oil City picks Ferrare to lead Oilers football

Mike Ferrare, former assistant to Hud Wells, will take over as Oil City High coach this season. He expects 125 candidates for football on August 25 and schedules games with Corky Erie East Titusville Grove City Greenville Du Bois Warren Meadville and Pitkin. LESON NAMED ATHLETE DIRECTOR AT SHINGLEHOUSE

Ferrare Mike Ferrare Hud Wells Oil City High Eleven Corky Oilers Erie East Titusville Grove City Greenville du Hois Warren Meadville Praiklin Leson Aoe Léson Jocal Shinglehouse Joe Pitt

Senators Hold Indian Sign Over Leaders

Washington leads in AL pennant race with a 7-5 win over the Yankees tying the season at seven victories apiece. Boston crushed the Senators as part of a tough stretch. Yankees slip to five and a half games back.

Sarazen and Shute Lead Wildwood Open Field

Gene Sarazen and Denny Shute set the pace in the Dapper Dan Wildwood Open at Pittsburgh with 71s in the 72-hole event as top contenders brace for the 1B round cut. Closest rivals sit just behind after steady, unspectacular play by veterans at the Wildwood Country Club.

Sarazen Shute United Press Pittsburgh Tei Gene Sarazen Denny Shute Wuswood Country’ Club Sarazen and

Anderson Eyes Low Scores In Dapper Dan Qualifier

In a crowded field for the Dapper Dan tournament, Anderson must slash his score into the low 70s to advance. Yesterday Lee posted 43 83 for 82, with rivals Barrett Melvin Oakmont and Ted Luther Pittsburgh among the leaders and Byron Nelson among notable entrants.

Yesterday's Major League Scores and Today’s Schedule

Yesterday Chicago defeated Cincinnati 6 to 4 and New York topped Boston 6 to 4. Brooklyn lost to Philadelphia 8 to 0. Today's games list Philadelphia at New York and Pittsburgh at Chicago with only scheduled matchups noted.

New York Boston Chicago Cleveland Detroit Philadelphit Washington Philadelphia Chisago St. Louis Cincinnau Pittsburgh Brook Boston Saint Cincinnati Brooklyn Pittsboreh

Reds and Cards Open Key Series in St. Louis

United Press report from Chicago notes Bill McKechnie predicting major trouble from the St. Louis Cardinals for the Reds. Cincinnati arrives for a three game set with a lead of about four games, while St. Louis counters with rested pitching for a crucial clash that could widen or close the NL race.

George Kirkley United Press New York Washington Senators Washington Red Sox Yanks Senators Fenway Millionaires Wash Philadelphia Athletics McCarthy Yankee Vosmik Tabor Finney Nonnenkamp Doerr Johnson Hayes Roberto Estallella Monte Pearson Pete Appleton Tommy Bridges Detroit White Sox Gerald Walker Rubel Bridges Clint Brown Hank Greenberg Tigers Cincinnati Cubs Reds Paul Derringer Hank Leth=er Gants Bees Giants Mel Ott Joe Moore Kampourts Luke Hamlin Dodgers Phillies Phils Ike Pearson Joe Marty St. Louis United Press Chicago Bill McKechnie Cincinnati Reds St. Louis Cardinals Cardi McKechnie Chicago Derringer

Baseball Scores From American Assn and International League

Indianapolis defeated Toledo 9 to 0 in the American Association. Columbus beat Louisville 2 to 0. In the International League Rochester crushed Jersey City 26 to 1, Syracuse won 2 to 1 over Montreal, and Newark defeated Toronto 7 to 6.

American Assn Indianapolis Toledo Columbus Louisville International Rochester Jersey City Syracuse Montreal Newark Toronto

Bored golfer turns holes into two courses

In Atlanta on August 11 a bored golfer altered a nine hole course to create an 18 hole layout by teeing off from different spots on the second round. He marked par figures and added strokes, prompting other players to copy the method. The changes spread to nearby states and threatened 18 hole clubs business.

United Press Atlanta Jer Georgia Alabama Mississippi Tennessee

Outdoor rifle meet opens at Corry Hod and Gun range

Corry's Hod and Gun club announces the formal opening of its new outdoor rifle range on Lindsey Hollow road at 10 o'clock Sunday morning. About fifty marksmen will compete in the fourth of the four five watch series in the Northwestern Pennsylvania Outdoor Rifle League, with six clubs entered including Oil City Meadville Titusville Lawrence Park and Walnut Creek. The range has 20 firing points at 50 and 100 yards and spectators may attend free of charge.

Corry Lindsey Hollow Road Pennsylvania Oil City Meadville Titusville Lawrence Park Walnut Creek WN. R. A Corrylies

Ladies Bowling League Seeks Reorganization for 1939-40

The Ladies Bowling League plans reorganization at 8 PM Monday at the Municipal Building. All city lady bowlers wishing to join must register at the meeting or contact secretary Mrs. Hazel Dunnihoo before then. Roster must be completed by Monday night with no late names accepted. The league has been a top city competitor, developing several fine women bowlers.

Hazel Dunnihoo Leggne

National Semi-Pro Ball Clubs Gather

In Wichita Kansas on August 11 the National Semi-Pro baseball tournament opened with 32 teams, including young hopefuls and veterans. The event spans two weeks to decide the national title with the winner earning cash and a trip to Porto Rico for the Americas title.

Eee Wighita Kans Porto Rivo Americas

Yesterday's Hero Roverto Estalella Drives Washington Win

Roverto Estalella, the Cuban pinch hitter, greeted Marius Russo with a single driving in two runs to lift Washington over the Yankees.

Roverto Estalella Marius Russo Washington Yanks

Parker to Meet Hot Youngster in Eastern Grass Courts

Frankie Parker of Pasadena faces Welby Van Horn in the Eastern grass courts championships semifinals as Parker seeks the Davis Cup singles spot. Parker previously edged John Hope Doeg in a three set thriller, while 18 year old Welby Van Horn represents a rising sensation in the tour.

Waiectl Acne Rye Frankie Parker

U S Beaver Holds Three Trap Titles

Walter S Beaver of Conshohocken dominated the 19th annual T. Clarence Marshall trapshooting tournament in Xorklen Del. He won the Brandywine shoot at 200 16 yard targets and captured the Yorklyn doubles title by breaking 94 of 100. Other top scorers included Al Mullinphy 194 and Jim Stimson 193 with H B Brown at 180 in Bran dywine standings.

Xorklen Del Walter S. Beaver Conshohocken T. Clarence Marshall Yorklyn Beaver Helso Palinsylvanianis Brandywine al Mullinuphy Bradford

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