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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1941
Page
7
Fragmented text appears to reference probate matters in Newton Township with mentions of wills, decedents, estate administration, and letters testamentary. It lists parties potentially contesting estates and the involvement of an attorney, indicating legal notices for probate proceedings.
The Corry club plans three new faces for tonight's clash, Harold Brown Warren for Canfield and Ian Smith from Erie join the squad. Veteran Letty Watt headlines a Forge nine lineup as St. Louis Cardinals eye Dodgers in a crucial circuit race.
Corry semi pro baseball returns to Loveland Field under lights at 2 15 pm with Lefty Pratt pitching for the locals. New players Brown and Don Smith join a lineup facing the strong Forge club from Warren. Admission slashed to 30 cents for men 20 cents ladies 10 cents children.
Ray Sanders, first baseman for the Columbus Red Birds, is touted as a strong major league prospect who could replace Johnny Mize with the St. Louis Cardinals. The 29-year-old left-handed hitter from St. Louis has starred in multiple leagues, earning all star honors and leading in runs, hits, and RBIs, while balancing left-handed batting and occasional curve shots. Born in 1917 in Bone Terre Missouri, Sanders rose from Paducah to Columbus, proving durable and disciplined with a clean record and a family of six siblings.
Yesterday New York defeated Boston 4 to 3 and Chicago beat Pittsburgh 6 to 2. Other scores include New York 7 10 over Washington 11 3 and Boston 11 8 over Philadelphia. Upcoming games feature Philadelphia at New York and Boston at Washington with Cleveland at Chicago and Detroit at St Louis on the schedule.
Close to 50 of the region’s top women golfers are set to compete at Kane Country Club for the fifth Kane Open. About 35 players from western New York have entered, with post entries expected to raise the total toward 50. last year 72 entered, winner Mrs. Victor Shewbert of Pittsburgh. Notables invited include Mrs. William G. Boggs of Pittsburgh, Mrs. Thomas Nolan of New Castle, former state champions Betty Abernethy and Mary Kuhn of Pittsburgh, and Janet Fleming of Pittsburgh among others.
Cincinnati August 15 William B McKechnie signed yesterday for two more years as manager of the Cincinnati Reds 1940 world champions Terms were not disclosed Baseball circles believe the canny Scot will continue to receive 25000 a year plus 85000 bonus based on home attendance figures
In Harrisburg Rocky Lu sia no knocked out Johnny Tumosky in a 153 pound bout. New York’s Maxie Shapiro outpointed Lea Rodak of Chicago at 133. Menuel Villa of Waterbury Mexico outpointed Benny Montabana of Birmingham at 142 with an eight round contest.
The Boston Red Sox and the Philadelphia Athletics split a doubleheader in a high scoring day as Joe DiMaggio and Hank Greenberg powered the Yankees past Washington 7-0 and 8-4. Lefty Marius Russo pitched the shutout for New York, Alley Donald added a six-hitter, while the Indians and Browns battled to a 9-3 10 inning tie. The White Sox swept the Tigers in a twin bill, and the Cubs beat the Pirates 6-2 in the NL slate.
A jumble of sports tidbits from New York dated August 15 highlights MLB and NFL figures. Mentions Larry Munchaill and Mike Jamesworth, Baber, and Ottie’s 400th career homer, with references to Norman Standles and Chy Bryant. Also notes old charley and a semi pro benefit game with Eppa Rixey.
A Notre Dame varsity member from 1996 to 1938 joins a New York state football calendar move. The Palo Grounds in New York host the fall sports schedule while confirming new signing across the high school and college ranks.
Steve Kovach of Brackenridge Belefits Country Club led a 29-player field in the sectional qualifier for the National Amateur, posting 71 and tying for ninth overall. The event at Onnemont Country Club featured tough scoring with Benno Janssen and Henry Dablan sharing top positions behind Kovach.
Marius Rueco and Johnny Sturm led the Yankees-Russo pitching a five-hit shutout in the first game. Sturm homered and singled, driving in one run. Jimmie Foxx of the Red Sox and Benny McCoy of the Athletics contributed, with Foxx and McCoy aiding a tense win. The second game featured Hobie and Wo’s singles, McCullough’s play, and a homer by McCoy as the A's beat the Pirates.
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