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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1946
Page
7
Fragmentary note indicates an unsettled estate case in which an executor or attorney is involved. The snippet mentions a person from Corny and a county context with references to indebtedness and probate action.
Fragmentary OCR shows items and prices in a historical ice and wealth related listing. Names such as McIntosh appear with prices like 2.00 and 3.00 tied to aphs or bur aphs. the snippet includes numbers and codes like 260 657, suggesting an itemized ledger or catalog.
Readable market items show cattle and hog prices with mixed tone. Sows light and heavy categories vary with price ranges from 10 to 12 per unit, cattle quotations include heifers around 1400 to 1450, lambs reported 8 to 18 dollars, and brokers noting unsettled bids. Labor and regulatory mentions appear amid broader economic context.
Maple Lawn clinched second ball honors by defeating Warren 6 4 and will meet Jamestown in a best of five or seven game series for the title. An early meeting between management will set the date length and split of the series. Joe Nagel plans to secure Loveland Field for home games, aiming to boost local appeal with Vern Group in the lineup. The Warren Red Jackets may reform this fall, with a Warren Y meeting called tonight to decide action. The St Louis Cardinals received word Scotke Munger will rejoin, boosting hopes for a pennant push as he nears health. Rambling notes mention Youngsville forming a semi pro team and Grove City hiring, plus Pitt and Purdue football ticket interest.
Boston officials outline a three point plan for World Series ticket access and related payments. The notice mentions two options and requires a certified check for order processing. Details are unclear due to garbled text but indicate a formal response process.
Major Leagues show strong crowd growth with 14.5 million so far and six weeks left toward a 20 million target. Cubs Giants Red Sox join Yankees Tigers Dodgers in big attendance, while Boston tops Yankees in a split doubleheader. Erickson throws a one hitter for Cubs as they beat Pirates 3-0. Giants split with Braves. Indians rally past White Sox. Senators rebound for win after a night defeat.
Meadville, coached by Bob Garbark, clinched the Moose Baseball League title in Titusville with a 10 5 victory over Titusville after a seven run third inning. Meadville finished undefeated, won eight straight regular season games, and swept Union City in the playoffs before repeating against Titusville.
Football coach Bob Higgins of Penn State praised eight end candidates during pre-season practice. The former All-American noted they are big and strong and handle themselves well as the squad enters its first week of workouts. One contender is John Forstlan of Hiller, Pa.
The International League displays star prospects like Bobby Brown Newark shortstop whose $75,000 bonus signs him to New York Yankees. Al Clark Newark outfielder, Jackie Robinson with the Montreal Royals, and Ed Robinson Baltimore first baseman show high potential. Noted players from other teams include Paris P. Pes, Aut Houttenun, Jol y Wien, Van Warington, and Tra Houalk. The league, like the Pacific Coast League, eyes a future major league status with branches to Dodgers and Giants through various farm arrangements.
Philadelphia August 19 Bob Montgomery holder of the New York Pennsylvania lightweight title hopes local luck. He meets Wesley Mouzon in a 12 round bout at Shibe Park tonight as a 2 to 1 favorite. Mouzon 19 is expected to press the veteran. Montgomery has never lost to a Philadelphia foe and aims to keep his string intact in a bout viewed as a possible KO or points decision for the defending champion.
The Erie County Industrial and Merchants Bowling League seeks two Corey teams as openings arise for a two day period at Block's Alley in Ene. Interested local teams may contact Robert Fenton R. D. 1 Cory at disling 37 898 for details about entering the loop.
Saturday's inter club golf match was rained out after late arrival of visitors and failing light. Officials announced a replay date may be set though it is doubtful the teams will meet again this year. Lunch was served buffet style to members as rain continued through the afternoon.
Associated Press reports schoolboy grid squads launch training amid Pennsylvania public league and private school activity. Coaches map lines for upcoming season while PIAA restrictions affect practice schedules and early season matchups across the state including plans for camp sites and quartered teams.
Verne B. Davidson, southeastern regional biologist for the Department of Agriculture Soil Conservation, outlines the five essential facts about a topic. The text is garbled and incomplete, but suggests warnings about false teas and practical pitfalls.
Yesterday's baseball scores across the National and American Leagues include New York 8 Philadelphia 1 and 4 1 Boston 5 7 Chicago 0 Pittsburgh 2 Brooklyn 3 Philadelphia 2 St Louis 8 Cincinnati 2 0 New York 5 Philadelphia 1 4 Washington 0 6 New York 5 3 Boston 0 1 Cincinnati 4 13 Cleveland 4 The text also covers pond management guidance advising site selection vegetation water containment weed control fertilization and stocking rates for bass and bluegill to improve fishing and pond health.
Five winners advancing to the Glass A Men's State Amateur Softball tournament were decided in weekend play at Cera Brig PA August 19. Northwestern, Sylvania St Marys Central, DuBois Shorts, West Reading Cowboys, and Dorsura Monarch reflect district champions. men’s and women’s finals set for next weekend in Erie. The Bethlehem Amorrettes, 1945 state champions, beat Kaufman Maids 7-6 to reach the Lewistown final. Lewistown defeated Erie Manufacturing 10-4 in the other semi. The women's championship will be played in Erie next weekend.
About 130 top pros tee off in the 28th PGA Championship in Portland Oregon as Byron Nelson, Ben Hogan and Lloyd Mangrum chase the title. Mangrum and Hogan posted strong early scores while Nelson and Sam Snead opened with solid rounds.
Harold Burrows of Charlottesville Va defeated Gordon Robinson of Stamford Ont 6 3 6 2 6 0 to claim the Great Lakes town classic men singles title at Erie after a week of play with only one set lost. In the all Buffalo women’s final Gertrude Raszeja beat Dorothy Millard 7 5 2 6 10 8, saving a match point in the 16th game of the final set.
Brooklyn star Joe Medwick was beaned by pitcher Frank Hoerst of Philadelphia yesterday and carried from the field on a stretcher. It marked the second time in his career with the Dodgers that he was hit on the head by a pitched ball and he was taken to a hospital for X ray examination.
Rain forced postponement of the national championship stock car race at Reading Fair Grounds half mile track from August 19 to August 25. Promoter Sam Nunis cancelled yesterday's program due to bad weather.
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