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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1940
Page
7
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Ty High athletics director Hyler confirms returning to the city early next week to begin football practices. He aims to start sessions Tuesday or Wednesday, advancing the season schedule to gauge a large class of new candidates and finalize equipment timing.
The Yankees won 16-2 over first-place Cleveland as Joe DiMaggio homered twice among 17 hits. Their victory streak stretched to 12 of 15 while Cleveland’s lead narrowed. In the National League, the Cardinals and Giants won, with Cincinnati beating Boston to pull within 4½ games of the leaders.
The ushies Recreational bowling League will be reorganized at 7 30 Monday evening at Mrs Dean Houser 403 West Pleasant sued All lady bowlers of the city who did not participate in the circuit last season but are desirous of doing so this year should contact Mrs Cassius Sears before Monday evening A general meeting of the entire league will be held later.
Thirteen teams will clash in the sixth annual championship tournament of the Pennsylvania Amateur Softball Association in Williamsport on Saturday and Sunday. The event aims to showcase top local talent and competitive play across the two days.
Yesterday's scores show New York 15, Cleveland 2 and Detroit 9, Boston a. St Louis 8, Philadelphia 4, Chicago Wash rain. Today's games include Cleveland at New York Detroit at Boston Chicago at Washington St Louis at Philadelphia New York at Pittsburgh Brooklyn at Chicago Boston at Cincinnati Philadelphia at St Louis.
Sparta Tenn August 22 Lightweight boxing champion Lew Jenkins was injured in an auto crash yesterday. Doran, Canadian welterweight, suffered a fractured jaw and multiple lacerations. The car owned by Jenkins struck a tree after missing a curve. both men were treated at Sparta hospital and later stayed at a hotel.
Ten teams organize an Antler Bowling League at the Elks Mets this winter with five weekly nights of play. League officers led by Chairman Bill Dunlap approved a plan to finish the circuit after a team captains meeting at 7 30 pm next Tuesday at the Elks club. Captains and sponsors include James Carrig Jr Citizens Bank Cassius Sears Kasper Christensen Powell Harold Powell Paulson Hammond Wally Hammond Hepner Powers Kinney Spiesman and Donald Wilcox Wilcox Grocery.
Vandalia Ohio Aug 23 There is $10,000 at stake as about 900 marksmen chase the Grand American handicap title noted for its unpredictability. Winners range from a 1 year old boy to a 10 year old man and include millionaires laborers and farmers. The format uses a behind pigeon release position between 1 1/2 and 25 feet based on yearly scores and ability.
Lorett o Pa Aug 23 Two Steelers players Brumbaugh star back and Shellogg tackle candidate sustained leg shoulder and ankle injuries during a two hour scrimmage. Both were described as painful but not serious. The report notes an interruption from a temporary origin of Lotteries in Florence about 1530.
In Pittsburgh, Lyons of Cambridge Springs reached the semi finals of the West Penn Amateur Championship. Ken Siear of Punxsutawney faces Toby Lyons, former state champion, as Dave Garroway of Pittsburgh upset Knox Young Jr. while Stear edged Sam Musleo. Koysch beat Garroway 3 and 2.
In Beaver Falls Pa a boxing program tonight seeks revival of interest with heavy weight champion Joe Louis serving as referee for a flyweight bout card.
Sharpsville’s ball elite invades the Shenango Valley to meet Corny’s Semi Pros at Shenango Valley. Mike Lydell, southpaw starter, joined by All-State peers Earl Scott and Chip Michalek, lead a strong lineup including Paul O’Brien and Bruno Barrity. The infield and outfield boast several ex-minor leaguers and notable performances from last season.
Chicago August 23 Bily Soasa did not win a championship. In a non-title middleweight bout with Tony Zale, Zale earned 80 percent of the gate totaling 3007.10 dollars while the other 20 percent went to the promoter.
Unseeded semifinalists Russell Bobbitt of Atlanta and Frauke Guernsey of Orlando upset the second seeds in the men's and women's divisions at Longwood in Brookline. Bobby Riggs of Chicago and Welby Van Horn of Los Angeles fell 6-2 7-5 2-6 in the men’s match. Jol Van Ryn of Austin and Dorothy Bundy of Santa Monica outlasted Margaret Osborne and Pauline Betz 6-4 6-4 in the women’s quarterfinals.
By Associated Press Meadville Pennsylvania August 34 Bri finishing one third of the nine returning lettermen who will build the Allegheny College grid team which starts training September 11 The Brick lads are Gail Burkett Georgia Hartwell and Ray Saylor.
Hershey Aug 1 Associated Press Jim Shute and other leading pros are listed among favorites for the upcoming PGA Championship at the Hershey links. Pre-tournament play saw Shute fire a five under par and draw attention as the field of 130 players prepares for the 18-hole qualifying rounds leading to the match play.
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