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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1940
Page
7
OCR text shows mixed commodity prices and trade terms with references to sausage bucks and ewes. The readable items mention 7.85 and 10.75 values, plus $5.40 and 3.75, suggesting a rough grocery or livestock price list. No clear event, names, or locations are present to anchor a full item.
Rumors tie Flo Traynor ex pilot of the Pirates to the Browns managerial opening next spring. Browns focus on finding a steady leader as the season ends amid persistent chatter and industry speculation.
The Yankees defeated the Indians 9 to 3 behind Steve Sander’s two run single in the seventh, trimming Cleveland’s lead to seven games over the Tribe with Detroit and Boston lingering in pursuit. The Reds and Cardinals won, keeping pace with the NL leaders as Brooklyn faltered and Washington edged St. Louis in a separate AL win.
In Hershey Pennsylvania August 24 professionals anticipate Shute as favorite for the PGA match play event starting Monday. Denny Shute, famed 1936 and 1997 champion, has returned from a wrist operation and fired eight birdies in a practice round signaling his top form among about 130 entrants. The samt match play schedule runs with finals planned for a half day.
Erie August 24 Pittsburgh Steelers tighten focus on key players for attack and defense one week before facing the Chicago Bears in a charity game at the Erie stadium sponsored by St Vincent de Paul Society net proceeds aid charity Rooneys aim to win for prestige campaign following games strengthen fan base and appease Rooney all while emphasizing season goals
Midget car races are planned for Sunday afternoon at James town speedway on Stockton-FKimball Stand road presented by the Auto Derby Club. Proceeds will aid William Mulzer who was seriously injured August 11 and remains hospitalized. Programs include time trials at 1:30 p m four six-lap heats a consolation event and twenty-lap feature race with events scheduled to start about two hours after.
North East amateur Toby Lyons under Cambridge Springs club claimed the West Penn Amateur crown at Pittsburgh Byars after beating Andy Szwedko of Etna 4 and 3 in the final. Semis saw Lyons defeat Ken Stear 5 and 4 while Szwedko ousted Steve Kavach 2 and 1.
San Mateo Aug 24 admirers of Bill Lange former Chicago Cubs star from Pop Anson era seek induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame at Cooperstown. Connie Mack Clark Griffith and many fans recall Lange’s bustling baserunning and fence breakthrough moments from baseball’s early days.
Jack Trammel of Youney Town Ofila scored a quick knockout over Nick Fiorentina of Philadelphia last night in a program featuring heavyweight champion Joe Louis as referee. The knockout came after a minute four seconds of the first round. Lewis was paid $1000 for his appearance.
Pittsburgh promoter Art Rooney announced a potential Monday welterweight title bout pairing Sammy Angott with Freddy Zivic in Pittsburgh. The show may feature Harry Armstrong and Lilly in supporting actions with a hoped 30000 dollar gate and 187 pound catchweights shaping the undercard.
Reported boxing results from Long Branch and Paterson noting each bout. Notable matches include Jimmy Garrison and Jack Wil sth in a 138 pound clash, with a 101 draw at Cleveland. Bill McDowell defeats Pauly Grittitts in a 182 pound bout in Paterson. The piece also claims Rembranat traits attributed to self portraits.
In a tight race CJ's squad still leads with two teams closing in. The schedule for next week features three conference games and multiple postponements, with Aero AM and Raymonds among those affected. Box scores from last night show Cory-Jamestown and Raymonds winning, while officials warn games must be reported to the Journal by morning to count.
International derby results show Bilala Gi defeating Rochester 8 to 3 while Syracuse dominates Montreal 5 to 0 and Baltimore beats Toronto 7 to 4. Newark records 4 with no further details. American Association games list Kanity over Indianapolis and Towsville U ahead of Milwaukee 4 with limited additional outcomes.
Yesterday's scores include New York 5 over Clevehuw 1 and Philadelphia 9 over Chicago 3. Today features matchups with New York at Pittsburgh and Brooklyn hosting St. Louis, plus other city teams.
Charlestown man Ernest Wolfe, 38, of Charlestown, is held after a gun trap incident at Eagle Camp. Reports describe Wolfe's involvement and a notable interaction with local law enforcement amid weather and crowd conditions. Local residents and witnesses provide unclear accounts as authorities investigate.
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