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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1940
Page
7
Fragmented OCR shows a catalog of store names and addresses including Watts, Thalmers, LE STORE DINETTE, Lake, Walter, and Ederick. Mentions 28 stores, 63.4, 674, and house numbers like 9128 and 628. Content is partial and unclear.
Fragmentary report describes a deadly crash at a crossing near California. Several people are named or inferred as victims, with sparse details on locations and outcomes. Further details are unclear due to damaged text but indicate a fatal incident involving multiple individuals and license-related context.
The piece recalls Ty Cobb as a batting genius whose style influenced later stars like DiMaggio. It contrasts Cobb’s relentless, exacting swing with modern players who rush through routines, noting Cobb’s emphasis on control, practice, and a patient approach at the plate. Noted anecdotes include Cobb’s dugout antics and players admiring his precision.
Pre season sessions begin as Coach Russ Byler plans opening practices this week. Eight lettermen return led by Backhelders Chuck Williams Don Landy and Vietor Graiid. Beavers lose numerous seniors in June and schedule lists nine road and home games from Sept to Nov including Youngsville Franklin Shawv paville Titusville Kane Grove City Greenville and Greenville opponents.
Tomorrow is the final day to obtain tickets for the Pittsburgh Stealers versus Chicago Bears grid game at Erie Stadium. Citywide ticket sales end Wednesday and all payments are required for admission. Exhibition prices are listed, with details in the Evening Journal. Amateur boxing championships begin in Greensburg with contests running through Thursday.
Alfred Vanderbilt's New World tied stake record in 1 11 for a length and a half win over Whirlaway and others in the Grand Union Hotel Stakes. In Brookline, Krzemer and Schroeder capture national doubles tennis title. Marble and Palfrey defend women's crown. Red Bank sees Kansas City boat take national hydroplane sweepstakes. Porter's Day wins at Washington Park. Cincinnati hosts men's and women's optional public pairs singles tennis championships.
Philadelphia August 26 Loville Chiboy Dean of the Athletics suddenly rejoined the club after a night missing from Thursday’s game. A brief conference with Manager Comite Mérk confirmed Dean’s return as he marked his 24th birthday Saturday and addressed questions about his absence.
LORETTA Pa Aug 26 Two exhibition games will wrap Steelers training before the NFL season. The Steelers meet Trafford City at Duquesne High School field Wednesday night and the Chicago Bears play at Erie Academy Stadium Friday night. In softball finals, Williamsport hosts Lancaster and Souilly Williamsport as state championships near the Saturday decisive round.
At Hershey Pennsylvania the PGA championship begins with a 7000 yard layout and 125 players entering a seven day mix of medal and match play. Defending champ Sam Snead shot 69 in practice while Craig Wood posted 68 and Ben Hogan hit 70. High hopes rest on long hitters and big scorers as players aim to surge through the first rounds.
Natrona defeated Natrona Pa and St. Louis 4 to claim a win in Wichita Kansas as results from the national semi-pro tournament are reported. The day’s action includes Natrona Pa being eliminated and St. Louis also knocked out.
Senators win 5to4 over Cleveland in a tense game as Lyons, Posadel, and a strong Yankees effort shake up the standings. Beals and other key players contribute, with Card hitters and nondescript Detroit action adding to a day of divergent outcomes.
Yesterday’s scores show Washington 4 over Cleveland 1 and Chicago 1 tied New York 3, St. Louis 7 over Boston 4, Detroit 7 over Philadelphia 3. Today Cleveland visits Washington, Detroit hosts Philadelphia, Chicago visits New York, and St. Louis plays Boston.
Johnstown and Butler deadlocked for the Penn State Association pennant after last night’s equal records, each 12-9, with a playoff looming. Mary Gillette added to her district titles by posting the low gross at the Chautauqua Country Club tournament, over 80 women entrants, plus prizes for putting and long drives.
A chaotic collage notes Bobby Feller and the Indians after a no hit bid, Curtis and Snead named in golf chatter, and college football chatter from Northwestern to Oklahoma. The column blends Yankees slip, praise for Sam Snead, and echoes of coaches eyeing futures.
The city league title race tightens as Aero I.A.M. and V Softball clash tonight at 3:00 with one loss apiece and multiple games remaining. The schedule shows key matchups including Pauls, Raymonds, and United Brethren through the week, shaping the second round and potential eliminations.
Red Bank Aug 26 The Washington Pa Italian Sammy Angott and top contender Frits Zaive prepare for a ten round headline bout as Rooney McGinley bring a strong card. Bets run about 10 to 9 with Angott favored over Zivic Tonga in a long build up to the bout while other races and events accompany the program.
In Brookline Massachusetts on August 26 the junior Californians Jack Kramer and Ved Schrondey won the national doubles title. They defeated partners Mulloy and Prusoff to claim the championship, while the women's doubles saw Marble and Palfrey beat Van Ryn and Bundy 6 4 6 3.
Arlo Klinetob of Scranton Pennsylvania defeated Bill Godfrey of the U S Naval Academy to win the men's singles title at the Allegheny Mountains tennis championships in Cumberland Maryland. The scores were 6-0 5-1 and Bd.
Whittier and Stan Anderson won their semi finals at the Corry County club in the Jundl Cap tournament as Kip Anderson and James Carrey were defeated. Other results saw Ernie Morse, Bernard Burkett, Bill Swann, Bill Dyckes, George Otwit, and Teo Hoyten among favorites as club championship rounds began.
A Pearson style passable note shows Meadville defeating an opponent in softball with unclear details. The readable items mention Corty Weld, Mundvilly, and Abbe amid fragmented scores and lineup notes.
Postponed Corry versus Sharpsville game due to frigid conditions and poor field. Weather disruptions shift the matchup toward next weekend while minor league results from International Series City and American Association teams include Newark 3.2 Buffalo 7-2 Rochester 4-2 Montreal 7-3 Balimust 4-0 Toronto 4-0 Louisville 2-7 Kan City 2-4 Minneapolis 1-2 Columbus 8-9 St Fant 0-1.
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