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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1940
Page
7
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Fragmentary OCR suggests an estate related notice with references to executors or heirs and a request to the court. Readable elements mention letters testamentary, possibly involving a named individual and legal action.
Spor t notes report a rift in the Cleveland Indians with manager Vitt clashing with pinch hitter Jeff Heath after a strikeout. The team, though championship caliber, risks pennant chances if wrangling continues, possibly cost in Vitt his job. Football gains as Beavers prepare drills, facing reshaped schedule and new opponents in Northwestern league.
Assovkatrd Press reports Cleveland, behind Bol Feller and a seventh inning shutout by the bullpen, beat Washington 4-3 to extend their AL advantage over Detroit and New York while the Tigers and Yankees were idle. Reds split with Phillies. Dodgers tie. Bucky Walters wins for Reds. Sylvester Johnson and Gus Hubbell also shine in relief for Phillies and Giants respectively. Bees top Cardinals in night game as Strinecvin hurls five hits.
Warren, Aug. 2 Soldier candidates trotted from Beaty Field yesterday afternoon at one o clock to answer the first call for the Warren High school football squad. The drill consisted mainly of timing and practice in fundamentals. It was directed by Coach J B Leman.
Chairman Bill Dunlap will convene all team captains at 7:30 PM to finalize plans for the Antler Bowl League circuit. The meeting will address completion of team schedules in the ten team loop and outline final arrangements.
Associated Press reports 15 Steelers have colds in Lorett o Pa as training for the Pittsburgh pro football team is trimmed by Coach Wait Kiesling until rain abates. The note highlights a flu season affecting the squad and practice pace.
The USS Lexington and USS Saratoga boast some of the most powerful engines among aircraft carriers. Their propulsion systems provide unmatched speed and endurance for carrier operations, enabling broad range missions and rapid response in varied naval theaters.
Philadelphia Aug 47 Manager Del Baker says the Detroit Tigers have a good chance to edge the Cleveland Indians for the American League pennant though injuries hammer the lineup Charley Gehringer is out and Dutch Meyer fills in at second base while rain postponed a game with the Athletics Baker notes the Indians’ edge in pitching and defense but believes Detroit’s prospects improve as the season advances with rival New York also threats
Kane, Pa Aug 27 Roland Curley won the Jimmy Dale trophy tournament for the tenth straight year, defeating Carl Wilson three and two in the finals. The report also notes Brooklyn Dodgers manager Leo Durocher blaming himself for Joe Medwick's batting slump after a beaning incident weeks earlier.
Associate Press report from Philadelphia dated August 27 notes growing momentum for night football in high schools. Survey on second day of pre season conditioning shows matinee games waning in appeal as districts like Gettysburg Carlisle Warren and others add lighting for night games and permit away matches at Bradford and Oil City.
Kane Aug 27 Greeted by typical football weather 30 candidates for Kane High School football teams reported for the first practice of the 1940 season Monday. They went through a two hour calisthenics drill followed by a three hour session with the heat coach Russell Yosh in charge. More candidates are expected to turn out during the week with their numbers to be swelled by freshmen when school starts a week from jemencow.
Teale Olver of Hornell led the Buffalo Open after rounds of 78 and 72, two strokes ahead of pro Verl Stinchomb of Ashtabula Ohio. Amateurs and locals including Bill Barker Leo Anderson Hermie Holmes Johnny Holtz Harold Smith Rod Shepard and Chuck Davis posted varied scores before withdrawal.
The WM. G. A. softball team defeated Aero 1 A.M. in the first round, eliminating them from playoff contention and setting up a title showdown with Corry-Jamestown. A postponed schedule remains, with league officers planning a title game next week.
Beaver grid plans begin with opening practice sessions at 10 am and 4 pm tomorrow near New Wilmington. Russ Byler and others organize equipment issuance and facility use as November 14 opening game against Youngsville nears. Demonstrations and drills prepare for preseason matchups and upcoming tournaments with emphasis on calisthenics and conditioning for players.
A garbled sports roundup lists scores and names across baseball boxing and basketball. Mentions include Ben Hogan, Tony Gaioneri, and the Dodgers with scattered game results and upcoming schedules amid a chaotic, era-specific recap.
Warren golfer Karty Covarro, a top local linksman, aced the 168 yard No 3 hole at Conewenga Valley's Pineal course. It is his second career hole in one and the first on the Ipeal course since Neal Mac Donald last year.
Billy Snose the internamed middleweight champion states he is eager to box Ken Overlin and Tony Zale again, with their titles at stake, only on the condition they fight in a non-title bout first. He has held the nickname Interowned champ after signing with Overlin and Zale in a non-title clash in New York and Buhl.
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