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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1941
Page
7
Vague OCR fragment references dates and numbers with unclear names and places. It mentions rent, payments, and a dated line 1-28-54 but lacks coherent entities or event details to define a full news item.
A dense sports column previews George Abrams versus Tony Zale for a title shot and outlines a Chicago dream matchup, notes on Whirlaway at Belmont, Red Barber and Bolt on World Series plans, and various boxing and football tidbits. It mentions Charley Root’s 100th pitching win, Freddie Pope as a future puncher, and upcoming events including army championships and the Army Bears clash.
A dubious claim warns against using strong soaps for wool textiles and suggests they may dry and harshen fibers. The note cautions low-risk alternatives and stresses careful product choice to preserve fabric quality.
The Shenango Valley club meets Farrell Sharon Stars at Loveland Field in their second game of the week aiming for a fifth win. Lefty Kulick starts on the mound for the locals, while Porky Klasie is slated for the hill for the visitors as organizers seek ways to attract a crowd and cover season expenses ahead of next week’s finale.
In Omaha August 28, veteran ex-champion Ward of Spokane emerged as the sole former titleholder still alive in the National Amateur Championship as the field narrows to the third round and quarterfinals. The ex-champs Chapman Goodman Pischer and Yates were eliminated, leaving Ward to carry the banner after two victories.
Fogle, a top local skeet shooter, tied a near perfect 24 of 25 on the Corry Red and GuH Glib grounds last night missing the 25th by one bird. Bureh and McElroy led with 19, Cartollaha Aikens followed with 17 as 32 strings were shot in the midweek event drawing growing local enthusiasm.
Reds led by Vander Meer fall 4-2 at Ebbets Field as Higbe wins. Dodgers widen lead over Cardinals to a game and a half. Yankees hammer Browns. Senators crush White Sox. Tigers beat Red Sox. Indians explode past Athletics 11-4 with Beal driving in seven runs.
Arky Vaughan of the Pirates had five hits including three consecutive doubles during a 21 hit attack on the Phillies. Jeff Heath of the Indians homered and doubled twice with a triple to beat the Athletics. Kirby Higbe of the Dodgers limited the Reds to seven hits for his 1st win. Eric Boehm of the Yankees shut out the Browns on three hits.
The Sheffield township school board elected Joe Massa at a special meeting in the high school Tuesday night. Massa, a popular War ren young man, has coached athletics at Kinzug High School for four years and played centerfield for the local semi pro team this season. He also belonged to the Irvine National Forge team this year.
Kane predicts a record attendance as Homestead Grays and New York Cubans meet in a league game for world colored base ball supremacy. Officials estimate seats for 2,000 with room for overflow on the right field bank and a potential 5 000 plus viewing area as both teams boast major league caliber rosters.
Aug 28 The Chicago Bears clash with college stars led by Tom Harmon in Soldier Field in the eighth annual All Star game. AN 98 200 tickets sold 5000 servicemen admitted free. Bears aim for third straight pro win while Stars boast Rankin and Rucinski in a strong backfield. Kickoff at 7 40 p.m CST. game broadcast on Mutual and NBG networks.
Robert Bracken defeated Jimmy Lewis 7 and 6 to win the President's Cup at Corry Country Club. Bracken, a former city tennis titleholder, showed strong form, opening with a solid performance and finishing 78 for 18 holes while Lewis struggled to keep pace.
Erie Sailors blank Youngstown twice as Johnny Barrett and Ed Maillet pitch superbly. Barrett allows three hits in seven innings in the opener while Maillet yields eight singles in the nightcap with strong defense behind him. Sailors take both ends of the Atlantic League doubleheader.
Warren reports Morrison day at Tevur it with Purge wntn agement announcing the event and the Suit Hospital as opponents for the populars whanager's outfit. The season is described as a success with strong performances and Emmy shaping as a key figure praised for offensive and defensive contributions.
Boxing cards from last night list bouts across cities including Washington New York and Bridgeport Kenny Culm stopped Jimmy Yeu Ray Robinson stopped Gar Roch and Budie Blunt posted results though many fragments appear garbled and unclear
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