Corry Beavers Football Opens Practice For Large Roster
About fifty Corry High School gridiron hopefuls will report for opening drills Labor Day with equipment issued at 10 a.m. and the first practice at 1 p.m. Coach Russ Byler plans two weeks of preparation before the opener versus Youngsville.
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Hatch Vocational
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Mendiville
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Titusville
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Greenville
Nine changes in high school football rules for 1939
National Federation Football unveils nine rule changes in Pennsylvania high school play for 1939. Revisions include more substitute use for safety, relaxed forward pass limits, stricter sportsmanship penalties, elimination of the free ball, and officials now select ball color for night games. Dr. Frank P. Maguire explains interpretations to district coaches at a meeting.
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Pennsylvania
Frank P. Maguire
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Yesterday's Hero DiMaggio Leads 18-2 Yankees Win
Joe DiMaggio homered twice and hit a single, driving in eight runs as the Yankees crushed the Tigers 18 to 2. The performance showcased DiMaggio's all around hitting, powering New York to a decisive victory.
Marksman shoots possible 400 score at Camp Perry
At Camp Perry on August 29 A C Franz of Alton Illinois posted a possible 400 in the Western Trophy match of the National Rifle mid Pistol events. Two New Haven brothers Tack and Jim Lacy also fired perfect 400s but Franz’s bull’s eye grouping was tighter.
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Camp Perry
A. C. Franz
Alton
New Haven
Cons
Tack
Jim Lacy
Franz
Lacys
Indian Outfielder Punches Fan in League Park Scuffle
Heath of the Indians was ejected in Sunday's first game for a chaotic dugout incident and then punched a heckling fan during the ninth inning at League Park. Meath swung and fouled to center, driving in a run but leaving the tying run on third as the crowd reaction sparked a bench altercation.
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Heath
Johnny Bronen
Tribe
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Tan
Ioning
Meath
Colin
Gateher
Moe Berg
Penn Cornell Foothill Game Rescheduled for November 25
Philadelphia August 20 arrangements were completed today to play the traditional Penn Cornell foothill game on November 25, two days after President Roosevelt proclaimed a new Thanksgiving date, though the contest has been held on Turkey Day since 1885.
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Penn-Cornell
Roosevelt
Standings and results from the baseball leagues
Standings show New York leading the American League with Detroit Boston and Cleveland close by. Yesterday New York beat Detroit 18 to 2 and Boston defeated Cleveland 6 to 5. In the National League, Cincinnati and St. Louis split while Chicago won over Philadelphia. Today’s schedule includes New York at Detroit and Boston at Cleveland.
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Washington
Chicago
Philadelphia
New York
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Boston
St. Louis
Brooklyn
Pittsburgh
Cincinnati
Yerkes Loses Job as Cornwall Club Manager
Steve Yerkes once a world series figure with the Red Sox and formerly with Franklin in the Two- Team League has been fired from his post as manager of the Cornwall club in the Canadian American League.
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Yerkes
Joe Steve Yerkes
Red Sox
Franklin
Cornwall Club
Mack Plans to Remain Pilot
Connie Mack, 76, veteran pilot of the Philadelphia Athletics, announced in Philadelphia on August 29 his plan to retire from all public life and devote his remaining years to baseball. He recovers from a gall bladder ailment and hints at one or two more wins, but says speeches, dinners, and receptions are now a thing of the past.
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Ualton Fress
Philadelphia
Connie Mack
Philadelphia Athletics
Mack
Shoemaker wins pro sweepstakes at Aliquippa course
Dick Shoemaker of Chartiers Heights shot a two under par 70 to win the pro sweepstakes at Aliquippa Country Club. Johnny Cape Bianco finished second with 272, Perry Bel Vecchio from Greensburg placed third at 73 with Vince Eldred and Chuck Onoretti. Leo Winnardo and P M Hedderson won the pro-amateur honors with a best ball 68.
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Aliquippa
Chartiers Heights
Aliquippa Country Lab
Johnny Capebianca
Perry Bel Vecchio
Greensburg
Vince Eldred
Highland
Chuck Onoretti
Schenley
Leo Wi Nardo
Nemacolin
P.M Hedderson
Baseball results from American Assn and International league
Kansas City defeated Indianapolis 4 to 0 while Minneapolis won 8 to 10 against Columbus and Louisville lost 2 to 8 and Milwaukee 0 to 6. Toledo beat St Paul 8 to 1. In Canada Montreal fell to Buffalo 3 to 4 and Toronto beat Rochester 7 to 3. Only games scheduled.
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Indianapolis
Minneapolis
Columbus
Louisville
Milwaukee
Toledo
St. Paul
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Monstréal
Buffalo
Toronto
Rochester
YANKS CRUSH TIGERS AND CARDS LOSE IN MLB SLATE
United Press report from New York outlines a day of heavy MLB action. DiMaggio hit two homers and drove in eight as the Yankees routed the Tigers 18 to 2, Ott led the Giants past the Reds 3 to 1 with his 27th homer, and Williams hit his 28th for Boston in a 6 to 5 win over Cleveland. Cardinals lose to a rookie pitcher Moran, Browns beat Washington, and Rinnie earns his ninth straight win for the Yankees.
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United Press Star
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Ted Williams
Red Sox
Joe DiMaggio
Yanks
Mel Ott
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Moore
Ted Wylims
Cleveland
Phy
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al Moran
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Mizeithout
Charlie Root
Cubs
Phils
Windy City Gang
Charlie
Martus Russo
Bridges
Benton
Coffman
St. Louis Browns
Washington
Bill Trotter
Johnny Rinney
Candidate Appeal Letter to County Voters
A political letter appeals to county residents for votes and support, closing with a respectful sign-off. It emphasizes gratitude and a promise of honor and service in public office. The message aims to curry broad backing from local constituents.
Finnish hammer record holder trains for 1940 Olympics in Helsinki
Husky Uuno Velvila, holder of Finland's hammer throw record, powers through workouts at Helsinki Stadium as preparations ramp up for the international show in 1940.
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Husky Uuno Velvila
Helsinki
Portsmouth Takes Another From Erie In Series Finale
In Erie on August 29 Wreddie Martin limited the Sailors to five scattered hits as Portsmouth won 6 to 1, sealing a 3 out of 4 series edge. Eddie Murphy led Portsmouth with four hits in five at bats off Horace Red Battleson while Rigney struck out seven on the mound.
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Wreddie Martin
Portsmouth
Eddie Murphy
Horace
Red) Battleson
Toby Lyons Sets Sights In Trial Meet At Pittsburgh Club
Thirty-one amateurs teed off in 36 holes of qualifying at Pittsburgh Field Club as Toby Lyons of Cambridge Springs emerged as a local standout. The field narrows to low scorers entering the September 11 16 national amateur championship at North Shore Country Club near Chicago, with 821 players vying for 160 open spots and 10 exemptions across 28 courses nationwide.
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North Shore Country Club
Chicago
Toby Lyons
Cambridge Springs
Lyons
West Penns
Nortarare
Glenview
Til
Onkment
Garden City
Cleveland
Ed Oliver
New Yorker Leads In National Girls Tennis Tourney
Helen Bommhard of New York, the favorite, led the field into the second day’s play at the National Girls Tennis tournament at the Philadelphia Cricket Club. Judy Atterbury of Locust Valley defeated fifth seed Patricia Hover of Los Angeles in the only upset of the opening games.
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United Press Philadelphia
Helen Bommhard
New York
Philadelphia Cricket Club
Iay
Judy Atterbury
Locust, N. d
Patricia Hover
Los Angeles
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