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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1940
Page
7
In a tense finish the Rams fail to hold a late lead as the boat earns a narrow victory. Key players from both teams delivered clutch late plays while the home crowd watched the final seconds drip away.
Fragments describe a brief session with a focus on a few fundamentals. References to practice periods and upcoming activities hint at a plan but specifics are largely garbled. No identifiable persons or organizations are clearly named.
Corry's semi pro team schedules a four game weekend starting Saturday against Farrell and Merchants, a double header with Sailors Monday, and a Sunday Erie trip. The trip includes a critical rematch with Shenango Valley rival and a bid to avenge a 9 7 loss to Falconer, with Johnson and Pratt added to bolster the lineup. Games start 3 p.m. DST in Corry while Erie games begin 2 p.m. EST.
The welterweight showdown between Sammy Iangott and Zivic takes place tonight at Forbes Field in Pittsburgh after a rain postponement. If either wins, they earn a shot at the belt held by Hammerin’ Andy Armstrong. The ten round non title bout proceeds with Dapper Dan Club charities aiding the promotion and manager Mead aiming for a strong gate.
Cincinnati Aug 2 Dodgers’ manager Leo Durocher declares the Dodgers have not conceded the pennant, despite a seven game deficit to the Reds. He vows to play out the season and hints at a possible late surprise for Cincinnati fans.
The Pittsburgh Steelers overwhelmed semi pro Trafford Alumini 48 to 0 in their first preseason game of the season. The blowout showcased the NFL team’s strong offense and defense as they rolled to a decisive victory in Pittsburgh.
Announcement of Parrell’s return to face Corry’s Semi-Pros stirs local fans who recall a famed late-city battle. Stan Miller eyes a strong pro basketball club this winter with top players available. Licensing for firearms begins Sept 1 under Pennsylvania Game Commission rules.
Erie Sailors, riding a nine game winning streak, host Ford City in a twin bill at Erie on Sunday. Ford City previously defeated New Kensington Gorbins, Pittsburgh Crawfords, and Warren Ohio, boosting its form as the season enters September and October.
The Chicago White Sox gain in the American League standings with a 9 2 victory over the Boston Red Sox, leaving Jimmy Dykes one game from the division lead. In the National League pennant chase the Phillies were swept by Pittsburgh, Sewell and Bowman grit wins for the Pirates, while the Giants beat the Cardinals to boost to third place as Cincinnati and Brooklyn were rained out.
Howard ouecu, a top golfer, advanced to the President's Cup finals at Corry Country Club after defeating James Carrig Jr. in 21 holes. They tied after 18 holes with pars at No 1 and bogeys at No 2, until Sheen rolled a par on No 3 while Carrig missed the green on his tee and overran the green on approach.
The 1940 PGA Championship field was cut to 16 at Hershey Country Club after 18-hole matches reduced qualifiers from 64 to 16. Favorites like Runyan, Snead, Guldahl, Sarazen, Picard and Wood remained in tight contention despite rain and tough course conditions on the 7017-yard layout.
The xv. m vu defeated Raymonds 13 to 9 in a City Softball League contest at Loveland Field, clinching a tie for the top berth in the second round of the circuit with the Corry Jamestown club, which they will face in a city championship playoff.
Ed Dudley of Philadelphia aced the Attic hole in his match with Henry Montempo for Springfield Mass in the National Semi Professional Golf championship. Metz led medalists with 12 under par, while Hagen hovered near even par amid mixed results.
Johnstown team upset Butler in a playoff to claim the Penn State title and move into the cup final. Shaughnray and Beager led the offense as the squad defeated Butler at home, clinching the series in a best of five.
In the International Bulline league game against Montreal, International Buline defeated Columbus 2 to 0 while Kansas City posted a 5 run result against the Columbus entry in the American Association.
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