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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1939
Page
7
An auction note describes a sale of 40 head of cattle and horses at a Med location. It lists various kinds of stock and references proceeds for a church and estates, with details on ledgers and recipients and noting time in the morning.
A fragmented note mentions a compiler named Mplerx P and references reeexpansation. The readable text signals a tech product or project in development with ambiguous goals and unclear explication. No dates, organizations, or clear outcomes are established in the legible portion.
In a Titusville Rocky Grove game the officiating timer and gun operator caused a late lead change. Bill Myéry reversed the ruling to grant Titusville a 23 22 edge after a final jam by Chuck McGinley, with the whistle and gun timing key to the outcome.
Park Lunch and Aeros Supply share lead in the Major Bowling League after last night’s matches. The Recreation team led by Charley Draker and Walter Shannon posted high three game totals while Park Lunch’s Till Dunlap and Aeros’ Harold Cragg posted strong individual scores. Standings show Park Lunch 22 12 067, Aeros 11, Recreation 14 19 444, Cohen 8 A 278.
In Clearfield Pennsylvania Det 21 Bill Bishop a former American League baseball player from Houraoulé Pa was acquitted by a jury of 12 of voluntary manslaughter in the death of William Shanpless 61. The jury deliberated four hours before reaching its verdict.
Citizens National Bank showcases a color calendar scene from Corry Country Club. The No 9 green and club house appear with local golfers Charles Shuss Harry Krone Earl y and Johnstown Floor the caption notes the 1899 South Fork dam disaster and 4000 deaths.
Corry's Beavers, buoyed by a upset win over Eric Strong Vincent, prepare for a final pre holiday game against a strong Alumni five led by Ed McElroy. The match features Pat Taylor Joe Baressi Bud Gumbleton Jim Lund ay and others with Russ Byler expected to start Chuck Williams Don Landy Paul Gutt on Tom Orage and Ace Bracken for Vincent at 8. Chief attraction follows a 7 o'clock preliminary.
National League drew nearly six million paid customers while the American League tallied about five million as night games boosted interest. The Yankees won their fourth straight AL title and World Series with expansions like the Manta Matinees. Cleveland Philadelphia and Chicago each drew over five hundred thousand across seven games. Cincinnati Brooklyn and Philadelphia also hosted seven NL games each.
The New York Yankees led American League fielding in 1939 with 978 percent, 5 points higher than 1938. White Sox second at 972 and only 126 errors by the Yanks. Dodgers led NL with 1,007,762 homes. biggest crowd 76,154 for Yankees Indians at Yankee Stadium on August 6. Yankees made four All Star defensive selections Crosetti Selkirk DiMaggio and Dickey. Attendance near 1.1 million on the road and 980,000 at home.
A vintage ad warns against scratching itchy skin and risks of spreading infection. It promotes San-Cura Soap and Antiseptic San-Cura Ointment sold at drug stores with prices listed.
Tommy Loughran former light heavyweight champion is charged by the Federal Trade Commission in Knoxville with promoting a health course that allegedly misrepresented its effectiveness. The commission alleges the program promised extensive muscle gains and perfect health while discriminating against smaller participants. The case centers on marketing claims tied to a supposed training method and the use of strong body imagery.
Clemson practiced for the Dallas Cotton Bowl as star player Therr Wik is limited by injury. Walter Cox non-issue with a chance to be ready by New Year’s Day. Boston College adds Johnny Del Isola to coaching staff as Del Isola assists centers and guards. Lou Kigards returns to practice despite season injuries. Rose Bowl prep notes include Southern California vs Tennessee looming. Hostak to meet Zalewski in January 19 title fight in Chicago.
Western Pennsylvania Thes tscholastic League members vote to abandon the minimum fee policy for football officials. Calvin Bolster, veteran official, announced the move after meetings of six officials organizations. Basketball results list Northwestern over Princeton and Southern Cal over Purdue.
The 90 day season of horse racing begins at Tropical Park today with the highest class of horses and the largest number of stables in Florida. Miami hopes for a profitable winter as incoming tour sets arrive and mutuels are predicted to rise up to 2 percent.
Philadelphia report says George Sheppard a Brooklyn fight manager is under a 60 day suspension in Pennsylvania and New York for conduct detrimental to boxing. The State Athletic Commission acted after alleged statements that his fighter Tommy Spiegel was tabbed out of the state lightweight title after losing to Billy Matter in Philadelphia on December 11.
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