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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1940
Page
7
A damaged OCR fragment lists items for sale and names unclear. It mentions cash, cue racks, vacuum, tobacco boxes, and various odd phrases. The content is jumbled with partial names and dates, offering little coherent context or outcome.
United Press reports expect a huge crowd as Joe Louis defends the world heavyweight crown against Arturo Godoy in a primetime Madison Square Garden bout. Bookmakers favor Louis at short odds as observers debate if Godoy can floor the champion or survive the full 15 rounds. Promoter Mike Jacobs anticipates around 110000 dollars in receipts.
Tonight at the arena Joe Louis the Brown Bomber defends his heavyweight title against Arturo Godoy in a bout expected to last past the fifth or sixth round. Godoy, a Chilean crouch specialist, seeks an upset by outlasting Louis and scoring on the point count, though observers favor the champion's power and reach. The card also teases future Louis foes including Paychek and Farr as Jack Jacobs promotes a year of 20 championship fights. Kentucky Derby field to break from stalls at Churchill Downs marking a historic gate change.
Kaspers holds a two game lead in the City Bowling League after a three game win over Loblaws while Ortigens Bank drops two to Pauls Mens Wear. Phoenix sweeps Aero No 2 Superiors blank Waterhouse Go hen Osass beats Steel Age Corry Jamestown wins by forfeit from Aero No 1 Joe Ochen posts high average for the evening.
The Pittsburgh Pirates move their Jamestown Pony League lineup to London Ontario after citing an unsuitable field 100 miles from Jamestown. Pirate President William Benswanger confirms most of the Jamestown roster including Manager Mickey Lalonge and James Matthews will relocate with the club. Eddie Morgan of the West Side, having impressed Cleveland opponents, meets Freddie Zigic of Pittsburgh next Friday in the pro boxing spotlight.
Canton McKinley travels to Massillon to meet the undefeated Tigers led by coach Red Kress. The Bulldogs boast a record-setting season and aim to challenge the No. 1 ranked team, while Massillon looks to defend its home turf despite earlier season setbacks. The piece also briefly notes coach Red Kress’s future role and a separate paragraph on Herodotus and pyramid construction methods.
In a Norfolk County League night, Corry High Beavers toppled the Grapepickers as Millcreek edges Lawrence Park in a top division bout. Youngsville and Union City also played, with scattered scores from nearby games and a midweek slate highlighted by Wesleyan and Hofstra results.
Harrisburg reports show anglers and clubs lining up against a 10 cent hike proposed by the Pennsylvania Federation of Sportmen’s Clubs to fund public fishing streams. Supporters tout improved access and maintained streams while opponents warn higher costs will deter hobbyists and hurt local commerce.
Historic Wisconsin mile race features Cunningham facing Fenske with Wis first mile victory in sight. The event at Wisconsin includes Arkansas and other rivals, as Heff levy and Mencke also listed.
Seabiscuit resumes racing on the Santa Anita track as a seven furlong event draws a strong field. The 1930s champion returns amid anticipation of adding to his six figure earnings with a potential early finish and crowd-pleasing performance.
The Pennsylvania state athletic commission announced a new 49 cent assessment on each complimentary ticket to fund aid for boxers injured during their matches. Promoters faced immediate sanctions as the panel aimed to support fighters hurt in the ring.
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