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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1940
Page
7
Appliance sales and consumer issues are noted in a terse local item. Officials reference state and regional factors affecting availability and pricing in the Tennessee Valley area, with emphasis on upcoming market movements and consumer guidance.
Historic ruling by Judge Landis disrupts player acquisitions and aims to restore order in Major League Baseball. The impact touches teams like Detroit as the freed agents and governance changes threaten existing deals and future signings.
Fragmented OCR describes baseball farm system chatter with garbled names and odd spellings. Mentions President Ford, Gerald Nugent, Joshua Gyten, and Philadelphia context amid unclear sport notes. Names and places are tentative yet show a discussion of minor leagues and system structure.
Corry High saw an eight game winning run end as Lawrence Park Tigers upset the Beavers 22 32 on their home court. Ratter delivered a late mid court heave to cap a 13 point night, sealing a two point Parkers win after a tight fourth quarter.
San Francisco hosts a major winter golf event with 710 entrants. The field includes notable players as weather and course conditions shape opening rounds.
The Ladies Recreation League saw the Rays and Recreation Teams extend their winning streak with a three game sweep over Sterling Milk at Recreation Alleys. Cory Water triumphed over the Rays and Wing Willis defeated Wayside Market while Folletts and Tutkins and Corry James Town also won their matches. Violet Racks posted the high average of 4112 and Ruby Gusison earned a 186 score.
Aero Supply Marksmen defeated Gerry-Jamesiswis Markesmen by a wide margin in a Gilvy Rifle League contest at Ine Cor ry Rol and Ganelyb's rage last Brevi. The final score reads LTT 10).
Warren Patterson Post 52 defeated Corry Aggregation 52 to 29 in a low scoring hometown game. Patterson led with a decisive start as they built a 12 to 4 lead in the opening period and never relinquished the advantage, outscoring the visiting team in every frame. In other action Scot Hime won a unanimous decision in Philadelphia and Hathbarth captured the junior championship in Barasota after a upset win.
New York, Jan. 17. Commissioner Landis signals bold edicts to enforce a fair salary policy across major leagues. The stance aims to curb diamond slaves and ensure players receive a square deal, despite owners fearing a boycott and tough resistance from magnates.
Urginas 45 defeated Lebanon Valley 41 while Santa Clara 61 beat College of Pacific 46. Washington State 47 edged Oregon State 40. Notre Dame 55 topped Butler 39 and Hiram 50 defeated Thiel 21. Allegheny 33 and Grove City 29.
New York January 17 crowds awaited early announcements from the boxing world. Officials eyed Mike Jacobs and Miami Fils for a charity bout in February while the New York boxing commission prepared an elimination tournament among lightweight contenders to name a challenger for champion Low Ambers. Contracts were signed for the Armstrong Montanez welterweight title defense next Wednesday and for the Louis Godoy heavyweight bout on February 18. In Albion Mick Drinkwater faced mixed enthusiasm after moving to Coldwater to start an asset route.
Beavers entertain Youngsville Eagles tonight at Punlar High School in a string of league games. Cory prep teams also schedule matches with St. Baward's and Meadville as part of a busy court night.
The Lions ownership changes hands after a sale for 200000 dollars. Pred L Mandel Jr from Chicago along with Anthony T Owen and Charles Chaplin of New York are named parties in the transaction. The move awaits approval by the National Poolball League.
A historic sports brief shows the Camels winning a three game series against the Nomads. Scoring notes include key players and team totals from multiple contests with references to figures like Burton Lane Keating and Daw Seow.
Corry Hidschuol’s Reserve beat Lawrence Park’s Seconds 70-2 after a rough drive at Lawrence Park last evening. Jacke Dowwey and Ralph Foster led scoring, while Welk balanced the Lawrence Park lineup. The Beaver Reserves built a lead in the final period as both teams cleared the court.
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