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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1940
Page
7
Fragmentary reader text lists addresses and terms, including Wayne Street and West Street, with partial phrases of thanks and condolences to neighbors. Mentions Loveland and tax concerns, prices, and estimated time durations in scattered scraps.
Aero Supply Bowling League standings show Cubs and Pirates each dropping two games. Cubs keep a three-game lead as Indians, Giants, and Yankees edge closer. Harold Cridge posts high 220 average with 4249 series across four games.
Ruth erlang test coach Jock, after 15 years at Pitt, eyes major league scrutiny as Brooklyn Dodgers target him for the fall. Debates swirl over his role in Pitt Panthers' 11–12–20 record, with salary rumored between 12 000 and 15 000 as the Dodgers weigh his hiring amid Landis era changes and minor league concerns.
Pittsburgh officials announced that the Pirates will start night games at Forbes Field during the 1940 season aided by new lighting. Preliminary work with an estimated 210 million candlepower is planned, with Althouse Electrics and Manufacturing Company to install the system.
De Correvont, Northwestern University’s star halfback, says he will not leave school despite rumors. He insists he did not urge a resignation of current coaches or threaten to depart unless he gains control over a head coach or backfield coach, countering radio and press reports.
Lawson Little of Bretton Woods New Hampshire and Ray Mangrum of Oakland Pennsylvania split the winner's share of the purse for the Lakeside Saily golf tournament in Los Angeles. Both fired 66s in the pro-am event, with Lakeside members reportedly toasting ten dollars each and Little and Mangrum each taking seventy dollars.
Reported today Nutina announces a wrestling card featuring Joe Savoida facing Ivo Masa in a main event at Purday Auditorium. Promoter Pyormoly Rott Stelels says Husky Cleveaudis and other wrestlers from Nutina will compete this week in a packed program.
Former American League star pitcher Wes Berrell is shown in a St. Petersburg training setting as he prepares for the coming major league season with the Brooklyn Dodgers. The piece notes his potential comeback and role on the squad this year.
Michigan will start the 1940 season against the University of California in Berkeley on September 28. The opening game date was set after Chicago’s retirement left an open late November slot. Western Conference rules call for eight games in the schedule. Six players signed new contracts with the New York Yankees today after lengthy negotiations.
Philadelphia January reports a ten round draw between welterweight contender Nettlow and Boy Montgomery, ending Nettlow's title hopes as Billy Soose remains undefeated with a twenty second win after a ten round bout. Soose outboxed Lough Bud Mignault of Brockton as the bout concluded with Mignault bleeding and battered.
Ed Weiland former Henderson Club of East Texas pitcher, last year’s Is-game winner, signed a Chicago White Sox contract today after being released from the Detroit Tiger farm system.
McCoy signs a four year contract offer valued around 348,000 to join National League rivals Reds Dodgers and Pirates. He aims to be the keystone at second base behind a strong A’s lineup led by Mack and Hayes, with showing infield and outfield protection from Johnson Moses and Chapman. The deal signals a shift as teams bid for his services amid pennant hopes and market talk.
Corry travels to Wesleyville for a county league clash as Wesleyville seeks an upset to halt Corry's lead. The slate also features Union Dry Bears facing Millcreek and NorthasT taking on Tivrehwe Parks, with competitive stakes across the standings.
Pro Loop reports the signing of Jock Bayton by Stork o for the Bravk- Wit Dorzinenw, with Storck noting Sutherland’s contract remains and would rise if Bayton signs. The article references top players and the league context, suggesting strong expectations for the deal.
Argentine heavyweight Valentin Campolo returns Feb 12 at Latins Gardens after a poor United States debut at Lower Arena. Promoters seek a different opponent for a stronger unveiling as Campolo showed limited offense and a cautious defense, failing to impress in a 9th-round setback against Bill Reinson of Philadelphia.
In a gritty matchup the Boars close two games behind the Donkey Squad as Dick Smith posts an 198 average while others share late scoring. The read is rough but indicates a tight contest with key performances across the lineup.
Pittsburg report states Jon B. Sutherland will sign a five year contract with the Brooklyn Dodgers for 12000 dollars with a bonus, ending his tenure with the University of Pittsburgh and moving to professional football duties. Dan Mapping will join in a related capacity as terms reached yesterday in New York.
Cincinnati reports signings of additional Tiger owned players amid confusion and unconfirmed details. The piece notes attempts to hire Benny McCoy and references various names and affiliations, with speculation over who officially joined the Reds and under what terms during a turbulent period.
A fragmentary report hints at a legal challenge involving a central figure named Abe and a constitutional argument. The unreadable OCR obscures specifics but suggests a pivotal court or legislative action with potential impact on policy.
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