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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1940
Page
7
A company reports a planned separation and sale of a plant to raise cash. Executives state ownership remains with the firm while operations transition to the buyer under agreed terms. The move aims to strengthen balance sheet and fund ongoing priorities.
A fragment notes a state event in Col., with about fourteen residents from Los Angeles involved. It mentions a quiz or test, possibly tied to a pub and inn setting, but many words are garbled. The item implies a small gathering or challenge with limited readable details.
Fight preview notes a 15 round bout between Maxie Baer and Tony Galento likened to a barroom brawl. Predictions favor Two-Ton Baer landing early haymakers, with skepticism on a long contest as both fighters share a reputation for power.
Jersey City July 2 Tony Galento is heavily favored to beat Max Baer in a 15 round bout tonight before about 30 000 fans. The winner earns a possible title shot against Joe Louis with Galento perceived as the likely winner. Baer brings height reach and power, but Galento relies on a punishing left hook and rugged endurance on home turf.
Cody's YM. A. softball team edged Wattsburg 116 to 15 at Loveland Field in an independent game. The Cong crew rallied from behind in the final inning to plate nine runs while Wattsburg tallied all 15 of their runs in a single inning.
In Atlanta on July 2 1920 Jack Dempsey weighed 208 pounds and knocked out Clarence Luttrell in four minutes and 58 seconds delivering a wave of blows that left Luttrell bloodied nose cut lips and a near closed eye. Luttrell was taken to a hospital in semiconscious condition while Dempsey declared need for more work a crowd of about 10 000 attended with gross receipts around 15000.
Yesterday's scores include Philadelphia 8 Boston 1 and Detroit 9 Chicago 1. Today's games feature Philadelphia vs Boston New York at Washington Chicago vs Detroit St Louis at Cleveland plus Brooklyn vs Philadelphia and Cincinnati at St Louis. A garden note highlights vine growth and a chemist's burkyard experiments.
Don Menciil of Kenyon College defeated Joe Hust of the Naval Academy in straight sets 7 5 6 1 6 1 to win the national Intercollegiate tennis title at the Marlboro Cricket Club.
Baseball roundup reports the St Louis Browns beat the Cleveland Indians 2 1 while the St Louis Cardinals outlasted the Cincinnati Reds 3 2 Enos Slaughter homered twice driving in all runs for the Cards Len Warneke worked to earn the win The Dodgers and Giants closed in on the NL leaders after strong hitting and key home runs while Pirates beat Cubs 4 3 in 10 innings News notes on pitchers Van Mungo Buckeye Newson and Hal Chase wild pitches and errors shaping the day’s results
International games yielded mixed results with Toronto losing 1 to 4 while Buffalo topped Newark 5-3. Rochester stood 5-5, Montreal won 3-1, Jersey City defeated Syracuse 9-4, and Baltimore slipped 2-? in a compact set of standings. In the American Association, Kansas City beat Milwaukee 3-2, Indianapolis 5-4 over Columbus, and Louisville 3-2 over Toledo in closely contested showings.
Opening game of the first round features CJs Collect and Pan's Would-Bees with strong lineups. Veteran players and managers from James Town and surrounding clubs are highlighted, including Mickey Bell and Nick Albrdmiсs amid a lively show with pepper contest and exhibition features.
In the 37th West Tennis tournament, Eastern West Souad defeated Bewickley 4-1. Franklin Parker, Davis Cup star from Sea Bright, and Gardner Mulloy of Minin Beach led the singles victories. Doubles by Van Horn and Kremer over Mulloy and Prusny saved a one-sided power and speed showcase.
In Pittsburgh on July 28 the Molt Association held the women’s championship with 124 competitors. Owen Hicks and co. dominated the field, as Ke Oliver and others secured victories in the event at Pox Chapel.
Florida Road Test measured mileage per gallon for several brands using accurate devices. None of the tested gasolines achieved higher economy than the Atlantic White Flash PLUS, leaving its mileage lead unchallenged.
A Florida Road Test reports Atlantic White Flash PLUS achieving 100 percent miles per gallon over a decade of driving per car. The record highlights exceptional fuel efficiency across 100000 miles, underscoring the model's economy and value for long-term use.
Florida road test tracks mileage of the low priced New Atlantic White Flash Plus cars over 100000 miles. The chart shows the average miles per gallon remained nearly constant throughout the run, indicating strong fuel economy consistency.
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