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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1940
Page
7
Fragmentary item notes show some prices for goods and beverages with terms like bushes at $1.25 and a range from $1.00 to $1.66. Mentions of Carling Triumphs and tavernas appear in broken form, indicating a market column or trade snippet with uneven clarity.
The American League and National League square off in an all-star style game at St. Louis with star batters and pitchers from Cronin to Greenberg and Gehrig facing Mize, Ott, Wagner and Fox. Night games under portable lights spark fan interest as Loveland field plans lighting for fall beavers games.
Al Smash and Senegger led Northwestern Pennsylvania golfers with a two-under par 67 to edge Jack Keillor and Knox Young Jr by one stroke. Bernard Burkett paired with Johnny Holts to place second as Charles McLaughlin and Hastings Jones claimed third with 72. Nine pro-am teams competed on the Corry Country Club course with notable scores from local players and several eyeing future showdowns.
Pittsburg dispatch reports Frank Allen of Pittston defending champion to open meets at Allegheny County Club. Other round pairings include Gundelfinger, Kovach, Buchanan, Kappel, Lyons, and Benson as Western Pennsylvania amateurs vie for the title. House of David clown Ed Hamman, age 96, tours with three teams, while local clubs post results in baseball and skeet events.
New York sports column surveys Postmaster General Parley potential Yankee takeover and Barrow stock value, notes on McCarthy, Mehre, and Mehre's Mississippi plan, plus superstition quirks of players, Feller’s list of feared hitters, and personal mentions including Ralph Guidahi buying a home near San Diego and grooming by Dopey Dean for Charlotte club duties.
The American League voted today to award the 1941 All Star baseball game to Detroit and passed a motion favoring continuation of the mid-summer fixture with a plan for fan selection of players. It proposed letting the major league advisory committee, led by Commissioner Landis and Presidents Frick and Farridge, work out a public voting method.
Helen Jacobs, former Wimbledon champion, enters the Philadelphia Cricket Club middle states tournament with a bye and a 6 1 8 1 victory over Betty Shellenberger to advance to the fourth round. The page also notes other sport and local items including Connie Mack, Gabby Hartnett, Joe Louis, and Tom Meany as guest star.
In Lours July 6 the American League All Stars faced the New York Yankees in a mid summer exhibition. Cronin chose Red Ruffing to start as the Yankees hit with power including five strong innings from Ruffing who improved to seven wins in 14 starts as the crowd enjoyed a fireworks themed game.
A preview of the American and National League lineups for the Big All Star Contest highlights star players from Boston New York Chicago Washington and Detroit. Cronin and McKechnie clash over starters with debates over Yankee dominance and fan influence shaping the selections while weather forecasts promise near ninety degrees for the event.
The Corry Club welcomes Mayville for a late-season league clash highlighted by senior players from the Mayville and Westfield districts. Jamestown’s Connie ates and Pat Porter Veil contribute in a gritty, low-scoring contest as pitch counts rise and errors test both teams.
The United Sective hosted a 14 point victory over Sparta in the City of Loveland Ball League opener. U B's club led 15 to 9 at halftime as Raymond's team contributed strong play.
The Illinois State Athletic Commission closed its inquiry after Han Thomas of Minnesota failed to substantiate claims of fixed bouts involving Max Schmeling and Tony Galento. The Chicago Tribune reported prior October stories alleging losses tied to December 13, 1937 in New York City and November 14, 1938 in Philadelphia. The commission chairman E. Trinov announced the decision following a lengthy investigation amid broader boxing controversy.
The Pittsburgh club discussed protecting batters by padded helmets after a major league suggestion. Joe Medwick and Bob Bowerman were noted, as Frisch and Traylor joined Sepp swanger in the talks, amid concerns over head injuries.
Cleveland broker confirms involvement in a proposed overthrow of the New York Yankees via a complex purchase scheme. The report cites Stew Yorts and Postmaster General A. Parley as figures connected to the alleged plan.
Fragmentary list of team names and numbers including Jersey City Newark Minneapolis St Paul Indianapolis and Columbus with scattered scores and places. Data is incomplete and lacks coherent event context.
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