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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1939
Page
6
New York Yankees anchor the American League lineup in the all star game at Yankee Stadium with six of nine positions filled by Yankees. National League counters with red hot stars from the Reds Cubs and Giants in a showcase set to feature top talent from both leagues.
Three golf pros Tony Joy Ted Luther and Dick Shoemaker pass qualifying tests at the PG A championship and move to match play with leaders. Tony Joy leads after a sensational 89 opening round. Curry Tennis president Theo Williams expects strong city tournament entries and several tense court contests in coming weeks. Brown and Scott shine in baseball and outfield stats while Corry Stars prepare to invade Buell's Corners next Sunday.
Corry residents prize the U S victory over Britain for the Pershing Cup. Veterans like Vern Group show left in good form, while local golf and boxing items outline matches, records and upcoming events. Notable mentions include Paterson Knapp at Erie rifle event and national shooting record by Mrs R J Lacy.
Workmen clearing debris from an old house in Dunkirk discover a penny dated 1826. The coin, discolored and aged, likely was dropped during the early days of the home.
Corry ball club aims to dent Titusville Merchants in a twilight contest at 5 PM EST Wednesday. Local lineup features Group Crandall Baressi De Lury Sproveri Johnson Kowalski Dimick Taylor with outside help from Larry Johnson and Barnes. Cassett or Stokes to pitch for Titusville, who enter off three straight wins including a 7 3 victory over Jamestown.
Alec Holtz of Erie captured the Publink sectional qualifier medal at Lancaster Country Club after a second extra hole playoff against Eddie Kulesza of Cazenovia and Tony Klimecko of Niagara Falls. Holtz tied 154 with Klimecko and Eddie before the playoff.
In Minneapolis today All Star activity drew major league executives including executives from the Boston Red Sox Chicago Cubs and Brooklyn Dodgers visiting Mike Kelly president of the Minneapolis Millers to discuss the sale of three players Pitchers Bill Butland Herb Hash and Shortstop Jim Potahl. Pittsburgh Pirates president Bill Benswanger also talked with Kelly about two pitchers.
Theo Williams defeated Frank Mesina 6-2 1-6 8-6 in the opening match of the city championship tennis tournament today. In baseball results Buffalo beat Baltimore 9 to 5 Syracuse topped Rochester 4 to 0 Newark defeated Toronto 6 to 1 in American Association action Toledo won 16 to 4 over Minneapolis Columbus 3 to 0 over St Paul Kansas City 4 to 7 Louisville Milwaukee scores not listed.
Twelve Italian made tanks moved through Karachi en route to Afghanistan, marking a significant military transfer. The convoy passed through the port city as part of ongoing support logistics.
Forbes Field fans found the Pirates idle as the team begins a three cityEastern swing. Traynor and Arky Vaughn left for New York to attend the All-Star game with Vaughn the Pirates sole representative. President Bil Ben swanger joined the magents in their semi annual session.
Connie Mack veteran president manager of the Philadelphia Athletics listens from home to radio coverage of the All Star Game after recovering from gall bladder illness. The 76 year old was originally named to coach the American League squad before Joe McCarthy took over duties.
At Pomonok Country Club New York 64 players played two rounds of match play in the 22nd PGA tournament as a dispute over Denny Shute’s eligibility divided players into camps. Some argued he should play while others said he was ineligible for paying dues two days late under PGA rules.
Tony Joy and Ted Luther former Cerry golf professionals along with Dick Shoemaker formerly of Titusville all qualified for match play in the PGA Championship. Joy posted 869 T4 143 Luther 12 12 144 Shoemaker 12 72 144.
The PGA executive committee faced a showdown after Shute won a qualifying spot. Five officers including George Jacobus and Ed Dudley debated before Walsh announced Shute would not play, with three members voting against and Dudley and Jacobus siding for continuation. Jacobus overruled the decision.
Oscar Rankins, a hardheaded welterweight from Chicago, defeats Marty Simmons in a unanimous decision at Hickey Park Millsvale. Rankins presses the attack throughout the bout as Simmons stands firm with infighting moments. Rankins weighed 175 pounds to Simmons 174.
Yesterday on the course hot golf drew big names and a local skirmish over committee overrules. Benny Hogan Ky Laffoon EB Harrison Emerick Kocsis led medal chase with 198s while Sammy Snead Jimmy Hines and Tommy Creavy failed to qualify for today’s play as the field narrows to 16 for two rounds and Paul Runyan faces Mortie Dutra.
Sixteen tennis players have entered the city net meet for the championship. The tournament, organized by Bob Bracken, opens this week after all applications were received. Entrants include Bracken, Olin Simmons, Don Melvin Cobbett, Manifred Berner, Frank Messina, Gilbert Boyd, Olin Bracken, John Zepka, Thea Williams, Bob Williams, Paul Taylor, Richard Powers, Mead Whippo, George Downey, and Paul Meerdink. Three women have signed up for mixed doubles: Mary Hnatysayn, Virginia Loveland, and Mary Gillette. Additional entrants are expected in the next two days.
An old advertisement notes San-Cura antiseptic relieves pimples cuts bruises and minor burns while Golden Lax tablets aid constipation. Consumers are directed to see a general druggist for purchase and use.
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