This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 9 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1940
Page
7
The report lists fluctuating prices for various commodities including eggs and sausage with ranges like 1.90 to 1.60 and $7.00 to $7.10 for trucked goods. It notes lower bids around near $10.75 and mentions storage, quality grades such as fancy and medium, plus regional references to the Midwest and Arkansas wording.
A reader argues for mixed pitching in games to reduce fatigue and rallies, suggesting two to three innings per hurler across days. Pirates plan an Oil City exhibition July 22 with full roster, including Waner and Handley. Also notes fans regaining control of all star selections, plus local news on Irvine blow, Lefty Pratt, and Corry Rod and Gun Club meeting as well as a bean production drop.
Corry built an 7 run first inning and coasted to an 11 to 6 victory over Mayville. Lee led with three stolen bases and two extra bags, Engler pitched five innings of solid relief, and Hull allowed 7 runs in 7 1/3 innings before Lee finished. Mayville’s Gertson allowed 7 runs in 5 1/3 innings as Corry racked up 15 hits. The locals host Hope Windows of Jamestown on Saturday at 8 pm daylight saving time.
National League title chances hinge on the Reds Dodgers set to clash in a pivotal series as Bucky Walters anchors Cincinnati with Curt Davis or Whit Wyatt slated for the Dodgers mound. Giants, Phillies, and Cubs chase in a tight three way race while Detroit and Cleveland face lighter duties in the resumed schedule.
The Aero A A club defeated Corry Jamestown 11 to 6 in a postponed first round City Softball League game at Loveland Field 1. The M M A team, first round champions, will face Aero A A Club in a second round contest tonight. Local minor league results follow with scores from International and American associations and a PGA qualifier note at Fox Chapel Golf Club on July 23.
Knox Young Jr, former West Pennsylvania amateur champ, posted the best qualifying 153 as the Western section contests for the 20th state amateur golf championship. Defending titlist Frank Ajeti from Pittston and east rivals like Pooch Allen and Jack Buchanan are among the contenders, while the East claims 18 of 28 titles.
Casey Beaned by a bad pitch in an exhibition. Hugh Casey, 26, Brooklyn Dodgers pitcher, was observed at Mercy Hospital for possible skull injury after a head hit during last night’s game. He was knocked unconscious and later stabilized with a bump on the head.
Eddie Brietz reports a jumbled roundup from New York and Chicago. Notes include Ed Dakowski quitting the Giants for a pro football path, Hall of Sports quiz antics, and speculation on future signings and matches among top players. The piece also mentions managers praising pitching in a Nations League game and various social notes from sports figures and wives amid a busy summer.
In Wichita Kansas on July 11 Banilsa baseball makes its debut in the State Semi-Pro tournament delayed to 5 AM due to a morning start. The seventh inning yawn, cotter and doughnuts will be provided for players and spectators along with coffee.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.