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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1940
Page
7
Fragmentary filing mentions Jerry and Erle tied to a probate matter with a payment claim issue and potential delay. Details are unreadable.
Scribbled notices reveal estate matters in Corry and North East with executors and creditors named, plus scattered stock market figures including livestock prices and commodity quotes. The fragmented text mentions letters of administration, claims against estates, and regional locations in Pennsylvania and nearby states.
Detroit edges ahead 6 to 5 over the Dodgers while Tigers pitcher Minar earns praise for joining a strong Cleveland rotation. Milnar credits improved control as he anchors the Indians’ charge for the pennant amid rival suspense. The Erie sailors topple Irvine 3-2 in a disputed balk decision, with Irvine berating the call.
In the American League race the Cleveland Indians moved atop the standings after home runs by Ben Chapman Lou Boudreau and Ken Keltner powered a 6 5 win over the Athletics Sid Hudson scattered nine hits to beat Detroit 7 3 and leave the Tigers trailing the pack Bob Doerr hit a 13th inning homer as the Red Sox edged the White Sox 3 2 in Chicago Jays note: Reds and Dodgers split a doubleheader with Cincinnati coming from behind to win the nightcap 7 2 while the Reds now lead the Dodgers by a game and a half and the Giants remain close in the pennant chase.
The first co operative farm marketing organization in America was a cheese ring set up in Bilby farmer at Rock Lake Wisconsin. A participant agreed to manufacture cheese for three neighbors who in turn supplied with their farm products.
Balloting starts to choose a 1940 college football squad to face the Green Bay Packers in Chicago at Soldier Field August 29. Votes determine two ends two tackles two guards center quarterback two halfbacks and a fullback to start after July 23.
C Winiewy’s Dini won the Miss Jenning purse of about six furlongs at Empire City yesterday for her fourth straight victory. The show featured minor league results from Baltimore Jersey City Syracuse Newark Monkey Buffalo and standings in the American Association with Han City M4 Indianapolis 0 Toledo 6 St Paul Columbus 8 Minneapolis 0.
The column packs assorted notes from baseball football boxing golf and golf legends with eye catching asides. It mentions Paul Christman Missouri likely sidelined by injury and Pat Willcox a Waterloo golf pro returning after a hole in one in the National Open. Joe Louis knocks out top heavies and Bobby Jones seen preparing for a New York appearance as a Red Cross event looms.
The Pennsylvania Game Commission announced a statewide deer season from December for both sexes with spike bucks banned. The measure aims to balance forage, herd health, and farm protection while avoiding overcrowding and safety risks. A six to one bag per hunting party is allowed.
In Sewickley Pa Frank Pooch Allan and Toby Lyons of Cambridge Springs advance in the state amateur. Other Western contenders include Jack Buchanan and Wally Rappel, with Steve Kovach and D A McGraw among runners-up, as George Bradley faces a title bid on a battleground field.
Jamestown brings a fast club to town this Saturday in a semi pro game. The Hope Windnis lineup features Mila Anderson Jamestown’s strong fielder and Wat Nelders among others as they face local rivals in the City Baseball League showdown.
The brief lists yesterday scores for baseball games including Cleveland 8 and Philadelphia 6 and Chicago 2 with Boston 4, New York 6, and St. Louis 6 noted. It also mentions upcoming games including Boston vs Chicago and Brooklyn vs Cincinnati with manager notes on Billy Southworth and Heyer in the International League.
The article reports on a Western Amateur event in Minneapolis dated July 12 1930 with players Harry Turld of Dallas and Larry Molley of Quiney competing in the finals. It notes a match result where Tod blimphed 2 and 1 over Tote routes in the upper bracket.
Report notes Bruce Boudreau placed in the third batting spot amid lineup shuffles as the team eyes improved offense. Manager comments hint steady role given recent form and spacing within the order.
In a rain interrupted City Baseball League game at Love land Field, Y and Aero tied after eight innings with runs scored late and a stalled seventh. Both sides posted hits and errors as the contest reached a 1 1 deadlock.
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