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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1940
Page
7
Fragmentary OCR lists items including young Burke, posters, grass steer, and numbers. The readable terms suggest a rural matter about livestock and signage, with references to dates and weights. Further context missing to identify a clear event or headline.
A historic tennis feature outlines beginner fundamentals by Vint Fehards. It covers grip, racket handling, forearm and backhand drives, the correct stance, timing and balance, plus serves including the cannon ball and slice. It also explains volleys, the chop, and the over head smash with practical tips for learners.
Jamestown built an early lead as Carlson and Debury produced offense, but the locals, led by Sproveri and Cassett, rallied. DeLairy scored the winning run after a seventh and eighth inning by both teams, with Cassett delivering four hits and Sproveri two. The decisive eighth ninth inning stretch turned the game as Jamestown faltered on defense and the locals claimed a 3-2 victory.
The National Forge opened strong with a six run start over the Erie Sailors and held on for a 7 to 4 victory Saturday afternoon. Seaman started for Erie, yielded six hits and two runs in the second, then was relieved by Smith who allowed four more hits. Rosequist tripled in the seventh and Morrison drove him in. Bill Cathey debuted for the Forge, striking out four in a well spaced Erie attack.
Gerry Jamesloyn's softball team faces Spartansburg this evening as the second week of the final round begins in the City Softball circuit. Tomorrow United Brethren meets Aero AA. Thursday Raymonds take on Aero, A. Mf, and Friday Mc, A, faces Paws.
In Sewickley Pa on July 15 General Knox M Young Jr of Ben Avon won the state amateur golf championship, defeating Harry Simpson in a 19 hole final after advancing past Steve Kovach in the semi finals and Jack Tichanan in earlier rounds. Simpson, a Pitt sophomore in his first state tournament, pushed Young to a 17th hole tie before losing.
Titusville won at Carter Field yesterday against the Sacred Hearts of Akron. Bob Baker pitched a neat five-hitter in a surprise start for Titusville. Only one local run was earned as Larry Johnson and Headley homered and Johnny’s doubled twice. A five-run uprising in the sixth sealed the victory.
Upton City benefited from a heavy barrage of base hits in the fourth and fifth innings on Saturday to sink Norkl Br 1-8.
The report covers a chaotic summary of major league results with multiple teams, pitchers, and players named, noting the Indians and Tigers performances. It highlights Kansas City, New York, Cleveland, Detroit, Boston, and St Louis actions, including Chapman’s two home runs and Vaughan’s pitching, plus a tense 11-inning first game and key injuries.
A garbled sports roundup lists players and teams in scattered notes. It mentions Jey I Tawn faltering Biddle Meuel and Armetrone, Tate Tie, and a Yankees slant, plus Sox, Mets, and Chicago references amid fragmented names and headlines.
Assisiated Press briefs recount errors and results from weekend events. Bud Wyrd of Spokane claims the amateur crown with a big win over Geurse View, while Jess Guilford and Bobby Jones pair win in a Red Cross golf match. Don McNeill defeats Frank Guernsey on New York clay courts. Frankie Parker captures his seventh Spring Lake family tie with a 6-1 6-3 6-? victory.
McGee leads comeback as the Giants surge to a 2 0 win in game two. Michals and Bilra homerit key runs to help New York secure the victory while Chibs U b struggle and Chismis ii were quiet.
Corry Country Club golfers edged Westfield by a narrow margin in a Chautauqua region match. Team members Bernard Burke Ernie Movs led the scoring with a 26 for 4672 course totals, as Westfield contested a 79 final score.
Rice dominates Dunkirk with a strong performance as Willy's Aeon signs and Bill Chifor leads the team. Amid trimmed lines, the report highlights Rice's win, a notable sprint victory, and local figures such as Roy Alden and Coast Guard names.
Philadelphia report: nineteen year old Helen Bernhard defeats Jacobs in a brisk contest at the Grickes Club. Bernhard, a New Yorker, shows courage and youth as she presses the pace against Berkeley foe, while Greyhound keeps up a touring campaign on the grand circuit.
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