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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1941
Page
7
An itemization notes a sale event involving a ten van fleet and property ownership tied to a local business in Beaver. The brief indicates a Fort location reference and ownership details guiding the sale action. Further specifics are unreadable in the fragment.
The Times reports on tight baseball standings with Wig leading and Bradford close behind, Jamestown and Hamilton near the top, while London and Canada struggle. It covers Meadville Pioneers strong pitching by Cassatt and Big Huss, a late win by the Pioneers, and notes on losses and team form. It also mentions Ted Williams watching from the bench, Pirates’ slide, and New York Stars mortality concerns among army creatures with causes linked to drought and river activity. Tennis player Manfred Berliner shows strong form in Times Public Parks tourney, reaching semifinals and challenging ex-champ Bob Einrod, signaling potential rise with continued improvement.
Dodgers extend NL lead with 1 0 victory over Cubs as Higbe allows seven hits in a shutout. Phillies beat Cardinals 5 4 dropping them to 5 1/2 games behind Dodgers. DiMaggio extends hitting streak to 54 games while Feller wins his 18th.
Incomplete text from a local page shows scattered names and terms like acres and homes but lacks clear events or actions. The fragmentary lines mention police or inquiries and place references but no coherent report or outcomes to summarize.
Corry Merchants split a Sunday loss to Meadville 18 to 6 and a Monday win over the Unknowns 15 to 4. Meadville led early, then pulled away in the second inning, while the Merchants scored five in the first of the seventh game. Sunday's pitchers were Howes with Bogart catching. Monday featured Holler pitching and Dimiole receiving.
The article notes a bugler at Scott Field in St Louis being replaced by a public address system and wax records. Reveille at 6:25 am and taps by tape are no longer performed by buglers. a corporal operates a phonograph with loudspeakers broadcasting calls across the base.
Franklin, Pa July 16 A 16 year old golfer Mayin Jane McPherson from Franklin joins the top ranks of state competitors. Her rise began at Wananga Country Club under coach Eddie Melvin. Wananga’s women’s team has won three consecutive Western Pennsylvania titles. The state tournament will be held at Quarmont Country Club in September with veterans predicting strong finish.
A crowded column from New York sports rounds up July 15 chatter about athletes and teams. It mentions Georgetown shot putter Al Blazi in California, talk of Baron Boots Poffenberger with a Washington brewery deal, plus Austin and Jack’s Broadway restaurant meals, Gloria Callen the backstroke champ, and Joe DiMaggio’s top selling model bat. The piece blends gossip, signings, and brief notes on figures like Lew Jenkins and Rossla’s defense, with quirky items about Mrs. Sarah Prifrey Choke and Mercedes Marlowe in red shorts.
Yesterday's results list Brooklyn 1 Chicago 0 and Philadelphia 5 Louise 4. Cincinnati 7 Boston 2. New York 9 Pillsburgh 2. Today Pillsburten at New York Cincinnati at Boston Chicago at Brooklyn St Louis at Philadelphia Chicago 7 New York 1 Cleveland 4 Boston 1 Detroit 4 Philadelphia 2 St Louis 6 Washington 4. Tonight New York at Chicago Boston at Cleveland Philadelphia at Detroit. Only games scheduled.
Reported boxing results across cities with Mancini and Young outpointing Reid while Savold defeated Sarlin and Montgomery defeated White in Philadelphia. Details include weights and abbreviated venue notes from the night’s bouts.
Eastern night manager cashes in on a heavy weight bid as Booker Beckwith contract fetches five thousand dollars. Pinkie George offers a prize for a real heavyweight to Des Molney. The HMidira Star Gazette headlines a slap that echoed widely.
In Philadelphia Gardens a 12 round welterweight bout pitted Zivic of Pittsburgh against Barbara. Zivic weighed 250 1/4 pounds to Barbara’s 152 1/2 and scored a nine count knockdown in round two before a crowd of 4 100. Zivic won on points and announced a future bout with Freddy Cochran in Newark New Jersey. Burley defeated Buffalo in five rounds in a preliminary.
Yesterday's stars included Suviy ace and BeL Lurewhet with clutch hits and timely bunts in the ninth to load the bases for the Cubs. Moore doubled and tied the score for the Giants in the ninth with two on. Bud Meller stopped Ted S Sox, and Tom Bridges held the Athletics to five. Brayan singled with bases loaded to beat Cardinal Joh Rigney. White Sox stopped Yankees as eight runs scattered.
Washington state fisheries department runs a five year program costing 888,900 to install fish screens that keep salmon from ending in irrigation canals. About 227 screens operate statewide with cylindrical mesh designs to prevent by passes while allowing water flow and fish to return to streams.
Regional zoning revised to determine champions for a 32 team national semi pro tournament in Wichita August 15 to 27. States to be represented include Vandergril Pa Covington Va and Sarland Wilmmtston Delus Trederick Pan's Whirlaway horse noted as upcoming Arlington Park classic contender.
Colby Hanover driven by Ryan Wie and guided by Spencer Scott won the Grand Circuit split for two year olds at Anel gene Hambletonian meet. Owned by Eugene Fay of York Pa the colt posted a new mark in the event amid a chaotic finish. Monk Hanover Bay Milly and Hurry Oy Snel New Hope were prominent participants as the field scrambled near the stretch.
Hollywood reports that Hollywood producer Samuel Goldwyn signed a contract to film a project featuring Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig’s widow in California. Also joining the deal is Chris Walsh, former manager to Gehrig and Ruth, who will work with both in the project.
Chicago July 15 Associate Press reports Bob Zuppke faces removal after an 18 year regime at the University of Illinois. Trustees weigh options including firing Zuppke, dismissing Athletic Director Wendell B Wilson, retaining both, or restructuring the athletics department amid AmteUe turmoil. Harald Grange backs Zuppke, questions Wilson, and accuses the department of missteps. Grange also accuses Wilson of offering Tim a coaching post and sues for defamation over a $60,000 allegation.
Jimmy Clark of Long Beach California led 178 players into the second half of the 20th Public Links tournament at Spokane Washington. He shot a 64 on the well course to pace the field, tying the exhibition mark set last year by Bud Ward. Clark’s three man team with Damon Jacobsen and Bob Judeon totaled 207 strokes.
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