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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1940
Page
7
A damaged OCR fragment references furniture items and food prices with stray numbers and incomplete phrases. It mentions a piano and a Chase life item, but lacks coherent details or full names, places, dates, or clear events. The readable bits suggest price notes or sales but are insufficient for a complete report.
A partial OCR line mentions a Lake house listing and a private arrangement with a 80 house. Readable text is minimal and unclear, offering only scattered numbers and words.
Tony Sprovers, long loved by local baseball fans for his steady play, defeated Corry's Semi-Pros in a Saturday game here, earning a regular berth on the local club. Once hampered by bean-ball fear that stalled his career, he has overcome the issue and fans expect big things from the speedy outfielder this season.
Corry club displays aggressive base running led by Lou Cipalla and Jank Baresi with several stolen bases and first to third on bunts. Cipalla tops batting at .246 with Frank Baressi at .919 and overall team average around .279 as managers expect a strong late-season push. Local schedule includes upcoming games against Dover, Falconer Merchants, Ramblers, Youngsville, and West Middletown with plans to host the Homestead Grays and Jamestown Hope Haws for exhibition contests.
Stocker and Haskell of Titusville win the district pro-amateur golf meet at Corry with a 68 four under par, edging Holla and Burkett by one stroke. Haskell, ex-collegiate star from the Queen City, shot 32 opening round, while Anderson and Davis of Jamestown tied for third with 71 in a field of ten teams amid tough hole placements.
A crowd of over 2,000 at Ramage Hassan field watched as heavy rain delayed Oil City’s Penn State Association home opener. Paul’s V8 of Clymer travels to face Paul’s softball in a night game under lights. Also reports on Moscow sun therapy hospital trials in Crimea and early results from Theodosia Institute of Physical Therapy led by Prof. Nisbet. Treatments claim eczema cures after 18 sessions.
Detroit July 16 AP lead story on a major golf clash at Oakland Hills pairing Ryder Cup captains Walter Hagen and Gene Sarazen with teams including Ralph Guldahl Sam Snead Johnny Demaret Ben Hogan Henry Picard Dick Metz Ed Oliver Harry Cooper Byron Nelson Harold McSpaden Tommy Armour Jimmy Thomson Horton Smith Paul Bunyan Craig Wood Billie Burke and others The spectacle stems from a prior feud and a Cross relief fundraiser aiming for 25000 dollars with Sarazen refusing to play under Ryder Cup rules, thus canceling the head-to-head match today.
Yesterday results include Washington 8 against Cleveland 6, Detroit 9, Philadelphia 4, Chicago 4, New York 3, Boston 10, St. Louis 6. Today schedule shows Detroit at Philadelphia and Cleveland at Washington among others with several city matchups and scores noted.
Farley syndicate led by James A. Farley poised to take over the New York Yankees from the Ruppert estate. George Ruppert, brother of the late owner, remains involved as vice president. Reported talks move from speculation to realism. Also notes New York race tracks schedule fall racing from Sept 2 to Nov 2.
A historic compilation outlines legal small game seasons for November including limits on ruffed grouse quail pheasants rabbits and squirrels. It lists bear deer and beaver rules by county and notes trapping times and daily shooting hours. The long document reflects 1940s hunting regulation details across Pennsylvania counties.
Willis Hudlin, veteran right hander, moves from Cleveland to New York Giants after being released by Washington. The 84 year old pitcher joined the senior circuit, with Giants manager Bill Terry approving the deal following spring wins.
Titusville, Pa. Sunday morning at 9 witnessed H. F. Sterling of Titusville defeat Floyd Fogle of Carry in a skeet match at the Sportmen's Club court. Sterling led 1 3 times in the contest and broke the better percentage of hits. previous Sunday the two were tied at 48 each. Both shooters are known experts and a large crowd saw the match.
A Scribe reports a boxing bout where former heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey defeated an opponent in a swift second round. The win continued Dempsey's winning streak, with notable exchanges and a decisive midsection knockout.
International Newark defeated Jersey by one run in Toronto amid rain. Louisville beat Kansas City 5 to 4. Indianapolis edged Milwaukee 5 to 4. St Paul topped Columbus 8 to 4. Minnesota–Toledo 111 appears.
Reported fragmentary notes describe Irvine and Towight HW in a semi pro tourney with scattered names and locations. The text mentions live tapings and regional references including Pennsylvania and ongoing events.
Fragmented wire service summary notes Gee 15 released to Albany and Pittsburgh in a contested game. Mentions Pitcher Johny Gee of the Pirates and a tying effort against Albany, with scattered references to men like Tawney Dunder and Upton. Reports from New York and Hartford, Conn, appear in a cluttered late-night update.
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