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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1940
Page
7
A garbled market note lists gas ranges priced around 10.00 and 40.05, with multiple store and address fragments. It mentions rents, furnished and unfurnished spaces, and scattered references to locations and contact lines. The text blends appliance ads with vague property and commodity lines, lacking coherent sale details.
Detroit dominates New York Yankees in a three game sweep fueling a strong chase of the Cleveland Indians in the American League race. Bonura traded to the Cubs for 10000 dollars to reinforce power at first base amid Cubs roster injuries. Uproar at Yankee Stadium after a Tommy Henrich foul sparked bottles toward umpire Rue during a tense week end. Local broadcast debut at Acra Park enhances game coverage with Melvin Cobbett narrating lineups and plays. Major fights schedule outlines Joe Louis and other title bouts slated for August, seeking a unification shot. Corry Semi Pros suffer 6 2 loss but showcase the Dover ball club’s hard-hitting lineup in Cleveland District play.
Pittsburgh reports Bill Benswanger, Pirates president, has spent about 200000 for players since last fall to inject new blood and lift morale after a 1988 debacle. He plans more spending, seeks two ace starting pitchers, and praises Frank Frisch's rebuilding. The Bucs, 11-5 in last 16, chase fifth place as they face the Giants in New York.
In an exhibition, Owl City defeats the Pittsburgh Pirates 4 to 3. Russ Bavers was chased in the seventh as Owl City rallied with two runs to break a 2-2 deadlock. Danny MacPayden relieved and held the Pirates hitless as Sid Sigle caught behind the plate. Apollo wins in VandERGHIPT State semi finals.
The Aero A. A. rallied in the seventh inning to nose out Spartans 9 to 7 at Loveland Field. Corry Jamestown and Aero T. A. M. teams are set to meet this evening while Thursday's United Brethren versus Partl game was postponed.
In Pittsburgh on July 23 Art Clark of Summit Golf Club Uniontown shot a five under par 67 to break the Fox Chapel course record by two strokes and clinch medal honors with a 141 total across 26 holes. Ray Mangrum Oakmont lowered the course record to 68 and stood at 147 after a 79 first round. Other qualifiers include Red Francis Altoona 72 74 146 Sam Parks Jr Pittsburgh 74 73 147 and Dick Shoemaker Chartiers Heights 75 74 149.
Whizzer White, famed Colorado halfback and football scorer, will work as a waiter in a co-ed boarding house to finance attending University of Colorado summer school courses. He will register for courses if available, after previously earning income from coaching and waiting on tables to cover expenses.
The report lists boxing results from Chicago to Newark with several knockouts and decisions. Notable bouts include Lavento Turlella stopping Fritzio Zlgio and Preridio Apos toll KO Dale Sparr, plus Wesley Ramey outpointing Ed Nanay Disogno in Newark. Carson City and San Francisco also feature bouts with wins and stoppages.
Associated Press reports from Bonneville Salt Flats on July 23 describe Salt Lake City's racing mayor Jenkins, known as the Mormon Meteor, driving the endurance course toward a 24 hour mark amid a flurry of record falls. By the three-quarters point, twenty records had already tumbled with only the 24 hour distance left to beat.
Seabright New Jersey July 23. National champion Bobby Riggs of Chicago led the men’s field as top players gathered for the Seabright Bowlstad event. Frankie Parker of Pasadena and others faced strong competition while Alice Marble and Caroline Stark headed the women’s side. Parker, Cogke, Grant, Van Horn, Hunt and Prusoff were among the leading contenders. Bernhard, Babcock Stark and Hirsh also set to challenge the field.
The Cincinnati Reds and Brooklyn Dodgers collide in a pivotal showdown series with the National League championship on the line. Brooklyn seeks momentum in a doubleheader today and an eight game stretch, while Cincinnati rides a hot run of 14 victories in 18 games.
Altoona Pennsylvania July 28 Catholics high school cut ties with coach Mike Basrak after awarding him a three year contract, announcing his release at his own request.
Lew Jenkins set to return to light weight action on August 19 at Shibe Park Philadelphia facing Bob Montgomery in a 10 round bout. Jenkins seeks to reclaim credibility after loss to Henry Armstrong. Montgomery described as a hard-hitting Philadelphia Negro. Articles for the bout filed here yesterday. Gypsies ordered to settle in Bohemia Moravia labor camps.
Two topflight clubs visit Aero Park this weekend as Falconer Merchants led by Lodestro face Warren’s Ramblers on Sunday. Lodestro, a former Corry and Inter national League pitcher, returns to mound duties for Corry. Warren’s 19-man squad is highly regarded as a strong traveling team from Ohio.
Members of the Fattsburgh Pirate baseball team rode via Pennsylvania Railroad last evening after an exhibition at O11 City. The club headed to New Pete city, with local fans gathering at the western terminal to glimpse the players who stayed aboard three special cars. One car, an Fike streamliner, was finished in red and maroon with gold striping, matching Pennies new lightweight sleepers.
A 90 year old Black man told Judge Ben Wilson that his in laws caused him distress and sought a divorce. The judge granted the plea, concluding the man’s marital strain warranted separation.
Henry Armstrong weighs retirement as talk swirls of his form in training for Jenkins. Berlin eyes top football titles as Eddie Gallant sidelined in hospital. Buddy Knox seeks 32nd 1940 win in Chicago next Monday night. Uniontown speedway offers $25 guarantees for top ten and second ten. Bucky Walters to discuss hitting with kids at World Series. Buddy Baer praised for power. Pat Runyan noted for strong lightweight shots. Empire City racing meets end Saturday with records expected to fall. Lawrence Luetkewitte questions Third Term for Jim Farley and Yankees bid. Saratoga hosts limited stalls with high demand. Bob Feller shows hot streaks. spy season looms as gambling towns buzz. Maren Polo brings a Europe introduced ice cream recipe.
Detroit July 23 190 golfers tee off at Rockham Municipal in the National Public Links qualifier. A score of 148 or better likely needed for one of 64 match play berths. Five ex champs struggle. Charles Ferrera of San Francisco shoots 69 for near lead amid tough beating par.
Billy Soose, former Penn State athlete with under 30 pro bouts, challenges middleweight champion Gen Overlin at Strayton Stadium tomorrow. Overlin questions college boys as Soose aims to mark a career milestone in the ring.
Montreal and Jet City opened with a 9 to 0 result while Syracuse beat Rochester 3 to 1 and Baltimore posted 44 in a mixed bag of scores. Newark edged Toronto 3 to 2 as Indianapolis defeated Minneapolis 12 to 7 and St. Paul topped Louisville 9 to 2. Columbus won 8 to 4 over Kansas City, Milwaukee, and Toledo. See the Classified Page for more listings and a note on Vor Sale Everything.
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