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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1940
Page
7
A garbled OCR fragment mentions terms about a deadline in December and fees. It references multiple items such as applications and duplicates, with unclear entities and dates. The readable bits suggest a notice about deadlines and charges related to records or services, but details are indeterminate.
Municipal leaders vow swift action as disorder escalates across major districts. Police deploy enhanced patrols while residents seek calm amid rising tensions and ongoing protests. Authorities urge restraint and promise transparent investigations into incidents.
Fragmentary text references an ordinance and a May 2 date. It hints at independent sections and holding an item for consideration. No clear names places or organizations are readable.
An unclear legal notice fragment references finances provisions and a passage that seems to discuss a court or official action. The readable portion mentions August but lacks concrete names or dates to identify parties, actions, or deadlines.
Local Sailors Coryy Semi Pros set for Sunday clash with Warren Ohio Ramblers as Baylors duel continues. Erie area notes include Union City Athletics leading Erie County league and Gillette pays 100000 for 1940 World Series radio rights. Dom DiMaggio stepping aside while brother Dom Gambino climbs Boston ranks. Kenny Hutchins across PacNW draws crowds. Wilbur Shaw nets 420000 plus potential earnings next year.
A blond man named Ralph Vendy with 16 legs demonstrates versatility by completing nine films showing horseback riding bicycling ice skating aquaplaning diving and swimming. He plans to show GIs and subgroups as inspiration for people with physical handicaps before school activities. The report notes his aim to motivate while highlighting adaptability despite disability.
The Cincinnati Reds, staging a powerful doubleheader, defeated the Brooklyn Dodgers 4-0 and 9-2 to move 10 games ahead in the standings. Gene Thompson, Joe Beggs, and Whitey Moore held the Dodgers while Bucky Walters looms to back them. In other action, Detroit fell to Washington 6-3, and Cleveland beat Philadelphia 1-0 as the pennant race tightens across the majors.
Bonnevile Salt Flats Utah July 24 Jenkins added a new series of automobile speed records to his Marmon Meteor and said he would return next summer for another trial. He pushed to 16118 miles per hour on the salt and plans further attempts to top existing marks.
Cleveland outfielder Weatherly nutstone faces potential suspension after his outburst toward umpires during the first game of a doubleheader at Boston. Manager Oscar Wil reflected on the incident as league officials consider actions. The conflict followed Weatherly's protest remarks and tossed exit from the game.
New York July 3 Pitcher Johnny Gee may face suspension for refusing to report to Albany in the International League. Pirates president Bill Benswanger said the player is released to Albany with Commissioner Landis approval, and the option agreement stands. If Gee refuses to report he is automatically suspended.
In Detroit on July 24, fifty plus golfers advance to match play at the National Public Links, led by Worth Stinis and Edward J. Purgol who set a new qualifying record of 138. Szwedko, defending champ, along with Mitchell and Kauffman, remain contenders as the field narrows. Meanwhile the Dodgers acquire Pets Reiser from Montreal to bolster outfield depth.
Eddie Briez notes Bobby Pellers high strikeouts near eight per game as major leagues chase a pennant era. Mentions Bobby Jones as SEC athletic candidate and Mick Heath’s exit as Milwaukee manager. Includes Humboldts vs Pittsburgh Humboldt League game details and long first inning, plus notes on Dutch Meyer and Dominic Principe weddings, and Spink’s Paper merit. Also references Connie Mack kin and Southern Association umpiring rookie Banjo Smith, with bids and player stats from DiMaggio era.
Corry ladies golf team defeated Westfield 4 to 4 in a golf match at the Gorry Country Club yesterday afternoon with all local players winning or tying their matches. A buffet supper followed the event chaired by Mrs. Ray Cheen, with several club officers named. The Corry Indies will travel to Westfield next Tuesday.
America's fourth ranking Welby Van Horn of Los Angeles fell to Nattre Bellis of Philadelphia who leveraged a strong lob and consistency to win 8-6 6-2. Bellis meets veteran Sidney B. Wond Jr. of New York as Ted Schroder of Glendale eliminates George Lyttleton-Rogers of Ireland in a 2-6 6-2 6-2 upset.
In Scranton yesterday Ken Overlin, prominent middleweight champion, prepared to face Billy Soosé at Scranton Stadium as boxing seeks big-time revival among coal and steel towns. Results from last night include Detroit 3, Washington 6 and St Louis 9, New York 5, with several regional matchups and current standings noted across major circuits.
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