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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1940
Page
7
A fragmented report notes rent demands amid dispute over utilities. Details are unclear, but the piece references charges tied to service use and landlord-tenant tension. Strong entities are absent due to text impairment.
Fragmentary notice from a county estate proceeding mentions registration, various names, and an address on Avenue. The readable parts imply a probate or letters of estate, with ambiguous dates and parties, lacking clear actions or outcomes.
A jumble of 1940 regional baseball news covers debuts and position changes for players like Nick Creola and Frank Baress, caddie shortages at Corry Country Club, and plans for future tryouts with the Philadelphia Athletics. It also notes coaching shifts, junior league titles, and upcoming games including the Indians vs Yankees trip.
Corry Semi Pros seek a victory over Warren Ohio Ramblers tomorrow at Aero Park as part of a schedule leading to a clash with Erie Sailors. Warren touts three seasoned pitchers Mintus Spilmah and Putton backed by a strong roster led by Daugherty Lubert Oswald Fourton Zeck Selsnek and Lewis. Mike Popovich to pitch for Corry with Frank Baresi out. Niel Grecla to replace him.
Ed Porky Oliver of Hornell, N Y, blazed to six under par on Keller course as the St Paul Open began. Oliver, already a two time winner this year, led a field of top money winners including Mets Smith Guldahl Hogan and Lewis as the event opened with strong prospects for the $1,600 first prize.
Seabright New Jersey July 27 Bol Riggs, the national champion, is favored to win the Seabright invitation tennis title. He faces the 20 year old Californian Provo in a bracket that could decide the famed silver bowl prize.
St Louis and Detroit golfers met at Rackham Municipal course for the National Public Links crown. Robert Clark of St Paul and Michael Dietz of Detroit vied in a weekend match. Clark led early, Dietz rallied, and Dietz defeated Roy Dolce 34 and 2 while Clark faced Furgol in a thrilling earlier round.
Sports roundup highlights Vanderbilt’s New World in Arlington Futurity chatter along with At tention as strong rival. Kayak training questioned as showdown with Charledon looms. Gahagan marks 34th year as grand circuit scribe. Parshall, 25 winners this season. Polo favorites Great Neck over Bostwick Field in national 20 goal. Guest star Bob Whiting notes World Series intrigue. Yankees vs. Brooklyn draw attention. Mary Hardwick travels 35 000 miles for Wightman Cup. Texas A g s face ROTC call ups. Frankie Lala departure saddens Fort Worth. Oregon State launches fall football brochure. Bud Forrester praised. Rue the umpired faced bottles incident a decade ago, hinting at Georgetown All American interest.
Turf enthusiasts gather at Hollywood Park for the Hollywood Gold Cup a mile and a quarter event with a $60,000 added purse. Kayak II Challedon Seabiscuit and Maryland trainer Charles Howell Howard and W L Brann colors figure among the favorites in this West Coast racing classic.
Pittsburgh report notes quarterback Johnny Yurchey of Duquesne joins the Steelers after a standout blocking and kicking role for the Dukes. The item also mentions Wilf Gude in hockey, Ed Levy and No Hit No No, and a planned two week vacation with Bill White taking over the column.
Associated Press report reviews baseball history with the Chicago Cubs as laughing boys who surged late to claim the NL flag. It notes Reds dominance over the Phillies and a strong performance by Lefty Larry French as he shut down the Terriers while driving in four runs.
Terry Moore homers highlight a St. Louis and Brooklyn 3 all tie as the Dodgers and Cardinals share a weathered edition. Ken Heintzelman and the Bees blank the Pirates 5 0. Detroit’s AL lead shrinks after Philadelphia win. George Carley and Vic Tattans star as Cleveland and Yankees push on in a busy day of results.
The state game commission reports a new attendance high at Angler's Paradise in Bellefonte Pennsylvania. A large crowd watched the season's end with a record catch and a notable totals day, highlighting exceptional luck and success for anglers.
A roaring crowd of 49 104 watched the Boston Red Sox defeat the White Sox 10 2 and then pounded the St Louis Browns 14 7 with strong hitting and decisive offence.
Pittsburgh July 27 Johnny Ray manager of Billy Conn announced behind agreed Wilt Promoter Mike Jacobs on 10 round heavyweight title bout between Conn and champion Joe Louis at New York in September. Conn has waited for a big fight for a year and would spot Louis about 17 pounds. The bout hinges on Conn's Aug 13 fight with Bob Pastor in New York. Ray said Conn weighed 183 today and would polish Pastor before challenging Louis.
Mike Porowski aged 42, a former major leaguer with the Central League, collapsed while swimming and drowned in Lake Erie yesterday. Authorities confirm the incident occurred near the lakefront during summer recreation.
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