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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1940
Page
7
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Boxing note says Kid Connor plans to challenge Louis for the heavyweight crown this winter, despite doubts about his readiness. Conn, 28 in October, weighs about 183 pounds and has only eight knockout wins, with most fights against lesser opponents. Cleveland Indians and baseball references punctuate a broader sports page with reminiscences and local notes.
Corry defeats Warren 9 to 2 as Popovich drives in six runs with a double and three singles. He scatters five hits on the mound, fanning eight as Corry stacks 13 hits led by Crandall and Lubert. Warren pitchers strike out 11 and commit no walks in a one sided game at Aurol Park.
Luther rangy Churchill Valley teacher to defend his title against nearly 100 entrants in the West Penn Open Championship at Shenandoah Country Club. State Open Champion Sak Parks and Pennsylvania Amateur Titlist Knox Young Jr also compete for the crown while notable challengers and Brazilian intrigue mix with golf lore.
Ed Porky Oliver of Hornell New York won $1600 for taking the St Paul Open title amid praise for his 287 score this year. Oliver reflected on the Open disqualification and expressed belief his 287 was earned, not luck, as the crowd reacted to his performance.
Cassett pitched a neat game for Titusville scattering seven hits and holding Erie to seven hits as Titusville won the opener 3 2. Pug Mahoney and Diz Smith opposed him, yielding seven hits. In the second game Erie defeated Titusville 13 3 as Bob Baker and Art Stokes took the loss. Butler started for Erie and kept Titusville to a few safeties.
In Port Dalhousie Ontario Jne Burk captured his third consecutive Canadian singles sculls title at the Royal Henley regatta, as Buffalo West Sides led the team standings with 68 points. The event also saw Paul salesman win the National Public Links golf title from Mike Dietz of Detroit by 8 and 6 in Port Dalhousie. Hollywood track action featured W L Brann's Thalledon breaking the mile and quarter records by a length and two quarters in the 2.0 percent class.
St Louis athlete Sigmund, a 30 year old butcher, finished a non stop Mississippi River swim of about 292 miles. He started in St Louis last Wednesday at 7 22 p m and reached Ward Avenue in Jaruthersville mo at 7 p m after 89 hours 4 minutes in the water.
Falconer’s Lodestra crew defeated Cory’s Semi Pros 9 to 7 before a fair crowd at Avro Fark Saturday. Lerry Lodestro pitched for Falconer with support from Sprovers and Debury homering for the winners. Cory’s rally tied the game late but Falconer pushed across two in the eighth and one in the ninth to secure the win.
A packed recap of major league results across the American and National Leagues. Detroit drops a close decision as Philadelphia’s early lead dissolves. Cleveland and Washington split a doubleheader with minor shifts in the standings. New York rips off a big 10-9 win aided by Charley Keller and Joe DiMaggio, while Red Sox sweep the Browns 3-1 and 3-0. Dodgers take two from the Cardinals as Pirates beat the Bees twice to climb fifth, and Giants end a hitting drought with an 8-4 win over the Cubs.
International Virter City tied Montreal and beat Buffalo while Syracuse and Baltimore posted wins. Newark defeated Toronto, American Association results included Kan City 9-6 and Indianapolis 2.5 with Louisville 5-7. Milwaukee 4-0, Columbus 12, Minneapolis 9, Toledo 7-7, St Paul 5-6.
Yesterday's scores show New York 1 4, Chicago 94, Washington 9, Cleveland 1, Boston 13, Bt Lewis 10, Phila 9. Today's lineup lists Philadelphia at Detroit as the only scheduled game with several other matchups queued across the schedule.
Alice Marble dominated the Seabright tournament taking the women’s singles title with swift play and clear control, while Mary Hardwick matched effort but fell 6-0 6-0. Bobby Riggs endured a topsy turvy men’s final, battling Frank Kovacs to win 2-6 0-6 6-3 9-10 8-? in a dramatic comeback.
Will Audlin, a right hander with a history of releases, was cut again by a major league club this season. After stints with Cleveland and Washington, he signed with the New York Giants following a brief tenure with the Senators. He made one start for the Giants, suffering a loss. Sioux City fires manager Jimmy Zinn as the Western League cellar sits in despair.
Corry golfers finally beat Queen Cityites 35 to 3814. Hux kell haes 80, Burles and Burkett led with strong nine hole cards. Johnny Dubin and Johnny Haskell provided key scores as Corry edged local rivals in a tight Saturday match.
The Journal notes a string of four games rescheduled in the league with several clubs still active. Standings show Lamestown and Bay United among leaders, with Sparbansburg and Raymonds near top of table. upcoming week lists postponed matches Chevy Town versus Aura, United versus Brethren, and Raymonds versus Aero TA M.
Gustine of Pirates not badly hurt after collision during game. Juxtaposed play by Gustine and ElMatts shoulder contact led to a shaken moment but no serious injury reported.
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