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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1940
Page
7
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A district semi pro baseball club opens in Aero Park facing Warren in its first game amid hopes of a stronger lineup and stronger pitching. Tom Cragg starred with a defensive gem and key hits, while management seeks one more top pitcher as the squad plans future clashes with Thusville Irvine and other rivals.
New York Yankees face reaction to anti-trade rule as owners poll shows four favor keeping the rule, two noncommittal, one for repeal. George Kirkley reports injuries to DiMaggio and Powell shape tilt toward maintaining the rule amid midseason debates and league-wide responses.
Petroleum is a complex substance composed mainly of various hydrocarbon compounds. The arrangement and number of carbon and hydrogen atoms determine the molecule and thus create different substances such as those in gasoline lubricants fuel oil and paraffin wax.
Promoter Jack Nelson posted a $5,000 guarantee with the Michigan Boxing Commission for Billy Conn and Gus Lesnevich to make the 175 pound limit for a title bout on Wednesday night. Conn’s manager Johnny Ray said the champion’s weight is not ideal but the team aims for peak condition, while officials consider the weigh-in irregularities and ensure fair play ahead of a possible bout with Joe Louis in September.
Louin ney Finney, called the forgotter of the Red Sox, tops the American League batting with .386, one third of a point ahead of Rip Radcliffe and pushing Mayes to third. Harry Danning leads the National League at .382, with Henk Letoer and Eric Lombardi following. Bucky Walters owns the NL pitching lead at 8-0, while Al Smith tops the AL with 4-0.
Dr H M Jennison of the University of Tennessee asserts the Great Smoky Mountains National Park contains as many species of plants as are found across Europe, highlighting unparalleled biodiversity in the range.
Pittsburgh July 1 announces the $10,000 Dapper Dan Open wolf tournament sponsored by the Dapper Dan Club and Wildwood Country Club will not be held this year. The first Dapper Dan tourney last year was won by Ralph Guldahl, two time National Open champion, and the Dans plan an all-star fight show at Forbes Field this summer.
Uniontown Washington June 4 postponed from Memorial Day because of rain, races will be held at the new Uniontown speedway this afternoon. About 30 leading dirt track speedsters expected to participate. After time trials, qualifiers will contend for the 4 1/2 mile feature race at 3 p.m. EST. Rogues Gallery In Color Mt Holly N J police report latest feature shows a color rogues gallery photographed with a color negative and projected on a screen.
Promoter Boh Brickman said he offered 5000 to Al Hostak the recognized middleweight champion to fight former champion Teddy Yarosz of Monaga Pa in an overweight match at Municpe Stadium on June 27. Brickman telegraphed a flat guarantee with a percentage privilege of the receipts.
American Association polls show St Paul 4 Hens Oly dominant with 5 and Milwaukee 2 Schlumbus 2 Toledo 1. International League reports Siflalo 6 Rochester 4. Southern postponed due to rain.
After week two in the City Softball League, Aero 800 United Brethren and the YMCA remain winless? Actually undefeated with two victories each as three clubs share the top, Has-Beens beaten by YMCA in a high-scoring game, Bred Christensen earned the win while limiting the Baul's to four safeties. Standings show United Brethren and YMCA each at .000? (Note: OCR errors present.)
Yesterday scores featured Boston versus New York in rain with no games. Today brings Detroit at Washington, Cleveland at Philadelphia, St. Louis at New York, Chicago at Boston. Also Brooklyn at Chicago and New York at Pittsburgh on the card. Philadelphia meets St. Louis in a noted bout as Louis Kid of Puerto Rico and Johnny Barbara of Chicago are set for a June 10 W-round.
Corry club pitcher Russ Cassett, who won the opener against Warren, will start again for the locals against Titusville at Aero Park. The game, set for 2 3 oclock, follows a rain postponement and marks a major district test for the Corry club as Queen City and Jamestown offsets loom. Frank Baresi will rejoin the lineup after missing Thursday’s opener, while Mike Popovich handles the mound duties for Corry. Manager Vert Group continues to scout for any other ace hurler.
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