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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1940
Page
7
A scrambled classified fragment lists rent references and a garage inquiry with partial street and phone details. It mentions session times and a balance, plus scattered numbers and a call line for information.
The readable fragments mention a father figure and an extended family gathering linked to a quiz activity. Details are unclear but suggest a family quiz or trivia event with multiple relatives. Further context is not available from the text provided.
In Cleveland, Oliver led Don Little and Sarazen through 73 holes before his final 71 was disqualified for starting from the first tee without reporting. The ruling dampens a likely playoff with Little, who faced Sarazen as the veteran pursued his open title.
Brooklyn Dodgers rally from deficits to beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-1, Babe Phelps tripling with two on in the eighth to seal the win as Brooklyn regains a share of first in the National League. Dodgers use 5 pitchers, 17 players, and move a fraction ahead of the idle Reds.
Norjean swept four events securing a decisive victory as Mike Foye led with top showings. A strong North Randall field produced multiple standout efforts. The performance highlighted a value entourage and a high tempo pursuit, with notable strides from Weah and Wersett.
The Titusville club schedules a midweek appearance at Carter Field as Irvine’s National Forge team visits. Despite a weak recent showing Irvine trails Weems, but Titusville expects a strong battle on the road in a closely watched matchup.
United Press reports Buckley remains business manager of the McKeesport Club in the Pan State Association after being fired by the directors. Buckley returned to duty at the ballpark as the team beat Warren 4 to 4 in a seven inning game, a rain delay earlier in the day.
The English Derby will be run tomorrow at Newmarket 99 miles north of London under war altered conditions. The 16th edition of the mile and four furlong event, inaugurated in 1780, features 18 starters on the Suffolk Stakes course instead of Epsom Downs. Government restrictions and weather reports have thinned the usual crowd from nearly 500 to a few hundred, and the race is skeletonized, excluded from the regular Derby program.
Arnon He Did led a field of rivals in the Queens County Handicap over 1 1/16 miles at Aqueduct as an eighteen day meeting opened under cloudy skies. The favorite won easily in 1 43 1/6, beating War Dox by four lengths to claim a $4600 purse. the seven year old Victorian gelding paid $9.00 for a $2 wager.
Former world heavyweight champion Jack Dempsey will box a six round exhibition in Detroit on July 19 against wrestler Bull Curry. Matchmaker Ed Lewis said site options include University of Detroit Stadium or State Fairgrounds Coliseum. The bout is planned as a novelty event with no title at stake.
Yesterday's results include Brooklyn 8 Pittsburgh 7 and St Louis 2 Boston 1. Today features Philadelphia at Cincinnati, Brooklyn at Pittsburgh, Boston at St Louis, New York at Chicago, with rain affecting several games and multiple matchups listed for the day.
Ogden D. Miller, Yale's newly appointed athletic chairman, predicted the million dollar football date is gone. In his first interview after taking the post, he cautioned that professional football and other factors could push intercollegiate football to a lesser role, while urging a shift to trend toward restraint and reform.
Walter Nosanke pitched a no-hitter for Neosho of the Ark-Mo League yesterday but lost 3-0 to Fayetteville in seven innings. A walk and three errors doomed the visitors, as New York Yankee farm teams were mentioned in the report.
Corry club Journeys to Irvine Saturday afternoon to clash with the Forgers in a bid for revenge after Irvine's 76 win last weekend. The locals, though facing strong odds, expect to hold their own and perhaps upset. Sunday Erie Spaghokii Shoppe faces Corry in a key game. Ed Smith and Duke Hartzell lead Erie in a five straight title bid.
In candid remarks, Dykes disputes the idea of the softest jobs among players, citing roster choices and pitching selections. The piece notes Lyons pitching and winning, with comments attributed to Dykes about selections and possible lineup surprises. It mentions observers and other players like Walter Master My, Bucky Farris, and Babe Phelps, highlighting a chaotic, rumor-filled day in baseball coverage.
United Press Star reports in New York that officials justified Ed Oliver’s disqualification for an early start at the Nation Open. The article covers reactions from U S G A officials, local Cleveland fans, and industry figures, noting controversy over rule adherence and impact on Oliver’s career and the event’s outcome. The piece also weaves in broader sports notes including horse racing plans for the Derby and boxing headlines, reflecting a wide sports column tone.
Cleveland adds Mule Andrews a six foot pitcher from St Louis Browns to strengthen relief pitching. Andrews, 28, went 17-9 for Columbus in the American Association with a 2.70 ERA in 909 innings. He will join the Indians Thursday to help fix a leaky bullpen noted by manager Oscar Vitt after a series of poor performances.
Aero 800 Club improved to its fourth straight league victory by edging Spartans 1 0 in a close contest Tuesday night. Paul A. A. drew praise for solid all around play as Ashe led the local team at Medd Test Evening arena.
Helen Jacobs, veteran player from the United States, advances in a national tennis event. The article notes her match progress with mentions of opponents and locations, highlighting Jacobs as a leading figure in the competition.
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