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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1940
Page
7
Fragmentary OCR reveals a county court matter involving estate administration, a default or indebtedness claim, and appointed administrator Evie Wilson. Case appears titled Angello versus standard commerce or similar, with docket numbers 2114-21 and 340. Unclear details. text is garbled.
Inland waters anglers prepare to fish Line specimens on Lake Erie a minute after midnight tomorrow ahead of the inland season opening July 1. The fish code sets limits on muskellunge and gars, lack of size limits for rock bass, and daily quotas for pike and walleyes. The era also notes Oliver and famous sports figures in broader sports history discussions.
Oscar Vitt, storm-center of rebellions as Cleveland Indians manager, meets with Club President Alva Bradley to decide his future. A player delegation demanded Vitt's removal, citing belittling of efforts and criticized tactics. Bradley called the meeting a surprise and will investigate before any action.
Brooklyn fans swarm for seats as Joe Medwiek prepares for his Dodgers debut in a four game set with Cincinnati. Officials expect heavy crowds today and tomorrow as the park sells out and hundreds seek premium seats. All NL clubs rested yesterday as the Eastward swing begins. Cleveland ends slump with 3-2 10-inning win over Detroit. Lefty Smirth gains his sixth win against one loss.
Yesterday Cleveland defeated Detroit 3 to 2 in the sole game. Today's National League fixtures list New York at St Louis Boston at Chicago Philadelphia at Cleveland and Washington at Detroit with Pittsburgh at New Yorks Cincinnati at Brooklyn St Louis at Philadelphia and Chicago at Boston noted in the results. A feature on a convenient tramper wicker hamper explains its removable fish net bag and footless raised design for air circulation.
The Aero 200 and United Brethren softball teams led Carry Softball League with four wins each after week four. The standings show Aero and United Brethren atop a crowded field as next week’s schedule features Spartansburg, YMCA, and Raymonds in key matchups.
Corry Invades Irvine to avenge a setback from the district semi pro champs earlier in the campaign. Titusville beat Irvine, prompting Corry to field a strong lineup with Cassett and Hines to challenge Treine in a 2:30 p.m. Sunday game, with the Erie Spaghetti Shoppe’s crowd expected large.
Chicago June 14 Julian Black miniumer of heavyweight club Louis says Joe will sweep Arturo Godoy's strengths July 20. Black notes he is indignant about Godoy manager Al Wells asking New York to bar Arthur Donegan as third man. Baseball results list several minor league scores. Marshall defeats Cisco in a two fisted main event at Hickey Park.
State College June 14 Fifteen names appear among Pennsylvania college alumni as six lettermen from Penn State football depart the squad Captain Spike Akers Lloyd Teies Ted Nemeth Steven Rollins Gil Barollit and Grover WashsDaughh are listed among the graduates Yesterday’s hero ALSmith Cleveland purisider drove in the tying run with a single and earned his sixth win by closing out the Tyers in the 10th inning separately an albino bird observed in Seattle section observed nesting behavior long noted in ornithology
Miller's News and Sport Store supplies baseball, tennis, and softball gear. Local shop offers bats, balls, rackets, gloves, protective gear, and apparel for players of all ages. Open daily with friendly service and seasonally adjusted inventory.
The Corry County Glib Golf League ends its second round with Giants on top by a slim margin. Giants hold 2344 points while rivals trail by single-digit gaps. Pirates Cards Moyle and others posted varied results as teams prepare for a 3 30 prelock Saturday clash with Jamestown Maplehurst.
Helen Jacobs of Berkeley, former national and Wimbledon champion, meets Frances Bancroft of Wilmington in the semifinals of the 46th eastern states women’s tennis tournament at Merion Cricket Club. Jacobs, who beat Argyllies 6 0 6 1 yesterday, advances alongside Mina Dean after a decisive win over Madge Harshaw.
Cambridge Springs June 14 A wind torn Riverside Golf Club course saw Mrs. Thomas E. Nolin of New Castle win the six hole medal handicap tournament of the Women's Western Pennsylvania Golf Association. Nolin was one stroke behind Martha McPherson of Winnango Country Club Franklin when the final round began but moved ahead to triumph by a slim margin.
In a one round boxing match at Savold versus Bruce Waterhloo, Savold from Des Moines knocked out Bruce Waterhloo in the fourth round. Bruce Waterhloo failed to appear for the bout, as reported from Pittsneyeh.
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