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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1940
Page
7
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Fragmentary OCR text mentions a rat and a 10 inch item perhaps connected to a boat or wall. Unable to determine full event, participants, or location from the readable fragments.
Corry players propel a high scoring surge with multiple hits including four home runs and two triples as Erie's league action features intense batting and early season bragging rights. Konecko Cipalla Dona among top hitters. local clubs plan further matchups amid revamped lineups and attendance limits.
George Kirkley reports that Billy Southworth transformed the St. Louis Cardinals into a hot streaking club. Since taking over, they have five straight wins powered by strengthened pitching and strategic bullpen moves led by Clyde Shoun. The Cardinals sit in fifth as Cincinnati regained the lead with a Reds win while Brooklyn faltered.
Frank Palmer aged 22 pleaded guilty to three counts of check forgery in Cincinnati. He asked judges Winge Charles and Beil to sentence him to the Ohio State Penitentiary at Columbus rather than Mansfield reformatory, stating he wants to be near them in Columbus.
Pauls softball team dropped its fifth straight in the City Softball League as Sparta Buried Pauls Ten 17 to 1 last evening. Sparta scored in every inning except the first, totaling 16 hits while Pauls managed only one safety.Local box scores show Holford, Burton, Winans, and Tillotson among Sparta hitters, with Harrison pitching for Pauls. The game emphasized Sparta’s offense as Pauls failed to mount a counterattack.
Poughkeepsie June 18 United Press reports unbeaten Cornell crew challenged East in the four mile Huson river race. Top contenders California Washington Cornell Columbia led a field with Navy Syracuse as dark horses. Princeton and Wisconsin appeared as possible surprise entrants amid showers and windy conditions.
In the American Association, Minneapolis beat Milwaukee 9 to 3, Columbus tied Louisville 3 to 3, St Paul defeated Toledo 13 to 12, and New York Yankees lost to Kansas City 7 to 4. In the International League, Jersey City lost 1 to 1 to Montreal 2. Syracuse defeated Rochester 11 to 1.
Clyde Shoun, a Cardinal pitcher, returns from a fugitive period in the bull pen to pitch a complete game victory over the Dodgers, ending a two year wait for a full outing.
Boxing news from New York June 1 reports Joe Louis and Godoy preparing for a Thursday title fight. Odds moved from 6-1 to 4-1 favoring Louis, with promoters predicting a purse well over $400,000 as both camps finalize camps and weigh in. Donovan criticized as referee amid protests from Geiley and the Chilean consul.
Buffalo completes a deal to acquire Jacobs to bolster the pitching staff as the Bisons face a stiff stretch. Steve O’Neill announced the move today, saying the new pitcher is ready to save games and contribute immediately despite lingering injuries. Thad Jane remains limited, and Buffalo hopes the acquisition sharpens their mound depth amid a crippled rotation.
Batavia June 18 Indians plan a night game scheduling a second game tonight. Opponent listed as Washington Navy, a team facing recent bottom status in the American League standings. Details include venue and surrounding notes on local interest in a proposed $1,009,000 horse racing plant outskirts of Batavia.
Yesterday's scores include Ghieinnall 6 over Philadelphia 2 and BL Dollis 4 over Brooklyn 1. New York defeated Chicano 1, Bouton Of beat Pittsburgh. Today Cincinnati at Philadelphia, St Louis at Brooklyn, Chicago at New York, and Washington at Cleveland.
Sam Parks claimed the State Open golf championship with a par filled 144 over 25 holes at Tdgewour Country City yesterday. He led Ark Clark of Une ontown by one stroke, tied for second with Gene Kunes, Matt Kowal, and others. Hans, former Canadian Open champion, posted 77 after a 60 in the initial round. Parkers Park or ind Tom Luther among notable names.
Corry leading figures from the Gloryoud League bring Emblem Oils of Erie to Ant Nitet balelight for a baseball showdown. The Corry Wagregation, with Rios Cassett on the mound, is favored over Gerry club despite a lopsided weekend shellacking.
In San Francisco on June 18 Little Pancho, a tinlaw countryman, pressed the world flyweight champion Lit tle Cats through ten rounds. Cats held the title but Pancho forced a draw with a busy pace and sharp counters. Referee Downey halted the action briefly for a knockdown ruled as a slip. Attorney Fake Starrel l, representing Dave, said he planned to protest the decision to the toll commission.
Philadelphia golfer Mary Bigel won a medal at the Pennsylvania Women's Golf Championship, defeating Miré Sigel and advancing among the 16 qualifiers. The country club event, held in Philadelphia, featured strong play by Blooms Collax entrant Joe Henry and other notable competitors.
The twelfth annual West Penn Senior tournament begins at Oakmont Country Club with players over fifty registering. Dr. George T. Gregg, five time champion, has retired and will not defend the title as the event starts today in gm June at Oakmont.
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