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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1940
Page
7
The estate of a deceased person of Erie County is mentioned with letters of administration granted to an executrix. All persons having claims or demands against the estate must present them to the executrix. The notice expresses thanks and invites cooperation regarding probate proceedings.
Readable fragments mention a quiz or test called 4 and Moon, plus Brutus and trading indications amid a wartime context. The text is incomplete but suggests discussion of preparations and wartime concerns without clear events or outcomes. No concrete names, dates, or actions beyond scattered references are identifiable.
LocalCorry sports page previews tomorrow's Corry contest that could seal a National Semi presence. It notes 47 candidates for a Frank High coaching job, names players and teams like Grove City and Wilmerding, reports on Hemsley and critics, and mentions upcoming games, amateur matches, and local baseball plans with figures such as Pee-Wee Newhouse and Buck Leonard.
Cincinnati pitcher Derringer suffered a 4-3 or 4-8 loss at the Polo Grounds as the Giants rallied in the eighth. Young and Danning contributed key hits, Ott and Danning aided by Werber miscue. Cleveland then toppled Boston 7-4 to widen the AL lead, while the Athletics crushed the White Sox 12-1 and Washington edged St. Louis 1-0 on Sid Hudson’s gem.
In Portland Henry Arm Attong, the Welterweight Champion, defended his title with a knockout over Paul Junior in the third round of a 12 round bout. The fight took place as part of a telecasted showdown with Attong asserting his dominance early and finishing decisively.
River Forest, June 22 Parker and McNeill reach the semi finals as defending champion Wrankis Parker of Pasadena faces Don McNeill of Oklahoma City for a place in the final against Rings, the top ranked player, who advanced with a straight set win over Welby Vin Hon. Larry Gumbert tops the league chase with a 4 3 victory over the Tisai Feds yesterday.
Cleveland defeated Boston 7 to 4 while New York beat Detroit 12 to 7 and Philadelphia over Chicago 12 to 0. Today’s slate includes Boston at Cleveland Washington at St Louis Philadelphia at Chicago and New York at Detroit.
United Press reports Harry Danning of the New York Giants and Rip Radcliffe of the St Louis Browns atop major league batting averages after Thursday games. Danning reclaimed the National League lead with 364, edging Joe Moore as Moore slid to second. Radcliffe moved into the American League lead despite Lonnie Pinella? dropping, while Schoolboy Rowe led Tigers in pitching with five wins, no losses.
Cassett will pitch for Corry against Tryine tomorrow at Irvine Park in a National Semi Pro tournament clash. Rainy scheduling shifts moved a Girard clash to today. winners meet May 25 at G orlock for finals. Other bracket sees Warren State Hospital vs Ludlow Wildests Monday, then Emblem Oils on Wednesday. final best of three set for June 29 with doubleheader if needed. Tournament aims to boost local baseball interest. winner advances to Vandergrift state event in July and receives a trophy plus gate shares.
In New London Connecticut Harvard won the 78th Harvard Yale regatta on the Thames last night. Stroke John Wilson of Littleton MA and Samuel Goddard Jr of St. Louis played major roles in Harvard’s fifth straight win over Yale. A robot-like stroke and a junior who had never rowed entering college helped complete the decisive victory.
Veteran champions Jack Sharkey Jim Braddock and others entered the Yankee Stadium ring as old waves of memory washed over a crowd. The scene underscored how quickly athletic stardom fades, with Dempsey and others recalled as relics of a bygone era while Louis defended his title against Braddock.
Yesterday's games saw New York defeat Cincinnati 4 to 3 and Philadelphia top Chicago 6 to 6 in a rain affected slate. Brooklyn edged Pittsburgh 10 to unknown. Upcoming: Pittsburgh at Brooklyn, Cincinnati at New York, St Louis at Boston, Chicago at Philadelphia.
Scranton Pa June 42 Selen Sigel a 21 year old Philadelphia girl today held her first title in major competition the Pennsylvania Women's Golf championship Miss Sigel who was runner up last year and had lost the final four years winning in the Philadelphia district tourney overcame the jinx in wind swept Scranton Country Club by defeating Mary Fine local ink star 2 and 1
Promoter Mike Jacobs plans a September title bout after Galento's latest win over Godoy and Baer’s strong showing in eight rounds. The article notes Galento Baer as a likely heavyweight clash, with lingering boxing fallout and mixed future matchups.
City Softball League action saw Lisouk and United Brethren stumble under strong showings by Corry Jamestown and Aero teams. Standings show United Brethren at 2 1 6 0 with 1 600 points, while Aero, Corty Jamestown, and Spartansbury push the top. Next week schedules include Spartansburg vs Paul’s and Raymonds, Aero LA, and Aero ea.
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