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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1940
Page
7
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Mrs. J rage obituary fragment notes a death at age 73 with reference to home on apart avenue and hard floors. Details are limited but indicate a local notice of passing and a brief family mention.
A notice states the estate of a deceased person is settled with letters of administration granted to the executrix. It mentions the registry handling the matter and that all estate demands must be made to the executrix. The wording indicates formal probate steps and official acknowledgment of the executrix's authority.
A Sporting News editorial contemplates player behavior and umpire authority in baseball. It cites Cleveland early 1997 open letters to Steve ONeill, recalls managers such as Pop Anson and John McGraw, and notes players' temper and dissent while praising discipline and old time toughness. It argues that while respect for umpires remains essential, modern players sometimes challenge authority, prompting a debate on the game's evolving culture.
Corry's Semi Pros host McKeesport, a top Greater Pittsburgh League club, at 3 o'clock tomorrow. McKeesport features ex-organized players and strong hitters, while Corry plans to start a new pitcher and rely on Mike Popovich and Russ Cassett for mound work in a district semi pro contest at Trvine. A postponed series and a July 4 night game at Aero Park against House of David promise topflight entertainment for local fans.
Former Notre Dame right halfback Jessy Zontini will join the Cleveland Rams next fall after signing a Ram contract. He helped Notre Dame defeat Navy 14 to 7 before a crowd of 81,000 last October, and the Rams announced the signing through Business Manager Mannie Eisner.
Rain delays the East versus West Davis Cup team opening matches in Sewickley Pennsylvania. Frankie Parker, No. 2 nationally, faces Welby Van Horn, No. 4 from California, in the first singles. The schedule shift follows yesterday’s washout.
Spectators urge strict enforcement of umpire authority while condemning overreach and favoritism. Critics say players unfit or injured should not stay in, managers must discipline malingerers, and a balanced approach is needed to keep competitive spirit alive and attract crowds. The debate centers on how staging and office decisions shape the game's integrity.
Sammy Snead, the pride of West Virginia, shot a 64 at Philadelphia Country Club Spring Mill for six under par in a match for French war relief. Playing with Gene Sarazen Ben Hogan and Ed Oliver, Snead carded six birdies and 12 pars and revived his Open-era reputation after a 1939 deficit.
Forced to cancel last Sunday's program due to inclement weather the Satan's Bowl of Death car racing event at Sugar Grove Big Tree road announces Charles Triga a Dunkelr skin driver will send his car through naming Trewall The racing program will start at 2 p.m. DST with a field of 26 entries competing in ten events A novelty event is planned again this year.
Yesterday's scores include New York 4 Philadelphia 1 and Washington 4 Boston 3. Only games scheduled include Philadelphia at New York and Washington at Boston. Other entries list Detroit and St Louis, Brooklyn 2 Boston 2 Louis 3 Cincinnati 2, and New York at Philadelphia.
Lou Finney renamed the Afteriewn Lovette, boosted by a 20 point rise in batting average for Boston last week. Danning of the Giants extended his NL lead with a 10 point gain to .374, while Rip Radcliff of the Browns improved to .205. Frank Guernsey and Bill Talbert moved toward the national intercollegiate tennis semis at Merion Cricket Club. Harley Gelbert powered Washington with two doubles and nine singles in a 10 inning win over the Red Sox.
Washington Senators rise from seventh to near first as Charley Gelbert fuels a 4 0 victory over the Red Sox. Dick Siebert boots a key error, Dodgers beat Beers, Cardinals edge Pirates in two night games. Cubs top Reds.
Baseball scores show the American Association game where Indianapolis lost to Louisville 0 to 7 and Minneapolis defeated Kaui. In the National League, Milwaukee edged Toledo 3 to 4 and Columbus lost to Alb dames rated out.
John Markel of Reading High School wins the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association championship, continuing to compete strongly against older golfers. The central Pennsylvania fan notes another year of school competition ahead for Markel.
Vander Meer, famed Cincinnati Reds pitcher and 1938 double no hitter, voluntarily accepted a minor league assignment. He requested the option to Thdliuiapolis of Un Anver jenn Association to regain form. He said he aims to help himself and the club through a better contract.
A reported offer of 5,000,000 for the New York Yankees was rejected. The bidder identified as Gamble or Gumble did not reveal his full name. In a separate item, Davy O'Brien of the Philadelphia Eagles underwent emergency appendectomy and is reported to be in good condition.
New York dispatch reports Dempsey arriving in Atlanta for a Monday bout with Cowboy Guthell. The article describes Dempsey’s look, training precision, and signals toward street-car routes in Buckhead as part of a dramatic roadwork prelude. It notes his smoldering eyes and familiar greeting, and mentions plans to spar and telephoned arrangements with Luttrell.
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