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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1940
Page
7
Readable fragments show estates for settlement connected to H. Scott and exchanges in Columbus and Philadelphia. Advertises rental and sale of farm and thoroughbred property, with contact near Tuscarora Street and references to local factories and extra listings.
A fragmented obituary note mentions the estate of a Count and legal actions by executors. Names appear garbled but indicate disputes over wills or claims, with references to a state or county official and a town or city setting.
Readable fragments show a stray OCR line with unclear names and times. No coherent events or persons can be identified from the snippet.
Local boys basketball action features Westside and Union City as contenders in Class A. Millcreek and Conny battle for top spots while Girard, Girard and Parkers vie for key positions. League playoffs loom with Millcreek, Conny, and Wesleyville players noted in district-level context.
coach Russ Byler objects to using Wesleyville High School gym for Erie County Hasketbs championship playoffs citing ground rules and home advantage concerns. If Beavers reach finals, games may shift to a neutral court while other three schools insist on the count. Tickets priced about 35 cents adults 28 cents students with no advance sales.
Glenn Shaminghem punctuates the last indoor season as the annual Lights of Columbus closes. The mile winner is announced, retirement rumors surface, and Penske of Wisconsin joins the upset mix, while the Rangers advance in the NHL with a 4 2 score over the Black Hawks as Boston loses to Detroit 4 3.
Community leaders in Mercer County seek approval from the county authorities to enter a local school event. The proposal aims to join the city winter summit, with tensions over suitability and potential regional impact.
Legendary pitcher Chief Bender defends bowling against NL arbiter Bill Blemm, arguing it helps players stay loose and in condition. He recalls a long career with Mack, cites notable bowlers among former stars, and notes that bowling benefits arm health during off seasons.
Corry men edged to victory with a 12 pin spread led by Pat Reval and team captain Walsh as Wing Will’s women fell to the Warren ladies. Individual scores show strong performances across both teams, with notable totals from Hogan Lil and Frenon as competition rode through the mixed relay.
In a northern division tilt on March 4 Wallen Algh school edged Bradford High 5 to 91. The win boosts the Dragons toward the district nine title as they prep for a later matchup against their rivals in what locals describe as a pivotal season finale.
Dartmouth wins a third straight conference title in a decisive collegiate basketball season. Teague led scoring with strong teammates, securing another championship for the Indians as they dominate the season at Hanover.
Gul dahl and Snead lead in the $5,000 international ball tourney in Coral Gables. They defeated Johnny Bria and Mrunk Walsh 7 and 6 in first round play at the Miami-Bils Mery course. Demihwid Will Gowzin upset Vin iexal and diminy Hines.
In Toronto a bantamweight clash headlines the card at Moon Dear Gardens with 7-3 favorite Watton of the world facing Helin Sell Salles of Newark. The weigh-in noted a 118-pound limit and Bath Pace in wet conditions as former champion eyes a regis OO MhGsr title fight.
Franklin boasts a strong bid in the Section 2 playoff as they host Oil City tonight. The Franklin team aims to advance with key performers leading the effort and hopes to secure another victory on home turf.
In a chaotic league notice a Pittsburgh grid team rebrands as the Pittsburgh Bluates amid fan uproar and a Rooney managed contest. The shift reflects tensions in the National Pro sectoral Football League and prompts quick coverage of the team’s new branding amid historical confusion.
The racing world bids farewell to a champion as the Biscuit wraps a storied run. A dominant victory nets $46,650 and lifts Biscuit’s all time earnings to $447,740 while fans cheer Jockey Johnny Pollard. The scene honors a legend who carried fans through decades of speed and drama, as retirement looms.
Erie athlete highlights Pennsylvanian interscholastic championships with York High School’s Bill Selymid setting a nearly six second record in breaststroke. Canmellsville High’s four man relay set a new time in the 200 yard freestyle relay. Walter Lubowski of Erie East dominates the meet with multiple wins.
At St Petersburg and other camps, the Yankees initiate changes as Joe McCarthy reshapes the lineup with holdouts and new players. Red Rolfe is replaced at third by Ren Blair while other holdouts like DiMngsio and Ruffing are noted.
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