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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1940
Page
7
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A fragmented news brief mentions ongoing coverage of a leading narrative in Wyoming unrelated to specific events. The readable text hints at care ads and local concerns but lacks clear details or names.
Corry High fights to determine the league title as crowd size and venue issues spark a heated county debate. Erie and Jamestown games, junior league payments, and upcoming invitational scholastic tournament contribute to a packed sports week with several teams aiming for advancement and glory.
Brown, Chicago's White Sox relief pitcher, signed a one year contract for 12000 plus a bonus based on home attendance. He had held out for 15090, then agreed yesterday. The team drew over 1,000,000 fans in 1940 at home, and Brown will return for another season. Previously a semi pro, he pitched in several games last season, surpassing the former league record. Harry Russell opened a new bowling alley in Sherman. Corry keglers plan visits to the alleys tomorrow as four new teams form in Sherman.
In St Petersburg Fla on March A United Press report states the New York Yankees will play an exhibition game with the St Louis Cardinals. Manager Joe McCarthy plans three day workouts with Maeso and Brauer set to appear for spring training.
Debated Evie County Glass A Basketball League title court dispute between Cory and Millcreek schools ends with a plan to hand the decision to league representatives. A meeting is set for 8 o'clock Monday at the Y.M.C.A. to establish rules and bound the circuit for playoff conduct.
New York dispatch notes Glenn Cunningham will run one last time in Madison Square Garden tonight. The famed American sprinter, who rose to fame seven years ago after a world indoor record, leaves the track with a final appearance in the same feature event that once highlighted his career.
March 9 report from Pittsburgh says 27 freshmen football players signed a petition demanding improved conditions as a price for reporting for spring practice. The petition reportedly was presented to Freshman Coach Nick Kiskey and Athletic Director James Hagan, with a March deadline for response.
In Winter Haven on March 1, Giants manager Bill Terry said he had received a trade proposal from Dodgers president Larry MacPhail regarding Zeke Bonura. The report suggests Brooklyn’s unsettled first baseman Dolph Camilli is a likely bargaining chip.
In Coral Gables Florida on March 5 two long shot golf pairs face a 36 hole match for the international four ball prize and a $2000 top purse. Veterans Billy Burke and Craig Went held 20-1 odds at start while Ky Gaffoon and Dick Metz stood at 10-1. The match was postponed from Wednesday by rain.
March 9 1940 Pittsburgh Fifth Avenue basketball quintet defeated South Hills City 83 25 in a decisive district championship at Harrisburg. Eldridge from New York decisioned Tom Spiegal of Uniontown in an eight round bout. Duquesne University official to depart for New York for the upcoming tournament tourney.
Right handed pitcher TSies out with Athletics after nearly ten years of bouncing around. He pitched for Brooklyn and Boston in the National League and was picked up by Mack at Kansas City last year, posting 17 wins and 6 losses.
Lew Jenkins stops Ambers in the first round at Madison Square Garden claiming a title shot. Crowds roar as promoter Mike Jacks targets a May 10 bout with champion Am Sers for the welterweight diadem. Jackals and Indians win bowling league matches at Elks alleys. Burkhardt and Miller post solid averages.
Vague report notes Slippery Rock Pro with new posts in March and connections to local teams. Mention of Gus Suhr from Philadelphia Phillies and a Molly Mural key sign is referenced amidst unclear text about contracts and positions.
Academy defeats Vrankin 44 to 25 and faces Wirrell in the District 10 playoff next Tuesday. Warren and Brookville advance after Warren tops Mt. Jewett 4-21 and Brookville wins 22-14 over East Brady, shaping a Warren-Brookville final for the district crown.
Bimelch, undefeated through six starts as a two year old, opens as big favorite for the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs on May 4. The field includes major 3 year olds from the winter season such as Flamingo Stakes winner John Hay Whittany and Andy K. Ginshed, with large purses and increased nomination fees shaping the potential total purse.
In Clearwater Florida on March 9 the Brooklyn Dodgers defeated the Cincinnati Reds 49 to 4 in a spring exhibition game at their training base. The lop-sided victory opened the Grapefruit League curtain and showcased Dodgers strong hitting and pitching in early exhibition action.
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