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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1940
Page
7
The readable text hints at dining listings and local businesses with partial names and addresses. It mentions a hotel with lunch offerings and several street cues such as Main and West locations, plus notes on office lines and sales.
The article surveys expected Friday boxing bout details between Joe Louis and Jonny Paychek, noting similar ages and body measurements. It also touches on sports moves, track changes, and administrative notes, including plans for water management and minor league baseball developments.
Raymonds won two games in a Gadies Bowling League match delayed from Wayside Market. Helen Hnatyszyn led with high average around 189 as individual scores listed include Lamon and Hoatysayn with 174 184 187 totals. Wayside Market players Walters Desmond Munger Lord Baker and Banden posted high scores, but Raymonds finished with total 2181 to Wayside Market 1017 727 across the frame totals.
In Miami Minnesota March 2 a French distance swimmer named Pau Teat attempted a water crossing off West Pat Beach but was forced to end his bid after about 4 hours 42 minutes due to heavy winds and choppy seas.
The report notes Hopie from New York leading a crowded field in the swords championship. It mentions a record of 11 victories and highlights near term results with several competitors reaching notable milestones.
Lary Baker averaged 215 over three games as Baker’s team won in a postponed match at Phoenix Grill Inx. Gravink posted a high 107 in a ladies rifle shoot at Rev and Gun Club in the American Legion home with seven participants.
Paycheck schedules two secret workouts today described by Benny Leonard as top heavyweights from Ohio and Pennsylvania. The workouts are part of a guarded conditioning campaign ahead of a highly anticipated title defense. Joe Louis and others may observe as Paycheck trains under tight security to avoid revealing plans.
The Washington Senators travel to face the Detroit Tigers in an exhibition game set for tomorrow. Manager and pitchers like Dutch Lenn and Ren Chase are expected to toe the mound as the Senators left in a rough stretch pace.
In St Petershus Florida Holdout Joe Medwick sits with St Louis Cardinals Vice President Branch Rickey as they discuss the stalled deal. Medwick seeks about 24000 dollars while the Curt is reported offering around 18000 dollars.
Detroit March 26 A check of the American Bowling Congress results shows top totals in singles and all events with notable scores by Eddie Zajac and Jhikmy Ryan. Five-man team tallies may be altered as competition progresses and leaders in doubles and all events are listed with strong showings.
A boxing match is planned in Louisville between Day and Angott for the lightweight title. The bout is scheduled for May on the eve of the Kentucky Derby. The bout will feature champion Low Ara bers defending the title against challenger Hisathe, with six scheduled months of preparation.
Harrisburg March 26. Pennsylvania high school basketball crowns will be decided Wednesday night with Tuzerne meeting Lebanon and Farrell facing East Conemaugh in Eastern and Western finals at Hershey and Beaver Falls gymnasiums. Greensboro golf open resumes after weather delay as $5,000 event continues with 1-hole qualifying today.
In Youngstown on March 16 the fight ended in a 16 round decision with Nelson losing on points after a dull match. Lip Ries, a noted contender, delivered a solid showing but suffered a deep gash that will sideline him for two weeks.
In a tense series, the Bruins beat the Rangers 4-0 to force a decisive match while the Rangers respond with 4-2 and 4-3 wins in subsequent games. Officials emphasize the Whale Cup run and the standout performances of Blaney Coy and Ueda bok as key storylines.
Swigart expected to receive a regular start for the Pirates as Philadelphia Phillies and St Louis Cardinals games loom. The report notes strong pitching by Phils rivals, with adjustments in rotation and lineup amid a tense stretch of the season.
Fragmented OCR reads as Lions forfeit in Elks League match with unclear names and partial scorers. Text hints at players and numbers but overall details are unreadable.
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