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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1940
Page
7
Fragmentary OCR shows a list of divorce related actions in the Common Pleas court. Respondent appears in multiple entries with dates around 1939 to 1940, mentioning the sheriff and show cause orders to justify why the said wife should not be granted divorce. The legibility is poor and several names and dates are unclear.
A chaotic boxing news snippet portrays Joe Louls and Johnny Paychek with uncertain fates and risky chances. It references rumors of a Brown Bomber and potential early knockouts, while noting Paychek’s slim hopes to land a punch that drops Louls amid a noisy, fragmented sport wire item.
United Press Sports Editor Harry Ferguson reports from New York that Joe Louis defends the heavyweight title tonight at Madison Square Garden against Benny Leonard. Betting favors Louis at 2 to 1 to win inside five rounds and 4 to 1 to win inside ten as promoters expect a large gate, with part of proceeds aiding relief efforts and promoter Mike Jacobs promising a near capacity crowd.
Cleveland Indians manager Oscar Vit named Bob Feller as the opening day pitcher for the Chicago slate after a move by the team in Columbus. The selection sets up the April 16 start, with Feller slated to pitch against the Capitals in Chicago.
Kasper Keglers top the City Bowling League by eight games as they win five from Corry Jamestown while second place Bale loses two to Zero No. 2. Waterhouse beats Lob lows, Steel Age defeats Phoenix Grill, Conen Coals take two from Aero No. 1, and Supemors beat Pauls Mens Wear. Charlie Keefer posts a league high average of 194.
New York Rangers led Boston Bruins 4-2 in the semi final Stanley Cup eliminations but the teams ended tied as the Rangers blanked the Bruins 1-0 in Boston before 16,468 fans. Dave Kerr delivered his third shutout of the series and kept the Rangers on track for a final against Toronto.
Attorney Walter H. Scott, longtime Corry High Beavers supporter, will speak at the Golden Rule Club meeting at the Presbyterian church dining hall Monday at 6 40 PM. He will address high school athletics and their community role, with guest varsity and reserve teams invited for a dinner meeting as plans for April prize distribution proceed. Merchants are contributing three radios as the awards to be announced Saturday at 8 PM.
In Asheville on March 20 the $5,000 Asheville Open began with Jimmy Demaret of Houston and Ben Hogan of White Plains as co favorites. Demaret, the winter money leader with $6,152, arrived from Houston after the tournament, while Hogan, winner of two events in 16 days, ranked second with $8,238 in winnings.
Ed Conklin reports the Chicago White Sox face key questions as outfielders Solters and Jackie Hayes try to return to form from knee injuries and a late-season slump. Jeff Selters and Hayes hold the hopes for improved batting and infield strength as Manager Jimmy Dykes weighs lineup changes.
The Pirates defeated the Philadelphia Athletics six to one in Yuma Arizona. The teams opened a two day to Hermisillo, Mexico leg of their spring itinerary. The A's were beaten 6-1 by the Pirates in the California coast game yesterday.
Detroit report notes Lowell Jackson of St. Louis nearly bowled a perfect 300, finishing 299 in the ABC event. The miss prevented him from joining bowling hall of fame as competitors from USA team, including Hermann U Wait and TeUSA, contended in doubles, singles, and all-events.
In Pittsburgh on March 29 the A M A senior boxing tournament began at the Athletic Club. Frank Robinson, a non in mio champion, secured a technical knockout over Tony Mario in the 135 pound class. Other results include Chuck Jackson defeating Roy Miller in the 12 pound division and Mimmie Adragna stopping James Sustella in the lightweight bout.
Pittsburgh college grid teams Pitt Carnegie Mellon and Duquesne held drills in spring practice. Coach Craig Petrie paced the squads as they work toward talent and cohesion for the season. Nearby, Hywey Gumbert of the New York Giants attempted seven innings in a spring workout at Winter Haven Florida.
Indicated high water will prevail as the season opens with trout stocking underway. Buller, superintendent of the Corry Gish hatchery, states distribution will complete by April 1. Weather and WPA improvements affect operations. stock includes brook, rainbow, and steelhead to several streams.
The readable portion hints at a Chicago based music or tour event with names like Dixy Dean and Abas Ne amid retirement mention. Details are fragmentary. no coherent event or outcome is established in the text.
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