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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1940
Page
7
Letters of administration granted in probate proceedings. All persons having claims against the estate must present them for filing. The registrar will issue necessary orders to settle debts and distribute assets under applicable law.
Churchill Downs May 4. Elmelech the Bible named colt and 2-5 morning line favorite faces eight rivals in the Kentucky Derby for a purse of 75,000 with a field headed by Galishadien Royal Man and Dit. Colonel Edward Riley Bradley watches from a private box as Behorve Yourself and others seek his ninth straight win and over 200,000 in earnings. Weather cool and cloudy, track slow, post time 4:20 p.m. attendance reported above 80,000 with mutuel handle near 100,000,000.
Ross Yorn Group of the Corry ball club relies on pitching talent with Russ Cassatt as a speed artist and Johnny Holtz newly signed pro for the Cory Country club. Veteran Pred Weaver offers tips while new hopefuls learn the game. A glamorous trophy for the Beavers' champions will go on display downtown next week and Red Taylor is eyed as a strong pitching prospect for the club.
A jumble of names and events from local baseball circles includes Ray Yohe and James Scully at the Derby, Harold Roberts named financial secretary for Carry, Emmy Morison captain of Warren outfielders, Elmon Wolfe a top Warren fielder returning to Cannonsburg tonight, and Joe Nagle named conch. The piece mentions Pennsylvanian clubs, tryouts, and a new Erie semi pro team led by Barney Moske with Genny Hezanbi to captain.
New York recalls right handed outfielder Buster Mills who has had major league trials with St. Louis, Boston, Brooklyn and St. Louis again. Mills, batting .292 in 11 games for the Newark Bears, joins the Yankees to replace injured outfielders Joe DiMaggio and Juke Powell.
Detroit May 4 Bowing leaders edge toward final rounds of the American Bowling Congress tournament with Hank Mating of Milwaukee and Billy Stay among notable entrants. Stay’s match had been postponed after a car crash fractured a neck vertebra, delaying his participation.
When the root of a home is renewed the matter of weight of the roof must be studied. If the old roof is of shingle wood it can often be covered without removing shingles but heavy material such as slate requires checking the fire to ensure it will safely carry added weight.
United Press reports Buddy Baer delivers a late rally to stop Nathan Mann by technical knockout in the seventh round of a scheduled 12 in Madison Square Garden before about 15 400 fans. Mann jawed Baer early, but Baer surged with a savage right to the head, knocking Mann to the ropes for a count of nine and then forcing the stoppage as he overwhelmed his opponent. The crowd paid $11 811 in receipts.
Aery Suppy’s ALASEIG ASSO tion mapped plans to enter tennis in a proposed City Softball League with the number of teams to be entered according to the number of applications reserved for entries. The A A also voted to send an all-star team to the Jamestown bowling tournament to be held in Jamestown next Friday and Saturday. A three-man committee will select the team. Park on East Main street was timed over to the Corry club without charge. The Acro A A Bowling League doubles tournament will be held at Le Rexval jon Alleys Monday evening with prize money to be awarded as prizes.
The Forge and O Yoname Company of Irvine, the semi pro champions, expect to open their schedule on May 13, said James Janengelser, the team manager. They will play Sunday ball in the New York Pennsylvania League and seek bookings with strong semi pro teams during holidays.
Garry Ecor and the Gun Club voted to pay more for the new East Washington Street club home. Plans were made to show wildlife films on May 10 by Hayes Baylord of Franklin, division game supervisor. The showing will be open to the public and sportsmen are urged to view Pennsylvania wildlife films.
Lou isville fighter Angott defeated Davey Day of Chicago in a 15 round decision before Kentucky's second largest boxing crowd. Dempsey praised Angott and Day, with Angott earning the bout by a single round, asserting readiness to meet top challengers for the world lightweight title.
In a tense ten round bout at Bolton the match ended with Cristie Bivie defeating Minted Drecoll as Hiltyoirsh and Betrwl provided lively rounds and decisive action despite a contested stoppage with Desisted Minted.
Boston moved atop the American League with a 9 8 victory over the St Louis Browns as Tabor delivered a pivotal single late in the game. Cronin and Owen shuffled positions as Boston’s lineup steadied. meanwhile the Yankees beat the Athletics 5 0 to move into fourth place.
May 4 report notes the Corry ball team opening drill scheduled for Aero Park with practices starting Monday at 7 45 am. The municipal building is cited for steps to thawney the lwenlely OPEN LINKS PITTSBURGH. Local scores include Indianapolis 1 Kenton City 4 and Louisville 4 versus St Patti a, from the Assoviation.
New York May 4 Tart Wohyhh Chicago White Sox right fielder leads American League batting with 419 average. Hank Loberr, outfielder for Chicago Cubs, and Boe Yeoutiy rookie for New York Giants are among top hitters after official standings released today.
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