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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1940
Page
7
A readable fragment notes a lunch shop on Center Street offering dumplings and phone contact. The text references Washington and ISTAURANT but provides minimal context or details about hours, ownership, or other offerings.
Ger ry baseball club plans strong team with city support and finances guiding effort. Local fans crave a tougher lineup as Corry aims to revive baseball and launch a top notch softball circuit led by Walter Scott and E C Renewu. An organization meeting is set for tomorrow to confirm interest, organize funds, and designate representatives.
A local hatchery chief, A. G. Biller, discusses unexpected warm water survival for trout in California. Reported growth and early planting indicate ongoing experimentation to adapt to milder temperatures, challenging long held beliefs about trout’s need for cold rivers. The interview notes approvals and doubts among sportsmen while noting weather favorable for fry readiness. The piece also traverses hockey and baseball gossip from Pittsburgh and St Louis with trades chatter and lineup shifts.
Reds ride stellar defense and timely hitting to throttle the Dodgers 18-2. McKechnie’s strategy emphasizes defense and baserunning. Cincinnati capitalizes with hit-making, while the Reds extend hot stretch to five straight wins.
United Press reports a Boxing Club show at Forbes Field on May 2b concluded with two of four ten enmity matches not signed. The four pairings featured Guy Corazone versus Bill Bosd in heavyweight and welterweight bouts, Loyd Marshall versus Tony Iso in middleweights, and Tesh Jimmy Webb against Johnny Ikayovitoh in light-heavyweights, all in Pittsburgh.
In the American Association Minvapolis defeated Lauraville 20 to 4 while St Paul won 8 to 3 over Tidianapolle. Kansas City beat Toledo 18 to 6. In the International League Bull topped Byracaye 4 to 2 and Montreal crushed Newark 13 to 0. Jersey Oly edged Tarcuta 3 to 2 and Rochester defeated Baltimore 10 to ?.
Yesterday’s scores show Chicago 6 Philadelphia 3 while Cleveland 4 Detroit 4 New York 2 Washington 6 St Louis 3. Today’s schedule lists Cleveland at New York Deiralt at Boston and Chicago versus Washington with other scattered results and team notes.
Isolator, Bela Fetua’s top four year old, opens as the favor ite in Maryland’s $20 000 Dixie Handicap at Elmire as a 20 000 crowd and unsettled spring weather anticipate the 6th running of the Dix ie Handicap. Odds and field details mix with race day chatter as bettors eye the East Coast classic.
The ABC bowling tourney in Detroit concluded with Herb Frefag and Hay Brown among doubles winners for Chicago Monarchs. Prod Fischer of Buffalo and Bulhilo claimed all events titles, with singles champion Lewis Ho and others earning top prizes. Officials anticipate next year’s event in St Paul as thousands more are expected.
A Titusville golfer recorded a holen one in a recent match, marking a standout moment in their career. Teammates and local supporters celebrated the achievement, noting the player’s steady form and recent success against strong competition.
A fragmentary report highlights Hal Newheilihs as yesterday's hero after a remarkable play. The snippet notes his critical move and a season turning moment, with limited readable details.
A meeting is planned for tomorrow night to organize a local softball league. Corry Bolton Leyte and others will form committees at 8 o'clock at the YOM GC A Recreationary Rocis on Pirst Avenue to set playing rules and assign duties.
The Corry Bowling League hosts a recreation event tonight featuring local singles and a bowling schedule. Major League bowling continues with projected scores and matches including Argos versus Ruprention and Cohen Cualy against Fay Luge. Geneva Gullyge leads scoring as Duquesne golfers play Beaver Valley County Clin yesterday.
An Indianapolis report dated May 4 notes the death of veteran driver George Bulley after a racing incident at the speedway. The account mentions Bulley’s long career and references other drivers and race details, with lingering questions about the cause of the crash and the ensuing medical response.
SFMIORS led by key players edged the Corry Fgh Sobel Intrwnur league team 6 to 3 in a shortened three inning game at Lovelind Pind yesterday. Keith Pay delivered standout at bat while Thulin Mie Beihmen and Phe Senies contributed timely hits.
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