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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1940
Page
7
Auction listings show household tools and farm implements including a two horse planter hayrack hayfork and other gear. The notice requests all debts and demands to be presented to the Erie County Pa register by May 20 1927 with sale terms cash.
In a bustling city sports recount, organizers hail a revived softball circuit with Thursday night attendances surpassing expectations. Debates linger over a new pitching rule allowing full strides, yet most dopesters agree pitchers gain no edge. Notes on figures include Billy Conn weighing 180 pounds and late mentions of Pusch’s 205 average in 38 league games, plus schools North East and Westfield renewing athletic ties.
Yankees stumble with three errors in a 9-2 loss to the Red Sox, extending New York’s skid to seven. Boston pitchers and timely plays, including a costly miscue by Crosetti and a late tenth inning rally, deliver the decisive scores.
Multiple improvements underway at the Jallopy track near Sugar Grove as season opening races approach on Memorial Day. Bleacher seating for 600 will be erected, and Sunday afternoon meets are planned.
Roy Weatherly strained groin in New York last Thursday forced a late season outfield shuffle for the Indians. Ben Chapman shifted to center field, Beau Bell moved to right, Bell delivered a hit in the big fifth inning rally and was moved again after a hard line drive to Dow Hefiner.
Boxers from heavyweight to lightweight chase a title shot against Billy Conn at Parbes Field on May 21. Conn is the focal point of the event with Bill Boyd and Dorazio among rivals who have previously beaten him or are close contenders.
Harry Gimbert of Giadts hurled a strong performance to blank the Hob Broaleigen Coolers. The pitcher dominated with precision, sealing a decisive win and showcasing a standout unit effort.
Johnny Holtz, former Erie City Open and Amateur champion, preps at Corry Country Club hoping the post will launch him to higher ranks in golf. Observers call him a natural player with strong potential, noting two more seasons of practice could bring him into the professional scene. He’s settled into shop duties but recently shot a 28, two over par, as his best round amid praising greens and good course conditions, with cool weather the main drawback as membership grows.
Harold Cragg posts a 188 average to top the Aero Bowling League medi- Vidual averages. Pete Russell AL Baressi Kip Anderson tie for runner-up at 189. Other notable scores include J Fralick 198 SH Jewell 197 and W Skinner 188, with numerous bowlers listed.
Corry Rifle Team headlined a Sunday invitational at the Royal Indoor Range in Emporium with 10 town teams from western Pennsylvania invited by Sylvania Rise Club. Hosts Emporium Rifle Club will not participate. Events run from 9:30 a.m. to 8:10 p.m. with four-position shoots and five shooters per team, prizes to be awarded.
Pittsburgh base ball and track squads will finish their abbreviated home campaigns this afternoon in the Stadium opposing Penn State.
Lew Jenkins defeats Lou Ambers by technical knockout to claim the lightweight championship at Madison Square Garden. Jenkins dominates early, driving Ambers to the ropes and delivering decisive right hands. Promoter Mike Jacobs eyes a September title defense against Henry Armstrong as Jenkins and Katie, his wife, celebrate a dramatic rise from Texas hopefuls to world champion.
In the Eastern Intercollegiate Association opening series of the Middle Atlantic division, Princeton and Georgetown posted 6-3 victories over Cornell and Penn State. Pittsburgh and Detroit also posted scores as Penn Histon Vue led a high scoring day. Georgetown improved with wins while Penn State faced narrow defeat.
Yesterday's scores show Boston 3 New York 3 and Cleveland 9 St. Louis 4 amid a crowded slate. Today's schedule includes Boston at New York and Chicago at Detroit with several cross league matches across the circuit.
Ambers and Janking exchange blows as Ambers regains footing after a knockdown. Ambers, muddled up from the hit, rises to face Jeakins who lands a sharp right that sends him sprawling toward his own corner. Referee Billy Cavanagh halts the bout.
Taft Wright of the White Sox and Hank Leiber of the Cubs remain top batters in their leagues but both saw averages slip in the latest official figures through Thursday. Wright fell from .419 to .400, Leiber from .292 to .292 after leading NL pace with Babe Young. Young himself declined 30 points to .350.
Wanango Canal Club women, 1999 West Penn Wom en’s champion, opened the season with a 10 6 victory over Oakmont reps on the St Clay route. Charliers Heights beat Allegheny, Oakmont, and Pineield Club defeated Fox Chapel in postal matches at the private site.
In Pennsylvania May 41, Columbia University rowers aim to defeat Princeton and Penn in the 35th Childe Cun regahia along the Selaylelll River. The historic single scull race over a kilometer course teams from the oldest intercollegiate rowing contests in America. The Challenge Cup began in 1879.
United Press report from Pimlico as Bimelech faces Gallahadon in the $59,000 Preakness Stakes with 40,000 fans watching. A sixteenth mile shorter than the Derby, the race tests if the Kentucky fluke can be avenged and if the Idlehair colt can reclaim the three year old title.
Welland St Louis May 11 Veteran ref inanced pitcher Bob Woilang of the St Louis Cardinals was released outright yesterday. The move comes as Los Angeles club on the Pacific Coast seeks players and roster adjustments.
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