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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1940

Page

7

Local Classified Note Alleges Bargain Phone Offer

A brief classified item lists a cheap phone deal in two towns with a Brook name but sparse details. The note emphasizes low price and quick contact.

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Fragmentary 19th Century Notice Records Sidelight

A garbled OCR fragment mentions dates in May and October and references places near Iles and Crawford Bangs. Items include a machine, horse, sleds, and various names such as Mrs er Arthur and others. The text is incomplete and lacks a clear event or outcome.

Lay Iles Crawford Ash Arthur Atle

Local sports notes highlight strong performances and upcoming events

The article details a West region athletics report with the Irvine aggregation and Jol Ss providing standout showings. It also covers a Vandergrift vs. Forcers game where Vandergrift was held to five runs and 14 strikeouts, plus a list of players across infield and outfield positions and a Texas-based driver set to perform at the Altoona speedway on Memorial Day.

Leframs Radio N the West Alvine Corty Pall Forge Sincatly Irvine Jol Ss Penneam Vandergrift Aguiard Gihers Twvielders James Nagle Cusimano Morrison Jajuik Wolfe Pawk Tums Giegerich Osequist

Local League Plans Face Early Challenges and Opener Date

Sport Y GAMES SOUGHT aims to line up multiple opponents as plans for the Corry Softball League open next Monday evening. Erie Sailors, Warren’s Marconi club, and Irvine, Vandergrift, and others express interest in home and away games, while Reneau coordinates a band for the opening event and coaches seek bookings despite weather and travel issues. Jack McCant, former Me Academy athlete, dies at 26 with a notable basketball and football legacy.

Maner Vern Irvine Vandergrift Jo Matson Ariel Nine Net Gorry Ely Marconi Clu Warren New Erie Sailors Tituayile Will Ibe Corry Sofltyall Lague Kelpf Reneau Cory Jack McCant Me Academy High

Six Team Golf League Organized At Country Club

A six team Corry Country Club Golf League begins next week with two brackets and fifteen matches per bracket. Captains will post results, matches run Monday to Friday, Nassau scoring used, and total points decide the league champion.

Country Club Corry Nassau Ordle I Cube B.burkett W. Dunlap Anderson L. Beker Tigers W. Dyckes Sears W. Dewell L. Kowalski R. Stowe Cubs Indians Giants Oarcki Pirates Corry Country Club Cardi Opon Addi Cares Va. Pirates Tor

Widener's Horses Score At Belmont In Strong Showing

New York May 14 Widener's Mighty Thirty and Beautiful Belmont upset in a field of rivals with a sharp stretch run. The pair, sons of Pilate and Dinner Time, led a strong Widener representation in the Belmont meet. In Pittsburgh May 14 Carnegie Tech beat Western Kentucky in a tight contest as the gulf team held strong late.

New York George D. Widener Belmont Pilate Wee J Pittsburgh

Scores and schedules from yesterday and today

Yesterday's results feature Brooklyn and Cincinnati games with Philadelphia and Boston posting scores. Today's slate includes Cincinnati at Brooklyn and New York at Chicago with Boston at St Louis and Philadelphia hosting St. Louis or Chicago in a packed card.

Brooklyn Philadelphia New

Joy Second in Big Ohio Golf Tourney

Tony Joy formerly of Corry Country Club earned the runner-up in the Annis Mitchel Memorial at Ridgewood Club Cleveland. He trailed Joe Knesper by one stroke after a final round 33 to complete 71 total, as Jak Miskell claimed third with a 36 46 2.

Tony Joy Corry Country Club Ohio Annis Mitchel Knesper Joy Youngstown Squaw Creek Jak Miskell Poland Billy Burke Cleveland

Boys Field Day Sees 100 Compete in Rotary Week Events

Over 100 boys took part in Rotary Club Boys Week activities led by HG Re neau at Loveland Athletic Park. Events included track races, softball, marble contests and bicycle races with junior high and Concord school students placing in cadet and junior classes.

Rotary Club HG. Reneau M. GC. A Loveland Athletic Mold Don Gilson N. Street Concord School Sam Maloney Concord Perry Tanner J. Holler Junior Windahl George Fox Washington School PB. McCray R. Perkins Merle Ottoway A. Kennedly Bob McCassin J. Scheppner IX. Ottoway M. Ottoway D. Ottoway Bob McCaslin

Dolly Val to Race in North Randall Spring Meeting

Dolly Val the centenarian winner of the Tropical Park Handicap will be shipped to North Randall for a 28 day spring meeting opening Wednesday May 22 at North Randall. The move follows Dolly Val’s recent New Churchill Downs appearance and marks her return to the Cleveland area for the opening race season.

North Randall Cleveland John Emery Dolly Val Churchill Downs Cleye

Willis Hudlin Gets Release From Cleveland

Willis Hudlin, veteran pitcher and dean of the Indians, was granted an unconditional release by Cleveland. After 13 years with the club he leaves with a 2-1 record this season, having pitched two complete games and defeated St. Louis and Philadelphia.

Cleveland Willis Hudlin Sil Lhe Indians Cleveland Ball Club Hudhin Johnny Allen Bob Feller St. Louis Philadelphia Boston Red Sox

Thompson Victor Over Sheppard in Pittsburgh Bout

In Pittsburgh at the Butler Street Sports Arena Big Jim Thompson defeated Curtis Sheppard by a ten round decision. Also on the card Bobby Brooks scored a technical knockout over Lan Rutherford in the fifth, Freddie Bey won by technical knockout over Ted Pritchard in the second, John Henry Thomas stopped Tony Costa in the fourth, and Lou Pitts decided Frankie Maher in the opener. A stopover in Columbus precedes an appearance in the Governor’s Handicap.

Uhuredress Pittsburgh Jim Thompson Hill District Curtis Sheppard Butler Street Sports Arena Bobby Brooks Lan Rutherford Freddie Bey Ted Pritchard Ohn Henry ‘Thomas Tony Costa Lou Pitts Frankie Maher

Fine success in drive for baseball fund

Canvass for funds for the Cory Baseball club showed surprisingly good results. The committee reported $192 raised so far with plans to raise at least $260. Booster game on May 25 and tag day in factories were proposed to support the drive and park preparations.

Cory Baseball Club Junda Ball Club Walter Scott Calwassers Corry

Toronto Acquires McLaughlin as Athletics Send Chapman Lodigiani

Toronto announces the outright purchase of Pat McLaughlin right handed pitcher from Philadelphia in the American League. Pred Chapman shortstop and Dade Lodigiani third baseman move with McLaughlin to Toronto as Athletics players are optioned.

Toronto Pat McLaughlin Philadelphia Chapman Dade Lodigiani Dotonto Athletics

Midget racing boom draws drivers to clay events

Indianapolis area circuits attract many racers who once chased big stock car events. The shift to midget racing amid Memorial Day speedway prep provides steady purses as drivers race to earn meals and keep racing careers alive. In Meridieu Le, Techy Gollexo’s tennis squad remained undefeated, beating Duquesne 9-0.

Indianapolis Aclay Indianapolis Speedway

Feller to Meet Athletics as Invasion of Gloveland Begins

Bob Feller will face the Philadelphia Athletics at League Park. Cone Mack leads the first invasion of Gloveland by the fasten day. Nelson Potter, who beat Tadarthy, is expected to oppose them after a recent trip. Roy Wetherly and Louis Cain are noted major league leaders in the Reds contention.

Bob Feller Athletics Cleveland Rob Byfer Philadelphia Athletics League Park Coneie Mack Aiter

Brooklyn to Battle Reds in Major Series Showdown

The Brooklyn Dodgers prepare for a significant series against the Cincinnati Reds as both teams strive for dominance this season. Early season signs show Brooklyn riding hot streaks while Cincinnati seeks to climb the standings with key pitchers and timely hitting in upcoming games.

Baseball scores update from major leagues and leagues

In the American Association Fubuk Gis B Ledigyilie 2 and Mileimuicee 7 with Imilicris Willy 4. International League results show City 4 Rochester 4 Torony 5 Baltimore 4 and Sprawue in Montreal 2.

Waseball American Association Fubuk Gis Ledigyilie Mileimuicee Imilicris Willy

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