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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1940
Page
7
A fragmentary OCR readout lists duties of an administrator and related notices in county records. It mentions estate administration, a registrar, and pending actions against a named party, with references to persons and dates implied in legal filings.
Probate notices show letters of administration issued for the estate of an individual known as 450, late of Le County, with BBITT named as executrix. The filing indicates debts and claims against the estate must be presented. The record references a meeting and a peaceful work arrangement, with vague details about heirs or successors.
Corry Country club will play Conewango Valley club of Warren in the season opener marking a long awaited head-to-head. Warren also schedules matches with Moon Brook Jamestown Tilt Vale Wanango Kate and Oiler districts. Erie Sailors Next for Corry Ball Club as Possible Early Opponent. Planting beans for deer food notes Clinton county’s W Grant Berry. Grover Cleveland Alexander, famed pitcher, to serve as gate keeper at Detroit race track event.
Reds ace Bob Feller pitched a five hit shutout in a 5 1 victory over the Bees to extend his win streak to five while Bucky Walters nears 30 wins for Cincinnati. Eric Lombardi homered for the Reds as Leo Durocher’s Dodgers critique Walters but Reds coach Bill McKechnie defends him. Washington pounded the White Sox 13-10 and the Browns beat the A’s 10-4 behind timely hitting and pitching.
The Erie Times reports Warren players Steve Massa Fred Petrowski and Al Creal signing with the Queen City club boosting a brighter picture for local baseball. Also noted Joe Penzer managing in the Erle Glenwood League and upcoming tennis exhibitions by Donald Budge as youths prepare to travel to Grove City.
Pittsburgh May 30 Lebanon and Saltsburg high schools dominated the track and field events at a district meet. Fifty plus athletes competed as teams A and B claimed titles and top honors amid variable track conditions.
New York May 20 Benny Hogan captured top prize of 1000 dollars in the Goodall round robin 129 hole tournament. The Texas ace beat a field of 15 top golfers including Snead and Bushart, overcoming late pressure to hold a firm lead and clinch the victory after a swirling series of rounds. Hogan endured a fall and shoulder pain yet surged to the front, finishing strong with a 63 in the final round.
In Boston Henry Armstrong defends his welterweight title against Ralph Zanelli in a 15 round bout. Cefetind Garcia meets Ken Overlin in Madison Square Garden for 15 rounds. Joey Archibald and Harry Jeffra clash for the Baltimore New York Maryland featherweight title in Baltimore tonight.
Pittsburgh reports the outdoor boxing season opener at Forbes Field features Bill Boyd, protege of Jack Dempsey, facing Gus Dorazio in the ten round heavyweight headliner. Pitt scribes Zivie and Ossie Barris also appear in the card’s second ten.
Corry Bedwich Guir club's rifle team finished high in the Northwestern Pennsylvania Outdoor Rifle League test match, edging Walnut Creek by one point. Meddville placed poorly as Oil City and Lawrence Park fielded partial teams. Cory team shooter Phil Patterson scored 347 on the fourth and 396 overall as Modlymont of Walnut Creek posted a league high 389, one point from a perfect score.
Yesterday results show Philadelphia 9 Pittsburgh 0 Cincinnati unknown Boston 4 Chicago 7 Brooklyn 6 St. Louis 6 New York 5. Today games list Pilissingh at Philadelphia Cincinnati at Boston St Bowls at New York Chicago Ab Brooklyn.
Yester day Rupert Ott and Mrs But Sheen captured first in the Scotch foursome at Corry Country Club. The winners posted 49 for high total while Bill Swan and others shot 47 for second place. seven teams entered as league players tuned up for the Country Club Golf League opener.
Jamestown bowling standings show K Sears 205 197 178 557 P Russell 181 158 205 564 A Baresi 182 484 K Anderson 168 176 518 Paulson 185 0 0 ? The report notes yesterday's hero A Bares 221 644 73 509 and Paulson 4196 189 503. Production line context mentions mass production beginning in 1800 with 4 102 salon figures.
Cornell and Harvard rowing teams resume competition after a year with a damaged boat. the eastern rowing powers clash in New York this week, including a Saturday race in Toledo town. Expect high drama as the two storied programs face rival crews and seek key season wins.
Gustine Pirates infielder 15 was knocked unconscious during fielding practice when a trainer crashed into him. He remained dazed and was taken to the clubhouse where Dr A Jorgensen assessed him. He will miss several days of action after the collision near the nose and eye area.
A vague report notes a North Carolina firm claim to manufacture with ties to Winston-Salem and two other cities. Details are unclear.
In a Belmont Park outing on May 20 the aging racehorse Bimelech faltered yet showed grit in the Withers Mile pace. Despite rough competition and uncertain form, spectators noted his resilience and the need to reassess his standing against top rivals like War Admiral.
Baseball scores show a mix of results with notable games including New York Yankees 1 city 0, Baltimore 7 5, Syracuse 24, Montredi 4 Buffalo 4, Minneapolis 2, Indianapolis 3, Toledo 1, Columbus 6 0, Tyusville 4 9, Milwaukee 8, St. Paul 1 4.
Local softball league kicks off with Brethren facing Lions at Athiese Field. Teams unveil lineups, opening lineup features several standout players and a test of pitching depth. Weather and field conditions noted, spectators encouraged to attend.
Corry club opens with two weekend workouts as Vern Grow eyes a full squad for the opener. Seventeen players practiced including Low Cipella Erie ste and Daseman from the Virginia Stitt League. Lefty Nighten sale and Mike Popovitch joined. Frank Baressi plans to take a guard position. Group aims to add two or three more Wel Wen players before Wednesday workout.
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