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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1940
Page
7
Fragmentary OCR text references an administrator and estate matters with claims against the city state. It mentions presenting claims, debt, and an estate overseer, but lacks clear names, dates, or actions.
Detroit and Cincinnati clash in a Series likely to go six or seven games with pitching by School Boy Rowe Buck Newsom and Tommy Bridges facing Reds aces Derringer Thompson Moore. Tigers power led by Greenberg York and McCoskey contrasts Reds injuries Caldher Lombardi Frey while Crosley Field and Briggs Stadium are sold out. Massillon football tradition noted with junior high teams, strict training rules, and strong community backing highlighting pro football origins in the city.
Cincinnati reporters and fans favor the Reds to capture the 1940 World Series title over the Detroit Tigers. The series starts tomorrow at Crosley Field with Derringer and Walters set to start the first two games, while Detroit will counter with Schoolboy Rowe or Buck Newsom.
A fragmented notice references an executor named Garey or Gorry in Pennsylvania. The legals appear incomplete and lack full action or dates. Efforts to identify the proceeding are hindered by missing details and garbled OCR.
Corry Beavers meet Titusville Rockets Friday night in the first test of the season. The article notes long local calls for permanent lights at Loveland Field and hints the Gerry school board is easing toward using Loveland as school grounds only. Pro baseball debates and ticket sales for the Corry-Titusville game are mentioned, with 2-year-old fan MH Sears highlighted as the top Beavers supporter and ticket holder.
Promoter Miike Jacobs announced a heavyweight championship bout between Low Jenkins of Sweetwater Texas and challenger Pate Yelle of Chicago set for November 22 at Madison Square Garden. Jenkins is billed as a world champion with prior wins in New York, California, and Pennsylvania. Yelle previously defeated Jenkins in a Senockall victory that helped boost the Texan’s rise last spring.
Newark defeats Baltimore 3 to 2 to clinch the series. Louisville tops Kansas City 3 to 0 sealing its series victory. Follett and Aero teams of the Ladies Recreation Bowling League postpone their scheduled match to allow team members to attend the contest.
Ohio State coach Francis Schmidt admits a hard schedule lies ahead after a strong opening win over Pittsburgh. He notes rival teams will attack him as Big Ten champions, while stressing his squad has depth but must stay ready for a brutal slate with strong opponents and a relentless finish.
Wilcox swept Powell Motors 3 0 in Anler Bowling League last night. Kinley led with a 177 average, while Kinley and Willcox posted scores in the 160s and 190s. Team totals reached 910 925 1034 as Brundage and Porter contributed solid marks. FIGHTS LAST NIGHT saw Overlin outpoint Lane in Trenton, Bolden over Sutki in Chicago, and Bybee defeating Me Miegel in San Francisco.
New York reports show Bun erland hailed as freshman of the National Paohball Session, producing for the Brooklyn Dodgers with 591 yards in two games, an average of 295 per game, behind only Green Bay's 305-yard three game pace. The Dodgers lead in yardage, with a strong eight year surge. Del Baker to lead the Bengals again for Detroit, with undisclosed salary.
The Red Tacke s defeated Homewood Community Club in Warren Pennsylvania on Sunday afternoon, repeating their earlier win over Springdale A.C. in a hard fought district contest.
The Chicago White Sox enter the 1940 championship series at Wrigley Field as slight favorites against the Chicago Cubs. The American League champions hope to extend a string of title appearances, with the series promising a battle between two storied teams and a return to classic rivalry at the historic ballpark.
Parks teams with Benton to win at Pittsburgh Field Club yesterday in a field of open chip players. They outplayed peers and the champions in a tense match with a narrow margin, securing the title after long rounds under par.
Maryland boxing authorities declared Henry Armstrong's welterweight title vacant after a ruling by the Maryland State Boxing Commission. The decision followed a chain of events involving promoter Mikos Jaevhs of New York and Armstrong's manager.
Fragment shows uncertain forecast for a 1940 World Series game between the Detroit Tigers and Cincinnati Reds with notes on chilly conditions and a musical countdown.
Hotels in Cincinnati are full for the upcoming World Series with teams and fans filling rooms. Reports describe crowded streets, long lines, and high demand as visitors arrive for the championship event.
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