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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1940
Page
7
Readable fragments indicate a nursery call and a stove display at 62 Main Street with prices and items from Wheat Thompson's New York and a local mill co. sales listing. The text hints at shop signage and product displays but details are incomplete.
Sports notes from the region highlight high hopes for the Series with MUTTAL BROADCAST'S radio plans on WLW Cincinnati and CBS Toronto. Gillett Safety Baxar backs the sponsor. broadcasts begin at 1:15 p.m. and games at 4:90 p.m. daily. Local praise for Ber rd Burkett’s golf champ win. praise mixed with jokes about Corry football. Section standings show Corry Beavers near bottom. Titusville stars rated among top scholastic backs. Titusville High builds a JV for Oct 28 match with Corry. Friday night games list many matchups. Hartman criticizes Franklin High training and discipline after a Grove City loss.
The Cincinnati Reds face the Detroit Tigers in the first World Series game at Crosley Field with 39,000 fans. Key Reds like Ernie Lomardi and Lonnie Frey are injured, while Hank Greenberg and Rudy York power the Tigers. Paul Derringer starts for the Reds against Tiger ace Dizzy Newsom for Detroit. The Reds rely on Frank McCormick and Jimmy Wilson to fill gaps, while Eddie Joost could handle second base as Frey sits out.
Among likely prospects for the Allegheny College eleven this season are Bill Chapman from Warren Bud Taylor and George Hartwell of Erie George Evert of Ridgeway Ralph Marasco of Kane Frank McKnight of Westfield host Petri kes Meadville Alex Brutus of Jamestown and Bill Riegger at North East Crawford county sportsmen plan a Spartansburg meeting this week and predict a fine hunting season Abundant game is reported and beagle hound trials are set for Terrace Harm on October 12.
Henry Armi strong, welterweight champion, defends his title for the 23rd time since winning it two years ago. Fights in Jamestown and Six-Man football league open in Chautauqua County with teams from Sherman, Bemus Point, Brocton, Ripley, and Panama.
Spiesmans team defeated Hooters in two games in the Aner Bowling League last evening. Kanney and Spiesman led. Charlie Ecter had the high average. Cash Paulson won last week's awards with a 692 three game total, while Bil Dunlap earned the single-game award with a 335.
Kane, Oct 2. Johnsonburg High visits Kane for a Friday night football game at E. HS athletic field. The contest marks Kane’s debut under lights as both teams chase conference leadership in the Allegheny Mountain division with Hoblotens undefeated and untied.
It was announced last night that the Atl es Athletic Club football team will meet Lough Olean Indica in their campaign opener at Allen Parks Sunday at 2 30 pm. The opener is described as one of the roughest first assignments in several years as the Ariels are slightly slower but faster in spurts, per local management.
Chicago report: the White Sox beat the Cubs 5 to 3 in the city series opener. Veteran Ted Lyons held the Cubs and later contributed with three RBIs and two hits in four plate appearances.
AP reports a full stadium scene as Cincinnati Reds and Detroit Tigers fans converge for the World Series. Johnny Vander Meer reveals plans to marry Lois Stewart of Scranton, Pa., within weeks. Surviving members of the 1919 Reds team attend the pageant as Denton Tecumseh Young calls for a dramatic showdown, while traders predict a tense outcome though uncertainty lingers.
In Cambridge Oct two Harvard plans to field a strong football squad as coach Jones aims to rebuild after a rough season. The Crimson, featuring an almost all sophomores lineup, faces a tougher schedule and seeks competitive play from a rejuvenated group.
Lynn Myers asserts the Tigers are strong as Cincinnati Reds pursue Mike Christof, with Myers visiting Cincinnati and draft talks heating. Duquesne opens 1940-41 basketball schedule against five new foes including Oregon and Santa Clara, as Pittsburgh prep notes report upcoming games and coaching drills.
George Eracum, a tall fullback, lands a new role with the Panthers after a 20-7 win last Saturday over Missole University. The report notes Eracum’s passing style and the team’s offensive movement as they prepare for this week’s game against Buckeyes.
The Corry Rod and Gun Club announces a meeting this Friday at 215 Washington Street. All members are urged to attend and participate in planning the annual event.
A fragmented sports roundup hints at college football energy with mentions of teams and players gearing up for weekend games. It notes contenders like Tigers and Bengals in pursuit of strong showings, while readers anticipate decisive clashes and key performances.
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