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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1939
Page
7
An old time ad notes General store items for hog care and farming equipment including hoes and plows. It references pricing and mentions a person named John and a post. The fragmented text suggests a market or display ad with agricultural supplies and local names.
Fragmentary OCR suggests a speech scene with disrupted lines. Names and clear actions are unreadable. The text hints at a plea or address, but essential details are missing to form a coherent summary.
Ambitious baseball world scene features Yankees favored to clinch a fourth straight title amid talk of rival wins. NL contenders may challenge, while Pittsburgh and Cincinnati loom in distant hopes as major matchups unfold across the season. Separate notes discuss arena seating concerns, film showings, and local high school sports tensions as communities follow regional teams and athletes.
United Press reports Oct 3 that Red Ruffing's tight arm complicates the Yankees prep for the World Series with Reds in Cincinnati. Ruffing aims to throw before the opener as McCarthy weighs rotation while Reds manager Bill McKechnie suits up his mound staff for the first game.
Louisville notes the World Series between the Rochester Red Wings of the International League and the Louisville Colonels of the American Association stands at two wins apiece. The Red Wings crushed the Colonels 13 to 8 after Louisville shut them out earlier, with six pitchers used and 20 hits as they exploded for a 19 run second inning.
Chicago Bears defeated the Pittsburgh Pirates 32 to 0 in Ottawa before 10,325 fans. Beared offense and defense dominated as Chicago grabbed a solid western division tie with Green Bay, while Pittsburgh struggled at home.
The Cubs were edged as they dropped three games to the Indians at Recreation Alleys last evening. The Yankees won two against the Tigers and closed the gap to one game behind the Cubs. In the third match, the Pirates swept the Giants. Harry Krone posted a league high average of 208 with a game of 261.
Penn State prepares for Bucknell with most injured players back practicing readiness for opening game at State College on Saturday. Chuck Medlar may miss action two weeks due to a twisted knee. Rod Higgins and Lipos are noted as ready.
Everett Meas reports Warren Penns may enter the New York State League for 1939 40. Jake Pitler says Archibald may play, Elmira aims for a stronger club, with Elmira listed among eight cities forming the league buoyed by new signees and a six foot eight inch center from Erie.
The Donkeys defeated the Bosts and the Panthers beat the Nomads in last evening’s Antler Bowling League at Elks Alleys. Dick Smith led the first match with a 182 average, and George Roof led the second match with the same high score. Tonight’s schedule has Kangeroos versus Indians at 7 and Jackals versus Lions at 11.
Johnny Blood stepped down today as head coach of the Pittsburgh Pirates football team after a 32–0 loss to the Chicago Bears at Forbes Field. Club President Art Rooney accepted the resignation immediately and planned to appoint Walt Kiesling to lead one team for the rest of the season. Rooney would confer with Wieseling today as the slide continued, marking the ninth straight defeat for the Pirates since last winning a game a year ago.
Ceferind Garcia, the Filipino contender, dominated Prec Apostoli in a sensational 19 round Madison Square Garden bout. A dramatic seventh round KO and repeated bolo punches showcased Garcia's power, though the fight ended with Apostoli unable to continue. Garcia now eyes a possible challenge against Hilly onn or Al Hostal, while Conn of Pittsburgh looms as a target for the light heavyweight crown.
Luther of Churchill Valley Country Club, Corry, the defending champion, was knocked out by Dink Shoemaker of Chartiers Heights by four and three in the Tri-State Professional Golfers Association tournament at Oakmont Country Club. Del Veecid of East Liverpool defeated Paul Erath of Edgewood on the 20th hole in a separate match.
Och 3 CoyaTacts were renewed foeiag for the Army Navy Tourball game to be played here for the next three years.
Bad flying weather delays Pitt's return as the Pittsburgh football team travels from the West Coast. Despite the rough conditions, players and staff attempt to regroup for upcoming games and practice next week.
An unsure report from Darwin details an aerial incident linked to a tropical storm. A pilot named Penton allegedly navigated through severe weather forcing an emergency line of flight and revealing risky conditions during a summer traversal.
A Salwlay Salwlay area sportsman's auction accompanied the household meet of Lie Corry Rod vs Gun Club at Cuts Field near Lindsley Road. Merchants and farmers invited to attend with families. proceeds to fund hunting and sporting events.
Pittsburgh articles discuss football figures and contracts, noting waite related service details and War impacts. Mentions Rooney, Byrom, and a Colorado University alumnus connected to the orchestra and military draft disruptions.
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