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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1940
Page
7
An OCR fragment from a county record references debt, a courthouse, and a formal action but the text is incomplete and unreadable in key details. The readable bits mention a county and a court, with no clear parties, dates, or outcomes to anchor a full summary.
Beavers travel to Titusville for a high school football showdown expected before the largest crowd for a Derry area grid game in years. Coach Byler says no changes to lineup as star Red Matkovich looms large for Titusville, while Chuck Williams and Vie age spark potential passing plays. The night game at Loveland Field marks the first local night grid action and could boost a campaign for permanent lighting funds.
Christensen Majers rowing team from seller place club in the Antler Bowling League defeated the Paulson team for two games last evening. Larry Baker posted a high average, with 184, while Paulsons listed scores across multiple frames. Team names include Christensen Motors and other players like Baker and caterlin, with handicaps noted though not all figures are fully confirmed.
Detroit surged past Cincinnati at Crosley Field in game one, 7 to 2, demoralizing the Reds who struggled offensively while Paul Derringer was chased in the second inning. Bucky Walters eyed as the possible stopper for Cincinnati, facing a formidable lineup led by Hank Greenberg and Vic York.
Matches tonight in the City Handicap Bowling League feature Cohen Coals against Powells Phoenix against Superiors and Aeros against the Water Company at 7 o clock. Jend Thomas Motors meets Steel Age, Raymonds, Montgomery Ward, and Kaspers versus Wilcox at 9 o'clock same lane. The average height of the earths land above sea level is 2300 feet.
Detroit and Cincinnati clash as The Hammer, welterweight champion, defends against Pritzie Bivle in Madison Square Garden. Lineups show Higgins Bartell and McCosky among Detroit bats, Campbell belting a homer, and Derringer handling pitching duties as attendance tops eighty thousand.
Pittsburgh, Oct. 3. Assoc. reports Pitt will start the same 11 players who opened against Ohio State against Missouri on Saturday. Coach Charley Bowser warned a substantial revision is possible for the SMU game the following week if improvement is not seen.
Cincinnati notes of FRITZ NOVELL recounts a tense start for the Reds after a 7 2 defeat to Detroit. He recalls past opening games and titles, warns the club’s chances dim if they lose today, and mentions Crosley Field near York Street with Rudy York aiming a homer. The ballpark seats 33 000, and the player pool for game one stood at 875 040 80.
The Detroit Tigers, led by Newsom and the rookie, express confidence they can beat the Cincinnati Reds and win the world series. They anticipate a four game sweep and feel their recent run against Cleveland secures the American League title, while a quiet mood pervades the team after tough success. The piece also notes the Soil Conservation Service aiding farmers on 5.5 million acres in the Dust Bowl region.
Knoxville crowd of about 4000 expected as Duke blue Devils visit Tennessee Volunteers in a heated gridiron showdown. Both teams remain undefeated after opening games, heightening the old rivalry with high stakes and electric atmosphere.
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