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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1940
Page
7
A fragmented OCR piece discusses a payment scheme offering a $295 down payment and monthly installments with an interest component. It references the buyer’s awareness of interest rates and the perceived value or advantage of the plan, but details are unclear due to garbled text.
A partial text mentions merchants and gifts to a son, with stray words like report, alcely, Follett, and gratitude toward a cartel. The legibility is limited and no clear event or names emerge beyond these fragments.
Market notes show TNT prices slipping below the mid year crest as traders adjust expectations. Investors weigh supply data and demand signals while volatility remains elevated.
The article outlines the evolution of baseball's post season from informal contention to a formal series under the National Commission. It notes key figures like John T. Brush, the 1905 unified rules, the seven game format, prize splits, and early interleague matchups including 1884 Providence vs New York, 1885 St Louis vs Chicago, and subsequent pennant battles through the 1890s with teams from the National and American Associations.
The Tigers edged the Reds 3 1 to 5 in the third game at Briggs Stadium. Bucky Walters shone on the mound for Cincinnati, while Detroit’s lineup struggled against a strong Reds pitching display and timely hitting including a Ripple homer and solid defense. The series shifts to fresh tension as both clubs seek momentum in the autumn classic.
Henry Armstrong defends the welterweight title for the 20th time against Fritzie Zivic at Madison Square Garden. About 15,000 spectators and a $40,000 gate expected as Armstrong pursues another landmark in boxing history.
Citizens Bank won three games against Kaspers in the Antler Bowl league at the Biks alleys last evening. High series by Harry Parker, 16 C, highlighted the scoring.
Detroit October 4 Pirates president Wil liam E Benswanger announced Beaumont Texas League pitcher Richard Conger was drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates to join an already full 40 man roster. One unnamed player will be released to make room. Also notes last night’s boxing results and a Portland boxing decision amid a forecast of fair and warmer weather for game three of the World Series.
The Reverend John A. MacCallum, one of three veteran trustees dropped from Temple University board, says the university spends about 50 000 dollars yearly to subsidize athletics. In Cleveland, Lou Bosteu and Rey Mack, top Cleveland second basemen, reportedly earned a 26 2000 bonus for their play this season.
Nebraska selects ten as its choice and defeats Minnesota eleven in Saturday action. Cornell Princeton Northwestern Ohio State and Pitt are favored in upcoming college football games.
In Pennsylvania a petition drive opposes an open deer season. Seth Gordon of the State Game Commission says petitions circulated in Adams Cumberland and other counties show mixed support with some counties favoring the open season and others resisting it. The commission notes deer hunting rules would extend state wide under the amended game code.
Local teams prepare for a major matchup with emphasis on Beavers from Cor ty High in a high stakes football contest. Coaches and players, including Seth Masigtseuil and Corey rill Fain, are highlighted amid detailed game plans and viewing arrangements for the community.
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