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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1940
Page
7
An obscure report notes a dispute over machinery taxes with an Internal Revenue Service representative. Details mention private letters and scheduled actions, but the wording is fragmented and lacks clear outcomes or dates.
The Reds defeated the Tigers 2 to 4 in a decisive finale, ending Cincinnati’s long wait for a senior league title and marking the first Ohio championship in two decades. The series shifted the all time standings to American League 23, National League 14.
Cincinnati fans celebrate as Paul Derringer outduels Detroit’s Buck Newsom 2 to 1 in seven games. The final rally comes in the seventh inning with McCormick and Ripple doubles. Jimmy Wilson shines despite injury while Buck Newsom falters late.
Fragmentary OCR note mentions an owner perhaps named Sey at Va and a leopard article, with age 92 near death. Details are unclear.
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In a tense seventh inning clash the Reds led 1 to 0 as Dick Bartell, star shortstop, fielded spiritedly and delivered a surprising performance. Errors and wild plays by opponents swung momentum, with key moments from Derringer and Gehringer influencing the outcome.
Cincinnati Reds won a larger share of receipts worth about 357702 each, about $2000 more than Detroit Tigers who received 8.51 per Maulvidiel share. Reds split 284 shares after $3000 top cash bonus and Tigers shared among 48 recipients.
Two western Pennsylvania towns celebrated Cincinnati Reds World Series win over Detroit with congratulatory wires to Deacon Bill McKechnie and Jim Ripple. Both communities planned receptions for their native sons and the Reds players.
In the seventh, a two base hit by an unnamed player followed by Jimmy Rapple’s RBI drive gave Red a late lead. MocCormick’s aggressive baserunning created pressure, Campbell’s quick fielding and Bartell’s misplayed return kept McCormick from a tag at home. Wilson’s sacrifice advanced Ripple to third, and Myers drove him in as 26 000 fans roared.
In Clairton and McKeesport areas the NFL Steelers routed the McKeesport Olympics 61 to 7 in a charity game last night. Jonny Kerous scored the Olympics' sole touchdown as the Steelers dominated on offense and defense. In Ligonier, nearly 100 steeplechase horses prepared for the Rolling Rock Hunt's seventh annual event.
The Western Conference faces a competitive season with Chicago out and Ohio State Minnesota Northw estern Michigan Purdue in the mix. Tom Harmon leads scorers as standouts from Ohio State, Wisconsin, Purdue and more are noted amid season expectations and proposed upsets. Attendance is around 25,000 with strong backfield talents highlighted.
Wing Will and Wayside teams were tied in league action as Walnut and Raymond each won their games. The matchups featured Model Dairy and Wirysldn-Revtall teaming up, with Kasper delivering key plays while the venue at Moxy Kasper hosted the event.
Boxing results list several bouts with fighters from New York and surrounding cities. Notable entries include Brooklyn and Evereth Righirire in a 199 pound division and Aupie Arellano at 185 pounds, with other names tied to White Plains and Philadelphia.
The noisy column compiles scattered notes on high school and college games, players, and headlines. It mentions coaches, players such as Bul McKeolie, and teams across Missouri and Illinois with fragmented game details and mock interview blurbs.
A readable sports brief notes the Christensen team winning their third consecutive game. Key names include Minkoes and Lenape as the squad advances through a sequence of alley games and early-season matchups. The item highlights scoring bursts and team cohesion shaping their current streak.
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