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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1939
Page
7
Readable items include scattered listings and notices from a 1930s era paper. Partial phrases reference garaged addresses, apartments for rent or sale, and a committee meeting. The text hints at stock market mentions and international topics but lacks coherent context.
Coach Rose Byler leads the Beavers in a home showdown this Saturday in Kane, aiming to avenge last year’s 24–0 loss to Kane’s powerhouse club. Kane’s strong up front play and Corry’s improving form set the stage for a sports weekend heavy with college football and Major League bowling.
National slate features Duke at Pittsburgh while Fordham travels to Tulane and Notre Dame hosts Southern Methodist. Oklahoma’s Tom Stidham leads the Sooners in a standout midwest clash after a string of upsets.
Four teams enter the Majors Bowling League as the city’s four-team circuit opens at Recreation Alleys tonight at 7 o clock. Teams listed are Cohen Coals Recreation Alley Aero Supply and Park Lutch with drafted rosters and personnel announced. The event is expected to attract local bowlers and supporters as the winter season begins.
Members of the Corry Rod and Gun Club are to meet at the American Legion home on North Ender Street this evening at 7:90. All members are required to attend to discuss the field meet schedule and other matters of import.
The White Sox defeated the Cubs 7 4 in the seventh game of their city series at Comiskey Park under lights. The victory marked the Sox's third straight win and extended their hold on the American League crown title in Chicago. Attendance reached about 147,700 for the seven games.
State College coach Bob Higginis tested a new backfield combo today with a sophomore fullback Bi Sinstra and wing backs Ickes and Kroilsé. The lineup aimed to reshuffle roles for the coming season and evaluate alternatives for the backfield depth.
The Aeros beat Corny-Jamestown to pull within one game of the Recreation team in the Lattes League. Follett Hosa Cook posted a 150 high average while leaders stayed ahead.
The Jackals won two matches against the Kangaroos and the Falcons in the Antler Bowling League last evening. Lynford Chase posted a high average of 370 in one match while Harry Powers led the other with a 178.
Challedon heads to Maryland with a new world mile record of 4 3-5 seconds and a 2 15 show in Kentucky. The Maryland bred colt set the mark yesterday in Keeneland’s 5 000 added Tanter stake first running, surpassing Vanderbilt’s Discovery by two-fifths of a second and carrying more weight.
Louis Boudreau former University of Illinois star now with the Cleveland Indians has returned to college to continue studies for a degree. He played shortstop for the Indians late last season after a record dash with the Buffalo Team of the International League.
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