Club news and mixed sports results from Wilkes Barre
Disjointed notes report Pirates Cats and Reds players in exhibition and league action. Hagen Kirkwood and Mel White at Fox Nick Club in Wilkes Barre. Murray defeats Hager by one point. Golf and iron events draw crowds as various racers and teams compete. scattered scores and anecdotes appear from baseball to boxing and horse events.
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Hagen
J Fy
Joe Kirkwoor
Shew Ichieapian
Mel
White
Murray
Mii Wo
Wilkes Barre
Hager Rk Wood
Golfen Nats
Wilson Badly Bruised At End Of The Bout
Johnny Wilson loses World Middleweight title to Harry Greb in a 15 round decision. Greb fatigued but clinched to seize the crown as Wilson displayed cautious defense and failed to decisively attack. Crowd and judge reaction mixed while future title plans hang on Greb’s next moves and weight limits.
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Wilson
Henry L. Farrell
Proce Stall
NEW Yoirk
Johnny Wiloon
Wilton
Harry Greb
Pittsburel
Anferve
Judrgey
Moby
Tittle
Wilson Wan
Greb
Hue
Wild
Grety
Hin Lyith
Witton
Grob
Grets
Wicon
Groby
Roner Holds Harren Driver in Motown Case Verdict
In Motown Ang St toponey 5 Tilston returns a verdict in a tense case involving driver Roner and Harren. Witnesses describe injuries from an incident linked to an operation in a Bly cavelees area. City Court will hear further testimony tomorrow before Judge Al Pe Riatgir with District Attorney Lee L. Ob mild presenting the case.
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Mestown
Ang St
Tilston
Hime
Harry Gree Wins Middleweight Title by Wide Margin
Pittsburgh fighter Harry Gree captured the middleweight championship with a decisive victory over Wil Wilson at Polo Grounds. The title bout featured a slow start but Gree outpointed his opponent across two rounds, signaling a strong performance and claim to the crown.
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Pittsburgh
Polo Grsimds
Wilson
Political Announcement for County Commissioner Reelection
Editor Journa announces candidacy for reelection to County Commissioner on the Republican ticket subject to the primary. September 14 is the election date and voter support will be unreserved. Joseph Y. Moorhiad is named in connection with the announcement.
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Journa
Watching the scoreboard fills early baseball action notes
Hank Gowdy homered in the first inning as Brooklyn tied the game then won 1 0 against the Guts. Vic midriddn and Sime Seuie drove in runs while the Yankees beat the Senators 2 1. Ruth was 0 for, Hatton and Stack doubled and drove in two in the eighth for the Cards 8 2 victory over the Pirates. Coon held the Pirates to eight innings as Brayer won on a single after Reichs doubled, giving the Red Sox their lone win.
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Hank Gowdy
Brooklyn Robinws
Hattomley
Stack
The
Pirates
Gloucester Schooner Race Draws Local Interest
In Corry, local interest centered on the annual Gloucester schooner race. The Henry Ford won the event with the Elizabeth Howard placing second and the Shamrock third. The Henry Ford crew earned $1000 plus the Lipton trophy. The Elizabeth Howard is owned by William Hastard, tied to May Howard’s family, with Terry Hastard’s involvement noted.
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Elizabeth Howard
Corry Man
Russia
Corry
Henry Ford
Wiizabeth Howard
Shamrock
Ough
Hizabeth Howard
Tosh
Wiliam
Willard Hastard
May Howard
Corey
Fia Ooi & Dusingwe Mission
Phe Faye Achonper
Lowasil
Elinabeth Howard
Tien Te
Holiday hours at post office notice
Holiday hours listed for the post office with general delivery and money order windows from 7 to 1 on Labor Day. City and rural carriers will be required to work. mail from the window will not be issued. All mail matter will be dispatched, received and distributed as usual.
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Generel
Studi Andl
Tien
C Asan
Candidacy for County Commissioner Declared Amid Confusion
A garbled OCR entry outlines a county commissioner candidacy linked to Reed and travel, mentioning William O. Weather War Syringhsla and a Republican factor. The fragment hints at a campaign declaration but lacks clear dates or full names.
Hurricane death toll tops hundred as village wrecked
Report from Copenhagen notes a colossal hurricane and dam bursts devastating Maude village. Many residents presumed dead as wooden houses were swept away and people clung to improvised rafts. Religious sites lacked witnesses and signs of salvation.
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Copenhagen
Maude
Germany Modifies Resistance in Ruhr War Crisis
The United Press reports Germany amending its resistance in the Ruhr area during the ongoing crisis. The government notes it is not at war, yet local resistance groups remain active with some autonomy to act in Ruhr localities. In Pennsylvania, letters testamentary on the estate of Benjamin W. Stermett have been granted to Grieu Sibert Stennett and Mabel Larson. Creditors and claimants must present their claims promptly. Corry, Pa August 1939. Executor Albert Stennett and Mabel Larson listed.
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United Prest Berlin
Germany
Benjamin W. Stermett
Bury
Erie
Pennsylvania
Griou Sibert Stennett
Mabel Larson
Corry
Pas
Onion Albert Stennett
Ixteutris
Thought for the Day delivered by our supposed Fel iwith
A fragmentary Thought for the Day reflects a cryptic message about a supposed Fel iwith delivering wisdom. The readable text hints at a misheard or garbled line, suggesting a misattributed or uncertain speaker and unclear meaning.
Aged Erie Woman Dies From Burns
An elderly Erie woman died from severe burns sustained when her clothing caught fire while she burned paper in the rear of her home. She was rushed to Hamot Hospital where she received first aid. a funeral is planned for Sunday afternoon with burial in Mercer, Pennsylvania. Survivors include relatives in Warren, Pennsylvania.
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Gjolicke
Inter
Hawt Hospital
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Murgeon
Harry Burton Boyd Gove
Tizabieth
Caroline Ani
Walter P Fergynon
Punerat
Rome
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