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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1940
Page
7
An unreadable ad-like fragment offers a prospect to purchase property or goods with a 10 percent down. Names and addresses are partially visible, including Mayne and IAGMANN. The text is incomplete and styled as a local catalog notice.
Fragmentary OCR lists names such as Bir Jer and Erle Coun with hints of estate letters and signatures. It mentions a question of wills, guardians, and a court event with references to individuals like Charles, Howard, Steels, and Williams, but the details are unclear due to damaged text.
Erie Sailors shut out Corry 3-0 in the opener and edged them 1-0 in the nightcap. Maury Butler pitched a one hitter for Corry in the second game before Bernie Schwab drove in the deciding run in the seventh. Lou Sterferak worked both games for Erie, limiting Corry to three and two hits respectively as the Sailors took both contests before a few hundred fans.
Harry Oswalt led opening practice with 14 and 20 scores while Joyd Fogle totaled 21 for second high. Floyd Fogle posted 21 and 19 as other locals joined the event. An additional shoot is planned for next Sunday morning with a partial scorers list including Redmond, Fora dora, Chapin, Root, Gosnell, Mewes, and Dr. Hugh O'Hare.
International standings show Newark -1 to Jersey City 3-11 and Rochester 9-11 while Toronto battles 0-6 and Montreal wins 4-3. Buffalo 2-0, Balt 11-4, Syracuse 10-0. American Association results include Kansas City 10-0, Milwaukee 7-3, St Paul 5-3, Minneapolis 2-7, Louisville 3- Indianapolis 2. Columbus 78- Toledo 36.
Baseball roundup reports Indians and Tigers losing both ends of doubleheaders. Cleveland was swept by St. Louis Browns 4-1 and 4-0, while Detroit fell to Chicago White Sox 5-0 and 4-1. Other leagues saw Yankees split with Athletics, Reds top Cardinals in opener, and Senators edging Red Sox in extra innings.
Langhorne Pa Sept 5 Ed Krelz of Wilmst Calif won the national 100 mile motorcycle championship today as a Labor Day crowd of about 20 000 watched George Matheson a 32 year old Paterson New Jersey racer die when his motorcycle skidded entering the stretch turn on the second lap three others were injured but none seriously The race cost a life and left a few with injuries.
Philadelphia reports Chuck Klein night at Shibe Park with a program honoring the veteran outfielder who joined the Phillies in 1927 and spent most of his major league career with the club. Separate note mentions ancient glass blocks possibly 2,000 years old found in a German wall built by Romans.
The Associated Press notes Pennsylvania scholastic football adopts a three minute warmup before plays resume after stoppages this season. Officials cannot coach during the warmup but must ensure teams are ready. A second rule change allows a passer to throw in a way that reduces near danger and prevents excessive clocked contact.
City Keg Loop plans reorganization of the 14 team bowling circuit. President Kip Anderson announced the session at the Municipal building. Last year’s team captains sponsors and bowlers are urged to attend to elect new officers and set a template for the handicapped circuit.
Duquesne University grid squad, unbeaten last year, begins full practice today after morning and afternoon sessions. About 48 candidates expected to try out for the squad as the team readies for the new season in Pittsburgh.
Tyrrook of Pittsburgh, state archery champion, defended his title by shooting 96 arrows at 60 yards for a score of 93, establishing a new work record. Marion Nevergold of Pittsburgh won the women’s championship and broke the women’s individual team round record with a 14 score.
New York report on the opening day of a tourney notes Alice Marble clashing with Barbara Shohbar of Philadelphia. Marble struggles early as Shohbar gains a 3-1 lead before Marble rallies to win the Nile Gd and the subsequent match, marking a dramatic early triumph for Marble.
Delury's Hit gives Corry a 8 4 win over Farrell in 10 innings at Acro Park Sunday. Larry Johnson started for Corry, Debary walked, and Delury delivered the decisive run in the tenth, with Cipalla and Donatucci contributing early hits. Farrell briefly led in the eighth before Corry tied it, and the crowd witnessed a thrilling extra frame.
Scores show Manis defeating Keopes 2 to 1 while Glenhand beat Metpoll Lb New York U 4 to 1 and Philadelphia edged Washington Bastin 9 to 4. Other listed results include Cincinnati 2 Ohio City 7, Pittsburgh 4 Chicago 2, Boston 60 Philadelphia 11 6, and New York 2 5.
In Altoona Pennsylvania on September 3 a 20 year old racer, Amminn Kelehiver of Lohan, died in a guard rail accident during a 30 lap Teeter event. Witnesses report the driver went into the rail after a collision. others, including Buddy tkibe of Dalbts, provided aid but Kelehiver did not recover.
Fragmented report cites a coach urging smarter play over physicality. Includes garbled names and stray notes on players, innings, and a long aside about sword dances and Ukraine history.
In a tense final, Snead shoots five under par but falls to Tom Medy at a key tournament. Nekat and Thiele also feature as contenders while a late collapse by Snead opens the door for Medy to claim a closing victory.
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