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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1940
Page
7
A garbled note hints at a unusual altar event held in Teredy. The fragment mentions hax and brough t this, suggesting a quirky setup or ritual opening with unclear purpose. Local readers await fuller details.
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GC vice president O Slapnioia disclosed the Indians will play 23 home games at Whe Stadium. Postponed games vs Philadelphia Athletics become doubleheaders Sept 5 and 16, while Sept 10 hosts Washington Nationals, with other dates listed including Chicago, New York, Boston, St Louis, Detroit and Philadelphia. Ticket purchase 20 cent tickets at the gate.
Detroit hosts Cleveland in a critical nine-game stretch as the Tigers, short-handed with Bar ney McCosky out after a White Sox injury, face a pivotal AL race against the Yankees and Senators. Cincinnati maintained a narrow NL lead by edging St Louis 4 3 behind Jimmy Ripple and 40 year old Jimmy Wilson.
The Eastern All-Star football team faces the New York Giants at the Polo Grounds in a pre season exhibition. A few thousand youths gain a country summer chance from the game while ambitious players seek pro openings as 45,000 fans cheer in the stands.
Philadelphia dated story reports University of Itay Morrison predicts a high scoring season for college football. Morrison cites the Packers 45 point output yet 24 yards per scrimmage and argues college teams will surpass this, given greater mismatch strength.
Meadville Paniremen at Meadville's central station push for the Cleveland Indians to win the American League pennant. Choice seats near their radio are restricted to Indian fans, while Tiger and Yankee rooters are moved to a corner. Bath Virginia warm sulphur springs discharge 350000 gallons of water at tour.
The Antler Bowling League held a officers meeting at the Blis Chair naming Carlton Morrell proprietor. An entry fee of one dollar refunds after 75 percent of league matches, with fees paid to captains before opening. Opening week features Hammonds vs Citizens Bank and other matchups. Team rosters list Wilcox Grocery Powell Motors Steens Miller Hammond Elevators Citizens Bank and Paulsons with scores for each.
Gerry Rod and Gun Club members meet Friday at East Washington Street club rooms to map plans for a large Field Meet in northwestern Pennsylvania. Chairmen of Field Day committees must report progress and focus next steps for a successful outdoor event set for Saturday with an expected banner crowd if weather holds.
The Cas and Corry-Dametown dispute a second round championship game at Loveland Field. Officials credited Cas with a 5 to 4 win when darkness fell, but Corry-Dametown argues the score was 4 to 4 when the game ended.
Battered OCR list shows names Christensen Motors Christer McLean Morton Bakner Brown Kafferlin Kloney Spiesman P Spiesman 154 Jewell 159 B Spiesman 5 Weldon 156 Crags Waite 10. Reads like a score or roster fragment with various numbers attached. No clear event or outcome to confirm.
Harrisburg reports the PIAA football steering groups recommend a new practice schedule and three weeks of preseason drills. The plan, discussed at October meetings, aims to align conditioning and timing with the season start.
Philadelphia reporter notes the Eastern Association of Intercollegiate Officialsof officiating method conference begins Friday with attendance by football authorities. Mentions Philadelphia and University of Pennsylvania coach Halour Smith as a notable participant, highlighting Penns varsity guard role and three penalties.
Fragmented report mentions Notre Dame, Bayden, and various players with injuries and lineup shifts. References to waves of starters, backups, and potential rotations imply a preview of upcoming games and team prospects while noting unsettled depth and key positions.
Armstronge plans a US round defense against Pete Alvin in New York as promoter Bodie Mead coordinates with boxing officials and Mike Jacoby to ensure the title remains on the line. The event centers on Armstronge and his team aiming for a decisive victory in a high profile matchup, with state commissions and promoters overseeing details.
A local meeting will reorganize the event at the Muuitelpat building with attendance by officers and team captains. The plan to reorganize appears delayed by procedure and unclear scheduling.
Fragmented scores list shows various teams and cities including Chicago New York Cincinnati St Louis and Houston. Games referenced include matchups in multiple venues with unclear results. The garbled OCR implies a daily recap of results and standings without coherent outcomes.
Donell aims to preserve the same system as last season with no major changes. Blurry text references Pettarungh and universities, noting ongoing plans, a second year, and actions leading into the new campaign.
Fragmentary text references a setback related to a Falconer Club and a move to avenge it. Mentions weeks, a week end view, and an active camera. details and names are obscured by garbled OCR.
Fragmented OCR reads like scattered sports and event fragments with many garbled names and place references, offering no coherent report or verifiable facts for a proper summary.
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