Pitt and Notre Dame Prospects Sharpen for Approaching Campaign
Pitt football under new coach Bowser renews a nine game schedule starting September 30 at Seattle. Only Dick Cassiano returns to the backfield as stars depart, with Frank Goddell, Emil Naric, Bob Thurbon vying for key backfield spots and Ben Kish directing the offense. Notre Dame, led by Elmer Layden, rebuilds around Steve Sitko at quarterback with a strong set of backs Saggan Sheridan Stevenson and a veteran line led by Kelly Kerr and DeFranco Gubanich as sophomores push for spots.
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Tom Galather
Joe DeFranco
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AJ Mooney
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Aine
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George Rass
Chuck Riffle
Earl Brown
Jos Beiner
Capilo Jing McGidrick
Paul Keil
Augie Bosu
Ed Longhi
Tim Brytz
Paul Liths
Ed Sullyar
Bob Hargrave
Parker bows to Bromwich in final match
In the Davis Cup challenge round at Merion, Australia’s Jack Bromwich and Adrian Quist defeated the U S pair after Bobby Riggs and Frankie Parker failed to secure victory. Quist triumphed in the decisive fifth set 8-4, ending Parker’s forehand dominance as Bromwich and Parker’s match labeled the worst singles Davis Cup shallenage round.
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City Bowling League Opens Thursday Night Debut
The 1939-40 City Bowling League debuts this Thursday at Recreation Alleys with 12 teams. First shift at 7 features Aeros vs Kaspers, City Market vs Steel Age, and Waterhouse vs Sand 6. Second shift at 9 pairs Corry Jamestown vs Phoenix Grill, Superior Claiming vs Galen Goals, and Loblaws vs Citizens Bank. A captains meeting follows at 8 in the Cig building.
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Cassett Breaks Even In Weekend Games In Titusville
Russ Cassett of Corry split a pair of games for Titusville over the holiday. He earned a 7 to 4 win against the Akron Celtics, then took the loss as Titusville fell to the Warren Indies 4 to 2.
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Higgins Expects Strong Eleven At Penn State
State College Pa September 5 coach Bob Higgins voiced optimism about Penn State football as 40 candidates prepare to begin the 1939 season with two weeks of practice. Higgins said the team will stress kicking and passing after weaknesses last season and noted promising sophomores like Bill Smaltz of Anquinpa may replace Lloyd Tekes at fullback.
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Bill Smaltz
Anquinpa
Lloyd Tekes
Carnegie Tech Eyes Season With Eight Tough Tests
Pittsburgh coach Bill Kern declares Carnegie Tech has a great chance to win most games while acknowledging eight tests this season. The team faces New York University, Case, Temple, Pitt, Holy Cross and other rivals as it chases the eastern crown and Sugar Bowl hopes.
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Postpone Races at Altoona Speedway to Sunday
Altoona Pa September 5 The Al ons speedway automobile races long held on Labor Day will be run Sunday September 10 after postponement caused by a heavy thundershower as the five spring sweep stakes 30 lap National event was warming up.
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Large squad of candidates reports for Beaver 1939 season
A large squad of football candidates reported to Coach Russ Byler yesterday to receive equipment and begin drill sessions for the 1939 Beaver season. Two practice sessions were scheduled for today.
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Packers Defeat Collegiants In Cotton Bowl Charity Game
In Dallas Texas on September 5 the Green Bay Packers defeated a college all star team 31 to 20 in the Cotton Bowl charity game. The pro passing game impressed twenty thousand Texans, but Green Bay relied mainly on the run with three touchdowns, a field goal and a successful kick.
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Simmons sets new speedboat race mark in Detroit
Detroit reports Simmons wins Gold Cup with the speedboat My Sin for Indian Harbor Yacht Club. He sweeps all three 30 mile heats, breaking the record at 86.240 miles per hour while enduring mechanical strain. Zalmond led back to Greenwich as action continued.
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Bettina Arrives in Pittsburgh for Revenge on Conn
Bettina Bet Hina arrives in Pittsburgh for an attempt to overturn a prior decision in the light heavyweight bout with Billy Conn. Conn trains with sparring partners including his 17 year old brother Jack. In other news, Erie Academy defeated Warren 33 to 0 in football.
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Yankees Boost Lead as They Rout A's to Push pennant Edge
The Yankees beat the Athletics 7-2 to extend their advantage to 14 games with 25 left, inching toward clinching the American League flag. The Red Sox also upset Washington, helping New York, while NL notes show Cincinnati and St Louis in a tight race as Cubs fade and Giants surge in a doubleheader split.
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San-Cura relief touted for piles pimples and burns
A fragmentary ad claims San-Cura ointment gives quick relief for piles and minor skin injuries, and suggests using Golden Lax Tablets with the ointment. It notes the product is available from druggists at 35 cents.
Baseball Standings and Results from Yesterday and Today
National and American league standings show New York, Philadelphia, Washington and Boston leading in the Ebbing era standings. Yesterday's results include New York 7-2 and Philadelphia 6-0, with Boston 6-4 and Chicago 5, while Detroit and Cleveland split. Today’s games include Doyle at Detroit as the only scheduled game. The American Association and International circuit report scores with Rochester, Toronto and Jersey City posting wins. The Red Sox rally past the Browns 7-6 with Foxx homering, while Feller was knocked out in the 10th as Chicago pounded Cleveland 3-2.
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Joe Cronin
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Tigers
Bob Harris
Chicago White Sox
Bob Feller
Indians
Orcutt Defeats Dykes To Claim President's Go Golf Cup
George Orcutt, local golfer, staged a dramatic comeback at Corry Country Club to defeat Bill Dykes 4 up in the final 36 holes and retain the President's Go Championship. Dykes led early, but Orcutt rallied, turning a 5-down deficit to finish even through the last nine holes. Yesterday’s hero Richie Fletcher hit a bases loaded homer for Pittsburgh in a 11th inning finish over the Cubs.
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Orentz
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Rexall Store Ad Promises Household Necessities
Rexall Cut Rate Drug Store at 43 North Center Street Corry Pennsylvania lists products including Pint Rubbing Alcohol toothpaste perfumes shaving items and medicines. The ad highlights household essentials such as Vicks Nose Drops aspirin tablets and other personal care items.
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Rexall Cut Rate Drug Store
North Center St
Corry, Pa
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