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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1940
Page
7
A damaged OCR fragment references a storage or sale event at a local site. It mentions names and places in vague form, implying a transaction or custody action. Details are unreadable but the core idea involves an item stored or sold locally.
A reader argues that teams with lasting harmony outperform squads with lingering feuds, citing the old White Sox Cubs and Yankees rivalries as examples. The piece notes Eddie Collins, Joe Tinker, Johnny Evers, Dizzy Dean, Babe Ruth and others as part of the feuds that hindered team unity. It also mentions protests against deer season and local sports events to illustrate ongoing sports passions.
Detroit beat Cleveland 10 to 3 to extend the Indians fifth straight loss as the Tigers moved into first place. Yankees were shut out until the ninth in a 3 1 defeat by Washington. Dodgers swept Phillies 3 0 and 14 3 as Medwick and Gallagher homered in the nightcap. White Sox beat Browns 6 3. Other scores included Cubs 6 4 over the Cardinals.
A visitor at a Nebraska farm near Grand Island observed a large gander who led the flock. The farmer confirmed the bird's dominance, noting, We call Matatma Gander, a note that traced the bird as the unquestioned leader of the geese.
The Homestead Grays, premier Nation al Colored Baseball League team led by Josh Gibson, will appear in an exhibition game here on Wednesday evening September 18 at 4 o clock. The event is billed as a major attraction with Canneyino's Sailors and other weekend twin bills announced, plus tomorrow's rubber game against Jamestown Hope Windows led by Larry Pratt.
Ang Rican scores show Detroit 10 Cleveland 4 Washington 3 New York 1 Chicago 6 St. Louis 3. Today’s games list Chicago at Cleveland St Louis at Detroit New York at Boston Philadelphia at Washington Brooklyn 2 14 Philadelphia 0 8 St Louis 6 Chicago 4 Cincinnati at Chicago Brooklyn at New York Boston at Philadelphia Pittsburgh at St Louis.
William Conn Sr, father of light heavyweight champ Billy Conn, says at 174 pounds his son can beat Joe Louis the heavyweight king. After Billy stopped Bob Pastor in New York, Conn Sr asserts Billy has developed punching power and that weight will not be a handicap against Louis. Pittsburgh has been bidding for a Louis Conn match.
Fred Fitzsimmons and Hugh Casey each collected 10 hits as the Dodgers beat Philadelphia 3-0 in the first game and 14-3 in the doubleheader. Clyde Shoun of the Cardinals earned his 49th appearance of the season and beat the Cubs 6-2 on six hits. Ken Chase of the Senators limited the Yankees as Washington won 3-1. Buck Newsom of the Tigers allowed the Indians nine hits but the Tigers won 3-1 in a high scoring game. John Rigney of the White Sox helped the Sox to a 6-4 win over the Browns with a four hit game.
Philadelphia report notes Andy Tomasic stands out as Temple University's top passing prospect on the football team and as the leading strike pitcher on the Owl baseball squad. The multi sport athlete draws attention for his dual role and potential.
The re vamped Pittsburgh Steelers host the Chicago Cardinals to start the NFL season. Owner Art Rooney forecasts a different story, promising punch with new coach Walt Kiesling, new names, and a rebuilt squad led by Billy Patterson, Merlyn Condit, and Boyd Brumbaugh. A 20,000 crowd is expected at 1 30 p m EST.
In New York the day after Billy Conn’s 14th round stoppage of Bon Pastor at Madison Square Garden, experts and manager Johnny Ray question a Conn Joe Louis title shot. Referee, judges, and AP scorecards show uneven play. Pastor’s foul blows and Conte’s decisive 12th round punch influence the verdict as Conn remains viewed as skilled but not proven against Louis or a heavyweight title holder.
Oil City opened its football season before about 2000 fans but fell 34 to 6 to Erie East. Oilers scored early with a run or pass but the burly Erie East line dominated, putting up 20 points in the third period and denying a comeback.
Yesterday’s minor league results show International Urague Newark defeating Symcuse 8 to 4. Buffalo beat Toronto 2 to 0, Montreal edged Rochonttz 5 to 4. American Association standings note Minneapolis 98 over Kansas City 76 with Columbus 1, Indianapolis 0 and Milwaukee 10, St. Paul unspecified. Toledo 6 defeated Louisville 3. Interstate League games list Reading and Trenton 3 and Langaster 8 with Wilmington 4.
Titusville Sept 7 Mrs Jon S Haskell defeated Martha Fleming in the finals at the Titusville Country Club to retain her women’s golf championship. This marks the third straight year Mrs Haskell has captured the title.
The "Y" team defeated C J's 11 to 4 in a three game series to claim the softball playoff lead as Morse and others contributed key hits. Bogard pitched for the Y crew while Howles held the CJ squad to seven scattered hits. The next game is set for Loveland Field Monday evening with a possible decisive third game Tuesday.
Titusville High opened the 1940 football season with a 27 to 0 victory over Youngsville High at Carterfield before 1,090 fans. The Rockets displayed a competent system, producing the night’s standout plays and generating favorable notes from local observers despite some early rough edges.
Butler, Pa on September 7 saw the Yankees post a third straight victory in the Penny State Association league standings. Johnston for the pennant led the regular season aces as the home club claimed the win after a stiff night of baseball.
A skeet shoot will take place tomorrow at the Corry Row and Gi Club near Lindsley Hollow from 1 pm to 2 pm. Local marksmen with prior flight scores from the Wicket Meet plan to compete, following a club meeting that completed most Field Meet preparations.
Snead sits atop the Scranton tournament after shooting 65 tied by Burns. West Virginia standout Shawnvbon Delawarr led a crowded field as top pros faltered with Byron Nelson and Sam Snead near the front. Scranton losses threaten Eastern League Governor's Cup hopes.
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