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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1940
Page
7
Fragmentary notice from Corry Pennsylvania regarding the estate of a deceased person. Mentions executors and undersigned party with unclear details and dates.
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate a probate related notice about debts and claims for a decedent. It mentions a testator or administrator and potential deadlines for filing claims with the appropriate court or estate representative. Names, dates, and locations are unclear in the read text.
Fragmentary OCR notes show rail stock activity with early trading issues and faded figures. Mentions large listings and bids in uncertain terms, suggesting market volatility as prices and sizes are unclear.
Local readers are set for a test of the famed Mestead Grays against Corry’s semi pro team in an exhibition at Aero Park. The game, billed as a batting test, marks the Grays’ first city appearance and promises lively action despite mixed public opinion on the venue.
Homestead Grays famed as the top colored team face Corry's Semi-Pros in an Aero Park exhibition. Josh Gibson, touted as the world’s greatest colored player, headlines a strong lineup with Buck Leonard Jackson Easterling and Raymond Brown among others. Start moved to 5:15 PM to allow workers to watch, with plans for seven to nine innings and advance ticket sales progressing.
Dick Chapman, the national amateur swinger, tosses his caddie and drives 200 Up. Auburn and Alabama clash football amid feud, but coaches Jack Meagher and Frank Thomas scout together. Johnstown, Pa., drew 78,000 in five home games, winning the Penn State association tally. Giants debated in Brooklyn papers as to league status. New Mexico brides signals with Spanish notes. Texas Christian meets North Carolina Oct 12, with coaching by TCU graduates. Ray Wolf and Johnny Vaught learned at TCU. Dutch Meyer and Mike Brumbelow from the Horned Frogs.Bob Pastor believes Wilis beating remains keen. Dixie Walker's kid brother cited as top prospect. Texas Tech coach Pete Cawthon sends son to Japan for schooling under Tom Tidham. Ken Algig profiles in Waterbury Republican. Cleveland urged GOP to settle Indian claims. Short Shorts tease auto attendance guess at Ebbets Field. Athletics fund for Teddy Lyons day. Stuhldreher laments lack of support. Missouri ace 4 Christian calls signals. Jingle notes Mel Ott hit two balls outside the lot. Names-Names sprawl with Sant’ambrogio spelling and Mike O’Bradovich’s future hints.
Associated Press reports Cleveland leads the American League by a half game over Detroit with four games to go until the end of the season. Connie Mack, manager of the Athletics, concedes the Yankees’ late surge clouds his spring forecast of a third-place finish. He notes Cleveland and Detroit have six games remaining against each other and says the team that wins most will win the pennant.
A brief sports update lists yesterday’s scores including Cleveland 8 Philadelphia 3 Detroit 2 and St Louis 16 New York 4. Today's schedule shows Philadelphia at Cleveland Washington at Detroit New York at St Louis and Pittsburgh 7 New York 8. Also notes Thurbon married man: Pittsburgh star Robert Thurbon wed Mary Wickerham in February and will remain with the Pitt football team.
Lew Jenkins the slender Texan known as the boss of the 135 rounders survived four knockdowns to decision Philadelphia’s Bob Montgomery in ten non title rounds. The fight featured a string of heavy rights and a quiet clinch with punches traded as Jenkins fought back from adversity.
In a tense pennant chase the Tribe split a doubleheader with the Athletics, maintaining a slim lead as Detroit closed the gap to a half game after a 9-2 win over Washington. Cleveland’s 7-0 and 6-hit outings, plus New York’s mound misfortunes, keep the AL race unsettled with six games remaining between the leaders.
In Hartford on September 17 Binghamton's Triplets clinched the governor's consolation trophy despite an earlier late-season collapse costing them the Eastern League pennant. The win marks a note of achievement amid a season of ups and downs for the team.
The new infielder Banierling is the only addition to the Homestead roster this season. He will handle third base duties while Hob Gorey anchors shortstop as the team prepares for the upcoming league schedule.
A crowded spa tournament attracts many players, including Toby Lyonw defending West Pou title. Notable entrants include Steve Kovach from Bragkene, Jaci Benson, Tun Mette, Bil Mercer from Pittetunell Field Club, and others. New York players lead advancing rounds toward semi finals and beyond on Thursday.
The Associated Press reports Lombardi is sidelined from the Dodgers lineup in Brooklyn as they prepare for Sunday’s doubleheader. Team officials say the injury prevents him from playing, affecting the Reds game plan and Dodgers rotation with a key player unavailable.
A fragmented sports item notes Punnynsy winning a contested game at an unidentified venue, with scattered names and terms suggesting teams, players, and a notable score or result. The readable fragments imply a season or event in a western conference context with unclear dates and participants.
A garbled note outlines Wall Street interest in purchasing the New York Yankees and mentions a former postmaster and a business syndicate. It references letters and a trustee’s plan, with speculation on a sale price and potential buyers, including executives and investors.
The fragmentary text references Doyle staying with the Cleveland Indians amid a New York context. Details are garbled and names are unclear, but the gist centers on a player named Doyle maintaining his spot with the Cleveland baseball team in competition with New York.
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