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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1940
Page
7
A damaged OCR entry notes stored goods at Ol Vaed apartment including Brigham items, a 37 125, 118 stove, chairs, a wand and an aula. Details are unclear. the record records a storage listing with miscellaneous household items.
In a busy Erie sports round up the Sailors pick up Vince Prebbles and Ed Sel while Lefty Caffery faces rivals in a key October game at Erie Stadium. East Massillon hosts a league mix as New York Yankees eye Akron Erie moves loom for next year.
Judson Bailey reports a chaotic but pivotal day as Detroit Tigers and Cleveland Indians swapped atop the American League standings after Detroit beat Washington and Chicago was idle. DiMaggio’s leg issue and Rowe’s shoulder scare shadowed the wins while Cincinnati, St. Louis, and Chicago staged key results in the National League, inching toward pennant finishes.
New York reports 91 year old Tony Galen jailed for assaulting umpire George Magerkuth after Dodgers loss to Reds at Ebbets Field. Parole violation charges filed against Germany with a warrant from Flatbush court. Several boxing results from New York, White Plains, Union City and Wilkes-Barre list wins and opponents with ages and locations.
A jagged collection of sports chatter and gossip across sports, cities, and players. Joe Louis and boxing plans loom, Dodger challenges, and Yankee chase talk mix with football notes in Brooklyn, Pittsburgh, and Washington. Names like Lew Jenkins, Bob Montgomery, Si Terry, and Babe Ruth surface amid a maze of rumors about teams, opponents, and possible moves.
Associated Press notes Washington Huskies rely on Iron man 1038 plays by Dean McAdams and Raidy Mucha to challenge top teams. If McAdams and Mucha stay healthy, UW faces Minnesota, Idaho, Oregon, Oregon State, California, Stanford, Southern California, UCLA, and Washington State in a demanding season lineup.
Powell's Cop Two Contests reports two basketball games last evening at the Antler Howling Teague of the Elks alleys. Kinley led scoring with a high average of 164, while Kinley and Crandall posted solid totals for Witcox. Detailed box scores list Kinley 147 161 198 and Steen's Gubtafson 121 186 169 among other players, with a high five total of 885 992 908 and 2550 points.
The Wayside Market team stays undefeated after the second week of League play at the Layer City bowling alleys. They swept three games from the Raymods as Walgreens claimed two from Madd Dairy and Wiig. High evening series posted by Mrs. Lillian Robbins, 103.
Scattered score lines mix inexact city names and misspelled teams. Philadelphia appears with Detroit Washington Boston Chicago St Louis and New York as part of a jumbled update, with Pittsburgh and Brooklyn also referenced amid inconsistent spellings and placements.
The Reds express stronger confidence about this year’s series and note reservations will be accepted for rebels. The franchise announces Games 1 2 and 6 are scheduled in Cincinnati.
Chicago White Sox players rally behind the memory of J Louis Comiskey who died last year after guiding the club built by his father Charles A Comiskey. The club’s push honors Uncle Lou and preserves the Comiskey legacy as the pennant chase continues.
Cambridge Springs Sept 18 Toby Lyons West Penn amateur champion shot a four over par 73 to win medal honors at Riverside Golf Club annual invitation. Other contenders included Jack Benson former West Penn champ 78 and D O Connor Curry 80.
Thiel College football coach John B Blogher notes the team may rely on veterans and freshmen as he previews a schedule with nine opponents. He expects first year players to step in, shaping starting spots as the season unfolds. The slate includes games at Alliance, home matchups with Juniata, Clarion, Hiram, Westminster, and Slippery Rock and Allegheny plus Grove City.
In International League action Newark defeated Jersey City 7 to 4 while Rochester bested Baltimore 2 to 0. American Association games saw Minneapolis beat Kansas City 5 to 2 and Louisville edge Columbus 6 to 4. Pacific Coast League saw Oakland prevail over Seattle 2 to 1.
Promoter Hermann Taylor announced Jenkins will box in Philadelphia at Convention Hall in the first show of the season. Jenkins previously knocked out Bob Montgomery in a non title bout, with Montgomery expected to headline if he proves fit for a full bout.
Washington Spartans win a dramatic contest at Cleveland in a close finish. The result boosts their standings as analysts note a pivotal moment in the season. The Redskins and Phob Hatta figures are mentioned in a confused sequence, but the main outcome is Washington’s shock victory.
Detroit showings highlight a baseball game with Briggs performing well and praise for Sullivan and Colman among others. The article notes opening day victory, mentions the Detroit Tigers context, and reflects on players’ contributions and eras with references to Sullivan and other figures in the sport.
Buffalo gridiron squad prepares a razzle dazzle approach for a upcoming game. Details on lineup and tactics discussed during morning and afternoon sessions at the Alden campus.
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