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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1940
Page
7
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Franklin dashes past Corry 48 to 14 in a fast debut in the Sev 2 Football Conference. Fonzo Emery, a fleet fullback, sparks the Nurseryites with a 60 yard run and two touchdowns. Corry’s Don Lundy adds two scores for the Beavers, but Franklin’s offense dominates as Hovis and Hammerlee contribute through aerials and runs.
Erie Sailors blanked Corry twice as Maury Bittler and Long Stefurak pitched, with Erie winning 7 0 and 6 0. Corry stranded numerous runners, errors marred the fielding, and a standout defensive play by Frank Baressi highlighted the opener.
Indians beat Detroit 10 to 5 as Yankees top Boston 6 to 3 to create a three way AL scramble. The Tigers lead Detroit and the Yankees trailed with a pivotal three game set looming with Cleveland and Chicago White Sox. In NL action Turner twirled a two hitter for Cincinnati to edge Pittsburgh 2-1, while Dodgers swept Philadelphia 10-2 and 5-2.
Hy Antootated Press reports Chicago Bear s hammered Green Bay 41 to 10. The Packers stumble as the Bears execute a well coordinated offense and dominate the game. Other scores show Giants loss to Redskins and Steelers over Lions.
Friday and Saturday feature key clashes across major conferences led by Washington State versus Southern California and Duke facing South Carolina. Top games include Boston College at Tulane, Pittsburgh at Colgate, Michigan State and California at Berkeley, and Colorado at Texas. Several ranked teams respond to early-season tests as Wake Forest, North Carolina, and Navy show strong performances while others adjust rosters.
Johnny Ray announces a heavy weight title bout plan with Billy Gond and non title bouts through year end. Fights include Gus Darazi in Boston October 10th, George Brown in Buffalo October 11th, Buddy Fox in Cleveland October 26th, and Bob Pastor at Madison Square Garden November 15th.
The 44th National Amateur Championship opened at Pebble Beach with defending champion Betty Jameson of San Antonio drawing early attention. The tough Del Monte course demanded 77 strokes to par with Jameson and rival Muley among the early favorites in the qualifying rounds.
Baltimore defeats Rochester 4-2 to claim the playoff series in the Minor, Playoffs International Baltimore segment. Kansas City tops Minneapolis 4-2 to win their series as well, advancing in the American Association.
Slippery Rock State Teachers College prepares for a rough 1940 season after major graduation losses. Coach Thompson returns, rebuilding with eight games planned and several veterans plus promising sophomores and freshmen, including quarterback Tiggles Gross, fullback Bin Temple, halfback Bobby Reed, and end Banks. The enrollment nears 900 as Thompson notes remaining seniors and promising newcomers, with the schedule featuring Westminster and other early games.
Burkett, Sheen advance to the Club Championship final to be played next Sunday. Sheen, defending champion, faces Burkett after a semifinal win over Hawthins Jono. Earlier, Sheen defeated Vinny Lawli 4 to 2 with goals by Shen and Lewis.
Cory Country Club's team defeated Westfield by a wide margin in an early morning tournament. Abe Cory led with strong drives, while A Mace and Bernard Burkett contributed steady scores for Corry. Westfield's Vem and others battled, but Corry secured the win as several players from both sides posted notable scores. A rematch is planned at the North East off course on Sunday afternoon, October rath.
Lawrence Park High elevery punched sutrosy two touchdowns to come from behind and defeat Union City High 6-13 in a county conference. Union City led 1-0 at half, but Parker's offense surged in the final periods to secure the victory.
Lefty Armstrong hurled a strong seven innings and belted a late homer with two aboard to lift the semi pro team over Corry 4 0. Smith and Sprovers contributed key hits as Armstrong's effort edged the visitors. The Corry squad stranded runners but failed to cross the plate in the early game as Appleton and Vand provided the run support, while Hin and Johnson shut down the opposing lineup in bursts.
Sept 23 report from New York outlines a heavyweight bout at Roosevelt Stadium in Jersey City. Baer faces Comiskey under promoter Jack Keesis with prior Dempsey connections, aiming to show power and potential in a notable one night card.
Buffalo faced a decisive 23 to 0 loss as the Beavers overwhelmed the Buffalo squad in Civic Stadium yesterday before 446 spectators. The hometown team struggled on offense while the visitors capitalized on defensive miscues and turnovers to secure the win.
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