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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 25, 1939

Page

6

Beavers and Franklin fight scoreless gridiron draw

Beavers and Franklin’s Nur-Sergites battled to a scoreless deadlock amid a large crowd as both clubs leaned on strong lines and hard tackling. Franklin edged early with field-position advantages, while Beavers surged in the second half, but neither side cracked the other’s defense. Jos Borosky of Corry led on the field with stout defense as the Nurseryites pressured late before time expired. The Beavers visit Sharpsville this Saturday.

Scomy Beavers Franklin Nur- Sergites Corryijes Levsls Gary Corry Vic Cragg Pat Green Beaver Anil Patroski Pranklin Nurseryites Dick Hancox Carmen Bonzo Leas Clyde Dingfelder Hancox Corey Williams Reynolds Hesbrouck Brigade Romanchug Me Feld Jos Borosky Nark Sharpsville

Bucky Walters Drives Reds Lead With Stellar Pitching

Henry McLemore profiles Bucky Walters as Cincinnati Reds' pitching ace, crediting him with a 27 win share from 93 Reds victories. The piece recalls his transformation from a third baseman to a pitcher under Jimmy Wilson, highlighting Walters as a key force in the Reds' lead and World Series chances.

Henry McLemore United Press New York Cindinnati Reds Jimmy Wilson Phils Reds Jimmy Cincinnati Bucky Walters Yankees Dixzy Dean Tay Philadelphia Phillies Dean Walters

North Carolina Shows Power In Early 1809 Football Year

Early college football season hints at a hard schedule for teams seeking success. Vanderbilt and Tennessee Tech played to a 19 3 tie, North Carolina State edged Davidson 14 0 in a Southern Conference tilt, and North Carolina routed the Citadel 50 0 showing strong form in the South as the season begins.

South Vanderbilt Tennessee Tech North Carolina State Davidson North Carolina Citadel

Standings and results from the majors today

American League standings show New York and Boston at top with strong records and key runs. Yesterday saw New York beat Washington 3-2 and Chicago and St. Louis post wins while Boston and Philadelphia split with mixed results. In the National League Cincinnati and St. Louis won, while Brooklyn and Philadelphia split. Today’s schedule includes St. Louis at Chicago as the only game.

New York Boston Chicago Cleveland Washington Philadelphia Detroit St. Louis SL. Louis W. L. Pet Cintinnati Brooklyn Pee TS Yee BO New York Sve Pittsburgh Iiceres Cincinnati Pittsburgh Brooklyn Phila

Giants Lions Post Triumph In Week One Showdown

United Press reports the New York Giants opened the defense of their NFL title with a 13-3 win over the Philadelphia Eagles to stay tied with Washington for the Eastern lead. Detroit Lions, meanwhile, crushed the Brooklyn Dodgers 27-7 and surged toward the top of the West with Green Bay rallying Bears 21-16. The Chicago Cardinals ended a 0-game skid with a 10-0 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates.

United Press New York Giants Detroit Lions Giants Philadelphia Eagles Washington Lions Brooklyn Dodgers Green Bay Packers Chicago Bears Detroit Chicago Cardinals Pittsburgh Pirates

Farkas Stars as Warren Wins

Warren RedJacks blanked McKesspart Olympiad with a 10 0 victory in Warren Pa Farkas starred scoring the first period touchdown and extra point after intercepting an Olympic pass at the 93 yard line He also kicked a late placement from 18 yards for three points and produced the key plays in the win

Warren Menue Olympics McKesspart Warren Redjacks Jackets Olympics Farkas Olympic

Rochester to Play Louisville in Series Scalp Scout Billy Doyle Dead

Rochester, Sept 2 The Hute world series opens tomorrow with Rochester Red Wings vs Louisville Colonels as Newark Bears fall to Wings 2 1 in final IL playoff game. William Thomas Doyle 87 famed American League scout dies of cerebral hemorrhage in Washington en route to New York World's Fair. funeral in Portsmouth.

Rochester Louisville Billy Doyle Ly United Rochester Red Wings Louisville Colonels Wings Newark Bears Washington William Thomas Doyle Portsmouth Leneagh Doyle

Defends Thle From Bettina at Pittsburgh

Promoters stage a 11 round heavyweight bout between Billy Goll and Bettina at Porbes Field in Pittsburgh with 30,000 expected fans and a $75,000 gate. Goll seeks to defend his title and move toward a future clash with Joe Louis while Bettina aims for an upset. Both fighters are 22 and near the 175 pound limit. odds favor Goll by betting lines reflecting home-town support.

Bernard J. Nilles United Press Pittsburgh Billy Goll Mello Porbes Field Billy New York Madison Square Garden Trish Guys Lesnevich New Jersey Joe Louis Pirate's Ball Yard Conn Becaue Philadelphia Gus Dorazio Punch Bettina

Brown Pitches in 59th Game Browns vs Browns Highlight Sep 25

The Chicago White Sox moved into third in the American League by defeating the St Louis Browns with scores 11 to 4 and 9 to 4. The Sox improved to 18 wins and 2 losses against St Louis this season. Thornton Lee left the game after 43 hits. Clint Brown relieved him. Brown tied a major league record with 1,50 incomplete games in a season, a mark previously held by Garland Braxton in 1927.

Shigago Chicago White Sox St Louis Browns Sox Browns Thornton Lee Clint Brown Brown Garland Braxton Lin

Okerlund Victor Wins Jallopy Race in Jamestown

Jamestown reports Donald Okerlund, 19, won his seventh feature at Satan's Bowl of Death on Big Tree Sugar Grove road yesterday afternoon. Large crowd witnessed a thrilling ten-event jallopy program with Alkerluna noted for skillful driving.

Okerlund Jamestown Donald Okerlund Big Tree Sugar Grove Road Alkerluna

Reds and Cardinals set opening for four game show down

In New York George Kirkley reports the World Series opener will pit the New York Yankees against either the Cincinnati Reds or St. Louis Cardinals after a four game series between the NL leaders starts in Cincinnati tomorrow. The Reds won their seventh straight by beating Pittsburgh 11 to 9 aided by a dozen walks. Ernie Lombardi cleared the bases with a three run double in the third as Cincinnati posted 16 hits. The Cardinals beat the Cubs 9 to 1 behind Max Lanier on the mound and John Mize’s homer. Brooklyn moved to third by sweeping a doubleheader from Philadelphia. The Giants split with Brooklyn. The Yankees rallied to defeat Washington 4 to 2 with Joe DiMaggio homering for the 30th time and Dahlgren delivering the winning double. The Red Sox beat the Athletics 9 to 4 and the White Sox took a pair from the Browns.

George Kirkley United Press New York Yankeetadium New York Yankees Cincinnati Reds St. Louis Cardinals Yanks Reds Cardinals Pirates Cubs Max Lanier John Hwy Mize St Louis Brooklyn Phillies Fitzsimmons Trutchisson Bill Crouch Giants Bees Harry Gumbert Yankees Washington Lefty Gomez Spud Chandler Joe DiMaggio Dahlgren Crosetti Red Sox Athletics Creiner Williams Doerr White Sox Cleveland Browns Clint Brown Garland Braxton Detroit Greenberg York Bridges

Antler Bowling Loop Opens Tonight at Elks Alleys

Fourens Wil JauNeh poten Ip we niler Bowling League meets Carmels Donkeys at 7 with Tridians and Jackals at 8. Aero Support League activity follows with Pirates Indians Yankees Gubs and Tigers Giants matches scheduled at Recreation Alleys.

Fourens Wil JauNeh Poten Niler Elks

Ohioans Sweep First Prizes at Pittsburgh Casting Meet

Ohioans won all first prizes in the Pennsylvania state casting tournament held by the Pittsburgh Casting Club at Oginegie Lake Hishiana Park yesterday.

Pittsburgh Pennsylvania Oginegie Lake Hishiana Park

Titusville Cops Win Final Game 6 0

Titusville cops defeated an villa 6 0 in the final game of the season at Titusville yesterday afternoon. Veteran Art Stokes pitched seven innings for Queen City club before relief by Russ Cassett of Corry. Townville was limited to four hits while Titusville collected ten. Frank Baressi of Corry starred with two hits including a double in five at bats.

Thusvaie Merchants Villa Titusville Art Stokes Queen City Club Russ Cassett Corry Moundsmen Townville Frank Baressi

Tale of Tape on Title Battle

Pittsburgh dispatch covers the light heavyweight title bout with Conn Bettina, listing his age, height, reach and measurements. The scrambled figures include weight, reach, chest and limb measurements, reflecting the pre fight stat sheet.

Oniteares Pittsburgh Conn Bettina

Football Scores From Regional Games

Cony tied Franklin 0 0 and Erle Vincent led with 13 6 as Tech won 6 0. Johnsonburg beat Sheffield 26 0 while Warren and Kane tied 6 6. Greenville routed Brookfield 14 0 Ridgway 4 Waterford 7. Union City won 27 Dunkirk St Marys 13 Varsity 13 Youngsville 7 Edinboro 7 North East 6 Harborcreek 6.

Cony Franklin Erle Vincent Tech Paleoner Thomas Td Johnsonburg Sheffield Warren Kane Greenville Brookfield Ridgway Waterfor Union City Dunkirk St. Mary's Varsity Youngsville Titusville Edinboro North East Harborcreek

Sheen Holds Edge in Final Round of Corry Club Championship

Howard J. Sheen, principal of the Senior High, led James Lewis 2 up with nine holes left in the Corry Country Club golf championship. In the morning semi final, Sheen defeated Pete Boyd 6 and 5. Finalists Lewis and Sheen played 27 holes as darkness paused the match until next Wednesday.

Howard J. Sheen Corry James Lewis Sheen Lewis Pete Boyd Boyd Margit

Canada Wins Presidential Cup In Potomac Race

A damaged account reports Canada taking the Presi dent's Cup from the United States as Harold Wilson of Tagersoll Ont steered Miss Canada II to two victories in three speedboat races on the Potomac. Count Theo Rossi could not defend the trophy due to the European war.

Washington America Canada Taly Theo Rossi Harold Wilson Tagersoll Ont United States Potomac

Yesterday's Hero Paul Derringer Shuts Pirates in 11-2 Win

Cincinnati ace Paul Derringer earned his 24th victory and ninth consecutive win by limiting the Pittsburgh Pirates to seven hits in an 11-2 triumph.

Paul Derringer Cincinnati Pirates

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