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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1940
Page
9
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A fragmentary note reports Bunce High hosts a quiz test featuring seven sided shapes and student teams led by Jollson heirs.
Investors monitor early trading as tech shares lead gains while energy weights drift. Analysts cite tentative merger talks and inflation data guidance shaping initial moves amid thin liquidity.
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Mercer and Sharpsville top the Class A standings as Franklin drops a tough road game. Warren’s Red Jackets stun a rival with a strong 41 season showing, praised by local writers for speed and teamwork. The period notes boast about new talent and improved play across the league.
New Jersey telegraph reports a boxing lead up to a heavyweight bout. Max Baer, hailed as valiant, speaks of polishing off the young opponent early. Newark and Milwaukee discuss a heavy clash with timelines noted as tomorrows weigh-in and training signals.
Lou Salica, once world bantam champion, regains the title after outpointing Georgia Pace over 15 rounds in Cleveland. The match reopens questions about lasting strength of his claim and the championship line. Salica’s win follows a turbulent lineage with Escobar and disputed crowns in the bantam division.
New York Yankees win twice over Washington to extend their six game run while Detroit and Cleveland suffer mixed results. Chicago and St. Louis move in various standings as race tightens with pennant fate hinging on remaining days. Dodgers edge Giants 5-4 to claim second in the NL.
Philadelphia Athletics reportedly placed Benny McCoy on waivers ten days ago at 7500 dollars after paying 45000 dollar signing bonus to a two year contract. McCoy, a blond rookie second baseman, hit 123 hits in 129 games with 62 RBIs and a .259 average, but no other clubs offered the waiver price.
New York bout saw Julie Kogon of New Haven outpoint Victor Troise of Mount Vernon after a tough 141 pounds clash in White Plains New York. In New Haven Al Gainer beat Al Sinbaldo in a 171 pound bout by decision, extending the area’s boxing night with standout performances.
Newark wins 4 to 3 over Baltimore in a tense playoff final. Louisville H Katses City appears as a partial line likely indicating teams or locations but lacks complete details.
Wing-Willi Keglers swept all three games to lead the ladies City Bowling League in Chesday evening matches on the recreation alleys. Games 180 212 159, Mrs Rochrig of Walgreen's team posted 184 to top individual aveage. Standings and results follow.
Kasper's posted a new high team total of 3167 and won all three games against Wilcox Grocers in the Antler Bowling League at the Eiki runways last evening. Icebergs have been sighted with surfaces estimated near 1000 square miles.
A dense round of sports chatter covers Hamiltons odds on Pat Comiskey and the May Baer party, Yankees’ odds shifting, Harry Stubt ircher’s Wisconsin troubles, Don Kollusz and Hal Zooney injuries, and Hal Zooney’s knee. It notes Bill Terry’s stance, Lefty O Boul’s past offers, and scouts’ views on Ted Jennings and Heinie Grok. Billy Stepp contributed Portland Oregonian commentary.
Bum Parke Jr of Pittsburgh shot 465 to win the 11th annual Erie Open on the Municipal course yesterday. Toby Lyons of North Hastwee was second with 68 89 137. Other scores included Johnny Holtz and Ave Williams among top finishers.
Yesterday's stars Gordon and Babe Dahlgren led the Yankees with homers and multiple hits in a double win over the Athletics. Gordon and Dahlgren each homered, Auker held the Browns to six hits, while Williams Cronin Foxx and Doerr starred for the Red Sox in a separate win. Wyant and Dodgers activated late scoring to defeat the Giants in a bases-loaded rally.
The item notes four National League division managers learning their craft in St Louis while referencing players like Tony Galento and Max Bear and mentioning Henry Armstrong and Johnny Cola. It blends sports lore with scattered names and dates, delivering a fragmented snapshot of midcentury athletics.
Detroit's aging infield fields a unit marked by Rudy York Hank Greenberg and Charlie Gehringer as steady veterans. The piece notes their experience backs a strong defense and bat, contrasting with rival lineups of Cleveland and Cincinnati. It highlights Lou Boudreau and Billy Werber as standout Cleveland infielders and Carl Warher as Cincinnati’s third baseman, with mixed views on defense and power.
The Pitt Panthers list sophomore Edgar Spe Gil Delivery Jones sidelined with a back issue after a midweek practice. He suffered a back injury during drills and is unlikely to play against Ohio State.
Sept 25 coach Eddie Baker of Gamepie Tech has granted Geneva College permission to use freshman swimmers if Liar gains with Tech here Saturday. Geneva does not bar yearlings from varsity events and will benefit from an additional eleven swimmers.
St Louis Sept 25 Bill McKechnie manager of the Cinemat Reds said he will not decide on the opening starter until just before the first game. He hints Derringer or Walters will get the call with possibly Derringer starting and Walters in relief. The choice may affect the No 2 slot and the team plans to avoid letting anyone go stale during the Series run.
St Marys Hay Sept 28 plans a field meet Sunday at the springs with a big turnout. Organizers set up traps for sportmen and a first aid sailor will aid. The trap committee adds additional space to reduce waiting times and ensure all shooters get a turn to compete.
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