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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1940
Page
7
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Sid Feder reports Pat Miskey as favored against Max Baer in a heavyweight clash at a Newark stadium. Odds swing toward Baer, with 20 000 to 25 000 expected, though confidence is mixed and Dempsey will referee. No broadcast planned.
Detroit Tigers surge in pennant chase after doubleheader wins over the White Sox. Key figures include Buck Newsom with two victories and Hank Greenberg’s 41st homer aiding a 10-9 and 3-2 twin bill. Indians win 4-2 over Browns to stay in the race.
Betty Jameson remains the favorite as play moves into the quarter finals of the national women’s amateur golf championship at Pebble Beach in California. Surprises emerge as several strong challengers fall, while Johnny Mize hits his 42nd homer for the St Louis to power a 4 4 3 win over Bucky Walters for the Reds. Cubs sweep doubleheader over Pirates as Bill Lee and Rip Sewell duel. Hack's double in the 11th proves decisive. Minor leagues note Baltimore postponed and Louisville at Kane City postponed.
Pennsylvania high schools close October campaigns with more than 100 key conference and non title games. Highlights include Williams Dort Hazleton and Kingston Hanover Township while Mt. Carmel Lewistown and Erie Tech Allentown lead independent dates. Clearfield seeks to rebound after a loss to Punxsutawney as DuBois looms.
Coach Russ Byler announces all varsity players will be available as Corry High visits Sharon Suburb for an important Western Pennsylvania interscholastic league game. Beavers rely on aerial attack and Chuck Williams to anchor defense in a pivotal matchup.
Corry's newly organized Handicapped Bowling League will start its 1940-41 season in Oakland California with two shifts at 7 and 9 PM. First shift features Alleys 1 and 2 Acro vs Kaspers 4 and 4 Wilcox vs Thomas 5 and 6 Steel Age vs Raymonds. Second shift has Montgomery Ward vs Phoenix 1 4 Superior Cleaners vs Cohen Coats 3 and 6 Pauls Mens Wear vs Ditiens Bank. The sixteenth note lists players as handicapped and ready for action.
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