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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1940
Page
7
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a wills dispute or sequencing issue involving a deceased estate. Readable names and dates are limited, but the fragment hints at probate procedures and potential contest between parties over allocations and executors. The text remains incomplete.
The Corry club, led by Walter Scott and Fred Weaver, posted 19 wins against 14 losses in a 1940 season. Catcher Benny Donatuect paced the lineup with a .372 average, while Mike Popovich won eight games and Russ Sett added nine. The team faced strong rivals such as Titusville and Jamestown Hope as it prepared to revive next year under manager Verh Groul.
The Detroit Tigers clinched the AL pennant as Floyd Gisbell pitched a 2-0 win over the Cleveland Indians. Boston and Chicago also posted wins, while Arky Vaughan drove the Pirates to a 4-3 victory over the Reds. The Cubs were routed by the Cardinals 11-1 and the Giants fell 6-0 to the Phillies as Hubbell endured another loss.
In Scranton Pa an 11 year old Dickson City high school football player Alfred Alubovite died after a practice scrimmage. He suffered a broken vertebra near the base of the neck. He died in a hospital early today marking the year's first football fatality in Pennsylvania. Also listed are scholastic scores across various towns and teams.
Princeton football coach Tad Wieman lists Allerdice Peters Aubrey and Stanley as keys for the Tigers. Quarterback Allerdice is praised as one of the country’s top passers, with Peters, Aubrey, and Stanley among the best receivers. The backfield is versatile with multiple players capable of passing, running, and kicking, though speed is limited. Line concerns include guard and center inexperience, while tackles Longstreth and Rice anchor the line.
Texas Betty Jameson and South Carolina Jane Cothran advanced to the national amateur women’s golf championship finals at Pebble Beach, after strong qualifying rounds. Jameson led with an 84 and was favored to prevail as the event narrowed to a final round between the two.
New York September 28 Many college teams adopt early national spotlight games to test title hopes. Michigan meets California at Berkeley Minnesota faces Washington in Minneapolis and Ohio State meets Pitt as top early season clashes headline the weekend grid card.
Tommy Dowler, Colgate star back in 1920, returns as coach to guide Akron University against Colgate Red Raiders in Colgate's first game of the season. Colgate, rebuilding after poor years, seeks a strong start while Akron relies on a fast backfield to challenge the Raiders.
The note discusses Princeton's season start against Vanderbilt on October 5 and a schedule including Navy, Pennsylvania, Rutgers, Harvard, Dartmouth, Yale and Army. It highlights the challenge of preventing opponents from scoring and mentions early-season game plans.
Southern Methodist appears set for a top ranking run in the Southwest as the fall season nears. Coach Mully Bell rebuilds with nine lettermen including star back Ray Mallont and standout kicker Prenow ston. The Methodists face UCLA next and aim to bolster their national standing with strong aerial and running games.
The Blue Devils of Duke aim for a national mark as Paulsons top the Antler League standings. Scores show Kinney Spiess and others posting high averages around 208 while team standings list several clubs with mixed results.
Wallace Wade asserts Duke has material for another strong eleven with star power and depth. He cites key players like Alec Wintersem and Tony, notes a powerful offense, and mentions rugged defenses. The piece highlights returning veterans and fresh sophomores likely to fill roles as Duke aims to rebound from past seasons.
Detroit Tigers clinched the American League pennant in a 2-0 win over Cleveland as the World Series to face Cincinnati starts next Wednesday. The page also notes Sox, Cubs, and Pirates results and a slate of college football scores across Temple, Duquesne, LaSalle, and others.
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