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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 29, 1939

Page

6

Reds Clinch National League Title In Dramatic Finish

United Press reports Cincinnati Reds sealed the National League pennant after fending off a late challenge by the St Louis Cardinals. Key contributors include Walters and Derringer on the mound, McGinnis and Goodman at bat, with Frey and Myers turning double plays. McKechnie becomes the first manager to win three pennants with separate clubs.

United Press York Cincinnati Reds Cardinals Reds Bill McKechnie Pirates Cubs Giants Cincinnati Bucky Walters Paul Derringer Frank McGormick Tyal Goodman Lonnie Frey Billy Myers Walters Derringer Grove and Earpshaw Athletics Dodgers Indians White Sox Chicago Bill Lee Bruins Brooklyn Cats Bees Dick Errickson Cleveland Tigers Yanks Sam Chapman Lefty Grove Red Sox Senators Dutch Leonard Washington Phillies

Yankees favored to win World Series against Reds

Pre series talk centers on Yankees superiority in pitching hitting and fielding while Reds rely on Bucky Walters and Paul Derringer for a chance. Other notes include Pirates manager Pie Traynor resigning after a weak season and Loveland field night-game canvass progress plus odds for the series and opening games.

Red Yankees Reds Cincinnati Bucky Walters Paul Derringer Monte Pearson Lefty Gomez Steve Samdra Ailey Donald Bump Hadley Marius Russo Bucky Paul Yankee Derringey Gene Thompson Lefty Lee Gris Hom Yanks

Aero Supply No. 1 Team Maintains Edge in City Bowling

Aero Supply No 1 led the league after last night at Recreation Alleys. Kaspers rose to second after beating Cohen Coals three games straight. Citizens Bank took two from Superors, Loblaws beat Phoenix, City Market defeated Gerry Jamestown, Waterhouse downed Aero No 2, and Steel Age edged Aero No 1. Lynford Chase posted a league high average of 202.

Aero Supply Kaspers Recreation Alleys Cohen Coals Citizens Bank Superors Loblaws Phoenix City Market Gerry-Jamestown Waterhouse Steel Age Aero No Lynford Chase Pet Aero Harpers Superiors Citizens Banks Cohen Goals Alt City Market Alt Loblaws Corry-damestown Phoenix Jackson al Iz Shoemaker Martin Bares Ada Byots Rauscher Ast Crane i Stout Paulson Citizens Bante Chase Sears Apt Wy Peake Iw Scott Ibe Vt Ohrn Iad Abe Superior Simmons Lewis Zepha Uu Dorman Cohen Reynolds Briggs Keefer D. Paulson Filley Larrison Smith Corry Jamgatown Swanson Mallick Stroup Benson Albers Tat Renal Meehan Owens Dag Waterhouse Steel Age Anderson Daoestner Deyo Staples Carlson Aa Gustafson Fagerstrom Ana Baker Spercy Amaya Aera A. A. Aero Ay Fralick Madléon Hansen Ames al Kolstee A. Fralick Dea Dunnihoo Guadagno

Frisch or Wilson Expected to Replace Pirates Manager

Sept 29 speculation centers on Frankie Frisch and Jimmy Wilson as possible Pirates managers after Harold Traynor resigns. Pirates president Benswanger notes no successor chosen yet but expects announcement soon, likely before the MLB draft in New York. Traynor cited poor season performance as his reason for quitting.

United Press Pittsburgh Frank Frisch Fordham Flash John McGraw Harold Pie)Traynor Pittsburgh Pirates Pittsburgh Pie) Traynor Frankie Frisch St. Louis Cardinals Jimmy Wilson Gincianut Traynor Pirate William Benswanger Corsair Joe Schultz Benswanger New York

Herman signs 1940 Cubs contract in Chicago

Billy Herman captain and second baseman for the Chicago Cubs signed his contract for the 1940 season yesterday becoming the first Cub to sign for next year. He had been a persistent holdout until last year and salary terms were not disclosed.

Arena Aree Chicago Billy Herman Chicago Cubs Cub

Sharpsville Invades Cory for Loop Battle at Loveland

Corry Beavers aim to keep their record intact as they meet Sharpsville at Loveland Athletic Field at 2:30 pm in their second home game. District 10 clash with tossup odds, Sharpsville riding a win and a loss, Corry boasting a strong lineup led by Reynolds, Green, Williams, and Borkosky.

Corry Beavers Sharpsville Loveland Athletic Field Sitar Meadville Cony Youngsville Franklin Russ Byler Invaders Bob Reynolds Pat Green Chuck Williams Joe Borkosky Euland Harvey Clyde Dingfelder Bob Eddy Gerald Lillie Bud Laurie Tom Crags Bud Bracken

Mrs Shewbert Wins Women's Western Pa Golf Medal

Mrs V M Shewbert of the Char tlers Country Club captured the Women s Western Pennsylvania Golf Association medal play title at Cambridge Springs Pa with a 36 hole total of 168 After trailing at the halfway mark she shot a 3 on the final 18 to finish two strokes ahead of Mrs Nolan who fell to 87 in the last round Also finishing were Mrs C E Cox third with 173 and others: Mrs J P Heim 175 Mrs J H Haskell 176 and Mrs D F Hanton 177.

Sty United Cambridge Springs V. M. Shewbert Chartlers Country Glu Western Pennsylvania Golf Association TM. Nolan New Castle Field Club Shewbert Nolan C. E. Cox Wanango ‘Country Club J. P. Heim J. H. Haskell Titusville D. F. Hanton Wanango

Rochester Red Wings Face Final Home Stand in World Series

Rochester hosts Louisville in the third game of the best of seven series as Louisville holds a 2-0 lead after a 3-1 rally win. Fourth and fifth games will be in Louisville to decide the title.

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Duquesne to Open 1930 Campaign Tonight Under New Coach

Pittsburgh dispatch says Duquesne University will start the 1930 season tonight versus Illinois Wesleyan under first year head coach Costh Alda Donell. The game at Forbes Field kicks at 7:45 p.m. with Donell, formerly a freshman or varsity coach, taking over after Coach John Smith's departure.

Littie Clipper Smith

Light fund drive for Loveland Athlete Field equipment

Bill Myers leads a booster committee meeting at the library to plan a fundraising drive for lighting equipment at Loveland Athlete Field. The group reports favorable sentiment and plans to name canvassing committees tonight. Factory officers pledged $100 each, signaling strong support for the effort. Community members willing to help are urged to attend.

Paya MignuNg Wpe Bill Myers Loveland

Archibald Defends Feather Title In Rough Win

Washington September 29 Joey Archibald retained the world featherweight crown after a highly disputed 13 round decision over Harry Jeffra of Baltimore. Referee Benny Leonard cast the deciding vote as judges disagreed, with about 10 000 fans booing and showering the ring. It was Archibald’s second title defense since Henry Armstrong vacated the belt.

Unite Weres Washington Joey Archibald Harry Jeffra Baltimore Pawtucket R. J Benny Leonard Frank Schuyler Dr. 0. A. Singer Archibald Henry Armstrong Leo Rodal

Minnesota despoiled by challengers in Big Ten race

Exhaustive previews for 1939 football forecast Minnesota to drop its four of five title grip as rivals plot to end the Norsemen’s reign. The team has lost only two conference games in five years, both to Northwestern, as Big Ten rivals plan to interrupt Minnesota’s supremacy.

Cleveland Minnesota Norsemen Northwestern

Beasts Lewis in 37 Holes to Claim Coveted Prize

Howard Sheen edged James Lewis in a sudden-death playoff after 36 holes of Corry Country Club golf, finishing with a 41 45 43 171 across the 98 holes to win the championship. Lewis led early but failed to close as Sheen sealed victory on the first playoff hole.

Howard Sheéh Jimmy Lewis Parout Lewig Sheen Dewi Ad OS Lewis Howard Sheen James Lewis Corry Ted

Ladies Leagues Elect Officers At City Meeting

Members of the Ladies Clyana Recreation League are urged to meet Monday at 8 PM in the Municipal building to elect officers for the Ladies Bowling Association for the coming year. Bill DeCorrevont of Northwestern weighs 175 pounds, five pounds under his usual playing weight.

Ladies Clyana Recreation League Ladies Bowling Association Bill DeCorrevont Northwestern Flash

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Gerry Pittsburgsh Pirates Pie Traynor Pie Freddie Hutchinson Buccaneers George Gibson Royal Pirate Texritory Jack Doyle Pitabergh Pirate Stanley Pevkov Vester LonDié Aero Supply NO. 1 Frisch Wilson Herman Cory Byler Mrs. Shewbert Louisville Duquesne Big Gun Model Dairy Co Chic Young Legister
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