Inter-City Horseshoe League parade of notes and players
A feature on forming an intercity horseshoe league in northwestern Pennsylvania, led by promoter Will Shields, with plans to survey surrounding towns. Also notes Grover Cleveland Alexander joining the House of David as playing manager, plus items on Knute Rockne’s legacy, British sports coverage, and American football figures in colleges and high schools.
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Corry Joins Erie County Baseball League in 1931
Corry becomes part of a four club Erie County Baseball League for the 1931 season. Girard Harborcreek Wesleyville and Corry form the loop with revised league rules. Officials expect a strong schedule and friendly relations among clubs as play begins.
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Penn and Drake Relay Carnivals Held Saturday
United Press reports the Penn and Drake relay carnivals joined the season’s premier track and field meets. Penn and Drake showcase top sprinters, distance runners, and field stars with famed athletes like Barney Berlinger and Carl Conn among the featured performers. The events attract athletes from colleges across the United States and Canada, as the 37th Penn games set the pace for the season.
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Yesterday's Scores Across Major Leagues
Yesterday’s results show Chicago defeating Cleveland 10 to 2 and Philadelphia beating Washington 5 to 1. New York won 7 to 5 against Boston while Boston blanked Brooklyn 4 to 0. St Louis beat Cincinnati 8 to 2. New York lost 3 to 4 to Philadelphia.
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Berg and Canzoneri Set for Lightweight Title Bout
Chicago April 29 Tony Chargoner of New York and Jack Berg of England tuned down training for a ten round lightweight title fight at Chicago Stadium tomorrow night Berg holds the junior welterweight title and is favored to beat Canzoneri in a clash for lightweights
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Rich) Berg
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Yankees seize lead as Indians and Senators fall
The Yankees moved into first in the American League as Lefty Grove kept the Senators to a single run. Cronin hit a second inning homer for Washington. Babe Ruth injured his left hip in the sixth during the Yankees 7 5 win over the Red Sox. Brooklyn dropped a 4 0 decision to Boston in Zachary’s four hit showing. The White Sox crushed Cleveland 10 2 behind Pat Caranas while Chicago’s roster rode strong pitching and hitting. Cincinnati fell to St Louis 3 2 as Pont’s double sparked the eighth inning rally. The Browns and Tigers game was postponed due to rain.
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Bob Osborne Sold by Cubs to Pirates in Major League Deal
April 23 Bob Osborne a right handed pitcher with four major league seasons was purchased by the Pittsburgh Pirates from the Chicago Cubs to bolster the hurling staff He will join the Pirates today with past major league stints including Wichita Falls Los Angeles Reading and a 1930 Cubs season featuring 35 games Mostly relief duties He bats right and is used in pinch hitting for Herman and O Doul Also noted the New York Giants beat the Philadelphia Phillies 5 4 in home opener as Cruz homered and McGraws club gained the win while Pittsburgh Chicago were rained out and an ad for Fasteeth appears
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