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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1931

Page

2

Corry Merchants Clinch Second Round Title in Erie League

The Corry Merchants secured the second round championship as the Erie County League curtailed the late half schedule. Plans call for a five game series to decide the county title with Corry favored after a dominant second round run and the Merchants set to meet the first half winner in the final series.

Corry Merchants Erie County League Board of Governors Corry Club Wesleyyike Vic Harborcreek Girard Chanice Weber Grossley Legionnaires Wesleyville Corry Morenants Merchants Corry Nine Strucke Jaye Joop Cobbett

Mil Village Nine Booked For Spurday Game

Manager Connett of the Garry Merchants booked Mil Village Independents for a Saturday afternoon contest at Mil Village. The visitors were listed as the Hollywood Movie Stars replacement for Jamestown Oaks, unable to play due to a scheduling conflict.

Conbett Garry Merchants Mil Village Mill Village Jamestown Oicles Jamestown Ereloc Simday

Mastro Boomed For Fight With Champion

Mastra poised as top rival for Pluaplon Bat Battalion in Hartford. He scored a decision over Od Pranwis at the Araland bowl in Queens. Matchmaker aims to sign Battilino to meet Mastry at Queensboro next month.

Untenu Ress New York Ani Mas Loiwagi Comail Pluaplon Bat Battalion Hartford Unn Mastra Od Pranwis Queensbie Stadium Battilino Mastry Queensboro

Jack Berg to Meet Canzoner in Title Bout

Report from United Press on a planned boxing match between Jack Berg and Canzoner. The 35 round bout was slated with details unclear due to inconsistent text.

Jack Berg United Press Aue i. Suck Isk Ff Enzien Laanths Aoe

Mushball Playoff Set After 17 14 City Contest

Kiwanis and East Enders clash in a playoff to decide the second half title in the City Mushball League after a 17 to 14 setback. The winner meets Company A, first round champions, for 1981 league honors at the fair grounds Thursday at 6:00 p.m.

T. Mie Riwanis United Brethren Company A Arai Imler Kiwanis East Enders Burr Scott Jordan Sullivan Leonard

McLarnin Petrolle Bout Prompts Fans Demand

New York August reports Henry McLemore notes fans urged McLarnin to trade blows with Billy Petrolle. He is expected to fight tomorrow at the stadium using his right hand, while Petrolle’s manager Archie Bell countered with strategic plans. Boxing results from the Gneeksboro Stadium include Mastro, Brown, Lew Pelehnan and others.

Henry McLemore United Press New York Jimmy McLarnin Billy Petrolle Stadium James McLarnint Vancouver Trishmant Gneeksboro Stadium Mastro Chicago Kid Weanois Italy Newsboy Brown California Archié Bell Brooklyn Mickey Gelb Wss Hungary Pull Zwick Cleveland Lew Pelehnan Bronklyn Johnny Pena Spain Sim Feldman Amdy Zazzarind

Cubs Move Into New York for Eight Day Visit

Rogers Hornsby led the Chicago Cubs on an eight day visit to New York to decide their NL pennant chances trailing the Cardinals by nine games. The Cubs must sweep 11 games against Brooklyn and New York after a 8 2 loss to Boston narrowed their gap. Fred Frankhouse held the Cubs to five hits as Worthington drove in the bases loaded winner in the ninth.

L. S. Cameron United Press Sports New York Rogers Hornsby Chicago Cubs Cubs St. Louis Cardinals Brooklyn Boston Fred Frankhouse Worthington Chuck Klein Phillies Spencer Pittsburgh Philies Paul Waner Detroit St. Louis Washington Charley Gehringer Tigers Dick Coffman

Yesterday's Scores Highlight Baseball Matchups

Detroit beat New York 14 innings, 4 to 4. St. Louis 4, Washington 2. Boston defeated Chicago 2. Pittsburgh crushed Philadelphia 14 to 5. Washington 4. Cleveland. Philadelphia vs Chicago scheduled. New York at St Louis. Boston at Detroit. Pittsburgh at Boston. Chicago at Brooklyn. Cincinnati at New York. St. Louis at Philadelphia.

Philadelphia Washington A New York Gleveland A Ag AIS St. Louis Chicago Boston Detroit Casa National de Pot al Louis Brooklyn Pittsburgh Cincinnati Washington National American Washington Cleveland St Louis National Pittsburgh

Union City Indies to Play Here Thursday

Corry's Merchants oppose the Union City Independents in a twilight Junior High field game Thursday. The match is the first of three in four days as Union City strengthens its lineup for the invasion. Vary Coates may pitch for the Indies and Long of Soestner likely starts for the Merchants. Cobbett seeks a game with the Orioles or Mill Village Independents for Saturday.

Union City Indies Corry Union City Independents Avaix Unionites Joeal Metthanis Leen Coates Long Ot Soestnér Munsger Cobbett Juggestoven Orioles Me Mill Village Merchants

Iowa to Meet Pittsburgh in 1931 Grid Opener

Towson University of Towws, facing athletic turmoil, plans to open the 1931 season against the University of Pittsburgh on October 2. Iowa, hampered by low talent and uncertain quarterback play, seeks improvement after a rocky past while Pitt brings a full slate of regulars.

Grove Aims for Sixteenth Straight Victory in Chicago

Robert Moses Grove of the Philadelphia Athletics is poised to extend his streak to sixteen wins as he faces the Chicago White Sox at Comiskey Park. A win would tie the all time American League record for consecutive victories, set in the 1880s and 1910s by notable pitchers. Grove’s current record stands at 2–2 before today’s game, with potential to raise his season winning percentage toward the highest mark on record.

Grove United Press Chicago Robert Moses Grove Philadelphia Athletics Chita White Sox Comiskey Pai Joe Woon Boston Red Sox Walter Johnson Washington Benators Timothy Keete New York Giatts Rube Marquard Neo Yorke Giants Joe Wood Wood Jost

Big Ten Coaches Hold to Their Assignments

George Kirkley reports that only one new Big Ten football coach debuts next season, Fritz Crisler at Minnesota, while Pat Page departs Indiana. The piece lists current coaches and notes limited turnover in the conference over recent years.

George Kirkley United Press EU Hayes Pat Page Inedians A. A. Stagg US of Chicago Lotiowe Pat Page Indiana Dick Stanley Northwestern Glenn Thistlethwaite Harry Kipke Michigan Sam Willaman Ghia State Frits Crisler Minnesota Noble Kiser Purdie

Correct Golf Follow Through Tied to Downswing Force

The article argues the correct golf follow through depends on the preceding downswing action. It explains the left arm draw and right arm added momentum drive hips and body to face the hole during contact. It notes beginners ask about pausing at the top of the backswing and promises more discussion.

Whithee

Big Three of Women’s Tennis Face Tests at Forest Hills

At Forest Hills on August 1 the big three Helen Wills Moody Helen Jacobs and Betty Nuthall begin third round action in the women’s national singles championship Moody meets Miss John Ridley seed No 6 of Britain Jacobs faces Virginia Hilleary of Philadelphia and Nuthall faces Josephine Crickshanks of California in a day of decisive matches meaningful to the field’s balance and prospects.

Helens Betty Nuthall Britain Forest Hills United Press Helen Wills Moody Helen Jacobs Jed Moody Jonn Ridley

East High Preseason Practice Starts Next Tuesday

East High School football players report to East High on Monday at 9 AM to complete forms and collect equipment as the team, led by Coach James Myde, begins preseason drills amid a tough schedule ahead. Also noted, a separate case seeks $18,000 in damages from Ponora Zinc Co. over fumes at a Donora, Pennsylvania farm.

WPL East High Pyar Pittsburgh Ponora Zinc Company Donora Donor Anc

Jimmy Dean Favored Over Matty Oldagh in Friday Bout

Aug. 19 Timmy Dean local Negro sempmer plans to enter the ring for a 10 round match with Matty Oldach at the open air arena Friday night on the long end of the odds. Previous six round bout had disputed decisions with many betting on Deah’s right hand and a longer distance advantage for Oldneh.

Brie Timmy Dean Scempper Matty Oldach Deah

Fragmented OCR News Snippet from Darien Property Case

Fragmented text references Darien property and a spemanta utter raising questions of timing and identification. The readable bits mention Isuhimns of Vimuma and Ta Beith life, but full meaning remains unclear.

Isihimns Vimuma

Polka Dots Triumph Over Union City Mappers

The Polka Dots girls team defeated the Union City Mappers 18 to 3 on the Junior High field last evening. Dot Henry pitched effectively holding the visitors to few hits through the first one and a half innings. The two girls teams will meet again next Tuesday at Union City.

Union City Dot Henry

Jack Johnson evaluates present heavies and recalls 1912 Las Vegas bout

Former world heavyweight champion Jack Johnson calls today’s heavyweights “our zeros” and questions Schmeling’s strength. He favors Sharkey over Schmeling and Believes Walker could beat Johnson. Johnson also recalls his Las Vegas night with Jim Flynn in 1912 and credits Jack Kearny as the greatest fight manager.

Albuquerque N.M Jack Johnson Schmeling Negro Sharkey AR Lewit Stribilie Johnson Las Vegas Jim Flynn Tilts Wis Jaci Kearny Johnsen

Corry Ad Lincoln Trade and Barter Notice

Corry notices show a barter report and trade request from a local neighborhood, listing carriers and values. The fragment mentions a trade offer and a price reference of 285, with phrases about a neighborhood raid and mail delivery context.

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Finks Cent Won’t Be While Ft Why Maces One Na

Fragmentary OCR text shows unclear names and phrases. The readable parts suggest a minor item or note with limited context and no identifiable events, dates, or entities to confirm.

Finks Cent Maces

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