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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1931

Page

7

Drastic Firearms Law Now In Effect In Pennsylvania

Harrisburg August 1 The Witkin Uniform Wirearms Act takes effect at midnight placing strict limits on sale and use of arms. It defines firearms including pistols and revolvers with barrels under 7 2 inches shotguns under 24 inches and certain rifles under 16 inches. Licenses required for carrying and selling. only licensed dealers may sell with 48 hour holding period. Police records of purchases must be kept. defenses include antique firearms not subject to act. Permits issued by police or sheriff after 50 cent fee and background checks. Appeals to higher courts allowed for permit or dealer license denials.

Harrisburg Witkin Pennsylvania Arcarns Clich Leif Wanton Sé Gidericé Olice Videnrs Hilgher

Nameless Nine Defeats Pittsfield in Tight Baseball Contest

Nameless Nine edged Pittsfield 8 to 8 in a high scoring game. The Nameless Nine, after earlier losses to Garland and Irvine, avenged with seven hits while Pittsfield dropped earlier to Garland and Irvine. Next week Nameless Nine faces Tanbary on Wednesday and Thursday.

Garland Irvine Jamestown Union City Union City Athletics Pittsfield Hoah Anthony Phelan Easter Hoppin Conklin Herting Antqjalst Long Richaflan Freeman Lynn Stiples Nott Alt Brynolfson I French Gentian French Buchanan Presman Thelman Herring Staples Owens

Tennis doubles today at Chestnut Hill regional event

The national doubles championship quarterfinals were to be completed today featuring George Tatt Jr. of Chicago and John Dorg of Newark defending champions against Frank Shida and Biddes B. Wood Jr. of New York in a tightly contested match.

Chestnuy Arbl Maas Aigal Port Ponce George Tatt, Jr Chicago John Dorg Newark N. J Champioons Frank Shida Biddes B. Wood, Jr New York Shields Amt Waott Io

Warren High and nearby squads begin 1981 football drills

Warren High opens with about twenty enthusiastic candidates reporting to Coach J B Leidig to receive equipment and begin preliminary practice for the coming season. The group aims to build a strong defense and offense as they prep for the September 12 game at Sheffield. Youngsville schedules nine games with four home, including a September 26 opener against an unnamed opponent, while North East and Union City also line up contests and Armistice Day plans loom. Jamestown hosts the J H S football camp at Lake Erie with about fifty boys training for a week under Dick Denkon and assistants.

Warren Warren High J. B. Leidig Aeembil Anxivis We Boys Sheffield Oy Saluiay Russa Mesa Youngsville Colith Muigheseau Smethport Edinbard Corry Jamestown Lake Ebic Angola Dick Denkon J. Moon Goathes Allah Fy Ayers Teo

Schooled boxing figures prepare for Brooklyn bout

Promoters Schaad Camopolo and Vigloria Campolo along with protege Suhudi and Jack Sharkey are ready for a second attempt at staging the 12 fleur bout in Brooklyn. The event, postponed from midweek, resumes amid outdoor show plans in Mic roLeopolitan venue.

Schaaf-Campolo New York

Merchants Fall In Ninth At Mill Village Thriller

The Merchants lost a close game at Mill Village as Manross hit a ninth inning homer after a tense rally. Long pitched well for the Merchants with nine strikeouts but walked a batter, while Soboski matched him with nine. Mill Village seized control late and held on for the win.

Mill Village Manross Pensby Long Shvask Corry Hive Mill Village Cory Soboski Cabbettis Elding Cobbett Hendershot Debury Walters Gilson Villate Petes Whitlesey Popovich Barnes Mantiss Whitaker Schoondepelles F Debur Crandall Manrosa Si Woski Cobbatt Bhuck Whittiksey Baressi Tufte

Union City Independents Rally with Two Weekend Wins

The Union City Independents beat Hydetown 8 to 6 on Saturday with Berger and Bidwell on the mound, then won 10 to 8 over Holy Rosary on Sunday led by pitcher Gari Castel. The club, retooled with Corry players after a rough spell against the County Merchants, plans daily practice as Lafayette High’s Buffalo squad joins the camp.

Union City Independents Hydetown Union City Berger Bidwell Thy Holy Rosary Union Gilly Gari Castel Union Independents Conty Merchanits Corry

Classified Ad Notice and Auction Fragments

Classifieds show items for sale such as a Ford ton truck with speed gears, a 1921 1 2 ton Chevrolet with stake body, and a 12x16 canvas found with a reward. Also mentions political candidacy of James B Yard for Prothonotary and a note on publication rules and ad errors. The fragmentary text lacks complete details and dates.

Russell William Martin's Union City

Three Teams Tied for cellar berth in tight pennant race

Three clubs Chicago Detroit and Boston battle for the last place in the American League standings as St Louis trails by two games. The White Sox win a 12 inning 10 to 9 game to stay in the mix while Boston drops to a narrow margin behind after an 11 to 4 loss to the Yankees. St Louis sweeps Cleveland, and Philadelphia halves a doubleheader split with Washington as the league tightens.

Chicago Detroit Boston Collins Cameron United Press Sports Editon New York Drike Sehereas Philadelphia Athletics St. Louis Greveland Walter Stewart Dick Coffman Washington Secon Place Philadelphia Alvin Crowder New York Giants Phila Pat Derfinger Pirates Bill Hallahan Pat Malone Chicago Cubs Grimm Brooklyn Hddie Brandt Danny Vance

Pike and Muskie Record Catch at Canadohta Lake

M. Miser reports a Canadohta Lake incident where O. H. Danner and his son hooked a large pike on a Sunday afternoon. While bringing the pike aboard a second line yielded a 22.5 pound muskie, 44.5 inches long, before the first fish was landed. The twins set up a potential record with two big catches in one trip.

M. Miser Canadohta Lake O. H. Danner Alrike

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