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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1931
Page
2
Local game reports Henry Tash leads The Hexgon and Meedullte visitors as Keys beat Company B 49 to 46 in a rough exhibition. Scoring details highlight Schwindt’s late surge for the visitors while Keystones and team defense shape the outcome.
In a tightly contested game at the State Armory, Company A Juniors edged Spartans and Spartansburg Independents. Early periods saw guards surge, with a late rally yielding a narrow win as both sides traded leads and the crowd stayed engaged.
In the Indoor Intercollegiates meet at New York, George Spitz of New York University and Harald Osborne of Yale face off for a second time. Osborne misses at 6 feet 6 inches. Spitz defends his form amid a tense pole vault and high jump showcase as rivals collide for top honors.
In Bries from Feb 19, a Northern SWBTA division slate features Academy versus Warren Dragons on the home hardwood. Blue and Gold uniforms spark chatter as East eyes third place while Cory and others chase the championship, amid late-season battles and possible upsets. Navy football stadiums and Japan’s university baseball tour also appear in brief mentions.
New York facing real competition for regular posts in the upcoming season. Joe McCarthy will test new infielders Billy Weber and Tony Laxalt while weighing options at second and third. Pitching concerns persist with Pipgras and Rufting as uncertain returnees and several young arms and catchers in camp.
The Th Knights at Columbus face the Keystones in a next week basketball double header at WLSL. The Knights meet the irly Resturant five of Fije while the Keys take on the Agratat Cigars in the same venue.
A garbled account records a 27 to 34 loss for the Dutchmen at Greenville to Pollitt's Col Jeglus, with mentions of Dutehmeh and New York staters in a tense game. The narrative hints at fouls, defensive struggles, and late elimination dynamics, but readable details are sparse.
Noted baseball writer and columnist dies Wednesday in Biloxe after a Sunday illness. The body will arrive here tomorrow to be laid to rest with sister Mrs Louise Dryden Davenport among family members. The Philadelphia and Cleveland scenes are referenced with mentions of Wallace, Diamond, and local boxing notes.
Tee Demipady a former heavyweight champion will referee the main event in Erie tonight. Jack Trippe of Buffalo faces Jack Homer of St Louis Corry as thousands watch. A large crowd is anticipated with a big undercard including Franky Blijorski versus Torey Manuel in the semi final.
Franklin High defeated Meadville High in a tense 25 to 23 Southern Division clash. Franklin trailed 14-0 at halftime but mounted a late rally, with a crucial late shot sealing the win and keeping Ol City atop the standings as Meadville faltered.
Youngsville junior high boys win with strong defense and quick scoring. The Whey quintet defeats Youngsville in a close game as Mountaineers edge Morcantown in college action with Virginia University and Hofeater Coirgutown University both noted for second game results.
United Press reports Len Harvey meets Vince Dundee in a 12 round title qualifier in New York with Mickey Walker’s World middleweight crown looming. A win could propel Dundee to a Walker bout, while Harvey seeks a rematch after a prior first round knockout bid.
The committee of Walter H. Scott S Don Wilcox FG Anderson Morris Chapin Mrs Vincent Desmond Mrs Allie Taylor Mrs J nit and Mrs Hattie Clough reports the Athletic Carnival on February 20 raised 6194 with 28 total receipts. Expenditures include 20.63 for advertising 5 for light and heat 1 for gymnasium 99 for referees and small items. The balance 3104.72 was turned to the Community Chest emergency fund. Plans for the next entertainment will be announced soon.
Members of the first squad of Chicago Cubs gathered here today preparing to leave tomorrow for Catalina Island to begin spring training. Star rookie Je Baeckl, who won 26 games and lost 14 for Los Anwes oy Inst eason, Jeff yesterday for the Coast. Bob Smit, right hand pitcher obtained from the Boston Braves, and Lester Sweetland, southpaw obtained from the Phillies, are among whom depart with the first squad.
Large crowd views a close contest as Beavers meet Jim Hydes Hast High quintet at Junior High tonight in a northern section league game. McCall's strong lineup and guard pairs face pressure from Corry Highs aggressive attackers led by Pulzinsky and other top scorers. Prelim features Golambus Giants and Coy Tigh Seconds at 7 pm.
St Edward's High quintet, postponed from Meadville, will play Vic Company 1 juniors on the parish show court at 8 30 with a 7 30 prelim. The Panama Independents meet a picked former Cory High and Industrial League stars squad in the early game. Company A Juniors beat Spartanstown last night and aim for a second straight over the parochials. The soldiers’ team hopes to snap a losing streak last Friday and keep the winning stride.
Dwight Beede resigns as Westminster College football coach amid press reports and school discussions. Jack Dempsey, former heavyweight champion, to broadcast on Erie station. interview set for 6:30 PM with Ray Peebles. Geneva College boxing fans await questions and coverage from Dispatch-Herald.
The scheduled game between SL Agatha's of Meadville and J Edward's High School on the local court was postponed to early next week due to dangerous highway conditions. It is expected the game will be played next week with the exact date to be announced later.
Seraphin Martin, famed French distance runner, won the Meadow Brook event in 1:22.34 against a small field. Patrick Martin finished last in a five-man field amid reports of fatigue and crowd attention at the Millrose A.C. meet.
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