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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1931
Page
2
Erie East overwhelmed Corry High 40 to 22 as Hyde and McCallmen stars led a rapid start. Arrowsmith and Eppler paced the visitors with timely baskets while Corry struggled with turnovers and rough defense.
A reminiscence traces Charles Dryden from a foundry worker to a vivid newspaper writer. It notes his first assignments, style, and ability to nicknames players, with career pivots including coverage of Coogan and a rookie pitcher, alongside his reach into baseball management and reporting across multiple teams.
A man named Enos Thomas, ten years old, found with a throat wound in the basement of his home. police and family members report prolonged unemployment and possible foul play. The incident occurred in Sharon, and investigators are reviewing the case as a potential family dispute with a razor found nearby.
The Corry rifle team travels to Hansen to face the Spa marksmen in a North Pennsylvania Rifle League match. C. Kittleberger led scores with 298, while Welden, Tubbs, and others contributed as the semi weekly shoot produced 90 to 290+ team totals.
In New York Vince Dundee of Baltimore allegedly defeats Len Harvey in a 12 round rematch to claim the British middleweight title. Judges and referee split, with one judge for Harvey and both others for Dundee as the crowd boos the decision. Harvey started strong but Dundee landed more eye catching blows, ending with a controversial result.
Corry Junior High defeated Youngsville Junior High 22 to 10 in a season rematch. The game stayed tight through two quarters before Corry pulled away in the third period behind strong inside scoring and key field goals from Williams and Linder.
News reports from New York on the United States Lawn Tennis Association meeting with leaders from across the sport. Committees discussed revision plans for William and Helen Wills Moody while noting top players Wille and others shaping the coming season amid lingering questions about national tournament success.
Harvard and Princeton announce a five year rivalry ceasefire ending all sports except football as schedules permit. Board chairmen Kennedy and Bingham state policies prevent resumed engagements.
Results from the Pittsburgh arena include Billy Rose defeating Billy Hole in 10 rounds at the Moss Temple, Myer over Gahn in 8 rounds, Reilly decision over another opponent, and Buddy Stewart scoring a technical knockout over Hoonwn. Scholastic scores show East 10 City 8, and multiple regional matchups across schools and towns.
Lightweight champion Tony Canzoneri will meet Sammy Fuller of Boston in a title bout planned for March 6. The match will be Canzoneri’s second appearance since winning the crown. The abbreviated article notes Fuller as the opponent and mentions a prior title victory by Canzoneri.
The Cleveland Indians, aiming to fix weak infield defense and pitching, add four new pitchers Fay Thomas Howard Craghead Oral Hildebrand and Thornton Lee from various leagues. Veteran Wes Ferrell Clint Brown and Mel Harder remain, while infield rehearsals focus on shortage at short and third with potential trades and new competition for first and second base jobs.
Northern Pennsylvania independent squads Company A and Company L meet in the 112th regimental finals at Eris tonight for the championship and advancement to divisional eliminations. Company A trails a strong shooting squad and seeks a decisive upset against the favored L squad after recent wins and forfeit outcomes.
Clymer High defeated Sherman 24 to 1 on Sherman’s court in an impressive display. The Clymer Seconds also beat Sherman 18 to 14, with notable improvements in ball handling and shooting.
George Spitz of New York University wins the Rodman Wanamaker trophy for outstanding performance in the mile run. He clears 6 feet 3 inches in the high jump and gains 21 points from judges, topping Ray Conger and others in the balloting.
Eddie Shea of Chicago featherweight will face Kil Wranvis of Italy in a feature 10 round bout at Madison Square Garden on Feb 20. Shea defeated Fidel La Barba in California and has a decision over world champion Bat Battalino. Wranvis earned a victory over La Barba on the return bout.
Two Erie groups clash with the A basketball squads in a doubleheader at State Gym tomorrow. The junior team meets St Marys Origins at 2 15 p m while the varsity faces Scott Auto Bendy quintet in the later game.
Grove City College roared to a 93 to 40 victory over Thiel College. Grove City led 21 to 11 at halftime and held Thiel scoreless for 12 minutes of the second period, extending a string of strong showings in the Mercer county rivalry.
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