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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 17, 1931

Page

7

Jim Thorpe eyes Carlisle return as grid coach

The article notes minor football rule changes and Jim Thorpe’s bid to return to Carlisle to coach Dickinson College. It recalls Thorpe’s Carlisle days under Pop Warner and mentions other coaching candidates and ongoing rule discussions affecting scoring and fouls.

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Cory marksmen win Cambridge Springs meet on last night

Cory Rod and Gun Club shooters led by George Kittleberger with 233 beat Cambridge Springs Seniors by a narrow margin at Cambridge range. Team members Israelson Loveland Ditmer and others scored 231 to 228 as Cory topped Cambridge.

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Erie Seeks NY Penn League Franchise Amid Central League End

Erie officials announced a push for a berth in the New York Penn League as the Central League disbanded for 1951. Leon Miller said Erie aims to establish a franchise, facing possible competition from Binghamton and distance barriers, with Erie hoping to join a revived regional circuit.

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Schmeling and Stribling to Meet in June Title Fight

United Press reports tentative plans for the world heavyweight championship bout between Max Schmeling of Germany and Young Stribling of Georgia to be held at Soldier Field Chicago on Friday June 19 William F Carey president of Madison Square Garden Corp said the date is favored to draw more fans and to pair with the 450 000 American derby at Washington Park the next day

United Press Chicago Max Schmeling Germany Young Stribling Georgia Soldier Field William F. Carey Madison Square Garden Corporation Carey New York Washington Park

Benny Bass fights seven rounds for two round knockout

Benny Bass, world junior lightweight challenger, claimed a unique seven round effort produced a two round knockout. He faced Bud Taylor in a one round bout halted by a technical knockout after Taylor fell. The Pennsylvania Athletic Commission ordered an exhibition to give fans value, but Bass could not repel the knockout.

United Press Philadelphia Bennyworld Bass Bud Taylor Terre Haute Taylor Frank Weiner Pennsylvania Athletic Commission Qsim

St Edward's to Meet St Agatha Here Tonight

St Edward's High meets St Agatha's of Meadville tonight in Erie Diocesan League play after a last week win over St Michael's of Greenville. The St Edward's quintet show confidence and improved zone defense as Crum and Hovey bolster the lineup. A 7:30 pm league game will precede a St Benedict's Academy girls clash with St Edward's High girls at the gym, with a Corry High Reserves vs St Howard's High varsity preliminary.

St Michael's Grenville St. Edward’s High St. Agatha's Thssers Meadville Saints Greenville Boys St. Michael's Sorala St. Michael’s St. Agatha’s Crum and Hovey St. Edward's Erie

Westminster snaps Bethany in close college game

Westminster College toppled Bethany College 21 to 20 in Wic Bison territory, halting Bethany’s nine game win streak. The lead traded hands through the second half with Titan Douglas delivering the decisive score in the final moments.

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Keystones Clash At St Eds Gym In Erie Cage Night

Knights of Columbia face a rival lineup in a Wednesday Erie gym bill as the Keystones host St Edward's. The event features local teams and a feature clash billed as the contest of the evening with Greekty foul play noted in preview.

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Corry High Reserves Defeat Clymer in Ninth Straight Win

The Corry High Reserves beat Clymer High 32 to 19 on the New York static court to extend their nine game winning streak. Sonny Daye led with four field goals, supported by Reagle and Thayer for double figures. Clymer’s Meerdink starred, but the Reserves pulled away after a strong opening and solid defense.

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Fight Results From Jamaica and Other Ring Battles

A chaotic boxing results roundup lists multiple bouts across cities including Jamaica, Philadelphia, Baltimore, New York, Chicago and Minneapolis. Notable outcomes feature Sammy Baker stopping Bud Taylor in Philadelphia, Red Delp and Gaby Bagdad knocked out, Mickey Cohen beating Phil Tobias, Jack Rosenberg defeating Mike Cols Wins, and Ernie Lehane stopping Dick Hunters in Boston. The roundup also notes various victories and KO or decision endings, with many cross-city matchups and unfamiliar names.

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FOR RENT AD LISTING BROKEN TEXT WITH MULTIPLE ITEMS

Rentals including five rooms bath and garage at 5 West Smith Street with possession now and other listings show five furnished rooms first floor private entrance a six room house at 127 Gould Street with phone contact 2 1 1 25 42 modern apartments from 10 to 25 dollars John B Patterson un furnished options also store space for rent near F C Chapin Sons and 246 2 76 West Smith Street two houses on West Smith Street one at 12 dollars or 15 dollars monthly another at 303 East and Pleasant streets and a house on the north side of the park handled by Foster E Davis and son Insurance agents.

D . Leach West Smith Street Gould Fleet Pleasant Streets Park Foster E Davis and Son Insurance Agts

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