Sharkey Poised To Capture Title Without Fight
Boston fighter Jack Sharkey, after Schmeling’s suspension by the New York Boxing Commission, stands a chance to become world heavyweight champion without a bout. With Schmeling and Stribling out, Sharkey could be named champion, though the path remains unsettled amid Chicago and Illinois disputes.
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Henry McLemore
United Press
New York
Jack Sharkey
Boston
New York Boxing Commission
Max Schmeling
Sharkey
Jaci Dempsey
Jack
Kayo
Tuntey
Heeney
Schmeling
Chicago
Strilling- Schmeling
Joe Jacobs
Unitat Pres
Fisia
Wil Cay
Ulan St
Jacobs
Ring Beevers Faces Tough Opposition In Sport Notes
Boxing headlines dominate as Max Schmeling’s heavyweight crown removal by the New York commission sparks debate on title legitimacy. The American Basketball League bars new teams for the second half of the season while Toledo and Warren clubs adjust schedules. Local prep teams, Central Preps and Erie’s squads, brace for weekend showdowns as Cathedral and Steeclman teams aim to climb the standings. Boxing and scholastic basketball feature key matches and developments with clubs like Warren and Corry eyeing intercity play and new blindfold training experiments in Pittsburgh schools.
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New York Athletic Commission
Max Schmeling
New York
Sehmeling
Chicago
Main
Jack Starkey
Gotham
Pstisha
John J. O'Brien
Dayton
Canton
Thhem
Toledo
Nicvatece
Revmen
Fort Wayne
Beavers
Central Preps
Erie
Mrie Wasi
Stecalmen
Eric Hast
Scarey
Ander
Ste
Hay
Corry’s 200 Hustead victory sparks local interest
In a compact Corry report, Hustead dominates a 200 event with notable performance by Payson and nearby supporters. The piece highlights SHANAUA Cs 2085 as a referenced mark and notes the crowd’s reaction and upcoming meet details.
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Hustead
Eae
Aode Gerer i
Peale
Tacie Payson Ony Shanaua Cs
Leadership Darting on Cambridge Springs Rifle Match
The Northwestern Pennsylvania Rifle League faces a pivotal clash at Cambridge Springs as the Firemen of the Cong Red and Gun Club meet the Spa marksmen in a regular match. Both sides, after opening wins by Lawrence Park Pals and Meadville club, aim to seize top spot. George Kittleberger led last night with 207 as the Corry club draws growing interest and hosts practice shoots Tuesdays and Fridays with a modest entry cost.
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Northwestern Pennsylvania Rifle
Cambridge Springs
Ue Cong Red and Gun Club
Spa Marksmen
Teadership
Lawrence Park Pals
Meadville
Lawrence Park
Corry Club
Hy Weldem
Hansen
Loveland
Nagel
LULZ
Liuwson
Sweet
Meadville Beats Titusville In County League Clash
Titusville High fell 19 to 1 in a hard fought Meadville matchup last evening. Brown and Gow scored five points, while Sigoke Redinger Gigore and Spodman led Meadville with steady defense and limited Titusville to one field goal in the opening period.
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Iusvillle
Jan
Brown and Gow
Titusville
Meadville
Meadville High
Althu
Nore
tTotsl
Pearter
Titeville
Sigoke
Redinge
Redinger
Gigore
Ricke
Spodman
Miter
Vaneless Nine to Hold Thursday Meeting on Plans
A meeting of the Vaneless Nine baseball club will be held Thursday evening at Menager Notts’s home, 701 West Wayns Street. Members are urged to attend and discuss plans for the 1931 season and fund-raising for team equipment.
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Narderens Nine
Menager Notts
West Wayns Street
Good skating reported on Columbus Ave rink
The Columbus avenue rink was heated again late yesterday and the night freeze left a fine ice surface promising good skating on the pond this afternoon and tonight. Howard Sheen, handling the rink project, believes Lis skating will be especially good this evening and invites all skaters in the city and vicinity to enjoy the sport at the newly constructed rink south of the Whiteley ice pond.
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Columbus Avenue
Howard Sheen
Lis
Whiteley
Gators Conclude Trip at Morgantown in Tri-State Test
Meadville reports Allegheny Alligators head to Morgantown to face West Virginia University and a slate that includes Glenville State Teachers and Wesleyan College. Harry Massing has shined, leading in the opening win while fitting into the scoring and passing game as the Meadville team seeks a stronger test against a top Tri-State foe. E. J. Hart traveled to Kennedy on a business visit.
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Meadville
West Virginia
Allegheny
West Virginia University
Morgantown
Gators
Mountain State
Slacsgold
University
Glenville State
Weel Virgin Wesleyan College
Gates
Granny Bull
Two Cage Games at St Edward's Hall Tonight
Two cage games on tap at St Edward's Hall this evening featuring Knights of Columbus versus Youngsville Fire Department and Treystones versus Cambridge Springs Independents. Knights aim to rebalance a recent loss against a strong lineup including Pitts and other regulars while Keystones seek a strong effort after a tough closing-period defeat last week.
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Knights of Columbus
Keystone
Caseys
Youngsville Fire Department
Treystones
Cambridge Springs
Youngsville Boys
Clymer
Pitts
Knights
Cambridge Indies
A's
Crawforn County
Westminster Beats Grove City In Close Season Opener
Westminster College edged Grove City College 24 to 22 in Grove City Pa as the two teams opened the 1930-31 basketball season in a tight contest. Westminster held a narrow two point lead at the end, with the Iscare listed as 24-22.
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Grove City
Westminster College
Grove City College
Westminster
Iscare
Titusville High to Play Here Monday
Corry High's basketball team faces Titusville High on the Junior High floor Monday in a third game in four days for the Orange and Black. Titusville seeks revenge after last fall's football defeat and hopes for a large crowd if weather stays favorable.
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Corry High School
Ave Brady
Titueville High
Beavers
Jumior
Orange and Black
Cathedral Prep
Hast
Erie
Titusville
Corry High
Frank Carideo Honored by New York City Officials
Notre Dame star Frank Carideo is feted by Mayor James J. Walker at a City Hall reception and honors ceremony. He receives the Albert Russell Erskine award for the national football championship with Rockne praised for his sportsmanship. Mount Vernon hosts a dinner in his honor with comments from Mayor Berg.
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New York
Frank Carideo
Notre Dame
New Yorks
James J. Walker
Mount Vernon
Frank
Carideo
Walker
Albert Russell
South Bend
Kaute Rockne
Berg
Mount
United Press Son
Vernon
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Chicago
Jan. T
Pyony
Don George
Gus Santenberg
Jack Wagner
Providence
R. I. Priday
London
N.B. A
Matios Kirlienko
Russia
Coast Artillery Armory
Former Celtics Travel Through Corry in Exhibition
Members of the Toledo Red Man Wive, formerly the New York Celtics and Cleveland Rosenblums, passed through Corry en route from Warren to Akron. They defeated Yes Service of Warren 80 to 51 in last night’s exhibition, with players including Lapehje Schwartz Banks Barty and Cunningage.
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Toledo
Red Man Wive
New York Celtcs
Cleveland Rosenblums
Corry
Warren
Akron
Ohio
Yes Service
Lapehje Schwartz
Banks
Barty
Cunning Age
Waynesburg Tops Juniata In Tight Huntingdon Clash
Waynesburg College defeated Juniata College 33 to 31 on the first night in Huntingdon. Juniata led 20 to 12 at halftime as Waynesburg reduced the margin in the final period. Guard Liema sealed the victory with a late free throw and field goal.
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United Press
Huntingdon
Waynesburg College
Juniata College
Juniats
Waynesburg
Indians
Liema
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