Real Race Looms In National League Baseball Outlook
The National League title race tightens as the St Louis Cardinals lead, with the New York Giants Chicago Cubs and Brooklyn Robins on their heels. A revived Brooklyn club threatens a fall flag while heavyweight lineups and hitters including Mack Walker Ruth or Goslin highlight a broad baseball panorama. Pitchers and players such as Biddle Morgan and Webb of the Red Sox also draw attention alongside collegiate and golf notes from local circles.
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Stute Cardinals
New York Giants
Ghicazo Qubs
Robins
Brooklyn
Ake
Clas
Jty
Biddle Morgan
Indians
Babe Ruth
Morgan
Bambino
Ruth
Pride Ihielder
Webb
Red Sox
Goslin
Browns
Davis
Phillies
Earnshaw Wins Second Straight for Athletics in Seven-Run Rally
Washington Senators lost to Philadelphia Athletics 7 to 3 as Connie Mack shifted Earl Earnshaw to a second start in three days with strong support from hitters. The win, coupled with Chicago’s 10 to 8 victory in 12 innings over St. Louis, tightens the A’s lead in the American League while Cubs move within 3 1/2 games of the leaders after sweeping doubleheaders with St. Louis.
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New York
Washington Senators
Philadelphia Athletics
Connie Macie
George Warnshaw
Barnshaw
Senators
Lefty Grove
Mack
Ace
Crowder
Fischer
Washington
Athletics
Chicago
St. Louis
Rimsey
Browns
Watwood
Blue
Simons
White Sox
Boston
Cleveland
Detroit
Chicago Cubs
St. Louis Cardinals
Brooklyn
Bentley Root
Carelinals
Glock
Rome
Imates
Hack Wilson
Hallahan
Jaimson
Cubs
Bnthem
Philadelphia
Cardinals
Babe Phelis
Jacke Quinn
Phillies
Mienna Basds
Seinivel
Taitier
Pittsburgh
Gincin
Wesleyville Loses Coach Amidst School Shakeup
The Wesleyville program faces a coaching departure as Howard Heenan, praised for three years of effective leadership, will not return this fall. The Dillerville faculty adds new subjects, while Wesleygirls’ team boasts a strong sports record amid changes.
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WichArt
High Mentor Attends Pitt Coaches' School
Sedric A. McCail of Corry High School attends the University of Pittsburgh summer coaching school. He learns basketball under Dye Carlson and football and track under Jack Sutherland and Coach Shea. McCail expresses optimism for Corry High teams this winter and notes the program's varied courses and Cathedral of Learning observations.
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Sedric A. McCail
Corry High School
University of Pittsburgh
Scoring Summary From Yesterday and Schedule for Today
Yesterday's scores feature American league results Philadelphia 7 Washington 3 Chicago 10 St Louis 8 with 121st edition notes. National league games include Brooklyn 5 Philadelphia 4 Chicago 14 St Louis 2 first and Chicago 6 St Louis 3 second. Later date Pittsburgh Cincinnati and rain New York Boston. Today American Philadelphia at Washington Boston at New York St Louis at Detroit Cleveland at Chicago National Brooklyn at Boston New York at Philadelphia Pittsburgh at Cincinnati.
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Ros Nberg
New ‘York
Hans Mueller
Germany
Tenssi
New York
Herman Perlick
Kalamzoo
Sich
Bede Guin
Indianapoli
Hapld Anderson
Indankpails
Philadelphia
Washington
Gleveland
St Louis
Boston
Detroit
Chicago
la Pet
Brooklyn
Aba
Pittsburgh Cincinnat
St. Louis
National
Pittsburgh
Cincinnati
Cleveland
Nationa Brooklyn
Cincinatti
Fast Colored Team to Play Here Monday
Corry baseball fans will see one of the fastest traveling clubs when the Pittsburgh Colored Stars face the Merchants in Al Gamma on the fair grounds diamond next Monday at 6 o'clock. The Stars include former Homestead Gray players and are formidable rivals. The visit is a feature attraction on the Merchants 1931 schedule, expected to draw a large crowd.
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Corry High
Beavers
Dedman
Dave
Bachomes
Legal School
Corry
Pittsburgh Colored Stars
Merchants
Algama
Fair Grounds
Homestead Gray
Grays
Homestead Combination
Pittsburgh Stars
Brooklyn Giants
Colonel Tedis
Pro Tourney Opens At Forest Hills Today
United Press reports the national professional tennis championship begins at Forest Hills today after two postponements. Top seed Vincent Richards faces competition with William Tilden, the No. 2 seed, as the field includes the era's leading players in the opening matches.
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United Press New York
Ot Main
Winfierney
Forest Hills
William Tilden
Vincent Richards
Richards
Boxing chiefs weigh Schmeling Walker Sharley bout in NBA territory
Chicago July 8 General John V Glinnin president of the National Boxing Association said a Schmeling versus the Walker Sharley winner match in New York July 22 would be welcomed in NBA territory. He added a Schmeling versus Surmora fight would not be sanctioned as Surmera is suspended. Schmeling is expected to defend his title within six months. Pittsburgh July 8 Carl Kaufman and Carl Lundeen tied for first in the national public links qualifying at Schenley with 191. Ramissy second with 134. Lally and Pasikowski tied for fourth with 186. They will play 18 holes to decide fourth place.
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Chicago
John V. Glinnin
National Boxing Association
Max Schmeling
Mickey Walker-Jacl Sharley
New York
Clinnin
Schmeling
Primo Surmera
No. A
N BA
Schmislng
Promiga Rress
Pittsburgh
Carl Kaufman
Carl Lundeen
Lodig
St. Paul
Schenley
Harry Ramissy
Francis Laliy
John Pasikowski
French gloom over 1931 Davis Cup prospects
Paris reports a mood of gloom in the French camp as Cochet ne Lacoste face slow recovery from illness and Lacoste decides not to play this year. Gillou confirms a three-strong core with Borotra Brugnon and Boussus likely to join, while Cochet’s form woes and Wimbledon exit weigh on expectations for the cup defense.
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Ralph Heinzen
United Press
Paris
Henri Cochetace
World Tennis Aces
Rene LaGoste
Pierre Gillou
Davin Chip Committee
Cochet
Jean Borotra
Jacques Brugnon
Christian Boussus
Boussus
Borotra
M. Gillow
Vince
Lacoste
Daysonval
Brugman
el Sharpe
England
France
Eave
Cumberland Clinches Lead In Mid-Atlantic League Race
Cumberland defeated Altoona 5 to 1 to clinch the league lead while Charleston was shut out 4 to 0 by Clarksburg. Heckley beat Fairmount 5 to 4. Charleroi swept Parkersburg 5 to 0 and 6 to 0. Wheeling beat Johnstown 6 to 0 and Huntington 5 to 0, with Stottdale and Beckley also winning. Schedule list shows Charleroi at Altoona and others.
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Altoona
Parkersintry
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Johnstown
V. Fiintington
Stottdale
Charleroi
Charleston
Cumberland
Parkersburg
Fairmont
Huntington
Chirkshurs
Stottdde
Bepkley
Man Charged With Murder of Father-in-Law in Lancaster
Mathew Diana, 42, was prepared for formal murder charges in Lancaster after allegedly shooting his father-in-law Mathew Tolygone, 66, during an argument. Diana reportedly admitted the shooting and claimed self defense, saying Tolygone wrested a gun during the struggle.
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United Irese
Lancaster
Mathew Diana
Mathew Tolygone
Diana
Dia
McAuliffe Rates Walker as Heavyweight Kingmaker Today
Retired lightweight champion Jack McAuliffe tells United Press Mickey Walker, lately a middleweight champ, could beat any current heavyweight. He criticizes today's heavyweights as under championship form while praising Walker's potential and listing contenders like Sharkey, Stribling, Carnera, and Loughran as possible challengers who might rise with effort. He envisions Walker defeating the field and delivering a worthy U.S. heavyweight champion.
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Jack McAulive
Mickey Walker
Jacke
Jack McAulife
McAulife
Kid Lavigne
McAuitffe
United Press
McAuiifre
Sharkey
Fubrob
Tommy Loughran
Lika
Merchants to Stage Booster Game Sunday
Corry Merchants plan a booster game Sunday afternoon at Veret to face Wesleyville club in the county league second half. Proceeds aim to cover deficits from early season losses with advance ticket sales and a large gate expected after Wesleyville led the first round. Herb Grassley’s nine regained form and could drive a strong turnout for the Merchants amid a recent revived pace.
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Corry
Wesleyville Club
Veret
Weeleyville
Herb Grassley
Jovp
Bief Aiti
Stagi Ag
City Tennis Tournament Planned Here
The V. M. G. A. plans a city tennis tournament with singles and doubles events for men and women. Players sixteen and older may enroll, with fifty cents entrance for a trophy and runner up medal. Drawings set for Friday, July 17. mail entry and fee to CM Hengat, 20 West Smith Street.
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V. MG. A
Hengat
West Smith Street
Tennis tournament entries open for Corry GA 1901
Application blanks show entries for the Corry Georgia Min 1931 tennis tournament. Entries close July 17 at 7 p.m. Play begins Monday July 20. Players must schedule matches within the week or forfeit. Griffiths vs Pantaleo boxing match announced for White City July 20 with promoter Mike Malloy.
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Corry
Fae
Griffiths
Guicago
Tully Grittitus
Paul Pantaleo
Chicago
White City
Mique Malloy
Tommy Loughran
Kiwanis Club Matches In Street League Feature
A junior high league game at YMGAs Industrial Club grounds sees Tummekle edge Pebble Brook in a tight finish. Alpha squad defeats East End as City League races toward a first round winner between Kiwanis and Company A with a large crowd watching. Emblem Oil faces Raymond in Commercial-Industrial action with possible elimination looming for the loser.
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Pebble Brook
Ymgas
Alpha Tralecnily
Alphas
Jill
MCA
Tijanis
Moat
Soe Sa Tiger
Emblem Oil
Rayment
Raymond Wil
Raymond
Cortylaniestown
Dydd
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