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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jul 14, 1931

Page

2

Colored Stars Triumph Over Merchants In Darkened Exhibition

Pittsburgh’s Colored Stars dominated the Ue Corry Merchants 12 to 4 in a hang-up exhibition on the Junior High field Monday evening. A rough start by Blowers and Erie's pitching misfires let the visitors surge to a 9-run opening frame before the game ended at dusk after the eighth inning. The Colored Stars rallied with three-run outs and solid fielding led by Hughes at short, while Hendershot and Long contributed key hits in the late innings.

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Attract Banner Attendance in Pittsburgh Baseball Notes

Strong road clubs drew the season’s biggest crowd at Juniter High field as fans crave better baseball than the Merchants offer. Carmen Hill beat Rochester Red Wings at Newark Bears, Newark scored early and held on after a late Wings rally. Richart Thomas named assistant at Grove City College football camp. George Nichols KO’d Len Surives at Braves Field. Laughner brothers starred for Service Company. House of David plans game vs Merchants late July. Glenny Collett to write golf series for girls. Cleveland granted NFL franchise and probes for home site. 1931 schedule opens September.

de Pittsburgh Colored Stars Juniter High Field Cnse Cobbett Erie County Baseball League Carmen Hill Rochester Red Wings Newark Bears Newark Wings Hitlayss fywa/steikeonts Richart Thomas Shirron Charley Bary Grove City Thomas Grhive City Rhine Berry Vector Fe. B. Thorn House of David Benton Colhelt Mnins Cy Mls Fricus Grover Cleveland Alexander St. Louis Cardinals Cleveland Cleveland Eleven Samuel H. Deutsch Dautsch Municipal Stadium Malwaukee

Moody Aims to Regain National Tennis Title

Helen Moody declares indifference to gossip as she prepares for the women’s national championships at Forest Mills in August. The California star, last year’s winner, plans to defend her crown without her San Francisco husband in attendance, saying public opinion is part of the game.

United Press Chicago Helen Wills Moody Forest Mills F

Nameless Nine to Meet Merchants in Rematch Saturday

The Nameless Nine, now with two former Merchants players and several new members, will face the Merchants at Junior High field Saturday at 3 p.m. under Wesley Pearce and Ernest Bachelver. The Merchants won 42 to 0 in a previous meeting led by Babe Haene. With Ziany Landers pitching and Frankie DeLury catching, Nameless Nine aims for a stronger showing in a likely hotter battle.

Nameless Nine Wesley Pearce Ernest Bachelver Junior High Babe Haene Ziany Landers Frankie DeLury Wanown Cemoent Merchants Leam

Godfrey Appears as Boxer and Wrestler on Same Card

George Godfrey, Pennsylvania Negro, draws crowds by boxing and wrestling on one program in Toronto. He knocked out George Gemas in 1 minute 35 seconds of the second round and then wrestled Stanley Stasiak, the Pole from Buffalo, and was thrown in 11 minutes 44 seconds.

United Press Toronto George Godfrey Primo Carera Wbtie Godfrey George Gemas Philadelphia Big Negro Stanley Stasiak Big Pole Buffalo Rough House

Tony Herrera Loses Decision At Pittsburgh

Philadelphia boxer Johnny Jadick defeated Tony Herrera in a 124 pound bout in Pittsburgh. The card also featured Jack Tracey and Ansty Andrueci winning matches in nearby Lancaster and Philadelphia, with multiple regional fighters listed in bouts across New York, Brooklyn, and St. Louis.

Pittsburgh Johnny Jadick Philadelphia Tony Terrera Joel Jack Tracey Art Leeds Lancaster Billy Mercer Harrisburg St. Spit’ Styer Dick Budigair Lebanon al Brooklyn Dexter Park Edle Benson Brooklyn Pat Redmond Ireland New York Max Pell Portland Ore Nick Pastora Williamsburg N. Y Herbert Green Samoa Fla Coney Islan Stadium Wolgasi Ruby Bradley Holyoke Mass Jerry Standish Mickey Standish Greenpoint N.Y Madison Square Garden Don O'Kelly Boston Giacomo Bergomas Bob Herlihey Lew Muirelli Vincent Maracnnda Jimmy Murjock England Starlight Park Solly Steiger Chick Raines Dodge City Kan Steve Murre St. Louis Allen Matthews Jack Lewis Memphis Edgar Terry Red McGinnty West Frankfort

Spartans Lose in Hard Fought Sunday Tilt

The Holy Rocary squad defeated the Sparta Merchants 11 to 10 in a tight game Sunday. Lindsey pitched well and Ted Burton delivered a key run producing hit to spark the rally.

Spartans Holy Rocary of Myth Sparta Merchants Lindsey Ted Bureton

Greyhounds Resume at Expo Grounds July 15 in Erie

Drie Expo Kennel Club prepares for a fret simmer meeting at the Expo Grounds with a fast track aided by new sand loam. The opening night features the Inqugursl Cup Rate, five sixteenth mile race with eight hounds entering the starting box. Several hundred greyhounds quartered, orchestra tentatively set for band nightly entertainment, parking ample and covered.

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Retzlaff Looms as Another Dempsey in City Debut

New York July 1. Charley Retzlaff a 195 pound slugger storming heavyweight ranks in Dempsey fashion meets Ralph Fiencelly in a 10 round metropolitan bout at Queensboro Stadium tonight. The Duluth dynamiter has kayoed 26 of 32 opponents and suffered no defeats. Max Schmeling backs him as future world champ amid strong boxing opinions.

United Press New York Charley Retzlaff Jaci Dempsey Metropolitan Ralph Fiencelly Brooklyn Queensboro Stadium Retzlaff Onelir

Western Series May Decide Flag in Senior Loop

In a crucial mid-July stretch, the New York Giants and Brooklyn Robins pursue the National League pennant as they face series against the Cubs and Cardinals. Cardinals beat the Cubs 12 to 5 as St Louis widens lead. Phillies edge Pirates in a pitching duel. Senators split a doubleheader with the Athletics.

Leo H. Petersen United Press New York Cubs Giants St. Louis Robins Chicago Brooklyn Cardinals Cincinnati Pittsburgh Jalint Cardinale Fale Hart Burleigh Grimes Philadelphia Don Hurst Kiein Phillies Jumbo Billett Ray Kremer Washington Senators Athletics Jrer Letty Grove Alvin Crowder Senators Grove Peter Mit Grove Williams Hell Bager Crowder Rube Walberg Ingelingly

Mushball Loop Schedule Pages the Week

The bushball schedule lists games for July including A vs Alpha on July 14 and Raymond Mfg vs Turn buckle on July 1, with EastEnders vs Bi on July 15 and Pebble Brook vs title Auto Wash on July 15. Managers or representatives are asked to attend a meeting tonight at eight to discuss city business and Commercial-Industrial Leagues.

Alpha Raymond Mfg Turnbuckle EastEnders Va Pebble Brook Title Auto Wash

Putt First to Master Golf for Women

Mrs. Glenna Collett Yare, a national champion, urges women to learn putting first to build nerve control and save strokes. She notes that a automatic putt reduces nerve tension during play and promises future pieces on grip and stance.

Rittor Glenna Collett Yare Amepics Central Press Association Corry Journal Vito Uss

Walter Hagen Favored In Toronto Open Playoff

Henry McLemore reports Walter Hagen of Detroit and Percy Ariss of Berlin will duel in a 36 hole playoff for the Canadian Open title in Toronto. Observers expect Hagen to attract betting despite questions about his form, noting his cool, money-driven approach under pressure on the fairways and greens.

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Daily Major League Scores and Today’s Baseball Schedule

A garbled tally lists team results and standings with several cities including Philadelphia Chicago Pittsburgh St Louis and Detroit. It notes scheduled games for today including Chicago at Washington Louis at Boston Detroit at Philadelphia Cleveland at New York System at Cinesnn Brooklyn at St Louis New York at Chicago and Philadelphia at Pittsburgh. A separate line mentions someone leaving for Cambridge Springs on business.

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Fragmented public notice hints at local beautification plans

A garbled OCR message references a public notice on local beautification efforts near a town, mentioning a Mr McDonald speaking about trees, earth tracing, and highway plans. It notes voter liberal involvement, political discourse, and concerns about corruption, with scattered names and vague dates.

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