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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1931
Page
2
Entries for a proposed city tennis tournament are running low with many eager supporters failing to commit. Lou Gehrig shows strong form as he leads the home run chase, while Max Schmeling may delay a return to boxing in Europe. The piece also notes a golf record set in Janes lows and potential venue issues for the Indians in Cleveland.
Rivalry heats as Nameless Nine and Merchants 48 prepare for a Saturday three o clock clash at Junior High grounds. After a 1 0 loss to the Merchants the Nameless Nine reorganized under Erie Bachomner with added old Merchants and two ex players forming the battery Zinny Lane Gers and Frankie DeLury head the mound effort. The Merchants counter with George Koestner and the returning Lancers and DeLonghorns, while Mountain starts behind the plate. The game promises a tight, hard fought contest with both clubs aiming to swing the series in their favor.
The Oakland Beach Golf Club at Conneaut Lake will inaugurate a 72 hole open medal tournament. Moody and Unies lead with 20 and 71. The event has drawn many top western Pennsylvania and eastern Ohio golfers. Cash prizes range from 45 to 125 dollars and honors go to the six best scores. Ted Lather and Tony Day of the local country club are among entrants.
The article outlines the crude origins of badminton, tracing its early play in Joule and adjacent towns, its spread by British givers, and its formal naming in honor of the Duke of Hastings at Badminton House. It notes the game’s formal training and early development, though the text contains garbled details and dates.
Germany's Max Schmeling cannot defend the world heavyweight title until next year due to an eye injury from his bout with Young Stribling. Doctor Curt Adams ordered two to three months of rest, delaying plans to fight Primo Carnera in September. Schmeling's manager Joe Jacobs plans to sail to Germany after the Sharkey Walker bout on July 22 to arrange his return and future title chances.
United Press reports Seattle swimmer Miss He Jene Madison leads in defense of AAU outdoor swimming and diving titles in New York. She set 22 world records last year and consistently outpaces rivals, revealing a strong thrill in victory as she eyes more records and titles.
The article presents Glenna Collett Ware guiding readers on putting basics and stance. It stresses firm but relaxed grip, natural swing, upright posture with feet close, and trusting eyes and head to stay steady. She notes the expected sound of the ball dropping and promises indoor practice tips for bad weather next time.
Walter Hagen overcame a slow start to dominate the final 18 holes, firing a 68 to finish 284 for the tournament and edge British pro Petey Allis by one stroke in the 26 hole Canadian Open held at Mississauga Golf Club before 10,000 spectators.
Brooklyn Robins suffered losses as former stars Hendrick Flowers and others fueled defeats for the Robins. In others, Cubs beat Giants. Braves defeated Reds. Pirates and Cardinals won. Yankees exploded for 18 runs in a doubleheader split. Indians (Harder) held off the White Sox. St Louis shut out Boston.
Company A of the City League and the Raymonds of the Commercial Industrial circuit will begin a best two of three series Friday evening at Junior High. The first round determines the city title as teams vie for the dist round honors with five teams per league and two games weekly outlined by officials at the Municipal building.
In a boxing card at East Liverpool Willis Davies 114 Charleroi drew with Ross Fields 114 Cleveland in six rounds. Pete Zuly 42 Lisbon outscored Johnny Dale 180 Charleroi in six. Al Indianapolis 120 defeated Charla Fisher Madison Ind over eight rounds. Bud Center 124 Vincennes won over Iron Scotty Scolten 42 Indianspo volI (3).
Yesterday's scores show St Louis defeating Boston 5 to 3 and Detroit besting Philadelphia 12 to 3. Cleveland split with New York in two games, winning 5 to 1 in the second and losing 2 to 1 in the first. Today Chicago visits Washington, St Louis hosts Boston, Detroit plays Philadelphia, and Cleveland travels to New York.
Kid Chocolate of Cuba meets Benny Bass of Philadelphia in a junior lightweight title bout tonight. Both fighters bring strong records with Chocolate aiming to rebound after prior world title setbacks and Bass defending the crown since winning it from Tod Morgan in New York.
Matches listed include Boston facing Cincinnati, Brooklyn meeting St Louis, Fork opposing Chicago, and Philadelphia playing Pittsburgh in a regional sports card.
Fragmentary notes discuss government spending and public sales, referencing a $70 sale price and a $160 figure. Mentions include authorities, vendors, and wartime procurement. The text hints at public debate over expenditures and potential orders tied to military or industrial activity.
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