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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1930
Page
2
Corry evening newspaper notes Girard’s late surge to defeat Corry in a local sport section. Highlights include Luther’s strong 72 hole performance at Minneapolis and Day 2 travel to Pittsburgh for more play, with other regional baseball notes and upcoming matches among Titushill Meadville and Oregan teams.
In a late rally the Girard team overturns a lead by the locals to win the second contest by Haenel driving in the go ahead run. Young Medved and Daggett led with doubles and triples while Corry allowed eight hits in a tough game. Morton pitched well for Girard in the opener as the visitors split the doubleheader.
A sequence of baseball and basketball style scores lists games with teams such as Chicago Boston St Louis Washington Philadelphia Detroit Cleveland New York Cincinnati and Brooklyn. It records various inning or period style tallies and results, noting only scheduled games without further context or standings.
Boston visits Chicago while Washington faces St. Louis and Philadelphia tangles with Detroit. New York plays Cleveland as Cincinnati meets Boston and St. Louis hosts Brooklyn. Chicago clashes with New York and Pittsburgh battles Philadelphia.
United Press reports Big Bill Tilden will play for the United States in the Davis Cup challenge round against France. He was released from two syndicate contracts to write practice weeks and will boost the team, now entering his eleventh consecutive year in the challenge round. Allison Van Ryn and Doug reportedly show fatigue after recent play.
In second round and a third round match at Corry Country Club over the weekend, L Brown lost to Mervyn Nast one up. W Hammond fell 11 holes to J Brown, while Leo Hoylen beat Hobart Hall by the same margin. Tiy Anderson edged Wall, and Fay Anietson won his second straight match over Hoylen in a tight contest. The President's Cup event drew keen surges of support and promises of close close rounds as survivors advance.
A garbled early 20th century piece praises Tommy Armour and iron play, detailing stance, loft, and swing. It emphasizes a balanced backswing, timing, and precise point of impact, warning against weak execution and urging consistent practice for solid shots.
United Press reports from Brixham England that Sir Wilfrid Lipton's Shamrock V began its voyage to the United States for a third attempt at the America's Cup after two weather delays. The green challenger reached Brixham late yesterday following a day’s sail from Cowes where it spent Saturday night amid a full gale.
By Bert Demby United Press Star Correspondent Chicago July 21 The Western Amateur field, largest ever, begins play as 200 entrants tee off on a par 71 Chicago course noted for narrow fairways. Top names include Moe Chicks Evans Keate Carter Gibson Dunlap and veteran Vans with Cyn Tolley and Philip Perkins among hopefuls aiming to succeed Don Moechi. Perkins once runner up to Bobby Jones and Tolley seeks form after a weight loss during the Open. Moe, defending champion, will not play until qualifiers on Wednesday.
Noted professional golfer Joe Kirkwood is set for an exhibition at Corry Country Club Friday afternoon. A foursome will include Kirkwood and Ted Lather with other participants to be announced. the event is expected to attract a large crowd and showcase Kirkwood’s latest feats and stunts.
Nameless Nine defeated Bear Lake 16 to 7 as Koestner pitched well and held Bear Lake to limited extra base hits. Ross, Gentilmon and Kohls led Nameless Nine batting, while H Kohle started for Bear Lake and Hotchkiss finished for Nameless.
The New York Giants narrowed the NL gap to Brooklyn Robins as Chicago Cubs rose to pace the Robins. Giants beat the Cubs while the Robins lost to St Louis, keeping the Cubs within three percentage points of Brooklyn. Giants, led by Bush, Shealy, Melson and Moss, defeated Chicago 7 to 3. Robins lost 1 to 0 to the Cards. Reds beat Braves 9 to 4 behind Red Lucas, keeping both teams vying for sixth. Athletics and Indians won their games. White Sox and Browns also won, with Gehrig and Ruth hitting homers for New York.
The Bayeux tapestry measures 230 feet by 20 metres and narrates the Norman conquest in vivid embroidery. The artifact offers a detailed chronicle of 11th century customs and events.
Freight from the postal notice shows an 8 set by mail, with Carrie listed among advertisers. The fragment confirms a periodical advertisement schedule and a payment instruction tied to a mailing method.
A garbled excerpt portrays a restless urban scene with references to advertising, fashion, and a moody mood. It mentions labor tensions, wages, business disputes, and a sense of social strain amid shifting work and cultural tones in New York and similar environments.
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