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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1930
Page
2
Georgian fighter Stribling emerges as Americas top heavyweight hopeful after defeating Scot for a title bid. Golf notes recount local star Capobianco's record round at Meadville Country Club and Alabama coach Thomas’s Notre Dame ties.
Georgia heavyweight Young Stribling delivered a two round knockout of British champion Phil Scott at Wimbledon Stadium, boosting his claim to the world title. The 45,000 crowd witnessed Stribling floor Scott four times in the first round and twice more before the second round ended, with Stribling earning strong praise from English observers for his performance.
The Pittsburgh area selects three players for the Nations Professional Golfers Association titular tournament at Fresh Meadows. Hari Baroni and Del Vecchio lead the Fox Chapel qualifier with scores of 148, Ted Luther misses by two strokes at 151. McKay sets a course record at 69 in a nonplay round.
Washington reports Art Shires will switch to the outfield after Manager Walter Johnson reshuffles the roster. The move follows Kansas City catcher Jos Kuhel's purchase for a $45,000 price, making him the capital's costliest recruit. Shires had urged a chance in the outfield, lamenting wasted potential on the bench.
United Press reports Chicago dispatches stating there is no basis for rumors that the St. Louis Browns franchise would move to Milwaukee. American League officials quoted Henry Edwards denying any roster change or transfer plans and confirming no charge has been dismissed or contemplated.
The Robins defeated the Braves 2 0 in Boston as Hollis Thurston pitched his second straight shutout effort. Brooklyn also extended a win streak to six by beating Boston, while the Cubs beat Cincinnati and the Giants topped Philadelphia. Ted Lyons earned his 16th win as Chicago white Sox edged St Louis 6 5.
Chicago bouts feature Tily 28 Shuitle Galla han drawing with Andre Anderson in Duluth and Sir Billy Gladston stopping Ad De Rosen. Niks Ramm defeats Miller and Don Warden scores a KO over Patsy Dillon in Little Rock. Chicago scene notes July 20 with multiple outcomes and KO highlights.
Brooklyn pitcher Hollis Thurston limited the Boston Braves to five hits over 18 innings in six days and earned his seventh shutout. He has not allowed a run scored against him and remains dominant through the dust of MLB action.
A classroom moment turns humorous as a pupil mishears the question about Joan of Arc, shouting Noahs wife in a playful gag. The teacher prompts further inquiry while the crowd settles, the incident reflecting student language and classroom dynamics.
Chicago Cubs manager Joe McCarthy expressed confidence as the Cubs began a 38 game home stand with a double win over the Cincinnati Reds. He dismissed rivals Brooklyn and New York while noting the team’s strong home form and a late-season road schedule could decide the National League pennant race.
Philadelphia July 29 Ernie Schaaf of Boston and Tomy Risko of Cleveland trained after a postponement of their ten round heavyweight bout. The rainy sky threatened delays but did not rain. Matchmaker Peter Tyrell says the delay costs nothing while boxing officials deny cancellation rumors.
Old rivals Union City and Pinch meet Saturday afternoon in Mele County Baseball League play. Corry holds an edge in league clashes to date, while Union City shows strong expected opposition. Finch urges full squad presence for Thursday practice ahead of the weekend games and Harborcreek appearances.
Ted Luther a Corry Country Club pro who just returned from Pittsburgh where he played the 36 hole PGA qualifying as part of a district professional tournament slate will compete in the Northwestern Pennsylvania Professional Golfers Association weekly district event at Meadville on Thursday. He resumes after a break to allow members to chase American Open entries and plans a Sunday Conneaut Lake exhibition pairing with Fred Baroni against Walter Hagen and Tommy Armour drawing local interest.
Louis Reichers and Robert Black, endurance fliers, logged 202 consecutive hours aloft at 5 34 p m. today. The refueling crew observed cooler weather forcing them to wear trousers and jackets instead of shorts from the hot days.
Yesterday’s scores show Cleveland beating Detroit 7 to 6, Chicago 6 over St Louis 5, Philadelphia 6 over New York 5, and New York 12 in a separate row. Pro standings include Boston 5, New York 4, Chicago 3, Cincinnati 2 with tense second games. Schedule lists Detroit at Cleveland and New York at Philadelphia along with other matchups.
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