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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1931
Page
2
A Bryan era style note highlights night baseball novelty as a major draw outdoors under lights. The piece discusses the mixed appeal for different towns, praising the Corry event as a historic spectacle while noting postponements and forthcoming fights in Erie. It mentions players and local interest in Beczk, Wasiven, Holland, and Wallace with names and teams in a lively, period tone.
The House of David nine defeated the Corry Merchants 13 to 2 in a historic night game in Corry. Grover Alexander pitched the final innings, and the crowd reached a record turnout drawn by the glow lights, outfield beams, and a spectacle that drew fans from Warren Titusville Union City and beyond.
American Washington 6, Cleveland 1 Philadelphia games listed. St Louis 0 National Pittsburgh 9, New Yorks 0 St. Louis 10, Chicago 3 Tonight matchups: New York at Boston Boston at New Yorks Brooklyn at Philadelphia Chicago at St. Louis Cincinnati at Pittsburgh.
Seabright, N J July 1 John ny Doog national singles champion was to meet Ellsworth Vines, his conqueror in the recent Longwood championships, in the final round of the fourth annual Seabright Tennis Tournament. Later Mrs John Van Ryn and Dorothy Gruikehqui of California were slated to play Baroness Levi and Mrs L A Harper in the women's doubles final. The women's singles final between Mrs Helen Wills Moody and Helen Jacobs will be played tomorrow as will the final round of the mixed doubles.
A disrupted report notes Elmira Hines at Ilin NY P transfers to St Louis Ghidinaly, with PB Faviel as president outlining terms at a Williamsport meeting. Gorsinnests to assume control, no formal miss were noted, and Wax purchase results cited amid fanfare and store expansion by Cards.
Pebblebrook defeats Corry-Jamestown 5 to 2 in last night’s mushball game at hosting ground. Keefer and Dimick share pitching duties with Young for Pebblebrook. Kestler and Nelson toil for Corry-Jamestown as Pebblebrook secures another win.
St Louis holds a nine game edge over the New York Giants as they push toward a second straight NL title. The Cubs and Robins lag, while Pittsburgh upset the Giants as Grimes earned his 18th win. Philadelphia tightened its AL lead with a 9 to 5 win over St Louis Browns, aided by Mickey Cochrane’s two homers.
The St Louis Cardinals today assumed control of the Elmira franchise in the New York-Pennsylvania baseball league after purchasing the team from Elmira Slab owners. League president P B Farrell announced the deal, noting Elmira faced ongoing financial difficulties despite decent attendance. The Elmira acquisition brings the Cardinals' ownership of minor league clubs to nine.
Rev. Gilbert Boyd, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church, won the first city tennis championship in a five set match on Patterson courts. He defeated Melvin Cobbett 3-6 2-8 8-4 8-6 6-1 after trailing. A large crowd watched the fierce final with Cobbett tiring yet rallying twice before Boyd clinched the silver trophy.
The Merchants schedule two tough road tests against Warren and Wesleyville this weekend in County League play. Expect Pennsylvanians led by Art Johnoom, Red Swanson, and others to challenge the undefeated Cobuett crew as Haenel seeks pitching duty against Wesleyville.
The Gory Stars plan three games this weekend. They face Bour Lake Independents on Friday night at 6 o clock and then play Spit Aneniyee on Saturday afternoon. Sunday action at Phillipaville pits the Stars against a jy my seed, with game times unclear.
Philadelphia welterweight Billy Jones defeated Roger Hosales by technical knockout in the fourth round. Cleveland’s Jimmy Taylor won a judges decision in a semi final over Billy Brent. Other bouts featured Johnny Warer, Sice Toey Katish, George Cuba, and local fighters in Clairton, Swissvale, and Waterbury. In New York, challengers and title prospects battled with decisions, draws, and prelims shaping a crowded slate of ring action.
London July 31 United Press reports Lord Kyleant, a shipping magnate, was sentenced to a year in prison for fraud. His defense lawyer Sir John Simon filed an appeal after the trial concluded yesterday, seeking to stay or reconsider the punishment pending appeal.
Jamestown arsehoe pitchers outplayed the Journal slingers at Journal courts, winning 15 of 21 games. Key performers included Patt Kinney with three straight defeats of Durgis and Kenneth Johnson guiding Mixer through multiple victories as Jamestown showcases a balanced, decisive team effort.
Bradword July 31 report states Andrew Egge aged 22 an aviator and automobile salesman shot himself at his home yesterday. Relatives offered no motive for the self inflicted death. He leaves a wife and two children.
In a chaotic scene on a New York street a tirade of bullets wounded bystanders as a taxi or vehicle mishap interrupted the crowd. Police pursued a suspect while witnesses described fear and scattered screams as bystanders sought safety.
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