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Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1931

Page

2

TODAY IN SPORT Preview of late season games and rivalries

The piece notes upcoming benefit game featuring Chuck Teating and Keating sparring with Beavers watching, Merchants duo, and Keating as verbal duelist. It highlights Notre Dame and Irish links with Hank Anderson and Jesse Harper backing, plus Homestead Grays and Dormont signings, and local baseball and basketball mentions with teams like Pirates, Braves, and Indians.

Chuck Teating Jesse Harper Notre Dame Hank Anderson Harper Anderson Harner

Indians Hit New Stride and Ride Arlett Rise

Philadelphia Nationals slugger Buzz Arlett, long in the minors with Oakland, earns big league notice as a sensational rookie. After 13 seasons, he replaces Lefty O'Doul and quickly leads the league in home runs while showing surprising fielding for his size. Arlett recalls a pitching past and seeks lasting major league impact.

Buse Arlett Philadelphia Nationals Arlett Jimmy Walker Bill Tilden Oakland Dranther Phillies Lefty O'Doul O'Doul Buzz Arnett

Portland Pilot Real Jokester In Ball Circles

Portland, June 3. Spencer Abbott, manager of the Portland baseball club, is a colorful figure noted for fighting spirit and leadership that kept Portland in the first division. He once plotted a staged fight with an umpire to draw fans, a ruse shared with Topeka and Wichita managers years ago, and kept the scheme secret from players.

Portland Ore Ehiow Spencer Abbott O'Day Abbot Abbott Opay Asbott Moaleo Topeka Jack Hotland Wichita Bath Park Holland Amy

Young Bedient Inno-Hit Game Grabs TU Victory

Jamestown reports a June game where Young Bedient pitched for Walcover against Burzeun Tires, earning a win in a high scoring clash. Bedient carried the year’s pace with support from Mason, Wiley, and Aulerson as five runs crossed on timely hits and errors limited by Alia.

Ieilien Walcover Burzeun Bedient Ani Alia Masleins Sowerk Mike Athy Hl Aulerson Eireulh Jamestown

Bass Offer Ties Title Defense Amid Controversy

In a marked dispute the challenger Bass faced a near 525,000 bid to defend his title against Brct Chocolate. The event, staged on a single floor venue, also cited attendees Nate Lewis and Chien as interim organizers as bias claims surfaced during proceedings.

Festinger Raaheen Nate Lewis

Sportsmen's service at Congregational church at Whith Plains

United Press reports Rev Arthur Stanley Wheelock introduced a Sunday sportsmen service at the Congregational church in Whith Plains New Jersey. Participants wear sports clothes and the service, to start at 9 a m, will last about 35 minutes, in addition to the regular black service.

United Press Whith Plains Arthur Stanley Wheerick Congregational Church Wheelock

Yesterday's Scores and Schedule Highlights

Philadelphia beat Chicago 3 to 2 while Washington toppled Detroit 9 to 3. St Louis edged New York 2 to 2 with Cleveland routing Boston 42 to 2. Brooklyn defeated New York 7 to 6 as Chicago outlasted Cincinnati 6 to 2. Pittsburgh won 4 to 3 over Boston. Schedule lists St Louis at New York, Detroit at Washington, Cleveland at Boston, Brooklyn at Chicago, New York at St Louis, Philadelphia at Cincinnati.

Philadelphia Washington New York Va Sleveland Detroit Boston Brooklyn Pittsburgh National St. Louis New York Tn Chicago Cincinnnati National Bnion St Louis Cincinnati

Tom Connolly Promoted To Chief of Staff

Chicago report states Tom Connolly, dean of American League umpires, was named chief of staff by President Will Harridge. He will assume duties after officiating in Boston and will supervise all officiating connections and oversee talent in the major leagues. Born Mantheater, England, Connolly never played baseball and began umpiring in the American League in its early years.

Chicago Tom Colinbily Will Harridge Boston Wonnally Anpives Suny Mae Teagues Giesien Mantheatoy Eng Connally

Gilbert Hero Walks in Brooklyn Defeats Hinde in Tight Meet

Gilbert Yosterdiey achieves a notable victory in Brooklyn with a late tallying run. The event features a close contest against Verses 7 and Foibert's Hinde, highlighting a strategic finish and strong endurance on the final laps.

Gilbert Hero Yosterdiey Gilbert Flineel Hsseniey Foibert

Plan Singles in Horseshoe Competition for Summer

Erie Jamestown Warren and nearby cities plan a singles horseshoe competition this summer. A preliminary meeting at the Municipal building reviewed the season, with matches to begin around June 15 and rules to be drafted next week.

Erie Jamestown Warren Toggers Jame Jamestosyn Time Alley Ocedpur Harveshoe

Seven Teams Enter Mushball Loop In Early Push

A garbled local sports blurb notes seven teams entering a mushball loop with plans for an eighth to join later, aiming for two leagues with four teams each. It mentions Weet Ghurely Street Musi and a town’s ambitions to form additional groups including factories or men’s teams, hoping the season will yield ten or more participants.

Musi Catry Wiively

Cleveland Club Returns To First Division In Big Week

New York reports Cleveland and the Indians surging in the American League pennant race. A 12 to 11 win over the Boston Red Sox. The Indians built a late surge to eight straight victories while Philadelphia stretched its lead with a 9 2 win over Washington and Chicago. New York beat St Louis 9 to 2 as the Yankees moved closer in the race. The St Louis Cardinals widened their NL lead to two and a half games with a win.

United Press New York Cleveand Indians Ndiang Philadelphia Athletics Cleveland Teeam Indiana Hostig Boston Red Sox Indians Boston Philadelptiat Athletics Washington Chicago Bing Millers Foxx Pat Cuniway Tyle Walkers Segi Wasiington Detroit Tigers Seniators Earl Whitehill Carl Fischer St. Louis Browns Yafkees Gome Browns Vine St. Louia Cardinals

Mushball League Opens at Washington School Grounds

The Mush Ball League opened with games featuring Baptist Pioneer, Methodist Pioneer, and St. Thomas teams. Presbyterian and Baptist clubs compete tonight as league play begins with a mix of early-season results and local school action.

Vesters Thomas Washington Schino Pionsay

Boy Accidentally Hangs Self at Punks’ Yard

A 12 year old boy, Donald How, accidentally hanged himself with a rope at a home in the Pine Street area late at night. Police reported the incident occurred in the bathroom of the residence and the child died from injuries.

Boy Sele Piedine Donald How Prnsauleerties Neilledeubal- Ty Hangett Famiell Boissem

Old Timers to Meet Beavers in Saturday School Game

Veterans with long history at the school square off against Beavers in a Saturday junior high clash at 1 o'clock in Cambridge Springs. Lineup features Maloney Graker Downey Debury Bachafurr Guignon Mialoney and Bang with Charley Bang on the mound and coach McCall weighing Quinn or Hamound as starters as McCallmen face the Polish National Alliance College nine.

High Nine Maloney Graker Downey Debury Bachafurr Guignon Ienting Evils Myers! Green She Hoya McCall Timi Mialoney Charley Bang Cralker Quinn Pamie Paultkind Na Bachefer Toiay Cambridge Springs McCallmen

Giants Drop Cubs as Grimes Wins Tie for Second Place

New York Giants finish in second place after Burleigh Grimes wins his own game with a timely single in the eighth. Brooklyn extends its winning streak by beating Chicago 7 to 6, aided by Wallace Gilbert's RBI triple. Ed Brandt endures his first loss after eight straight Boston victories as Pittsburgh rallies for a 4 to 3 win. Jim Elliott struggles in relief as Philadelphia tops Cincinnati 11 hits to 4, with Chuck Klein belting his 12th and 13th homers of the season.

Homestead Gays Redmnes Athletics Grays Butler Atoms Pittsburgh Tie Grays Manaager Posdy Forhee Wield Withur Cooper Lute Hoope Heinie Holt Epute Dormont Homestead Wersek Mjors New Yorke Giants Lion Burleigh Grimes Brooklyn Rostin Chicago Cubs Wally Gilbert Bige Heenan King Ed_Brandt Boston Strow Pirates Philadelphia Giquinnatl & Theam Jim Elliott Cheey Wildness Chuck Klein Red Lucas

Fight Results No Panapolis Knockout Upset

Indianapolis fighter LH won a two round knockout over Midget Mike O'Dowd in New York Dexter Park Mel Aragon, with other results including a draw Peru versus Herman Perlick and Teferio vs Pastore in listed bouts among international participants. The sparse report highlights several ring outcomes, noting weight classes and locations including Kalamazoo and Greenpoint with multiple fighters named.

Panapolis Ind Y Cos Indianapolis Mike O'Dowd Columbus New York Dexter Park Mel Aragon Peru Herman Perlick Kalamazoo Meh Jackie Philips Canada Angelo Teferio Spain Nick Pastore Greenpoint

Farrell and Cotton Lead in British Open

Carnoustie Scotland June 8 Farrell and Cotton led the British open golf field after the first 18 holes with near-par scores. Rene Sarazen of New York posted the closest to their marks while Donald Sitti of New York struggled in the opening round. Joe Turnesa and Tony Matters, both of New York, also encountered difficulties in the early play.

Gene Sarazen United Press

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