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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1931
Page
2
Corry plans a strong independent tourney with Company A favored to win. Rival teams include Corry’s main contenders, the local rifle club, and a hoped for northeastern Pennsylvania entry. The piece notes past form, expected gate receipts, and the push for a single strong Corry squad to challenge for the title.
Eight teams draw for opening night matchups at State Armory Tuesday at 7. Contests include Clymer Flying Dutchmen vs Spartansburg Independents and Finch Boards vs Company A Juniors. Winners advance to semi finals with finals scheduled Thursday.
Corry Rod and Gun Club outshot Mayville Rifle Club 148 components to 1217 in a crowded Saturday night match on the local range. Dearing led visitors with 251 points as Cory shooters posted strong offhand kneeling and prone scores, while Mayville struggled with totals across individual strings.
Chicago dates loom for a heavyweight clash between Mak Schmeling and Young Stribling as William M. Carey and Danton Rumyn planned talks with Joe Jacobs to finalize arrangements. A tentative June 1 date circulated amid efforts to secure promoters and venue in New York and Chicago.
New Jersey heavyweight Poteda meets Johnny Risko of Cleveland tonight in a scheduled ten round bout at Madison Square Garden. Poteda, 23, is praised as a strong punching prospect with only one loss in his earlier starts.
Corry welcomes the cue wizard Clarence Anderson in a 7:30 pm exhibition at the Fifth Billiard Parlors. The young star, famed for trick shots and precise pocket play, has drawn praise from cities across the East after a rapid rise from Kane area practice.
Company A Juniors pulled away in the final quarter to beat Stowe Lumber Company of Erie on the State Armory court Saturday night. The victory marks the Regerves’ 1st win of the year after previously defeating the county aggregation 27 to 22 here weeks ago.
Byron Bancroft Johnson founder and former American League president died recently and his body travels to Spencer Minnesota for burial on Wednesday. He was accompanied by L. C. G. Mefgpy, vice president of the St. Louis Browns, with reports noting a Saturday burial earlier and a son’s involvement.
In Agua Caliente Mexico on March five Robert Tyre Jones Jr the famed golfer lost the charity match to Lea Diegel and Mortie Dutra with Dutra shooting a 7D one under par and Von Bini posting 74 while Diegel led on his home course Dutra and Von Bini edged Jones as he faltered on several holes including the 7th and 18th trapping shots and Jones finished with a 72.
Nate Lewis longtime Chicago onitchmaker of the Chicago Stadium and a thirty year figure in the city sports world will be guest of honor at a testimonial dinner Tuesday night at the Sherman Hotel. Jack Dempsey and Mr Schmeling expected to attend along with business and political leaders.
Henry McLemor reports the St. Louis Browns showing improved pitching and batting as they rebuild after a disappointing 1930 season. New and returning players from the Texas League arrive, boosting the lineup with stronger hitting and defense, while pitching staff adjustments spark optimism for a better campaign.
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