Cards win World Series and baseball crowns in October classic
Cards are baseball champions as the seven game series ends in dramatic fashion. The Athletics fade as Gabby Street’s Birds defeat Connie Mack’s A’s 4 to 2, earning praise for a wild, closely fought Fall Classic. The piece notes strong performances by players on both sides and highlights a shift in perceived AL superiority.
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Charity game urged at close of ’31 season
Notre Dame and Northwestern, stalled by rain at Soldier Field, look strong and may stage a charity rematch after the season. If they repeat their form, a return battle could draw 120,000 plus at Soldier Field, with post season charity options outlined and top players noted for both teams.
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Doctor’s stomach remedy blamed for a false alarm
A reader recalls a misdiagnosed appendicitis scare caused by gas pains. The ad suggests a bowel cleanse from Adleriica and Helster’s Drug Store promises relief, claiming quick results and a “cure” by tomorrow.
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Beavers Prep For Cathedral Game In Strong Form
Corry High Beavers ready for Saturday showdown with Cathedral Prep as they aim to rebound from a rough Oil City outing. Cathedral has surged since a 27 0 win over Albion, with fleet backs and a solid line. Coach Metall plans full lineup, Daye possibly at quarterback behind Mountain on the line.
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Picking Goat of Past Series Now Pastime
Local fans nationwide joined a vote to name baseball’s goat of the World Series. Paul Derringer and Chick Hafey received strong support, but John Leonard Martin emerged as the obvious pick due to his consistent struggles late in the series.
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Jamestown Defeated 6 2 In Western New York League
James town fell 6 to 2 to Lackawanna in a Western New York Professional League game at Selberon Park yesterday afternoon. Wet weather and a slippery field colored a stubborn battle as Lackawanna took the lead with two first quarter goals and added one in the third while Jamestown managed three shots on goal.
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Fight of the Century Attracts Sparse Interest At Ebbets Field
Sports column by Henry McLemore notes tepid crowd expectations for Jack Sharkey vs Primo Carnera at Ebbets Field Brooklyn. Writer lists reasons for attending and for avoiding the bout, including doubts about both fighters, potential fights, and safety concerns, with humorous asides and local color. Also includes brief scholastic results and unrelated notes.
Pitt Panthers Show One Of The Finest Teams In Years
United Press reports Pittsburgh football as one of the strongest Pitt squads under Jock Sutherland. The Panthers, after routing West Virginia 13-0, prep for Western Reserve and Notre Dame. Allegheny defeats Westminster 30-7, Washington and Jefferson beat Marshall 19-0, Grove City, Waynesboro, and others post decisive wins. Carnegie Tech falls to Georgia Tech 13-0 in their first international game. St Vincent over St Bonaventure 19-2.
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Georgia Has Squad of Titular Calibre
Georgia's team displays strong line and backs as Yale and Princeton drop from title contention after opening weekend. Army defeats Michigan State 20 to 7. Harvard faces uncertain attack. Army and Navy vie for dominance as Georgetown overwhelms New Hampshire and NYU strips Georgetown 40 to 0.
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Five MLB teams unchanged in 1931 season
Five of the 1931 major league clubs finished where they stood in 1930. The Cubs and Robins underperformed in the National League while the Senators faltered in the American League. The Cardinals clinched the NL title, with the Yankees and Giants again atop their leagues in a strained competition.
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Carnera and Sharkey Set for Tonight at Ebbets Field
New York October 12 Weather permitting and willing, promoter Jimmy Johnston readies a 10 round match at Ebbets Field Brooklyn with Jack Sharkey facing Primo Carnera. The bout, billed as the fight of the century, promises a sensational crowd though many doubt its epic status given past hype and boxing history.
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Rains Force Cancellations End Local Baseball Games
Heavy rain and cold weather forced the abandonment of two baseball games scheduled Sunday. The Corry and Union City Independents matches were halted around noon, ending any further attempts to stage late season games in the end of the state.
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