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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1931
Page
2
Johnsonburg rallies in closing minutes to upset Merchants as Corry Beavers stay in strong shape for straight wins. East High suffers a major upset by Academy High while Jamestown suffers pro league defeats and local scores show Corry and Franklin games shaping the section standings.
Corry High School Beavers triumph over Sheffield High on the Wolverines field with Dave delivering brilliant punts of 60 yards in wet conditions. Hart, Sheffield fullback, staged a standout run that was nullified by a near miss out of bounds, while Corry dominated scrimmage yardage 284 to 24 and secured their fourth win of the 1931 season.
Corry Merchants led 7 0 until four minutes remained when Johnsonburg broke free, scoring twice to beat Corry 18 7. Rocky Mountain intercepted a pass for a rushing touchdown and Jackson added the extra point. Officiating drew complaints after a late call nullified a long Johnsonburg score.
In a shocker that stunned western Pennsylvania, Washington and Jefferson fell 21-0 to Lafayette. Pitt lost to Notre Dame 25-12, while Carnegie Tech drew Purdue 13-6. Allegheny edged Adrian College 26-0 after a tougher first half, and Thiel defeated Bethany 20-0 as the Bisons finally broke their slump.
United Press reports progress in the proposed merger of Standard Oil Co of New Jersey and Standard Oil Co of California. The plan would form the world’s largest oil combine with assets over two billion dollars. The initiative was revived last August after talks between company presidents.
Ridgway Det 29 edged Broskway 6 to 0 in a hard fought game at the local field. Ridgway scored late to deny a final drive, with Jefferson County players tallying 14 downs to Broskway’s one.
Parade New York reports Gar Wood hails from Gar Wood Racing sets a 204.109 mph mark on the Harlem River while noting wind and river conditions. Mentions Harvard Princeton Notre Dame Georgia Tennessee and other top football teams with Princeton’s Al Wittmer and Albie Booth highlighted for potential All-America play.
In a decisive city showdown, Titusville overwhelmed CTY Gat with a steady scoring run and strong defense. The game featured standout performances from key locals, sealing a clear and confident victory that kept the outcome never in doubt.
Northwestern stands as the heavy favorite for the Big Ten title with a 46 0 record and key recent victories. Minnesota and Wisconsin trail as contenders, while Indiana remains unbeaten but tied with Iowa. Northwestern could clinch by defeating Minnesota next week. Babe Ruth dominates the sports page with All Stars and record dialogue highlighting his two Oakland homers.
McKean County high school football played Saturday in muddy conditions. Tapoi Port Athens High beat Gators by a large margin, with key players from Kamen University noted in the recap. The game saw changing leads and defensive stops as the underdog fought to the end.
The Corry City Bowling League starts its p31-32 season at the Recreation Alleys this Wednesday after weeks of practice. Matches run weekly Wednesday to Friday with teams Aero Supply Corry Journal Pebblebrook Keister's Cut Rate and Recreation Alleys in a busy schedule.
A large group of Corry hunters joined New York state sportsmen as the season for pheasants rabbits and squirrels opened across the Empire State Today. The woods were full of hunters especially around East Aurora drawing many from Corry and nearby areas.
Charles A. Comiskey owner of the Chicago White Sox died at his Sand Lake estate in Eagle River Wisconsin at 1:25 a m after a long illness. The Old Roman had led baseball from youth to death and sought to rebuild another great White Sox team from the 1919 wreckage. His son Louis was with him when he passed.
United Press reports New York University Syracuse Harvard and Pennsylvania lead the eastern race past midseason. Colgate Wisconsin Williams and Cornell also won, with Columbia and Cornell set to meet at Ithaca. Lafayette upset Washington and Lee in a notable Saturday upset.
Antonio Sarco a 21 year old tackle on the Rhinelander city team died from a fractured skull suffered hours earlier in a game against Clintonville. He was the sole support of his widowed mother.
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