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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1931
Page
2
The Greensburg golfer leads the PGA event as reports note Beavers focus on a tough battle with Youngsville. The article covers team efforts, coach comments, and upcoming clashes as players train hard and prepare for decisive matchups.
The report shows Luther failing to qualify at the Highland Club UB event with rough results and names of several qualifiers, including George Urderwood Alcoma Wayne Tibia Greensburg and Vincent Beret Hieghiind, along with other boxing and athletic notes from the day. It lists various match results and participants across multiple venues and lines up the opening-day outcomes and surrounding commentary.
United Press report details Perey defeating Genaro to win a championship after a decisive second round, taking the title on a clinching finish. The bout ended with Perey securing the championship by a late knockdown as Genaro faced mounting pressure.
Max Hage, top California heavyweight, signs to meet Johnny Risko in a 10 round bout at Seals Stadium in Oakland on November. The bout follows Hage’s knockout win over Portuguese powerhouse Jose Santa in Dallas Bend.
An advertised remedy, LigutD tablets, purportedly relieves headache and neuralgia within 90 minutes and promises malaria relief in three days. The ad also mentions 686 Salve for a baby’s cold.
Charles A Comiskey founder and owner of the Chicago White Sox dies at 72. Body returned from Wisconsin to Chicago for funeral at St Thomas Apostle Church. Pallbearers to be chosen from baseball and business leaders. honorary pallbearers to come from sports and social circles. Condolences pour in from across business, sports and politics.
Westfield’s Paul Hewitt won top honors in a Warren area match at Arcade Recreation. Mila De Woods of Oli City and Tom Musante of Warren followed, with several others placing in the juried event. The meet featured pitching in a multi-squad format and included judges Ahlstrom and Messinger among the officials.
Hartford report says Cuban lightweight contender Kid Chocolate was suspended for refusing to fight before the final bout. Promoter Hueky planned a semi-final match in New Jersey, but Chocolate balked and slipped away with Oleva. State Boxing Commissioner Donahue ordered suspension and froze their purse.
The Beavers stayed undefeated in the late season stretch, riding a fifth consecutive win as they closed the year. The article notes the team’s momentum and mentions key players and performances shaping the run.
Pittsburgh Oct 27 Bruised Camezie Tech football team resumed two day rest time work this afternoon as they prepare for their ninth game with Notre Dame Saturday Don Fielder regular tackle suffered a serious crushed shoulder and tonsillitis yet the squad expected to be in good shape for the clash hoping to repeat 1925 1928 upsets over the Irish Hart Heider and Morris among few others reported minor injuries while Pitt readies for a game with Penn State P32
A long report notes repeated football fatalities prompt calls to reform opening plays. It cites possible rule changes to end the kickoff or prohibit the flying wedge, with emphasis on safety and the impact on games.
Veteran lightweight Leonard resumes his comeback campaign meeting Vittorio Livan in a 10 round bout at Boston arena tonight. The bout features Leonard once again chasing welterweight honors as he seeks to reestablish his fading career amid lingering health notes and inconsistent training reports.
Union City players walked off the Algom field after a rough officiating display in a Saturday game. They accuse the referee of biased calls that negated Pusch’s drives and touchdowns. Union City completed 225 yards while the opponents managed only 25, leaving the crowd displeased and the team robbed of victory.
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