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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1931
Page
4
Falconer High School football visits the city on September 12 for the 1881 grid season opener. Coaches McCall and Anderson bring two rival programs, with local anticipation high for a well organized, fast team showing and the first big sports turnout of the year.
National and regional game results include New York 5 Boston 2 and Brooklyn at New York with several city matchups. Today's games feature Detroit at Chicago Cleveland at St Louis and Cincinnati at Chicago among others slated across leagues.
The oldest church in New York, long considered a landmark, will be demolished to make way for a new building. A design replacing the present structure features lower stories and modernized architecture while preserving some evidences of the original.
Henry McLemore reviews a sprawling season, recalling George Von Elm’s clutch golf finishes, Edlsworth Vines and Johnny Doeg in Seabright, Yale oarsmen, Gene Sarazen, Babe Didrikson, Twenty Grand, Rosenbloom Slattery, Mickey Walker and USC’s pole vaulter Bil Grader. Navy’s regatta upset and Mrs Halen Moody’s victories illustrate a restless, wide ranging athletic year.
New York, Sept 8 The Chicago Cubs near fourth place in the National League after a pair of losses to Cincinnati. If the Reds win today and the Giants sweep the Robins, Chicago and Brooklyn tie for third. Leo Davocher and Harvey Hendrick led the Reds with seven runs on the day, while Durocher collected six hits in two games. The Giants swept a five game set with Boston as Hubbell and Parmerer dominated. In the American League the Senators beat Philadelphia 5 2 and the Yankees edged Philadelphia as Crowder held the A's to six hits. Detroit and St Louis split a doubleheader. Sorrell and Bikeholder were the winners. Urban Red Faber limited the White Sox to eight. The second game ended in a 4 4 draw at darkness. Alvin Crowder fanned six in Washington’s 3 2 win over the A Ls.
The exhibition game between the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Salamanca Rangers was rained out. Local officials hosted a testimonial event last evening attended by citizens and Mayor Bene, with discussion of player transfers and future exhibition plans.
Chestnut Hill Mass reports Van Ryn and Allison won the doubles title in straight sets over Mangin and Betl. Scores were 64 84 and 65. The victory follows last year’s runners up finish for Van Ryn and Afrian and marks a repeat performance against Mangin of Newark and Berkeley Betl.
The basement room near Hatten building, used as a dressing room for junior high athletic teams, has been improved for the coming season. A new floor covers the area, benches have been refurbished and new coats added. Players report better comfort and readiness.
A readable fragment notes the House of David may perform an baseball exhibition in Titusville on Labor Day. Captain Wad McDonald of the Cranston A C team is mentioned as leading the House of David Usain for the game.
Corry golfers traveled to Jamestown for the first Moon Brook Country Club Invitational. Hinkes of Dunkirk led with 149 total, while EH Siliman Warnes posted 157 in a field including Corry, Warren, Dunkirk and Jamestown players. Prize awards and medals were given at closing, with multiple Corry golfers participating in the event.
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The Nameless Nine Tannery team will play the second game of a three game series this evening at the fair grounds. The Junior High field is wet from rain today and the game is set to start at 5:50. Umpire William Stroop will officiate. The Nameless New lost the first game of the series.
George Young of Toronto wins the Canadian national exhibition old-mile swimming event and the $20,000 prize. New York's Win Goll finishes second, among about 200 entrants, after a lengthy finish sprint.
Seven people died and thirty were wounded as clashes escalated during demonstrations against a foreign monopoly. Authorities blamed agitators and Communist speakers for inflaming the crowd while police used sticks and tear gas to break up the protest in Quito.
Amestown reports a showdown as two veteran boats race for Chautauqua Lake honors, with Miss Kiwanis driven by Bates and Ure Cullits in a rival hydroplane. Bets split, race scheduled for a single heat with possible subsequent run. Meanwhile Chicago hosts the national amateur golf championship with Quimet and Yates leading a field of six top youths.
The Ames area double header features SpiderWenbs versus the Colored Stars on Sunday September 6 at Celoron Park. Lefty Grove for the Stars faces possible opposition from Sam Streeter. gates open 3 p.m. DST with admission 75 cents.
Corry and Pal discuss a five year plan on debts and repayment terms in Amsterdam. The debate centers on final obligations, potential tariff impacts, and possible year-long delay. International markets and raw materials are referenced in relation to proposed reforms.
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