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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1931
Page
2
The National PGA tournament gets underway at Providence Country Club amid a turbulent lead in. Arguments over qualifying methods sparked near quarrels, with entries for the championship drawing wide attention. Pro golfer Ted Lather from Al Corry is noted among anticipated participants.
In daily golf and tennis notes, prominent professionals including Walter Hagen Leo Diegel Johnny Farrell and Tommy Armour are highlighted as a strong field prepares for upcoming PGA events. Amid chatter of past qualification improprieties optimism rises for a fair qualifying process while tennis stars and a slate of scheduled games in other sports are noted with regional matchups and results.
New York Yankees meet the Washington Senators in the first game of a key series that could decide second place in the American League. Cincinnati beats Chicago Cubs 3 2 in ten innings as Red's Roush drives in the decisive run.
Corry fans prepare for the county championship opener at Girard with a large delegation expected. The second game moves to Wattsburg on Sunday at the new diamond, drawing crowds from Union City Erie and beyond. Thoestner is likely to pitch for Corry in the first game. Dow and Haene slated for Sunday.
Henry McLemore reports that football could add a feathered eight-section ball inspired by golf and baseball rules. Coaches split on adoption. some favor the novelty for grip and pass ease, others resist, fearing disruption and controversy ahead of the season. Prominent coaches like Homer Bandstand and Sam weigh in on the potential impact and opinions vary citywide.
Nameless Nine captured the second game of a three game set as Tannery was edged 13 to 1. Hamilton Killy Hightfield scored the lone run for Tannery in the second inning on a steal and a ground ball by Bigelow. Owens battled through a rough inning, struck out three in a row, and Hall Gibson held on late. Strong pitching and a clean, sportsmanlike win by Nameless Nine.
Meadville High School’s varsity squad has trained since last Thursday and is reported to be in fine shape for four planned home games. The upcoming schedule follows the opening of Meadville’s new athletic field, with arrangements already underway for the school’s games this season.
Pittsburgh bout Billy Jones drew with Natie Brown of California over 10 rounds. Bruno Sala won an eight round decision in Pittsburgh over Buddy McArthur. Pat costs and other bouts were listed in New York and Pittsburgh with several losses and wins including Lew Feldman and Vic Morocco defeating opponents.
The report covers two matches played last evening in the American Frotsesloc League. Messenger scored 46 and Mixer 51 with 1 win recorded. Weber had 20 and 10 while Rape posted 7. The excerpt is partially garbled but notes key players Messenger Weber Mixer and Rape with varied scores.
Titusville will stage an amateur boxing event on Thursday evening September St at the Jay of life Wilks house for the benefit of the Bike s haviby. McDonalds handles the water making and leads a heavy card. Luther Logarith East Mississippi School of Erogations appears in the lineup. The committee outlines plans to end arguments over equipment and references football season cues.
Fragmented OCR reads as a religious service notice referencing Columbia and broad undertakings. It mentions a sermon or rite and aligns with a formal notice style. details are unclear but imply a scheduled religious gathering and participation by a named organization.
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