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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1931
Page
2
Corry Merchants clinched the Erie County Baseball League championship with a ten inning 7 to 6 victory over Girard. The tight contest capped a standout week for Corry sports as Hane’s squad showcased a resilient run through late season play and earned praise from locals.
Beale Hendershot sparked a dramatic 10 inning victory for the Corry Merchants over the Girard Legionnaires to claim the Erie County Baseball League championship before a large Wattsburg crowd. Sydow and Haenel battled on the mound as Corry loaded the bases and overcame Girard miscues to seize the win.
The Company A and Standard Turnbuckle mushball teams restart the city championship on Mast Washington street grounds at late o clock. Turnbuckle lead two games to one as Antler win for the Industrials may clinch the title. A's can tie the series with a victory this evening.
Boston’s two major league clubs face contrasting fortunes as the Braves sink to seventh after a Cincinnati doubleheader loss, while the Red Sox surge toward second place with Detroit chasing the pennant. Chicago Cubs win twice against the Giants, Brooklyn tops St Louis, and Lamont Gehrig and Babe Ruth reach milestone hits as New York and Washington split AL action.
Mayville forms a town football team called the Merchants composed of former high school and college players and alumni. Key positions and likely starters are named, with practice set for Monday evening at the high school and games being lined up with Lakewood Corry Pa Falconer Westfield and Jamestown teams. Russell Welse captains the squad and Robert Lincoln manages the club.
Jamestown Merchants opened their season with a 19-0 victory over Falconer at Davis Field before about 400 fans. Cliff Sharp Dick England and Howie Wiquist starred for Jamestown while Bill Laird Steve Stillwell stood out for Falconer. Wiquist returned from Notre Dame to finish the season with Jamestown as Smeland Gearer scored two touchdowns and Wenager Ad Carlson added a rushing score with the extra point.
Wollaston Country Club in Quincy Mass hosts the first New England Open. Tommy Keavy of Many N J and Francis Oumet of Boston advance as leaders after 36 holes of a 72 hole qualifying event. The three day tournament wraps with 78 holes of play to determine the champion.
Corry High overwhelmed Kane High 7 to 6 at interscholastic field in front of a large crowd. Beavers showed a strong line attack and versatile backfield, scoring in the first half while Kane fought back with a late second-quarter touchdown. Kane threatened again in the third but Corry's defense held firm, sealing the opening game of Corry's 1931 slate.
Gil Gipy Sept 21. wooppay 15 coming to the fore store thin year with He Inauguration of the gridiron spark. MfSS Joseph's Catholic school and he formation of fast semi pro outfit in addition to the High school squad. Two new independent teams seeking games Saturday Sunday or to-aught, with averaging between 155 and 760 pounds. Manus Dears desiring to negotiate for dates are asked to write Jim Blissel 1017 West First Street Oil City.
In a tense ending the Merchants clinched the Erie County League title as late innings produced hits, errors, and a crucial run scoring sequence. Morton and Andrews figured prominently, with multiple fielding mishaps influencing the scoring and final outcome.
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