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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 30, 1931

Page

2

Corry Croquet Player and Jamestown Football Preview

The Calumet Index notes Corry's D. A. Hillstrom among top croquet players in Chicago events and highlights a lively Jamestown football weekend with Thiel College action, Kiwanis sponsorship, and Bonaventure rivalry. Beavers prep for second half, while Pittsburgh WRB football drills focus on Buffalo matchup.

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Athletics Are 2101 Favorites 10 Take Honors

George Kirkley reports the 1931 World Series opens tomorrow in Sportsman's Park with an 89,500 crowd. The Philadelphia Athletics are 2 to 1 favorites to win a third straight title as Connie Mack weighs pitching choices between Bob Grove and Paul Derringer. Derringer may start, pending manager Gabby Street’s final decision, with a focus on a strong mound duel against the Cardinals.

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Little World Series Opens at St Paul Today

Baseball fans in Corry and vicinity will follow the World Series between St Paul American Association champions and Rochester, International League champs. Series opening today at St Paul features Carmen Ft Rochester pitcher Hil who is slated to start at least one game. Managers Leifield and Southworth predicted the first victory as Ray Starr was expected to get the call for Rochester.

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Merchants to Meet Union Independents at Wattsboro Fair

Corry Merchants accept a challenge from the Union City Independents to a benefit game at Wattsboro fair grounds next Sunday afternoon. Union City has won 12 or 13 straight games, as the Independents seek a rematch with the Merchants after the prior concerns. The Merchants may also play Saturday, as management eyes the charity event proceeds for a city agency.

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Al Simmons Dominates Series Hitting Despite Cardinals Plan

York writer urges bettors to pick Al Simmons as the key hitter in the World Series. He boasts a 664 batting clip in the Series, with two home runs and two doubles, noting teams tried to stop him but he kept hitting. The piece extols Simmons unorthodox stance and Considers Connie Mack’s guidance as favorable to his success.

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Fight Results York-Vistorle Campolo

In New York City a boxing bout concluded with Campolo defeating Knoed in a 105 to 0 style contest. Ring officials reported scores and the match drew attention from spectators in New Rochelle and surrounding areas.

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Northwestern Michigan and Purdue Favored in 1981 Big Ten

United Press Staff Correspondent notes Northwestern Michigan and Purdue lead Big Ten expectations for 1981. Wisconsin and Ohio State near top contending with potential for all three leaders to finish with perfect records if they avoid each other. Illinois and Minnesota seen improving, Iowa poised for further recovery, while Chicago and Iowa show mixed prospects.

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Grove Feeling Great Before Series With Cardinals

United Press report from Sept. 30 describes Robert Moses Grove of the Philadelphia Athletics in high spirits en route to St. Louis for the World Series against the Cardinals. Grove predicts start and victory with teammates jovial on the special train, while manager Connie Mack stays reticent. Boley’s knee injury limits series involvement as the lineup features Bishop Haas Cochrane Simmons Foxx Miller Dykes Williams Grove on the mound. Separately in Morgantown WV, WVU wrestlers prep for a four game road stretch including Fordham Pittsburgh Washington and Lee and Detroit University.

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Beavers Battle Looms as Oil City Prep Intensifies

Beavers work hard on Junior High field preparing for Sucye May's Oil City clash. Injuries hit York and Thayer remains doubtful while Dayo may miss lineup. Gil City travels with improving attack as Oil City eyes another championship run. crowd expected for first out of town game of 1951.

Cory High Rae Sucye May Oil City Beavers McCall York Thayer Dayo Gil City Unison City of City Corry Keane Wifren Oilers McCarlmen

Big Salary Cuts Loom For Major Leaguers

A fragmented 1981 season forecast big salary cuts for MLB players. The piece notes high past salaries, costs, and looming pruning as owners push for restraint. It highlights Babe Ruth and other stars in a speculative vein about value, with rumors of firings and training rule concerns shaping the debate.

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Journal Megaphone Play by Play of Baseball Classic

The Journal will provide a play by play of the Athletics versus Cardinals series opening tomorrow in the midwestern city. Fans are invited to follow from the Journal building on West South Street starting at 2 36 o clock with a detailed account of the opener.

Eowowine USA Journal Philadelphia Athletics St. Louis Cardinals Mans West South Street

Cohen defeats Perlick in 12 rounds in Kansas City bout

Denver welterweight Mickey Cohen outpointed Herman Perlick of Kalamazoo in a 12 round match here and likely will meet world champion Tony Canzoneri for the title, promoters announced today. The bout is expected to be held in Kansas City.

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Waynesburg gridders study to curb overconfidence after upset

United Press reports Waynesburg College football staff drill players to erase faults revealed by the upset of Penn State. Coach Wilms Wolf emphasizes strength of next opponent Grove City, among the tri-state conference’s strongest. Washington and Jefferson previews three captains for nine-game season with rotating leadership. Ken McNeil led W V Wesleyan game. Pat Rigney and Stu Wilson named captains for others.

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Mostly Guinea Negroes Most of the Eseons

Fragmentary notes reference Africans described as Guinea Negroes and slaves, with unclear origin and phrases about coming to the USA. The text lacks coherent events, dates, or identifiable entities to form a full news item.

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Corry Catches Frayed Fragments Of Nation’s Pride

A garbled OCR fragment reflects a jumble of phrases about American pride, home, and a spinning machine analogy. The text mentions West America, the FBI, Dunbur, and Matt Carr but lacks coherent context or events to confirm a clear news item or outcome.

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