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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1938
Page
6
Teddy Yarosz of Monessen Pennsylvania avenged four prior losses by defeating Ralph DeJolin of Syracuse over ten rounds in Rochester New York. Yarosz weighed 1051 4 pounds a middleweight, DeJolin 1702 4 pounds.
Louis Vincent Daddio the 192 pound 11 inch end from Meadville earns United Press all American recognition. His selection surprised locals though his blocking tack and kick coverage are noted as strong. Meadvill e prep Wagner and others react as Daddio weighs pro offers while college stars debate his best path forward.
About 150 athletes and officials from Crawford Erie Venango attended the Meadville High school grid banquet at Hotel Conneaut. Western Reserve’s Bill Edwards and Allegheny’s Karl J Lawrence praised football as a character builder while stressing education first. Meadvile’s Marty Vardaro was named honorary elite of the circuit, with two all star teams announced and awards presented by Meadville schools officials.
Smith powered Spartansburg High to an 89 29 victory over St Edward's High, leading with 19 points. George Jackson and Tom Ressler paced Corry with 9 and 7 points as the third period rally fell short. Spartan defense closed strong in the final quarter.
Coach Wilford Pomeroy leads the Junior High Blue Jays in a 7:45 pm home opener against a strong Alumni club at the Junior High gym. A 7:00 pm preliminary game features two home room clubs.
George Gurus and the Corry Civic Employees Association recreational committee organize a city wide table tennis league. Interested players must contact the Corry Journal sports department by next Tuesday evening.
In 1938 Beaver, under Coach Hank Day in his second year, won the Northwestern Pennsylvania scholastic football conference with an unbeaten league record. Meadville was the closest contender, finishing with 98 points to Beaver’s 114. The article notes Meadville and Farrell as top others, while Corry and others posted single losses, as the standings list various district teams and scores. Navy football coaching decision reported that Annapolis officials denied plans to return to civilian coaching.
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