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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1938
Page
6
Beavers display sporadic signs of potential in Saturday's outing as coach Russ Byler weighs height and speed for a balanced lineup. Notes on former local baseball star Guy Hecker and **Oll City** era legends mark a cross era context, while Giants defeat Redskins 36 to 0 looms as a football reference in nearby coverage.
Independent case league opens Thursday as Corry Beavers aim for a quicker tempo in their second season game against Wattsburg here tonight at 8:30 after a strong opening win. Lineup duties go to Cragg Brown McElroy Sutton Hasbrouck Green Reynolds Williams in a 7:19 p.m. preliminary between Beaver Reserves and Room T with a fair crowd expected.
In Champaign Illinois Prink G Dickinson assistant economics professor and creator of the Dickinson football rating system proclaimed Notre Dame the national football champion despite a loss to Southern California. He ranked Notre Dame ahead of unbeaten Duke and Tennessee due to a tougher schedule. Oklahoma and Texas Christian ranked fifth and eighth respectively.
The United States Golf Association announced the 1939 national amateur championship will be held at North Shore Country Club in Glenview Illinois from September 11 to 16. The women's title was set for August 21 to 26 at the Wee Burn Club in Noroton Conn.
Crowds flock to watch as thousands cheer the Giants in anticipation of a world championship showdown with the Green Bay Packers next Sunday. If weather stays as favorable as the prior weekend, gates may close early to accommodate the decisive game.
United Press reports Henry Armstrong defended his welterweight title with a quick finish over Al Manfredo of Fresno after nine minutes and 45 seconds. A crowd of 12,781 watched the Christmas benefit card headlined by Armstrong with other wins by Lou Ambers, Perry Sarron, and Selly Krieger.
Connie Mack, veteran owner-manager of the Philadelphia Athletics, said at Philadelphia that he would attend next week's major league meeting in New York prepared to trade his entire infield and every player except Wally Moses. He would keep Moses and Bob Johnson and hopes for a strong offer for Werber, while doubting a deal for Rudy York.
Cleveland December 6 goaltender Morris Moe Roberts will play his 200th hockey game for Cleveland. The veteran netminder, famed for his many stitches, stands as the friendly senior figure of the local hockey squad.
A group of 100 business leaders led by Walt Disney and Bing Crosby announced plans for a 1.5 million dollar indoor arena to be called Hollywood Gardens. The project aims to rival Madison Square Garden with an arena seating 41,000, a 25,500 spectator main hall, and facilities for football, boxing, ice hockey, polo, and light sports plus an entertainment auditorium and recreational center. Construction could start in three months with a September grand opening.
In Montreal for the 87th annual meetings of the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues, executives split into private sessions. Cincinnati sold pitcher Joe Cascarella toBuffalo, while Burleigh Grimes agreed to manage the Montreal club for two years.
The Corry Basketball League opens its regular circuit Thursday with two games per night at 8 and 9 o’clock in the Junior High gym. Corky Merchants face First Avenue Merchants, Corry-Jamestown meet Raymond, Aeros inactive. RefereesPen Hovey Bill Wieming Henry Tubbs appointed. Season tickets 50 cents for 24 games. regular admission 19 cents adults 10 cents students. under 12 free.
Erie Oct. 8 The Erie County Petroleum Dealers Association sought an injunction to stop Craig Ol Company from awarding a car with every 29 cent gasoline purchase. Judge Miles B. Kitts denied the petition, ruling no injunction. Craig argued the dealers had previously made a similar award.
The Toledo public Hillary technology department handled 2,690 inquiries from residents in one month, showing a 4 percent rise from the prior month. The report notes the service assists locals seeking information on technology topics.
Chancellor John G Bowman voiced opposition to athletic scholarships at the University of Pittsburgh while Coach Jock Sutherland urged a winning heart in football. Bowman feared strong language, Sutherland emphasized playing to win or Pitt football may be abolished. Earlier, a freshmen player revolt over tuition was resolved with tuition paid for this year but future years to be paid by the players.
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