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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1941
Page
15
In a sparse crowd at The Aub-High Gym, Slippery Rock Teachers College faced Cory in a lackluster attendance showing limited interest in independent semi pro basketball. The Rockets impressed with a fast ball movement, while Cleveland Indians trade chatter and college hoops notes filled the page, including ticket prices and local team developments.
In Harrisburg on December 1 the State Fish Commission reported a rising trend among Pennsylvania sportsmen to reduce creel limits. The Crawford County Sportsmen's Council urged a reduction from six to four per day for wall eyed pike, but after consultation with officials, the commission had not yet acted.
A six team league will open Tuesday night featuring Raymonds Aero A A Clymer Acta A A and High School Stars with Pellets as a participant. The schedule divides into two rounds with each team playing each other once in each round and weekly matches set Tuesday through Thursday. The Raymonds seek to defend last year’s title with strong shooters from Aero A A Aero Nite Folletts and High School Stars among others.
Pittsburgh December 6. Carnegie Took opened its season against Waynesburg College and lost 54 to 22. Coach Jani Wolf of Waynesburg warned the team faced a tough season as Carnegie’s winless streak extended from 1938-39.
Ray Byler selects varsity starter lineup for the upcoming Beaver season. Only returning letterman Jack Downey opens at forward with Jack Taylor in court, Bob Auer at center, Sam Baressi and Frank Brig ham Altus guards. Sophomores Gius and Drake compete for reserve roles as the squad aims for eight-man varsity rotation and a busy 16 game league slate.
The Theawusamercan Clan Wwe veal from vict aries over Wat eh Marooni Ohio and Sheffield in first tym starts will be gianna of another vetory tomorrow on St Edward's hardwood when they tangle with the Jamestown Art Met al wage club at 2300 o'clock. The EA baskitbell omibi composed of ex-high skis who are ected to go along ways by independent basketball ranks in thi istrict during the present season. The strong Titusville Arnolds who Played the Slippery Rock State Teachers college five here Thursday night are being sought for a game a Week from tomorrow and the following week the I A A will angle with the Steel Age five in a Wudge battle. The same will be the Steel Age may be the forerunner to a series which may develop into a series of games but will stir uy considerable forest here before the season is over.
In a crowded sports page snippet, Chapins and Heimans are tied while the Cohens maintain their lead. A separate note reports the Shamrocks losing to the Aggies in a late final period, with fragmentary references to boxers and locations.
The Cardinals face the defending champion Chicago Bears in a pivotal NPFL late season clash. A Bears victory would tie Green Bay for the Western division lead, forcing an extra playoff game against the New York Giants to decide the league title.
Scores list college games with several teams: Villanova 86 over Baltimore Loyola 35, Edinboro 87 over Lawrence Tech 34, Waynesburg 54 over Carnegie Tech 22, EaSalle 48 over Alumni 26, Geneva 37 over Youngstown Shegba 29, with Scranton and Millersville and an Edinboro exhibition noted.
The Steel Age Five defeated Wattsburg in a preliminary to a St. Agall event, with Corry leading and key scorers Hays and Williams contributing. Wattsburg and Hoey squads faced decisive plays as venues and coaches from Ciny Gol Loge and Penalalo were noted in attendance.
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