Canadian Greatest Athlete Rivalry Sparks Debate
Grants and Riles report on Lionel Conacher rivaling Jim Thorpe as the world’s greatest athlete. Wes Bennett stars in local action with Akron Firestones while Purdue’s trio tabs in Indiana. Major notes include a Pennsylvania rabbit operation count, Schmeling Braddock boxing talks, Rose Bowl debate, and Erie bowling league debut with Meyers setting a high score.
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Corry Beavers Rally to Win 29-27 Over West Millcreek
Corry High Beavers rallied in the final period to beat West Millcreek High 29 to 27 in a |season opener. Led by Bob Gulick and Paul Hurlburt the Beavers trailed 20-13 at halftime and surged in the fourth quarter to secure a second victory in as many starts. Millcreek star Bolte scored 17 for his team as Corry earned a tough road win with strong foul shooting and defense.
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Bees Hire DiMaggio Brother Vince From San Diego
Vince Di Maggio, brother of Joe Di Maggio, star center fielder for the San Diego team in the Pacific Coast league, has been purchased by the Boston Bees. He bats right handed, like his brother, and joins the major leagues through the Bees.
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Panthers To Receive Eastern Football Trophy Today
Pittsburgh Panthers to be presented with the Lambert Memorial trophy emblematic of the eastern championship. Bobby Larue will accept on behalf of the Panthers as Henry L Lambert and Victor A Lambert present the trophy in honor of their father. Coach Jack Sutherland Chancellor John G Bowman and Mayor Cornelius D Scully to speak at the rally.
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Parkers Upset Erie Academy in Narrow Victory
Parkers upset Erie Academy with a 27 26 win after Yeager opened scoring. Yeager sparked a late chance for overtime as Joan Petry, Blue and Gold forward, missed a foul shot at the whistle. Esobar fights Jeffra in New York tonight in a bantamweight bout.
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New York Hippodrome
Harry Jeffra
Baltimore
Junior High 5 Bags Victory at Millcreek
Corry Junior High’s basketball team defeated Weat Millcreek Taylor High 118 to 4 in a preliminary to the High School game at Millcreek. Suttem and Arnold scored 22 points, guiding coach Wilford Pomeroy’s Blue Jays to a steady lead from midway.
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Thomas Motors Win Two In Antler Bowling League
Thames Motors won two games against Mulheir Beers in the Antler Bowling League last evening. Powell Motors and the National Bain? meet tonight.
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Cardinals Hold Dizzy Dean Trade Talks Amid Offers
The St. Louis Cardinals show reluctance to trade Dizzy Dean as Pirates propose a take it or leave it deal. Pittsburgh withdraws Arky Vaughan from negotiations and cites uncertainty over Dean’s price. Pittsburgh president William Ben-swan says Vaughan wouldn’t be traded even for Dean.
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Faces New Foes In Week One Grid Showdown
Erle Strong Vincent opens the season against two new opponents Du Bola and Westfield as announced by athletics adviser F. Anderson. The schedule reveals a fresh rivalry with these schools for the upcoming gridiron year.
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Bennett to clash with Warren in Midwest Conference action
Wes Bennett faces Warren tonight as Akron's HyVis Oil squad hosts Keatonas at Banty Junior High Court. The main game starts at 5 30 with a 7 80 p m prelim. Manny Hyatt impressed in Pittsburgh and may meet Wes Bennett, a tough scorer, in a stern test for Akron.
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Colgate Coach Kerr to Speak at St Vincent Banquet
Colgate coach Andy Kerr and other sports figures will address the St Vincent's banquet at Melon Thi tonight in Latrobe Pennsylvania.
Washington and Jefferson Defeat Salem in Season Opener
Washington and Jefferson College opened its 20 game basketball schedule with a 43 to 21 victory over Salem College in Washington last night.
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Erie Strang Vincent Colonels Name Captain Anneth Davis
Anneth Davis was unanimously elected to captain the Erie Strang Vincent Colonels for the upcoming football season. The All Scholastic Hale pack member will lead the squad on the gridiron with the team seeking strong performance next year.
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