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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1934
Page
2
Arrangements are underway for the reopening of the Whiteley rink on West Columbus avenue. Thanks to Mr Whiteley and the efforts of Howard J. Sheen and staff, skaters anticipate good fun this winter as the rink will again be available.
Corry High coach Bill Myers plans a January 6 trip to Greenville for Corry High and Thiel College related hoops events. Beavers face Thiel Frosh in openers while Myers also appears for Corry Alumni against Thiel varsity, weather permitting a good turnout for Corry fans.
Henry McLemore reports from New York on a fictional mock conference where major league managers convene around a palm tree in hotel lobbies to discuss trades and signings. The piece satirically imagines talks among Walter Johnson Joe Cronin Mickey Cochrane and others as they barter infielder for outfielder and reveal playful, gossip-like business chatter.
Alabama and Stanford battled to a 7 7 tie in a 1927 Rose Bowl era thriller. Stanford drives, key passes and a late field goal try kept both sides scoreless in the second and third periods, with Alabama finally securing a draw after a tense fourth period.
Corny High School basketball opens the 1934-25 season tonight at 7 45 in the Junior High gym with Beavers facing the Faculty in the opener. Coach Myers rests players for freshness and aims to give many boys a chance. expected starters include Roelofs Fitch Paulson curls and Taylor. The Faculty, led by Myers Pilskam Sheen Wolfe Pomeroy and Watson, will present seasoned opposition with height and experience.
Sammy Slaughter from Terre Haute Ind lost a decision to Danny Hassett of Philadelphia in one of two 11 round bouts at Madison Square Garden last night ending any near term shot at Teddy Yarosz. The late rugged action left Slaughter with nearly closed eyes after a tough round, while Matty Sampson of New York handed Anson Green a decisive loss on the undercard. Approximately 2220 spectators attended with other results including Calderona over Dick Ambrose and Nickleash over O’Brien in separate scraps.
The Corry Rod and Gun Club plans to join the Northwestern Pennsylvania Rifle League for the 1934 35 season. A meeting will be held in the club rooms on First Avenue Wednesday evening with a practice shoot on the club range. The team, past champions, expects to field a nucleus of strong marksmen despite some losses and aims to finish high again this winter. A novelty shoot will be planned, and all members are urged to attend.
Corry bowlers secure a victory against Erie kegler in a local league match. Event details faintly indicate a win at a Winn area venue in Spring Creek, Pennsylvania, with unclear further context and two fresh vows listed among sale items.
Red Grange received an offer to coach the Pittsburgh club in the National Professional Football League and would decide within days. He is under contract as a Chicago Bears player but could obtain a release, after the Bears Giants game day.
In Union City on December 11 the Consumers Oilers beat the Oi City Merchants 41 to 27 after an early start. Bill Holand scored 17 of the Oilers total. The club has booked the colored Buffalo Bisons for Friday, a strong road team with one defeat this season, aiming for another solid win. Also noted is the death of Dr. Maroon Monroe Curtis, 76, longtime philosophy head at Western Reserve University.
New York December reports say Babe Ruth, touring in Manila, becomes a central figure in the winter meetings as a potential manager or pinch hitter for an American League club. Yankees could trade for a pennant run, with Ben Chapman and Rogers Hornsby tied to talks and Melillo among possible infield pieces in a broader housecleaning.
Kansas State College the Big Six football champion will play Duquesne University next season. The team will visit Pittsburgh for aSeptember 27 matchup under the lights at Forbes Field. The article lists player scores and lineups from recent games.
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