Corry Beavers eye rare home court basketball win
Local notes preview Corry Beavers facing a tough Erie Academy style foe with insiders doubting the upset. Wes Bennett’s identity remains unclear as readers debate his college scoring era while others recall Warren Oilers and Akron matchups. Historic mentions of Andrew Wyant and Tommy McAuliffe mix with deer tales and golf anecdotes in a sprawling sports roundup.
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Tech Pitt Open Net Campaigns Tonight
Carnegie Tech, defending Eastern Intercollegiate Basketball Conference champions, starts its new season against Waynesburg College. Ten-lettermen return from last year as Tech is slight favorite over the Yellow Baskets. Pitt Panthers begin play tonight vs Northwestern at Evanston with a schedule including teams from Dayton and Butler University.
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Landis Rules Feller Case Favoring Cleveland Indians
United Press report details Judge Landis ruling 20 year old ex judge and 18 year old pitching phenom Bob Feller remains with Cleveland Indians. Des Moines awarded 7500 dollars for minor signing breach while Landis avoids freeing Feller, warning precedent and signaling possible limits to his autocratic authority.
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Juniors 1B Triumph in Inaugural High School Cages
The Juniors 1B beat Alpha Sophomores 14 to 5 to open the High School Intramural basketball league at the Junior High. Six home room teams will play each Thursday. the Juniors built an early lead and held it through the game with a stifling defense in the opening periods. Referee Batessi officiated the contest.
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Dearing ‘Keppel
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Cogan
Batessi
Maras Elected Duquesne Captain for 1937
Joseph T Maras a junior left tackle from Minnesota was chosen captain of the 1987 Duquesne University football team. The selection was announced at the annual Duquesne Alumni Association banquet where 27 squad members received varsity letters.
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Joseph Thomas Maras
Hishirg, Minn
Duquesne University
Heavyweight muddle to be cleared today
New York, Dec 11 The New York State Athletic Commission meets today to decide the heavyweight dispute involving champion Jimmy Braddock and challenger Max Schmeling. Schmeling aims to compel Braddock to forgo a February no-cession bout with Joe Louis while remaining inactive until June. Braddock’s manager Joe Ganks argues Braddock should be allowed to pursue the Atlantic City title plan and a Schmeling title bid, noting the current contract form omits no-competition language.
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Muse” Schmeling
Germany
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Detroit
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Ready signed but Madison Square Garden action pending commission approval
The item appears ready for signing but Madison Square Garden has not yet filed it with the commission, keeping the approval process on hold. The status indicates awaiting formal submission to the governing body before any formal action can proceed.
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Youngsville Loses Season Opener to Bradford Owls
Youngsville High boys basketball opened with a 49 to 11 defeat at Bradford Tuesday night. Owl quint dominated both ends, controlling pace and scoring, while Youngsville struggled to find offense in the early season setback.
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Rose Bowl ticket sales lag for Washington-Pittsburgh game
Pasadena dispatch reports the Rose Bowl committee is 24 hours behind schedule in processing applications for the January 1 game between the University of Washington Huskies and the Pittsburgh Panthers. High demand pushes ticket sales forward as organizers race to meet orders.
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