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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1931
Page
2
A rugged basketball debate overshadows a rough game where Beavers show a weak offense and Bojorski dominates the scene against Weston. The article notes boosts in defense and attack, mentions several players, and compares Western Conference play with strong Western teams, highlighting anticipated improvements for future games.
Cochranton High battles back from a 12 point halftime deficit to defeat Coury High 44 to 32 on the Beavers home floor. Mountain and DeJean led with three field goals apiece in the opening period while Baker closed strong from the line. The Beavers outscored the visitors in the final period as DeJean fueled late scoring drive to secure the win before a good crowd.
Henry McLemore reports from New York on a chaotic boxing scene featuring Al Singer and Battling Battaling at Madison Square Garden. The bout zigzagged from control to chaos in a rapid first round, Singer's speed offset by Battaling’s ferocious comeback as 20,000 fans cheered the spectacle.
United Press reports the Army vs Navy football spectacle at Yanka Stadium on December 12 to raise about $400 000 for unemployment relief. An estimated 30 000 fans are expected to attend despite weather and field conditions with Cadets and Midshipmen parading in review before kickoff. The Army, fresh from a major victory over Notre Dame, is favored. Navy relies on speed and passing game.
Boxing notes report Al Sigur from Little Brome Helriw praised for showing courage as world lightweight champion Battalino dominated Singer in a quick second round stop. Battalino pressed with aggressive punching while Singer struggled to rise, ending any bid to remain front rank.
Tom Stauffer, a senior, was elected captain of Geneva College’s 1982 football team at the annual squad banquet held at the home of De Pearce, president of the college, succeeding Slim Baloom.
Fragmented report notes Western Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association to meet and discuss proposed changes in football and basketball circuits. Possible track meet sponsorship and classification reforms are on the agenda. Separate baseball news includes Braves’ player movements and trades involving Richbourg, Cronin, and Sheely, with other roster shifts across teams.
Locals from St Edward's High begin 1981 82 Erie Diocesan League play with a Dec 18 game against St Michael's of Greenville on their home court. Corry parochials lost 15 to 9 to Corry High Reserves last night and will face Cathedral Prep before league action. St Howard's returns Burkett Hand Potucks Kestler Brigham as they build a contender, with a schedule announced listing matches against St Michael's Greenville and other area teams through February.
In St Paul Minnesota packed house of 12 000 saw Dempsey defend his status in four exhibition rounds against Art Lasky Angus McDonald and others Dempsey impressed with a two punch attack while weighing about 192 pounds The bout reportedly grossed around 26000 with Dempseys share 12000 remains uncertain but the fight highlighted his continuing drawing power in a cold December night.
USC prepares to face Georgia at Olympic Stadium as 60 000 to 65 000 fans expected. The matchup aims to clarify chances for a mythical national title ahead of Tulane and a potential Rose Bowl clash. Officials expect showers and a decisive southern showdown with high stakes for the season title.
San Francisco, Dec. 12. Leo Diegel, defending his title, survived a tight round as the field narrowed for the fourth round at Lake Merced. Contenders include Billie Burke of Greenwich, George You Bim, Whiffy Cox of Brooklyn, Johnny Golden, Reed Morrison of Beverly Hills, and AL Zimmerman who upset Gene Sarazen at Portland.
The Junior High five fell 34 to 26 against the faculty in a 1A vs 26 decision played yesterday afternoon. Lineups feature Witlinsés Botsford Hoffmaster Orsell West Tibbs Watson and others for both teams with referee Williams noted.
Chicago seeks the Schmeling Waller heavyweight title fight with Yale Lewis offering 200000 for the match and a 160000 guarantee to Schmeling based on a 40 percent gate split. Schmeling’s manager Joe Jacobs favors 15 rounds, but Minors limits 10 rounds. LU?
Gocrantoy 18, Corry 18, Titusville 23, Ludlow 18. Rocky Grove 25, Emlenton 12. Franklin 31, Clarion 9.
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