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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1937
Page
6
The Corry Country Club plans to cut expenses and suspend hiring top pros, including Tony, to keep golf viable in the city. Tony has been a top money winner and a strong advertiser for four years, but the club cites financial strain and a need to curb costs as reasons for the departure.
The report from Kane, Pa cites Rudolph Block of Austria as winner of the opening ski race of the 1957-38 winter season. The event, part of the Spat biz weekend, featured a winter sports program at Forest amid blustery conditions.
Golf pro Tony Joy announced at the Journal he will not return to Corry Country Club next season. Directors cited a salary slash and club restructuring as reasons for curb expenses while Joy tours the southern circuit and plans are indefinite. Joy has been a top money winner in the Tri-State area. members meet to draft new bylaws and discuss the pro’s departure.
Wallace Kebshstetter posted 17 of 50 at Finch's short range shooting gallery last week. A snow tram party from Clevasant to Hogs back near Westfield was postponed due to unfavorable conditions and rescheduled for next Sunday and subsequent Sundays when conditions improve.
Max Schmeling, veteran challenger, risks the No. 1 status tonight in a 15 round tuneup at Madison Square Garden against Minnesota mystery man Young Thomas. Promoter Mike Jacobs expects 28,000 fans and a $975,000 gate. Joe Louis attends ringside as Schmeling’s comeback frames a potential title bout. The bout marks Schmeling’s first eastern appearance since June 1986 and Louis’s return to broadcast coverage on WIZ at 10 15 p.m.
Powell Motors led by George Kinley with a 184 average won two games from National Bank in the Antler League yesterday afternoon. Individual scores show Kinley 201, 184 average, Powell totals 826 in the first line and 2316 for the team across frames, while National Bank posted 759, 742, and 2299 overall.
In frigid Chicago, Sammy Baugh delivered a record setting passing display guiding the Washington Redskins to a 28-21 win over the Chicago Bears at Wrigley Field before 15 878 spectators. Despite an injury late in the game, Baugh completed 17 of 28 passes for 882 yards and four touchdowns, while his effort carried Washington past a Bears club that misplayed on frozen footing.
Reports to the Journal indicate the Raymond Kiwanis and Corry Jamestown bowling leagues in Bowie may merge into a single circuit. The Kiwanis Club will consider the plan Wednesday night, with a joint meeting likely the next evening to finalize details.
Pittsburgh selects All American Byron White Colorado quarterback in NPFL draft after he signaled reluctance to play pro football. Pirates also pick Tony Matiss Duquesne end George Platakis and others from Pitt and Duquesne. Cardinals take Frank Patrick, Giants seek Frank Souchak, Eagles pursue Johnny Enprielpaen.
Mrs Helen Walker and Virgil Blip King landed safely at Warren airport on Friday after traveling from Wilami Fis to attend the national air races, with the final leg starting from Lock Haven.
Beavers surge after a notable victory over Conseaut though season results hinge on two upcoming tests. North Hast, Cen taura of Erie Tech, and Lincolnville High loom as foes with Alumni and junior squads scheduled for midweek games at local venues.
Johnny Revolta of Evanston Illinois shot a 70 and led the four round Machi Biltmore Open after 54 holes with 209 while Sam Snead slipped to a 72 and Jimmy Thompson surged with a 65 to set a new course record. Tony Joy faded from the leaders as the weekend concluded. Jay’s tally stood at 160 74 224.
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