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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1932
Page
2
Cory fans in Evie watched a lackluster bout as Stroh won a ten round decision over Bojarski after a lively first round slip. The bout failed to deliver expected fireworks while the football notes discuss shifting schedules and a historic basketball rule shift. Joe McCarthy appeared at ringside amid Yankees contract news for 1933.
In Corry City the Alumni face the Beavers in a pivotal Fi Figh t as Week's slate brings crucial matches. Babe Ruth weighs in on Foxx and Simmons, noting Simmons' move to Chicago may boost Foxx's chances while altering pitchers' tactics. Foxx leads RBI hopes with Ruth and Gehrig close behind. batters post strong runs and walks across the league.
In New York on December 20, the wrestling world witnessed Strangler Lewis of Kentucky, the reigning heavyweight champion, pin two opponents at Madison Square Garden during exhibition bouts. Thousands watched as Lewis defeated Lea Plavisi, Polish giant, in a swift hold, then struck down Sammy Steini of Newark in another decisive move, showcasing his dominant form.
A selected group of football players from the Midwest left Chicago for California to face the Pacific coast all-star team in the Skowine charity game in San Francisco. Dick Hansky of Northwestern and Cosrh Andy Kery of Colgate sent the players through a light drill yesterday afternoon.
The annual High Alumni versus Varsity bowling clash draws a large crowd at the Junior High alley as Coach Bill Myers prepares the alumni for a strong lineup led by Quinn, Paulson, DeJean, Bachemer, and Simmons. The scholastic squad has shown progress, but the alumni are favored to win amid hopes for a 1930-21 era showcase, with several former stars likely to participate. The rest of the page notes boxing results from Fort Worth and Terre Haute with several bouts decided by knockout or decision.
Harry Krone of Aero Supply and Ray Burr of Corry-James town tie for the lead in individual averages in the Corry City Bowling League after ten weeks. The Journal lists the updated averages and notes bowlers with six or more games.
Teddy Yarosz of Monaca, undefeated welterweight, defeated Jackie King in a ten round main bout at North Side arena. Yarosz won eight of ten rounds with a decisive ninth round blow, while King weighed 18 1.2 and fought gamely through the final round. Other results include Goraick over McHale, Whitaker over Tarone, and Pittsburgh victories by technical knockout and decision.
The New York Yankees will shorten their 1933 training season to reduce expenses. Pitchers and catchers report to St. Petersburg a week later than usual, followed by infielders and outfielders, giving Manager Joe McCarthy about a month to shape the roster for defense. It marks the shortest Yankee training season in 15 years.
Maxie Strub a lightweight from Erie wins by decision over Frankie Bojorski in a ten round bout. The card also features Jimmy Dean defeating Ray Collins in eight rounds and Tug Phillips stopping Matty Oldach in the first round. Harry Boyle defeats Hank Jervis by technical knockout in the opening round.
Major league magnates seek a Jewish star to become a gate attraction and boost fan support in New York and beyond. Notes on past Jewish players like Andy Cohen and Tim Levy highlight the difficulty of sustaining early success and the push to find a standout Hebrew ace in the big leagues. Levy, an ex Marine turned St Louis shortstop, is cited as a current example of initial promise followed by adjustment, including a successful left handed batting shift that improved his hitting average to near .281 in 1982.
New York reports tell of Jimmy Caras of Wilmington facing Ralph Greenleaf in the pocket billiard world championship. Greenleaf leads with six straight wins while Caras, 82, holds six wins and two losses in the tourney. Rudolph of Cleveland sits second with one loss. Other matches feature Lonny Rudolph against Pasquale Natalie and Frank Taberski vs George Kelly.
Andy Callahan of Lawrence, New England welterweight champion, won a 4-0 decision over King Tut of Minneapolis in a 10 round bout at Boston Garden. Callahan weighed 146 1/2 pounds, Tut 146. Neither fighter was in real trouble. no knockdowns were recorded.
In Corry City Bowling League action the Recreations were swept by the Raymonds, who won the third game by two pins after taking the series opener. Shannon led with a 565 series, supported by Kinley 528 and Gustafson 468 as Raymonds tallied 2479 total. The Recreations sit near cellar ranks as Aero Supply and Corry Jamestown clash tonight.
An obscure report notes mental health concerns surrounding an individual tied to Portia Road. Limited readable details mention the person and location without clear outcomes or dates.
Unclear OCR passage appears to reference drivers, age, and casual observances. Mentions Hanger, Dantin, Albert, and Casua. No coherent events, dates, or locations readable.
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