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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1935
Page
6
Last evening saw low attendance at Corry McKean basketball and First Avenue A C boxing as wintry weather hit gates. While fans were satisfied with action, officials noted crowds suffered from the same-day scheduling and harsh conditions.
Tom Creavy of Albany sprints to the lead in the Nassau British Colonial Open at Nassau Bahamas with a round of 78. A field of Jesyorid s best golfers competed in the annual event today marking a strong opening day showing.
Corry High press corps secured a 39 17 victory over McKean High on the Junior High court last evening. Bob Roelofs led with 15 points as Beavers used fast passes to break the invaders’ zone. Paulson and Jewell shined on defense while Evanoff was contained until late. Beavers next host Waterford on January 7 as rest of squad aims for full strength.
Summary of recent results shows Uorry 30 over McKean 17 and Oil City 46 over Titusville 20. Townville defeated Spartansburg 84 to 15, Alumni 18 edged Franklin 17, Erie Strang Vingent 26 beat Farrell 2. Beaver Falls won 25 to 21 over Grove City. Millcreek 39 over Evie Prep 29 and Exe Tech 40 defeated Alumni 20. Falconer and Randolph tied 18 apiece.
United Press reports Joseph Bamford McAvoy of Burnley known as Jock McAvoy rose from unheralded challenger to stop Eddie Hisko with a right to the chin in one round. He had earlier edged Al McCoy over ten rounds to claim attention as a rising light heavyweight contender. He now challenges John Henry Lewis for the crown.
Dewey of Greenville outboxed Steve Grunasty in a decisive headlining win at First Avenue A.C. in West Main street arena. The bout opened with fast exchanges, but Dewey weathered Grunasty’s early speed and dominated late, earning a clear three round decision as Grunasty tired. Other local bouts saw Gramato beat Popeye Coons, Schuills defeat Goldsmith, Platt stop Byers, and Kirin KO Schultz, with a crowded card and brisk crowd reaction.
Harrisburg December 2 The state athletic commission has advised Babe Risko, middleweight champion, that he must be prepared to defend his crown in Pittsburgh by January 1 or face permanent suspension in Pennsylvania.
Duquesne University basketball crushed Adrian College of Michigan 61 to 16 last night lifting to a third straight win this season. Bluffites used 19 players with reserves dominating. Pickles Krelling of Homestead led with 15 points while Malackey added 14 and Norm Mountain chipped in four.
Nebraska defeated Minnesota 41 to 24 while St Lawrence University led 26 to 54 against Dartmouth. Other results include Seton Hall beating St Johns New York 56 to 0 and Cornell 41 Harvard 33 with multiple regional games across Columbia Union De Pauw Southwestern and more.
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