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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1936
Page
6
Today in sport surveys pro cage roughness versus scholastic play while Jourdet’s strong team and Pitt prospects spark debate. It notes a Rose Bowl link with Spiltsburgh Panthers and Meadville’s Billlia, Pennsylvanians’ rise, block rule confusion, and local sportmen seeking higher hunting license fees for preserves alongside Joe Louis fight setup chatter.
Santa Barbara Calif Dec 23 Pullback Al Craver an unsung work horse of the Washington Huskies nursed a bruised back today as teammates swung into their sixth and successive day of heavy scrimmage Craver hurt in workout yesterday is expected to recover before the team leaves for Pasadena Sunday
Duquesne University basketball aims for a second straight win as they travel to face John Carroll University of Cleveland tonight at the gymnasium. The Dukes seek victory on the road and maintain momentum in the season stretch.
Corry Junior Higa led the Blue Jays with 21 points in a 21 to 12 victory over Youngsville Jaygees on their home court. The win keeps Blue Jays undefeated in their fourth start and marks their final game of the season before next year. Areeld and Subton contributed 14 points combined as the visitors trailed, then pulled away in the third period.
Wittsburgh December 23 Sem Watters vice president of the Pittsburgh Pirates said today he expected no difficulty in reaching a contract agreement with pitcher Fred Lucas. Lucas, offered a substantial increase over last year's salary, has not returned his new contract yet. He won 15 games and lost four last year.
Phillips Store highlights last minute gifts for the family and home. Hand bags of Spanish steer hide with accessories priced 4.95 to 11.95, evening bags 1.00 to 6.50, Bullet cameras from 2.85, baby plate 0.50, men’s gift jewelry 0.50 to 8.50, water sets from 2.75 to 10.75, mantel clocks 8.50 to 80, Westclox alarm clocks 1.25 to 5.95.
Beavers led by Bob Gulick with 16 points beat Alumni 45 to 20 on their home floor to close 1984 schedule. Coach Russ Byler’s team dominates early, with Gulick and teammates exploiting weakness while reserves amplify lead. Alumni show little organization as high school squad preserves lead through final minutes.
New York December 28 Mel Ott of the New York Giants led the National League batting averages with a .588 figure in 180 games, totaling 914 bases. Ott set a new NL record by driving in 185 runs last season, surpassing former record holder Pie Traynor.
Six sophomores were named today on University of Pittsburghs tentative starting lineups for the Rose Bowl contest with Washington. Coach Jock Sutherland plans to start ends Goldberg and Stobbins, halfback posts filled by Chickerneo, quarterback Chickerneo, and right guard Raskowski, with the other spots arranged after drills in the hot sun.
The report notes Medwick leading with 138 RBIs while Arky Vaughan of the Pirates drew 118 walks for a third straight year. Camilli had 115 bases on balls and Ott reached 111, marking Ott's fourth such season.
Beaver reserves defeated the seniors 11 to 6 in a junior high preliminary game before the varsity. The halftime score stood 7 to 2 in favor of the Seconds. Listed players include Morrison, Phelps, Lawrence, Rourke, Taylor, Gundy, Le chris, and Von Neida as observers or participants.
Evanston Dec 25 Lynn Waldorf Northwestern football coach who steered the Wildcats to their first Big Ten title this year now has a new five year contract in hand.
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