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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1931
Page
2
Alumni toppled the Beavers 38 to 17 in a lively high school basketball showdown. The game featured big performances from last year’s stars and a hint of coaching shakeups as Manhattan and other colleges eye spring rosters.
In a tight first half the Alumni's Quinn and Paulson ignited the late surge, overpowering Beavers 80 to 64 as grads used sharp shooting to topple varsity rivals. McCall's squad struggled with Beavers' zone defense while Alumni forwards Mountain Crum Hovey Simmons and Barnes supported the decisive third quarter run.
Pittsburgh December game recap shows Carnegie Tech defeating Yale 42 to 32. Leonune and Tah viseil led Tech with 13 players contributing while Harold Nickel scored 13 for Yale in a rough season opener.
Reporter notes John Meehan has a contract to coach Manhattan College football amid rumors and confusion. The piece mocks the Jaspers press nickname, hints at Polo Grounds talks for 1982 season, and comments on Meehan and rival performers with a humorous, sly tone.
The article lists schedules for Cage and Volley Ball leagues with start dates December 7 and December 29. Events run at State Armory Junior High School and feature teams such as Co. A Aero Supply Alphas Mt. Tyn and Ramblers K of C and Postal Telegraph with multiple matchups across December January and February.
Benny Leonard in New York is set for a comeback bout against Billy McMahon at St Nicholas Arena on December 25 but the event is postponed due to illness. The bout would match the former lightweight champion against McMahon as a featured Christmas-night card. further scheduling details were not announced.
Philadelphia, Dec. 24. Coach Jourdet counts on four veterans and a strong freshman group to lift Pennsylvania from last year’s cellar. Key players include Ribiett, Tanseer, Kellett, Powell, Mazo, and Kayer, with sophomores and a standout football contingent pushing for starting roles as the season opens. St. Titus High beat St. Mary’s High 16-1 in Erie.
United Press report notes promoters are sought to stage a Schmeling versus Walker world heavyweight bout. Joe Jacobs, once Max Schmeling s manager, struggles to secure a buyer while Kearns is urged to exert influence to realize a sale amid speculative offers from Chigna c Miami and Los Angeles.
University of Iowa athletic director Dr. E H Dauer will interview coaches in New York to find a successor to Bert Togerverson who resigned as head football coach several days ago. The college moves swiftly to fill the vacancy as officials seek candidates.
The Erie Monarchs, an all colored five, clash with the Nick Gleaners or the Cleaners in a 40 minute basketball battle set for Christmas week. A preliminary contest was scheduled for 7:30 with Monarchs boasting strong guards and powerful play. Fans urged to attend the Corty invasion special holiday attraction.
East and West squads held preliminary workouts ahead of the New Year charity game in San Francisco. The Western team features John Orst Colgate and Bert Hickman Tennessee among others, while coaches Kerr Hanley and Lacey dispute claims of Western dominance. High Reserves defeated Cimaries 1 to 24 in a pregame on the Junior High court.
Baxter Culmes yard shifting of Wichita Kanight heavyweight will meet Reseos Manning Jersey City in the second round of the light heavyweight elimination tournament at Chicago Stadium December 20. Calies, favored to win, has five straight Chicago wins two by knockouts and relies on a powerful right hand, which aided a Chicago Stadium record by stopping Buddy McArthur in 35 seconds.
The University of Pittsburgh basketball team defeated Kansas University 25 to 22 in Kansas City. It was Pitt’s first win in the three game series, after leading 12 to 1 at halftime and edging Kansas in the final minutes of previous games.
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