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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1934
Page
2
Tex Cady is dead. The grand old hunter and storyteller dies after years of remarkable tales from the plains and mountains. He hunted buffalo, trapped in the north, fished in the Slates river, and mined in South America. Local sports notes recall his humor and rugged life as they report his passing and related athletic chatter.
Maxie Baer kayoes Levi Levinsky for the first time in his career, headlining a New Year’s boxing program at St Edward’s. The card features Chicago fighter Baer stopping Levinsky, delivering a decisive victory in a notable matchup.
United Press reports the national junior and boys indoor tennis tournament began with seeded players advancing in first-round matches. Notable results include seed No. 6 John G. Mahoney of New York losing to Sanford Webster of Kingston, while Alfred Jarvis Tenafly defeated Jack Totton and Donald Leavins defeated Alvert A. Barrows. Other seeds beat opponents as the Linus division also saw top seeds move forward.
United Press reports betting on Alabama to beat Stanford in the Rose Bowl has moved to even money after Stanford’s strong workout showings despite injuries. Rainy conditions and a sodden field yesterday foreshadow a repeat of the Columbia Stanford clash and could hamper Alabama’s aerial attack.
Dec 20 report notes the national code adopted by the NCAA to curb college football recruitment and payments cannot be enforced, allowing continued recruiting and subsidizing. Major John L. Griffith and Z. G. Clevenger pointed out the lack of enforcement and that the NCAA will not police violations.
Miami Washington December 28 Paul Runyan the diminutive end shot maker from Arkansas is No 1 on an all American golf team for 1984 selected by Clix Dutra national open champion Runyan moved from sixth place in 1982 to the top spot while Gene Sarazen lists veterans from 1924 and 1932 era placing such stars as Walter Hagen and MacDonald Smith in top ranks Dutra’s ratings also show other names like Sy Laffoon Tommy Armour and Horton Smith among the early all Americans with several long vanished players not mentioned by Dates in later years
Max Baer defeats King Levinsky by knockout in the second round at Chicago Stadium finishing in 5.5 seconds, defending his heavyweight title as 44,701 fans roar. Levinsky, after a strong first round, is knocked down twice and unable to rise. Baer’s camp plans a September defense in Chicago. gross receipts reach about 28,980 dollars with Baer earning 140 percent of net. Levinsky weighs 201 pounds, Baer 211.
Mrs. L Bakr topped the women’s competition with a 178 score to win the One ST prize last night at Recreation Alleys. Helen Foley earned second with 173, and Vs McElray took third prize.
Beavers, under Howard Sheen, train intensely for the season opener against Waterford in the Junior High gym on Friday Jan 4. Myers will return to anchor the lineup with Roelofs, Baressi or Fitch, Paulson, and Curtis and Taylor as guards. Waterford’s squad has also drilled hard and is expected to present a strong challenge.
Jimmy Collins of the St Louis Cardinals led the National League in slugging last season with 369 total bases in 600 at bats, 128 RBIs and a .615Pct. Mel Ott of the New York Giants pressed him, finishing close with 135 RBIs and .591. Floyd Vaughn of Pittsburgh drew the most bases on balls, and Adolph Camilli topped strikeouts with four.
Scranton fighter Tart Lis, 24, defeats Frankie Bojarski, 139, in the featured bout on the Weal card. Battles, 174, of Brie, stops Jack Tyrell, 181, of Scranton, in round four. Jimmy Dean, 135, of Erie, defeats Joe Nealon, 187, of Scranton, in a six round bout. Scholastic results include Purell 26 Erie Bast 27, Patter 23 Grie Academy 14, Alumni 31 Millcreek 25, Alumni 20 Girard 27 Lawrence Park 20 Alumni 14 Voungeville 10 Alumni WANTED to trade Jersey cow for work horse.
New York reports numerous player moves after 2024 season. Cronin moves from Washington to Boston as player manager. Lyn Lary to Red Sox. Bartell to Giants for cash and infielders Blondy Ryan and Johns Verger. Cubs acquire Bush Herman Wesvar for Finnich Tindstrom. Cardinals trade Carleum to Cubs for Bud Minning Ward and 80 000. Browns ship Campbell to Cleveland for Burnett Wel tang and 20 000. Bell sold to Kansas City for 4 000. Yankees sell McFayden to Cincinnati for 7 800. Red Sox sell Moffat to Rochester with option on Jimmy Brows. Giants make three deals at winter meetings including Salveson to Pittsburgh for Chagnon Bowm and 5 000 for Davies Moyes to Didginnott for Robnig and Stout.
Members of the Corry Sportsmen's Rifle Club held their semi weekly practice shoot on the club range in the Cameron block Friday evening. A good-sized crowd attended and the club plans a Saturday January 12 supper with arrangements for an invited gathering of outside sportsmen. Scores from that night are listed.
The St Edward’s Ann Jelie Association backs a New Year’s boxing card in the parochial school gym. Featured matches include Harpty Flick vs Norm Bennet in the 145 pound class and Bob Franz vs Richardson in the 185 permit class. Four other bouts are planned with details to come. Early cards drew near 100 fans and the event is expected to top those crowds.
A ledger of bouts lists Baer defeating Levinsky by knockout after 211 to 201 weights in Chicago with Battaglia scoring a technical knockout over Kid Leonard in Winnipeg, while Baer also knocks out Lon and Bazzone edges Zale in Gary. Gans bests Stiegal in Detroit and McGuillan upsets Hiver in Chicago, with Morgana defeating Paul in Philadelphia.
After two weeks of play the undefeated Mullets top the Company A basketball league. Goose Greasers and Torsos each have one win and one loss, while the Boston Beaners sit with two defeats. Scheduled games Monday feature the Torsos vs Boston Beaners. Masters vs Goose Greasers on Wednesday. Also noted is a for sale listing for a new lasting hole device priced at 4.90 with contact number 4650 BES.
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