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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1932
Page
2
Readable fragments describe a Rose Bowl buildup with USC and Pittsburgh, plus a long Babe Ruth World Series moment at Wrigley Field. The piece references football ends, coach speculation, and an active Rotar y Club gathering, ending with Ruth's grand appearance and a notable boxing note from Tulsa.
By union Press New York Dee Si Brawny Jill Heliseh of the Kansas City Athlete Glid joined America's sports Steal today following an announcement that he had been awarded the James Sullivan memorial medal for 1937. The medal, awarded each year, is given to the nation's outstanding amateur athlete as selected by a committee of six hundred leaders.
A retrospective look at 1982 and its top athletic moments. The piece names stars and events across football, track, horse racing, swimming, speed records, and the Olympics, highlighting remarkable feats, world records, and dramatic finishes that defined the year.
In Mass on Dec 31 Miss Katherine Rawls of Fort Lauderdale and Miss Lenore Kight of Homestead, both U S Olympic stars, aim to break two swimming records at the National Olympic meet. Rawls already lowered the 100 yard breast stroke mark Thursday and Kight set a 500 meter freestyle best, while also contributing to a string of record times in medley and breast events.
Johnny Revolta of Menominee Michigan led 18 amateurs and pros in the ninth annual Miami open tournament finishing with a 66, under par and ahead of Denny Shute and John Rowse who tied for second. Other notes include boxing results from Dallas and Pittsburgh and college basketball notes from Rhode Island State.
Nineteen thirty three ushers professional hoops back in the city with Union City's Rite Five drawing Buffalo All Stars led by White and Burns. Reno Strand and Maury headline the Ritz lineup alongside local players while former Keystone men McCallion and Anderson contribute. Sid Cor telli LaPenna and two Syracuse veterans bolster the visitors as a strong crowd is expected for the 8:30 main game after a 7:20 prelim.
Corry High Alumni fell behind early on the State Armory floor, trailing 12 to 2 and 26 to 18 before fading as Company A led 10 to 0 in the second period. The Alumni lacked Tommy Quinn and weak shooting allowed the A squad to coast to a decisive win despite a late rally led by Jidd Curtis.
Michigan Wolverines begin preparations for the indoor season under coach Charlie Hoyt. Charles Allen clocks 2.2 seconds for 400 yards, aims to break the field house record, while captains Charles De Baker and Hasala Ellerby push him. Endurance and sprint strength shown by Olds and Turner, with expected improvements from Ned Turner.
Rocky Grove high school basketball team added another victory by defeating Cochranton 24 to 16 at the Franklin Y M C A gym Friday night. Strong defense and reserve power carried Rocky Grove as they forged ahead in the second half to seal the win.
Duquesne University misses first game start against Adrian College at Brookline with second stringers routed late. Duke forward Are Feldman scores 16 as Dukes win 41 to 23.
The article notes a waning wrestling tide in New York as promoters cut trips and flips reduce crowd appeal. It cites fewer fans at ringside, a shift from flying tackles to grounded holds, and stricter referee enforcement affecting dramatic finishes.
Fragmented OCR notes describe a boxing event involving Israelson Hich Gun in a National Rifle Association medal match context. The readable text is garbled with many misspellings and misplaced phrases. No coherent match details, scores, dates, or venues are extractable.
By George H. Beale Los Angeles recalls how All American stars faced obstacles in Rose Bowl history including Pitt and California figures. The piece analyzes past disappointments, notable players like Nevers and Pollard, and Sutherland’s Rose Bowl strategies amid 1930s playoff context.
The drafty, garbled report details Bill Hewitt and Nixon in a close draw at Sherman with mentions of Shnemon, Sergeant Thee Nikon, Jomer Ualtod, Sintox Araiy and Bill Faith from University of Tinksmuat Min. Edges blur as final minutes approach and crowd notes defeat for alumni Silhovine amid chaotic play and unclear scoring.
A damaged OCR fragment mentions a dispute or notice involving food items and a public event. It references meats and a third party, with unclear timing and details. readers are left with partial phrases about a main fare and some others.
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