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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1932
Page
2
A chaotic 1920s style sports note recounts Beavers defeating Youngsville by a second cage game, cites early baseball player moves including Knother and George to Phillies and Braves, and mentions brothers attempting major league careers alongside other historic name drops and Olympic hopes.
Corry High Beavers stay within reach of the Little District title by defeating Warren Dragons as McCall’s Beavers close in on the district championship. Corry’s guards, forwards, and high-pressure defense paced a steady win, despite late pressure from Warren reserves.
Bojorski and Mozdy score notable victories in Brie and New York bouts. Bojorski defeats Zavilla by decision, Mozdy stops Warr in the second, while other fights in Cleveland and Hollywood feature KOs and technical knockouts. Notable results include Schaaf, Benson, and Ken Kennedy finishing strong in major arenas.
The Erie Basketeers prepare for a Saturday afternoon basketball program with Company A facing the Guardsmen who scheduled the New York Central quintet of Erie. The game, set for 3:30, follows a preliminary event. The Guardsmen recently battled Union City Bill Five, losing in the second half to faster Antonites. This Sunday’s matchup aims to compare the Guardsmen with the Union City team, a leading independent quintet in the region, as the Bree tossers seek a strong performance after uneven showings this season.
Clint Brown of Black Ash Craieford County contributes to the Giresentidiay majors. A winter oat bis farm in Titusville reports on the situation with local involvement and ongoing community activity.
Duquesne University basketball quintet beat Brooklyn last night as a strong defense stymied the Knights of Columbus passers by a lab score, with Feldian and Teal scoring for the Dukes and the Dukes taking an early lead before the Knights resorted to long shots.
Washington, Pa February 6 Navier College Cincinnati has added St Xavier to the Washington and Jefferson College football schedule. The Presidents will play St Xavier in Cincinnati in October that. W and J will have a nice game against Wesleyan Bucknell and others.
United Press correspondent Henry McLemore surveys cross cultural speed trials, arguing American style emphasizes pacing and strategy over rigid European time trials. He notes crowd dangers, jockeying, and the public interest in fair, exciting competition between nations.
In a Garden venue boxing card, Schäfer wins over Rughrello with a knockout in the heavyweight bout. The victory positions Schäfer as Sharkey's alternate and caps a bold performance amid a crowded, high stakes night.
United Press reports at the winter Olympic Games in Lake Placid as disqualifications shuffle the 10000 meter speed skating field. Four skaters Alex Hurd Frank Stack Addie Were Shoko Ishiwara were disqualified for various infractions while Canada Russia Japan Norway and the United States compete in speed skating hockey and sled demonstrations with America taking early event wins.
Corry High girls defeated Sherman High 20 to 18 on the junior high court. Corry led 12 to 4 in the opening quarter and maintained the margin to the final whistle. The first half used three zone play, while the second half employed the type division style.
In a high scoring game Strong Vincent defeated Erie Orion Chur rie Apulemy by 37 to 3. Other regional results include PeMolay 20 cents Girard 28 and Bradford 38 versus St. Marys 14. North East 2 Wesleyville 19 Ridgway 23 Mt. Jewett 19 Sheffield 17 Ludlow 1 and Emporium 1.
February 25 is planned as a benefit basketball game to support the Corry Relief Fund. The Union City Five will face Corey’s five in a main attraction, with Theo Curley Williams leading the Keystone squad. Mayor Ben F. Stary heads the organizing committee and the Corry High School band will entertain.
In Greenville St Michael's of Greenville vs St Howard's of Corry was postponed to next Tuesday evening after Greenville pressed for a Saturday game. St Fidward's could not play Saturday, allowing the parochials to invade Greenville with potential league leadership at stake.
Chicago February six two players lead after three games in the three cushion world championship tournament. Reiselt of Philadelphia and Kleckhefer of Chicago posted big scores while Thornblad and Caples battled in another match. Reiselt and Kleckhefer both have seven wins with two losses and will face each other in the final game Monday night.
Geneva College defeated Washington and Jefferson 21 to 15 in Geneva. Despite a slow start, Geneva led by the end of the first period as key players Aultinman Montgomery Honore and Lieder Wy ran strong.
Fragmentary historic note suggests 3 000 year old discovery linking paralysis on one body side to a benign condition on the opposite side. The source mentions early medical interpretation and cross body symptoms but lacks full context or attribution.
George Kirkley reports Jack Dempsey will testify in a Mississippi boxing case after a ruling by the National Boxing Association. Dempsey seeks pay for services in a show that promoter Milwaukee Monsey Knight allegedly failed to pay. Dempsey, who refereed a year ago, arrived from Salt Lake City and plans workouts before proceeding to Milwaukee.
A Chicago report notes Grimes will receive 21000 from Chicago while the Cubs pursue a big outfielder. The Chicago Subs traded Burlett frimox and Nees for 1082 season play. Wades and Wilson are discussed as possible additions to the Cubs roster. President William Veeck says the club still seeks a top outfielder, possibly Jonny Frederick from Brooklyn.
In the Bowli owling league standings Gary City Bowling League matches include GK Pebble Brook 25 17 GS Apu Supply 18 21 ARN Lilate 17 and Corry Jamestown 28 It 667 Corry-Jamestown with scores and team identifiers garbled but indicating a scoreboard update from Pub Revrension Alleys at 97 15 GK Pebble Brook 25 17.
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