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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1938
Page
6
Ward of Oil City leads the league scoring chart with an average near nine and a half points per game. Corry High's Yim Lung stands as top scorer for Corry, tied for eighth in the standings with two other players as Severs challenges in a close battle for position.
Beavers have developed into a smooth powerful team while Rockets worry ahead of tonight’s beaver tilt. Corry’s tough defense could derail Titusville’s hopes as the upcoming Oil City clash looms large and a large crowd is anticipated for the Beavers contest here tonight.
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Corry’s Beavers seek an upset against Titusville Rockets in a high stakes clash marked by season-long improvement. Titusville eyes a win to tie Oil City and Franklin in the league race as Franklin hosts Union City and Rocky Grove visits Oil City in other games.
Frisco Open opens with 22 pros and a 20 year old caddy in the field for the $6,000 event. Notable names include Snead Picard Cooper Revolta Hines and Nelson among others. Medalist Charle Congdon from Tacoma shot 75 while paired with Leonard Ott of Denver as heavy rain and wind plagued the first round.
United Press reports Hollywood Turf Club adopted a rule to curb gambling abuse. A Dempsey style gesture will require declarations when a horse runs as a mere workout. Wagering on prepping horses will be prohibited to protect bettors and ensure fair play at Inglewood’s 83 day meeting opening June 10.
Oslo February 11 Miss Laila Schou Nilsen of Norway won the women’s speed skating world title by taking the 1900 meter race yesterday. Nilsen finished in one minute 3.bd seconds, beating Miss Madeline Maddy Corn of Beaver Dam Wisconsin by over three seconds. Miss Horn’s time was 144.
United Press reports veteran rowing mentor James Ten Wyck of Syracuse University died after weeks of illness at Jackson Memorial hospital. Born October 16, 1851 in Tomkins Cove New Jersey he became a famed figure in American sport guiding crews from Newark and Worcester to the Naval Academy and Syracuse. He led Duluth Boat Club crews to titles in 1918 1919 and 1920 before a long Syracuse tenure.
California State Teachers College basketball crushed hero 82 to 49 in California Pa. last night led by a sharp second-half surge after a 25-16 halftime margin. The victors dominated from the opening minutes and widened the gap with sustained scoring.
Raymonda and Aeros battled for the top spot in the City Basketball Association after last night’s games at the Junior High. The Aeros, led by Bob Cogswell, defeated Prana Purniture 36 to 24, while the Merchants edged Raymonds 23 to 21 in overtime, Baressi scoring the winning basket. Corry-James Town won a forfeit from St Edward’s Alumni due to their no show.
Prague report notes the U S hockey team starts its world amateur championship with Latvia in the opening match. The Americans are in a tough bracket with Norway Germany and England, England the seeded side in the group.
The Cuban sugar industry developed with slave labor leading to many small mills and slow adoption of machinery. Emancipation movement began in 1872 and slavery was completely abolished in 1880.
Harry Kipke learns he will be replaced as Michigan head football coach by Fritz Crisler of Princeton. Crisler, Princeton coach since 1932, is set to succeed Kipke, marking a transition in Michigan football leadership.
Jacke Labay from Buckhannon West Virginia will play with the Cleveland Rams in the National Professional Football League next season. He starred as quarterback for West Virginia Wesleyan for the past four years and is noted for his blocking ability.
In 1665 Leeuwenhoek, a Dutch linen merchant, discovered minute organisms in pond water. His observations revealed tiny living creatures unseen before, marking a foundational moment in microbiology.
Rollicking Rollie Hemsley, St Louis Browns catcher, was traded to the Cleveland Indians for infielder Roy Hughes catcher Billy Sullivan and pitcher Mike Cole. Slapnicks, Indians vice president, informed the Plain Dealer by wire from Del Ray Beach Florida.
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