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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 19, 1937

Page

6

Inventor of zone Seeks Return to Five-Man Defense

Ex Penn coach Ean Jourdet argues the five-man defense, his invention, preserves color and speed in basketball against the modern zone critique. He recalls early scrimmages, notes pro leagues ban zone, and defends man-for-man as essential to the game's character and tactics.

Jourdet Ean Jourdet University of Pennsylvania Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Low Welles Frank G. Menke Penn Paul Mooney Nat Holman D. C N. C George Keegan Notre Dame Stanford Holman Keegan Mooney Bee Benn Lawas Dr. Naismith Graystock Baim Chicago Oine Jones Smith Blank

Steele to Risk Title in Fight With Ed Risko

Predite Steele of Tacoma faces former champion Ed Risko of Syracuse in a 15 round middleweight bout at Madison Square Garden tonight. Steele seeks a third win over Risko and to reclaim the crown he won from Risko in Seattle. Marcel Phil retained his world title by foul against Lou Brouillard in Paris midweek.

United Press Bbw York Whele Maulsoi Square Garden Predite Steele Pride of Gob Paris Marcel Phil Iby International Wexing Union Lou Brouillard Worcester Mass Young

Corry HIY Five Beats Warren in Junior High Hour

Corry HIY Five defeated Warren HIY squad 23 to 18 last evening. Jewell led Corry with 6 points as Roelofs added 2 and Rosenquist tallied 4, while Warren’s top scorers included Edson and Veggar Sears.

Corry Quinver Warren Hiy Jewell Corry Warren Roelofs Wessf.s H. Rosenquist Edson

Junior Davis Cup committee formed to boost young U S players

New sub committee named by the U S Lawn Tennis Association to observe develop and coach promising junior players with funding set to bolster America's Davis Cup prospects. The panel to be chaired by Al ritk H Ofan Jr aims to raise junior team standards and nurture talent. Included are efforts to improve the overall quality of junior teams and identify exceptional prodigies for national selection.

Phos York U.S Lawn Tennis Association America Alritk H. Ofan, Jr

Braddock Louis Sign For June Title Bout Chicago Fight

James Braddock signs to defend the world heavyweight title against Joe Louis in Chicago at Comiskey Park on June 22. Braddock may take a $500,000 guarantee or 50 percent of gate receipts up to about 1.1 million, Louis to receive 174 percent of the challenger’s share. The Garden’s contract with Braddock and legal threats cloud potential conflicts.

Steve Snider United Press Chicago James J. Braddock Joe Louis Maxie Baer Braddock Comiskey Park James J. Bradodck Joe Lemis Black Jack Johnson Jim Jeffries Reno Jos Triner Illinois Athletic Commission Madison Square Garde Sporting Club of Illinois Louis Max Baer the Garden Mex Schmeling Germany New York Triner Gould

Franz's Kurtz Win Loop Games In Junior High Match

Franz's team defeated Corry-Jamestown 23 to 21 to open the Corry Industrial League second round while Kurtz edged Rogers Steel 21 to 7 on the Junior High floor. The report lists player contributions from Franz Hudson G Franz Root Stoup and others in a low scoring conference matchup.

Wrong Furniture Corry Corry-Jamestown Kurtz Rogers Steel Corry-James Franz Hudson Franz Root Stroup Franz Boroveri Besi Mead Fitch Bo Chiricuzto Ostrom Seesnts du Ree Kurtz Rogers Baressi Roelofs Edson McCaslin Sears Jewell ‘Watson Bertram B. Williams Willett Paulson Williams

Baxter mile draws Olympic names for New York race

The Baxter mile at Madison Square Garden on Saturday features Lalit Beveali withdrawing from the two mile duel with Ton Lasjong. Luigi Benati joins Glenn Cunningham and Archie San Romani, with Miklos Szabo and Vendka adding international flair to the field.

United Press New York Lalit Beveali Thaly Ton Las Jong Tndiana New York A Madison Squire Garden Benati Berlin Glenn Cunningham Jaick Loveloose New Zealand Miklos Szabo Vendka Penneylvania Cunningham Szabo Verzire

ALC Five to Meet Erie Firemen in Sunday Tilt

Corry’s ALC Five, top semi pro quintet, travels to St. Edward’s High gym for a strong test against the Erie Firemen five. The Wiremen recently defeated Wee policemen for the Brie by title and have been rattling district teams. A preliminary at 8 p.m. Sunday.

Corry Avenue A.ug St. Edward's High Erie Firemen Wee Buresu

Beavers Favored In Erie County League Visit

Corry's Beavers are slight favorites to extend their lead in the northern bracket of the Erie County Basketball League as they invade Albion this evening. Albion is given a slim edge at home due to its stronger overall record, after Albion previously held Beavers to a 27 to 3 loss in Corry. Other games include McKean at Union City and Waterford at Wattsburg with Union City favored to pull even in the standings if the locals falter. Corry Junior High meets Albion Jayvees in the preliminary. Northern division matchups also send Lawrence Park to Girard and North East to Wesleyville tonight.

Corry Beavers Albion Albion Chi McKean Union City Waterford Wattaburg Corry Junior High Albion Jayvees Lawrence Park Girard North East Wesleyville Raymond Gerry Jamestown Corry Hod and Gun Club Knapp Raymonds Carroll Corry Jamestown Raymonds M. Huntley Martin Chase Halfast van Buren Fox H. Mintley Coney Jamestown Hicks Benson D. Nichols Bell Nelson Dahl

Postpone Net Game Due To Auto Crash

The St Rawarwse agavia basketball game was postponed last evening after a tragic auto accident near Spantdnaburg involved members of the Meadvills team. In a preliminary, Corry St Edward's Alumni Sve Toeat Loblaw's of Meadville beat Meadville 21 to 15. Pittsburgh Hornets clinched a playoff spot in the Internation American League by defeating Springfield 2 to 0 at Dusquesne Garden.

Agavia Spantdnaburg Meadvills Corry St. Edward's Loblaw’s Meadville Pittsburgh Pittaburgh Hornets Springfield Dusquesne Garden

Mackey New Akron Manager In Middle Atlantic Loop

Leo Mackey of Butler has been named manager of the Akron club in the Middle Atlantic League, succeeding Wick Allen who piloted Albion last season. Mackey led Butler for two seasons after earlier managing Johnstown and McKeesport teams.

United Press AKRON iLeo Mackey Futter Pennsylvania State Association Wick Allen Albion Mackey Butler Johnstown McKeesport

Lifeboat Institute credited with vast life saves

Britain’s Royal National Lifeboat Institute is credited with saving more than 60,000 lives since its foundation, over a century ago, highlighting its enduring rescue work and historic impact.

Britain Royal National Lifeboat Institute

Fragmented OCR Note on Upcoming Local Event

Incomplete OCR text hints at a local event or schedule with several garbled names and dates. The readable fragments mention a Saturday deadline, possible individuals, and a community-related activity, but key details are unreadable. Further clean text needed to produce a precise item.

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