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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1936
Page
6
Local prep clash sends Corry High against Union High of Girard with players drawn from both towns. Street talk links boxing and bowling news, including possible shows in Jamestown Erie and rumors of Canzoneri visits.
ARCADIA Calif Feb 21 Ex experts name Discovery Top Row and Time as the solid contenders for the $10000 Santa Anita handicap with a possible upset by Rosemont Thursday and Singing Wood. Muddy track conditions loom as champions prepare for tomorrow’s race while A G Vanderbilt’s Sagamore is touted as a real mud horse with strong workouts. Top Row, Peanuts’ son, is praised for gameness and versatility but Discovery is viewed as the horse to beat in a field of 14 with only three likely upset options remaining.
The Vincents, a 21 strong rejuvenated basketball team, tied for first after a 32-29 win over Tech's Centaurs in a tight West Side gym. Hast High, the defending champs, beat Academy 48-22 and sit one game behind Leo leaders. Next: Tech on Tuesday at the Academy court and Vincent on Thursday at Wilson Junior High.
Erie may be represented this year in the state YMCA championship basketball tournament at Wilkes-Barre next month, says J. G. Ainsworth, physical director of the local association. The local F has never sought the state title, but this year the material appears stronger and the team could be recruited from the greater Erie circuit. Union City basketball beat Sharon Buhl Club 88 to 28 as Edwards and Nash combined for 28 points.
Girard High travels to face Corry High Beavers in a return Erie County League affair. Beavers seek revenge for a 18 31 loss earlier this season and aim to win two in a row, a feat not yet achieved. Second teams meet in preliminary at 7 16 p.m with lineups listed for both schools.
On its home court MRIE February 21 Central Cathols High of St. Marys defeated St Bernard's High of Bradford 84 to 26 to claim the Bishop Gannon trophy for the diocesan Southern District league. St Bernard's were defending champions, having won the trophy last year as the inaugural award.
Runyan edged Paul Hunyan by one stroke to lead the St. Petersburg Open after second round play at Lakewood Country Club. Runyan fired a 68, breaking the course mark by three strokes, with Johnny Revolta and Jimmy Hines close behind. Alliance College beat Fredonia Normal 40-4 in Cambridge Springs, earning their second straight win and fifth of the season in nine games.
Oren Baker, a former North East standout who played for Oil City Beers in the City League, will try out this season with Zanesville in the Middle Atlantic circuit.after joining the Beers he was signed by the Cleveland Indians, with manager Mike Cannavino arranging the deal. The move gives Baker a path to gain experience before moving to higher levels.
Pittsburgh February 21 wrestling fans note Emile Dusek of Omaha has asked two to three officers to guard him and a dozen more for the arena at next Wednesday night’s bout with Joe Sayolut at North Side arena. Promoter Elwood Rigby would supply guards only if paid 3.50 per officer.
Duquesne University cagers aim to sweep the rest of their schedule as they meet Rice Institute in an intersectional game at Pittsburgh's stadium tonight at 8 15. Rice arrives after a decisive victory over Long Island's best quintet in Madison Square Garden last Wednesday.
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Titusville high school team aimed to rebound with a home win over St Josephs High after a recent narrow victory. The Titaville squad showed improved scoring and team play as they prepared for another tough matchup this week, hoping to extend their winning pace.
Blairsville Pa Feb 21 Western Pennsylvania high schools will select 200 wrestlers for the first annual district wrestling championship on March 20 and 21. Medals awarded to winners and runners-up in 10 divisions. Plaque awarded to the winning school. Entries already received from 16 schools including Canonsburg Blairsville Dormont Turtle Creek Greensburg Jeannette Elizabeth Washington Norwin Sewickley Mt Pleasant McKees Rocks Gle nnfield DuBois Punxsutawney Kittanning Trafford Mt Lebanon Sewickley Township.
Indiana Pa Feb 21 St Vincents used five players to beat Indiana State Teachers College 50 to 42 last night. Tyans star forward scored 22 points for the Lilrobe five while Pactor guard for St Vincent added 17.
Jerome Dean and Paul Bean plan a joint stand for higher salaries as Dizzy Dean, at Hot Springs, declares his demand for 40 000 while the St. Louis club offers around 18 500. He will not accept less and has returned two contracts.
Patty Berg defeated Mrs. Leon Solomon 5 and 4 in the semifinals at Palm Beach to face Maureen Orentz Crews in the final. Crews edged Marion Miley 2 and 1 to advance, continuing a winter season showing as a Miami stylist.
Wattsburg High beat Centerville High 39 to 11 in a Wednesday night boys game. Centerville girls then won their matchup 12 to 3, reclaiming momentum on the same bill.
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