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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1933
Page
2
Local coach predicts a basketball tournament could fund itself if west Corry area teams like Corry Spartansburg Clymer and nearby fives join. Rutgers Union City results bolster optimism as Ramblers and Hite Five push for consistency.
Billiardists at Finch Parlors clash as Anderson edges Messsenger to seal a 130 to 414 loss for Stanford Hose Company. Johnny Maloney dominates early but falters after two scratches cost him 22 balls. Gratner also prevails, while McLean and Bish split their games. A rematch is planned as a big crowd watches late into the night. Bits club and Poms Billiard Parlors show potential to field teams.
United Press reports AL Simmons prefers Cleveland stadium play over a new venue with Glove Land Indians. Amid team rumors, Simmons aims to join the White Sox camp while discussing preparations at Leagues Park. The Indians seek a workaround at their stadium as spring plans unfold.
DeJean leads Cory squad with 14 points while Myers Mountain and DeJean combine for 42 of Ramblers total as they storm to a 22 7 second period run and coast to an easy 53 15 win over Girard Me All Stars. Kinney and Neckers see late action as Ramblers extend their improved play and strong shooting from the foul line.
Church Street five edged His Army Club of Union City 27 to 21 as G Gorfion led scoring with 14 points while_orders and odd phrases from the OCR text appear garbled. The readable facts show Church Street defeating Army Club 27 to 21 and Gorfion scoring 14.
A meeting to form a baseball league for northwestern Pennsylvania and southern New York will be held Sunday afternoon at Warren at 3 20 o clock. The Warren Pennsylvanians organized the session with several towns and cities expected to enter. Howard Grandsu Clint Mcbean Cassis Stars Verne Group and Melvin Copbete will represent Chyry at the meeting.
Friday night basketball features Youngsville and Corry High teams. The Unknowns beat the Ramblers in a prior meeting at Minor High School by a wide margin, with Ramblers promising a full lineup including Myers Mountain DejJoan Neckers and more for the return game. Local effort aims to attract a large crowd to help bolster the Athletic Association’s finances.
George Helmer reports on the welterweight title fight where Young Corbett, the Fresno challenger, defeats champion Fields by decision after a closely contested 20,000-strong crowd witnessed Corbett’s sharper combination punching and superior finisher’s timing. Fields pressed with power, but Corbett’s accurate jabs and body work secured the victory and the crown.
Forty cage teams from states compete for the national Amateur Athletic Union basketball championship in Kansas City starting the week of March 6. Wichita Henrys, last five year champions, are favorites with a veteran lineup led by Flynt Dietzel and Burke. Other notable entrants include Tulsa Oilers, Denyer, Hutchinson, and several college squads. field features strong guards, centers, and forwards amid a season with a tight rotation.
The H. A. M. Cli of Corry High School held its weekly rifle shoot Wednesday evening. The event featured corkers and phazlus, with sandwiches served afterward, and students showed improvement in marksmanship.
The Y M C A four team league opens playoffs on the Junior High court tonight. Companies A and Metz Barbers are bound for the playoffs, while Unis, Cities Service, Unknowns, Aero Supply, Mets, Clair, and unions battle for remaining berths in a bid to support school district funds from gate receipts. The league final is set for March 16 with the title clash on March 23 if the matches produce winners.
Temporary officers were elected at a county wide gathering of sportsmen held last evening at the H A A J ub hols in Harborcreek led by Lloyd Meerdink of the Coury Rott and Guin Club. Harborcreek men named Wesley Jones president and others as vice president secretary and treasurer. R H Van Tassel of Corry named to the by laws committee as drafts proceed. An meeting on March Sth will name permanent officers and complete the organization. Booster meetings will precede the county wide organization meeting.
The world champion Rosenblum Celtics travel to Oil City to face the National Transits of Warren in a three game series. Lincoln junior high and Braddora high school venues host the matchups on March 14 and March 15 with officials reporting complete facilities and strong local support.
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