Beavers Edge Toward League Title with Three Key Showdowns
Beavers face three league games this week at North East Union City and Lawrence Park as they push for the title. Coach Bill Myers considers lineup options with Paulson Roelofs Hurlbut Curtis Bracken at guard and forward spots. The squad has beaten Wesleyville and Girard recently and seeks revenge on Union City after a 23 25 loss.
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West Coast sports notes mix bowling hints and race talk
A wrap of California sports chatter includes bowling plans for a national meet in Indianapolis, Santa Anita race outcomes and TV radio impressions, plus visits from Mae West and Tom Walsh. Other items note Penn cagers, St Joseph’s parochial team, and aging betting figures.
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Butlerite with Tribe Seeks Cleveland Indian recruits
Butler Pennsylvania reports on a Cleveland Indian recruitment drive. New Orleans arrival yesterday aims to establish a training base and find recruits for the tribe.
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Southwest to Furnish Olympic Team With Outstanding Talent
AUSTIN Tex Feb 24 The southwest set to supply Olympic hopefuls as outdoor track opens March 28 Coach Clyde Littlefield of the University of Texas predicts LSU shot putter Jack Torrance will win the Olympic title in that event Rice Institute star Jess Petty is favored to represent the country in discus Petty holds the Southwest Conference record and state interscholastic marks Louisiana State University star Glen Hardin who won the 1930 Olympics 400 meter hurdles is also seen as a leading Southwestern contender for the national team.
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City Keg Loop Proves Puzzle in Bowing Leagues
City bowling action resumes with top teams Corry Jamestown and Keisler's Traders split by one game as Leaders meet Citizens. Various leagues host matches including Ladies Langie Lit Diamonds vs Fern's Five and Class League Spring Creek vs Kiwanis 1. Antler League features Donaldson Bros. vs Nast's and Kelster's vs Aeros upcoming evenings. Santa Anita handicap highlight five year old Top Row, ridden by Wayne D Wright, winning by a half length over Thine Supply with Rosemont in third.
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Raymonds and Aeros Beat Buffalo Keysters in Bowling
Bowling squads from the Raymonds and Aero Supply companies defeated Curtis-Wright of Buffalo in a Saturday night set. The Raymonds won 2432 to 2099 and the Aeros 2738 to 2591, with Harold Gragg of the Aeros posting the high average of 24.
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Golden Gloves Meet Set for March In Erie
The Golden Gloves tournament will be held March 17 and 18 in Erie under AAU sanction. Amateurs from Erie Warren Venango and Crawford counties may enter in open and novice classes with no entry fee. Entries close March 15 and registration with the AAU is required.
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Tribe Reads Optimistic on Winning Laurel This Year
Cleveland reports the first Indians squad detrained in New Orleans to begin spring training from now until mid October. The club believes in their chances in the pennant race and appears more confident than a year ago, though observers note this optimism has precedent from last spring.
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Stengel to Open New Baseball School in Autumn
Brooklyn’s Casey Stengel announces a new baseball school due to popular demand. The autumn program will start at Ebbets Field on April 25 and be conducted by the Allentown Club while the Dodgers begin away games. Only 100 aspirants can be accepted for professional baseball roles.
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Burns to Meet Strub in Erie Friday Night Fight
Promoter Lou Norman plans a main event Friday night in Erie featuring Charlie Burns, a top heavyweight, opposite Maxie Struth after Strub earned a Strub-Lee Shepard title shot by knockout of a Cleveland fighter.
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Hughes Signs Contract With Cleveland Nine
Hughes, expected as Cleveland’s regular second baseman this season, signed after talks with Cyril Slapnicka and Alva Bradley at League Park. He reportedly secured a raise from the Indians’ initial offer of 4,000 to 8,000, expressing satisfaction after signing. Paris report notes Sonja Henie wins tenth world title and confirms retirement from competition.
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Oilers and Raymonds Lead Rifle League After Week Two
Emblem Oils and Raymonds remain deadlocked after the second week of Corry Rod and Gun Club rifle action. Upcoming matches: Corry Jamestown versus High School, Raymonds against Lamona, and Korn Smax versus Oilers, with standings showingEmblem Oils and Raymonds tied atop the table with two wins and one loss.
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Waterford Boy Star Joins Northwestern Swim Team
Joe Faner, formerly of Waterford and a former Erie Academy High School swimming star, is now a valued member of Northwestern University's team. Coach Robinson plans to use Faner in the medley and 440 yard relay and notes his strong 100 yard free style.
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Union City High Extends Win Streak With McKean Victory
Union City High scored 23 to 17 over McKean on Saturday night, extending their southern county league winning streak to seven. The team now eyes an away game in Corry Tuesday to keep the momentum.
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Plan Big Net Meet in March Denver
Colorado will host a national A A U basketball tournament in Denver the week of March 16. The winner and runner up go on to the final Olympic trials in New York. Officials expect more than 46 teams this year, surpassing last season’s entry.
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Snow trains to invade Kane on heavier scale
Kane officials reported progress this year toward making Kane the leading winter resort in western Pennsylvania. Baltimore and Ohio railroad representatives and Pittsburgh interests began planning a more ambitious snow train schedule for next winter. Uncertain late winter conditions forced abandonment of future weekend trains, but excursions will resume next winter on a heavier scale.
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Norway favored. Japan and Finland withdraw bids
Oslo reports that Japan and Finland have agreed to withdraw their bids for the 1940 Winter Olympic Games in favor of Norway. The decision comes as Aftenposten notes Norway is the sole remaining bidder and poised to host the event.
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Rabbit Maranville Named Manager Sparks Sinking Fund
Baseball fans here embrace the appointment of Rabbit Maranville as manager and have started a $6,000 sinking fund after the club lost $4,600 last season.
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Jays Host Waterford Jayvees In Postponed Junior High Clash
Blue Jays play Waterford Jayvees at Corry Junior High in a postponed game. Fersons holding tickets from the earlier session may use them tomorrow night.
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Finds Come to Light in A A U Track Tourney
Henry Super reports that Eddie O'Brien Dimitri Zaitz and Dave Burke emerge as early Olympic contenders after standout performances at the A A U championships O Brien set a 60 meter record and his coach predicts a future Olympic 400 meter title rivalries with veterans already forming for Berlin competition
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St Edward's Hosts St Michael's Friday on Parish Court
St Edward High's passers face St Michaels of Greenville on the local parish school court Friday night. Corry's Irish are erratic this season with a mix of hot wins and cold losses, including a lopsided defeat to Titusville St Joseph's after earlier beating that squad.
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Gators Suffer Defeat From W J Passers
Washington and Jefferson beat Allegheny 41 to 27 in a basketball game at Washington. Ray Shaffer scored five field goals and one foul shot to keep Allegheny competitive.
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