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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 27, 1932

Page

2

Schaaf Beats Stribling in Georgian Heavyweight Bout

Chicago reports Ernie Schaaf dominated Stribling in a 10 round decision at the Chicago Stadium before 10,025 fans. Schaaf landed decisive rights, leaving Stribling with cuts and swollen eyes as the Georgian soldiered through a brutal loss. Union City hosts Cory five basketball against Ritz in a Tuesday charity game led by Curley Williams with Williams planning additions to the lineup.

George Kirkley United Press Chicago Ernie Schaaf Spatunian de' Abot Sebani Ina Teron Schauf Stribling Senesai Stebling Tasly Widler Mire Max Ava Jack Sharkey Uudar Schaet Georgia Mefendi Relctant Dave Barry Barry Neal Schaaf Curley Williams Corry Union City Linion City Keystone Unionites

Billiard Stars Hoppe Cochrane to Visit For Exhibition

The billiard world awaits a March 14 exhibition in Curry featuring Willie Hoppe and Welker Cochran. The event promises a 260 point barkline match, 25 point cushion play, and skillful shots, likely drawing a large crowd.

Willie Hoppe Welker Cochrane Snother Syaster Ferge Corry Jnz Wetton Mansger Finch Stlent

Silver Creek Knocks Jamestown Down in Close High School Battle

Silver Creek High outlasted Jamestown in a tense early season matchup. Arthur led Silver Creek with steady scoring as the hosts overcame a late push by Jamestown to prevail 28-21. The Silver Creek defense clamped down in crunch time, preserving a spotless early record.

Will Drop Charges Against Wrestler Edward Lewis

Pittinston reports charges against wrestler Edward Lewis likely to be dropped. Lewis, once a noted champion, was injured in a match at a New York hospital after involvement with rival Maxos. Physicians said fears for his health prompted the decision as Maxos remained hospitalized in New York. In Grove City, a separate basketball game saw Geneyin Kiece Jones lead Grove City to an eight point win with strong passes and defense.

Linitea Press Pittsburgh sUharges Agalpet Edward Strongluh) Lewis John Mixor New Yorke Wilegedhy Lewis West Peru Maxos Soray Howe Hes Peak New York Glendale Omit Philadelphia Unites Press Grove City Bay Geneyin

Corry Junior High Narrowly Defeated by Hickory in Close Tilt

Corry Junior High, after an early 8 to 2 lead, could not hold Douglas the Hickory pivot man as East Hickory rallied in the closing quarters. Hickory’s offense surged with several goals to seal an 8 point win over the visitors.

Corry Junior High School Ossers East Hickory Douglas Big Teat Fomeroy

St Joseph's High defeats St Edwards in Corry boys game

St Joseph's High of Oil City defeated St Edward's High of Corry 18 to 11. The Rambers used strong defense to pull ahead in the first period and held a lead through the final whistle as Hynes and Burkett led the scoring for St Joe's while St Edward's managed only a late push in the fourth quarter.

St. Edward's Oil City St. Edward's High School St. Joseph's High St. Joseph St. Edward's High Corry St. Joe's Fagan Hall Miy McGrath Buckett Hynes Charity Lane Ramblers J. H Sprovers Botsford Nichols Bertram Sell Windaht East Hickory Wright Warham T Douglas Pascarella Cereees O Wahniver Zorty Young Burkett Sabea Cag Remainier Teas the Secon Clymer Cagers Dorryites Moor Brigham Clymen Mel Wassint Skinner Shien Wassink C Legiers St. Joseph's I. Legters Crist Eagan al Friscol Sypeanf Spain Maher Carroll Hixson McCall Meccrath

Purdue expected to win eighth straight in Big Ten action

Purdue aims for an eighth straight conference win as it faces the struggling Wisconsin team in a Big Ten basketball night. Northwestern, the defending title holder, sits in second with idle status. Minnesota and Illinois chase third, while Chicago at Ohio State and Michigan at Iowa also feature prominently. Thiel College edged Bethany College 29 to 20 in another game that went to overtime.

Chiagy Vou Furane Pate Wisconsin Northwestern Minneapolis Chicago Ohio State Michigan United Press Bethany W. Va Thiel Tollege Bethany College

Wilson defeats Davis in Pittsburgh ten round bout

Jackie Wilson of Pittsburgh, a Negro, won a ten round decision over Wee Willie Davis of Charleroi in the main event at Addison Street arena. Judges Peveig, Meininger and referee Al Graybet awarded Wilson all but two rounds as Davis at times fought even, with Wilson opening a cut above Davis's eye in the first round and continuing a fierce attack. Davis weighed 118, Wilson 121½. Last night’s hockey results: Windsor beat London 3 in overtime in the International League.

Wey Pittsburgh Jackie ‘Wilson Negro Wee Willie Davis Charleroi Addison Street Arena Peveig Meininger al Graybet Jay Wilson Davis Wilson Culver Daves Davies

Corry Gunners Win Fifth Straight in Rifle League

Corry Rod and Gun Club extended their Northwestern Pennsylvania Rifle League lead with a 1157 to 884 victory over Lawrence Park Seniors on Friday night. Merle Tsmolson led Corry with 287 points, as McClymont and Loder trailed close behind. Lawrence Park’s Loder Jr and McClymont Sr posted top scores for the visitors.

Corry Lawrence Park Bua Corry Riflemen Lawrence Park Gunners Merle Tsmolson Prac

Fuller Ready to Challenge Champion

Sammy Fuller of Boston lightweight earned a clear ten round decision over Ray Miller of Chicago in New York, winning despite a rough first round. Fuller, weighing 185 1 2 pounds to Miller's 183, controlled the later rounds with strong body shots and head punches. He now projects a title bout with Tory Canzoneri.

United Press New York Sammy Fuller Boston Tory Canzoneri Ray Miller Chicago Fuller Wau Aliphard Puller Miller

Youngster Aims to Break Indoor 1900-Meter Record

Gen Venzke, the 4.1 miler from Bayertown Pa., seeks to dethrone Lloyd Hahan’s 1,500 record by running the 1900 meters at Madison Square Garden Knights of Columbus games. He will face Ray Conger, holder of the American 1900-meter mark, plus Frank Norcl, Leo Lermond, Frank Crawley and Hurl Calsman from NYU and NY A.C.

United Press New York Gen’ Venzke Madison Square Garden Venke Bayertown Pennsylvania Lloyd Hahin Ray Con Ger Frank Norcl New York University Leo Lermond New York A. GC Frank Crawley Hurl Calsnan

Strub Defeats Dorfman in Erie Bout

Strub of Erie edged Dorfman of New York by decision after ten rounds in an Erie fight. Mac slowed the rangy opponent with rights in round six and continued to outpoint him. Other results included Ray Collins defeating Chet Smallwood in six rounds and J T Battles stopping Johnny Piaf in three.

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