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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1937
Page
6
Washington and Pittsburgh seek Rose Bowl glory as Corry highs watermarked by a landmark year in athletics. Highlights include Aeros Park opening, Beavers’ grid campaign, Red and Gun Club rifle wins, and a flurry of boxing, bowling, and baseball feats across January to November.
United Press reports the U S G A will prohibit using more than 14 clubs after January 1 1988. The change aims to curb delays in play and foster fair competition for all players. The Royal and Ancient Golf Club backing signals momentum for the rule, to take effect one year hence.
Amateur boxing makes a city comeback while baseball and basketball chatter runs through school lines. Melvin Cobbett regains sight in one eye, Verne Group beats Pirnaville Finn Drake junior team, and city leagues crown leaders as coaches push local talent into strong seasons.
El Paso January 1 The annual Sun Bowl pits the Texas College of Mines against Hardin-Simmons University in a test of aerial play versus a powerhouse style. The Miners weigh less and rely on a fleet passing attack while a potentially sold out crowd fills the stands.
Washington and Pittsburgh met in the 20th Rose Bowl before the largest crowd in the event s history and a high gate. Rain soaked the field but dawn arrivals surpassed prior records with about 7 198 fans paying over 280 000 in admission. Pittsburgh coach Jack Sutherland and Pittsburgh s Jimmy Phelan voiced cautious optimism, ahead of a game marked by weather concerns and the famed clash between the Blue and Gold and the Golden Panthers.
London dispatch reports world featherweight title bout set for April 19 between Petey Serron of Birmingham and Johnny McCrory, British and Empire champion, to be held at Harringay Arena. Promoter Lyn Hulls also announced Maxie Baer will travel to England in February to face an unnamed opponent, with Jack Petersen or Jack Loci linked as possible foes for future bout.
College scores shown include West Virginia 42 over Marquette 29 and Notre Dame 24 versus Northwestern 23. Hardin-Simmons 27 and Texas Chris Han 19, Southern California 43 and Washington 81, Southern Methodist 40. Texas 25 and Southwestern Ollahams teachers 29 in the mixed tally.
The un beaten Beavers resume their basketball cam paign with a drill today as they prepare for a Saturday night game against Youngeville Eagles on the junior high floor. Coach Byler plans two possible starting combos, a 7 15 o’clock preliminary is set, and North East an away invasion looms next Tuesday before hosting West Millcreek.
A near capacity crowd of 17 000 attended the Orange Bowl in Miami as Duquesne Dukes met Mississippi State Maroons. Duquesne, favored 7 to 5, played despite star Boyd Brumbaugh’s illness and the Maroons missing Viv Dixon and Oscar Weed through injuries. Maj. Ralph Sasse cautioned not to count them out.
Louisiana State and Santa Clara meet in the Suzor Bowl at Tulane Stadium as tickets sell out. Weather turned cloudy and the field rough after rain while New Orleans buzzed with visitors from over 100 miles. LSU fans expect a two touchdown edge as Beaver School, St Edward's, and Junior High teams prep for the season.
United Press reports crisp conditions in Dallas for the Texas Christian and Marquette Cotton Bowl clash. The forecast could settle debates over Sammy Baugh of TCU versus Buzz Buird of Marquette as forward pass leaders, while gamblers adjusted odds to six to five. Rain would swing advantage to Marquette with their stronger running game and the Golden Avalanche balance.
Corry's First Avenue independent basketball team hosts Clymer Flying Dutch at St Edward's Court this evening. The locals seek to extend an unbeaten record after a narrow victory over Clymer, with Warren team due to play in the 7:30 o'clock preliminary as attendance is expected to be strong.
Frese Mulwaukee, Jan 1. Freddie Steele, in peak condition for his first defense of the middleweight title, is an 8 to 5 favorite to beat Gorilla Jones in a 10 round bout off the Pacific coast. Both boxers weigh in light, Steele around 155 and Jones about 152, with no weight obstacle for the defense.
Iowa City Jan 1 Source close to Ossie Solem university football coach says he is seriously considering becoming head coach at Syracuse University. Solem would need release from his Iowa contract not expiring until next year. Solem would not discuss an offer. Labor ia follows the old copy-book maxim strike while the iron is not.
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