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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1935
Page
2
Boxing card at St Edward's stalled by last minute changes and key no shows. Promoters faced lineup shifts and uneven matchups, while bowling league reports highlight city teams and top scorers. Fights, broadcasts, and local sports chatter reflect a busy week in local athletics.
Franz defeats Richardson in a five bout amateur card at St Edward's gym last night. Franz used strong lefts and rights to win the main event in the 170 pounds class, with Ferdell Fida scoring a quick first round knockout in the 122 pound bout. Savko vs Reyda earned a decision amid boos, while Coons and Silvis tangled in a lively bout. Savio outpointed by Frank Sanders in the 360 pound semifinal as Switser refereed the evening’s card.
Bucknell University’s Bisons overpowered Miami in the first Orange Bowl, 25 to 6, before 12 000 fans. A stout running attack produced three touchdowns and a fourth came on a forward pass as Smith, Miller and Remichak starred for Bucknell in the frigid conditions.
Strong Vincent's basketball team will be the only Brie school to play this week on the archwood schedule they invade Dunkirk Friday night. Hast High Vogel s meet Alligate Academy of Cambridge Springs Monday in a two out of three series.
New Orleans June 2 The Sugar Bowl game produced a dramatic comeback as Tulane erased a 14 point temple lead. Dynamite Dave Smukler sparked Temple with two TD drives while Tulane rallied in the second half with Monk McDaniel and Dick Harry scoring. A late 80 yard dash by Monk and a pivotal pass from Harry Hardy sealed Tulane’s 20 14 win.
United Press staffer Henry McLemore surveys boxers and belts in 1935, predicting champions in most divisions with few exceptions. He favors Jimmy McLarnin to hold the welterweight crown, while Baer could be toppled by Camera or Lasky or Schmeling or Joe Louis.
Western stars led by 147-pound Cotton Warburton win the tenth Shrine Hospital charity game 16 to 13 over the East before about 5 000 fans in San Francisco. Warburton and Sobrera spark the West with several scoring plays while Bill Shepherd and Tim Bother pace the East in a high scoring exhibition.
Kitty Klein won the Middle Atlantic Sprout Championship in Newburg by taking three events for a total score. Arian Potts led with three wins and 60 points, while Mise Hlei secured a first for a 60 point total and reclaimed a crown after last year.
George H Beale reports Alabama beat Stanford 29 to 13 in the Tournament of Roses. Howell, 104 pound halfback, starred with two touchdowns and multiple passes as Hutson and Leg supported the Tide. Howard Jones praised Howell, saying Alabama would have beaten Stanford even if Howell were not playing.
Keglers of the City Bowling League return tonight to open the third bracket for the city title. The top team Acro Supply faces Citizen Bank, Cohen Coals aims to upset from the cellar, while Corry Jamestown and Keistuy’s and Washington Linen chase top spots as the league enters the third of five laps.
The item surveys picks by McLemore and others predicting Cleveland Indians to win the American League flag, St. Louis Cardinals to capture the National League pennant and World Series, Perry, Goodman and Spin winning major events, and various other projected champions across golf, tennis, boxing, and football. Headlines mix era figures like Babe Ruth and Helen Jacobs with sport forecasts for 1930s campaigns.
Eddie Risko of Syracuse floors middleweight champion Teddy Yarosz six times and wins in the seventh round at Scranton. Yarosz loses his first stoppage in 83 bouts as Ray Foatis helps end the beating. Risko earns a major upset but the title was not at stake. Yarosz injures his left foot in the third round. Kane Wolves at Mt Jewett.
Waterford and Beavers prepare for the league opener Friday at home with a strong lineup. Ex coach How ard J Sheen mentored the squad during holidays and improved shooting and foul shooting. Myers returns to lead Waterford while Roelofs Paulson and Curtis are expected to start front and back court. The Beavers boast reserve depth and a hopeful outlook for a competitive season.
Teddy Yarosz, middleweight champion from Scranton, was injured in a recent bout with Eddie Risko, causing postponement of the 12 round match with Frankie Bittegua at United Motor Squire Garden. Risko, from Syracuse, stopped Yarosz in a technical knockout in the seventh round.
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