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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1939
Page
6
Henry McLemore’s Rose Bowl notes capture Southern California and Duke fans debating the game’s aggression and outcomes. Zuppke, Haughton, and Crim are cited as coaching and playing exemplars while Jim Nave and Marvy Smith receive mentions for pivotal moments.
Southern California defeated Duke 7 3 on a late 40 second touchdown pass. Alvin Krueger hauled in the winning throw from Doyle Naves after a rain slicked game at Pasadena. Duke had led 3 0 and controlled much of the play before USC’s fourth string QB connected in the closing moments. The crowd of 93 000 set an attendance record and USC claimed the Rose Bowl title amid a costly gate and travel expenses for Duke.
Cleveland pitcher Johnny Ailey will undergo elbow surgery to remove a chipped bone fragment from his right elbow. Dr. Dickson will perform the operation, with Allen staying in the hospital for precaution. Medical staff expect a six week recovery before he can play again.
Jan 3 New York For the first time slice his star from the West Budge heads to Newport tonight as the underdog in a pro debut under the Heats of Madison Square Garden He faces Bilworth Vines in a much anticipated match billed as the century's battle The slugging duel between the two hard hitters will test Budge indoors versus outdoors and his ability to handle pro etiquette and high pressure.
In San Francisco on January 3 a West squad defeated the East 14 to 0 in the Shrine Hospital benefit football game. Baylor’s Bill Patterson connected on two perfect passes, including a 32 yard touchdown strike in the second period and a 4 yard pass in the fourth, helping secure the win before a sellout crowd of 60,000 amid steady rain.
Steens bowling team defeated Hepler Motors in two games as Antler League action continued last night. Paul Ori posted the match high of 256 after a 182 average, highlighted by a solid showing.
Ensenada Mexico Jan 8 Jack Doyle the crooner wed Movita the Mexican screen star amid mystery after immigration agents put him aboard a steamer to Italy. Doyle reportedly left the vessel Cellina at Sand Salvador and traveled by train to Mexico City then by plane to meet Movita at a border town.
Yale University hockey team routed Pittsburgh 11 to 0 at Duquesne Garden in front of 40 spectators led by Noyes McKennan. The lopsided victory showcases Yale's dominance on the ice in this match.
Henry Super reports college bowl results from a sweeping post season day. Tennessee and Indiana University both finished 11–0, Southern California rallied to defeat Duke 78 in the Rose Bowl, Tennessee beat Oklahoma 17–0 at the Miami Orange Bowl, Texas Christian edged Carnegie Tech 15–7 in New Orleans Sugar Bowl, St Marys toppled Texas Tech 20–13 in Dallas, Utah shutout New Mexico 28–0 at El Paso, East-West game saw the West win 14–0 and the North beat the South 13–0 in San Francisco. UCLA beat Hawaii 82–7 in Honolulu Pineapple Bowl. Crowd totals reached 318,241 for eight games. Duke and Oklahoma suffered rare blemishes. Oklahoma’s attack stalled against Tennessee.
Davey O Brien starred for Texas Christian, guiding a 14-7 Sugar Bowl victory over Carnegie Tech before 50,000 at Tulane Stadium. The quarterback delivered a trio of passes for touchdowns and had a hand in all scoring, displaying calm precision and speed on three-jerk delivery.
A tentative plan lists Nagara Falls as part of a Western New York Class D lodge setup. The outline suggests a regional expansion with local teams and facilities under consideration, signaling growth in the area’s minor league structure.
Corry High Beavers under coach Russ Byler prepare for a section district league opener as Union City Bears visit Rocky Grove on Friday night. Ex Beavers Wil Taylor and Kim Lindy lead the squad while Tairsen Bott and St Edwards journey to Lincolnville for their first game in two weeks. The Shamrocks have also practiced during the holidays and aim to show sharp form in tonight’s contest. Sacred Heart five faces St Bawards tonight as well.
Rangers defeated Celtic 2-1 in a match that drew about 120000 fans in the United Kingdom setting a new attendance record for the annual New Year’s Day league battle. The previous high was 4811 at Yorox Park in 1987. The win followed last year’s 8-1 victory and showcased exceptional football this season.
Utah football team dominated New Messan University in the annual Sam Bowl, rolling to a 28-0 victory. The strong line opened big gaps for Hallchachs Yom Pace Gehrke and Ray Peterson as Utah scored in each period, with two safeties in the first and one in the second and fourth.
The Detroit Tigers indicate willingness to trade multiple players this winter while excluding Chifley Gehtinger and Huis Creanberg from any deals. Team personnel emphasize flexibility as negotiations begin.
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