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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1936
Page
6
Indoor track season opens tonight in New York as Beavers look ahead to two games next week. The piece notes Rev Francis M O Connell's move and highlights local sports figures and upcoming matchups with Detroit Tigers references.
Lew Ambers defeated Frankie Klick in Madison Square Garden to earn a return match with Tony Canzoneri, though observers said his victory showed he is far from the champion’s class. Bobby Pacho impressed and Aldo Spaldi won a routine decision, while Ambers’ wild defense and energy dancing drew attention.
In Jamestown last night Tony Paul of Buffalo defeated Tommy Grady of Springfield Mass by a technical knockout in the sixth round. Den Morse of Jamestown and Frankie Kateman of Buffalo fought to a draw. Prenatschwartz of Brie beat Joey Coles of Jamestown in four rounds. Sammy Terrand of Jamestown stopped Puggy Downs of Dunkirk in the final round. Ralph Vommaro of Erie drew with Carmen Satdi of Jamestown.
The Pitts burgh Yellow Jackets beat Hershey 3 to 1 before 4 000 fans to move within one full game of the league leaders Hersheyites. McClelland and Drillon scored in the second period after Russell opened the scoring in the first period assisting from Blinco.
Carnegie Tech faces West Virginia University in Morgantown in the Western Intercollegiate Conference opener for both teams. The Tartans aim to extend their three game road streak as Mountaineers host the Hornets at Mountain House.
High 5 prep and schedule details outline practice sessions led by Coach Bill Myers as Waterford and Wesleyville games loom. Beavers face seven January tests including Waterford January 14 and North East January 24 with Joe Baressi out sick and Bud Curtis Don Paulson Bob Ragloff and Bob Jewell likely as starters. The Wesleyville clash opens Urie County League play in the northern division.
In Orlando Florida on January 14 Adolph Miefer led American swimmers in a session that saw four national records fall at the Orlando Olympic stars meet. Kiefer set two marks the 550 yard and 100 meter backstroke events while Chicago’s rising star continued the pace from Coral Gables earlier in the week.
Washington owner Clark Griffith sent out new contracts and offered a pay raise only to Ruby Myer, the Senators’ second baseman and last season’s American League batting champion.
Bowlers of the Antler League plan a large gathering at Tiit's Club rooms next Wednesday evening. The banquet is expected to draw more than 100 attendees from all league teams. Scholastic results list Titusville 85 over Tinon City 26 and Franklin 82 over Brookville 31, with a series of scores for local schools and towns.
Johnny Revolta aims to meet Lawson Little in a world championship style match for pro and amateur titles. The Wisconsin star prefers the Miami Biltmore course but would play anywhere from here to California. Revolta recalls a remarkable 125 yard No 1 iron shot, and argues a prime showdown would test the best pros and amateurs, though U S G A rules may block such events.
Over 100 sportsmen in Corry join the Fog and Gun Club Rifle League this season as fight squads launch next week. Teams announced include Emblem Oll led by Loveland and VanTassel, Smax-Patterson, Messenger, Lamona, Y. B. W, Aeros, and Corry Jamestown Robbins. The roster lists players from high schools and local clubs with multiple surnames and initials across the city.
Dick Goldberg, noted Kittanning baseball figure, signed to manage the Huten ngon in the Western Association and will also play first base. A left handed batter and thrower, he rose from New Kensington High and the University of Pittsburgh and will begin managerial duties at spring training.
A garbled list shows various college games with mixed scores such as Temple 47 over Michigan State 24 and Duke 52 over Yale 17, alongside other results like Kansas 27 California 18 and Indiana 31 Depaul 35, framed by stray betting commentary.
In the Antler League bowling notes, Mr Boston posts competitive scores and stands among leaders with solid marks across multiple games. The brief bulletin highlights league standings and notable performances by key bowlers.
Wrestling champion Danno O Mahoney defends his Worlds title Monday night in Pittsburgh against Ernie Dusek the standout of the Dusek brothers. O Mahoney has built a $200000 nest egg in promoter work and recently drew with Londos in Cleveland. Ernie remains the only rival to push him to a draw in the United States.
The 1936 season opens with top Amepiga runners in New York for the 800 meter invitational. Glenn Cunningham of Kansas faces Charles Horobostel, Gene Venske, Bit Ray, and Joe Mangan in a field led by the defending winner Hornibustel. Also featured are sprints with Temple’s Peacock and challengers Mantaci Menaker Wildermuth, and high jump hopeful Mayold Osborn challenging Artie Byrnes.
The Pittsburgh Pirates announce an initial working agreement with Scranton of the New York Pennsylvania League making Scranton the second minor club to align with the Pirates. VP Sam Watters said more clubs will sign similar arrangements during the year.
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