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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1935
Page
2
Local sport notes cover Erie board refs in Corry-Waterford game. A last minute change sent Bob Fahey to officiate amid fan disapproval and disputed calls including a noncounting basket. The piece mentions bowling plans, a Keisters vs Aero Supply event, and a collapsed volleyball scene, with ongoing high school and league basketball standings across multiple towns.
Corry Beavers overwhelm Waterford in the opening game of the southern section of the county basketball league. Captain Fitch leads with 28 points as Beavers control from start to finish, with Paulson and Plansky contributing double figure outputs and Fitch key in the early separation. Waterford struggles, Hurlburt fouled out, Corry improves as game progresses.
Jimmy Clark defeated Irving Pease in a clean five to three point decision at Wyshing Street Auditorium before a large crowd. The bout, part of a card at Titusenie High, showcased Clark’s advantage in the opening rounds and steady lead through the later frames.
In the Northern Division of the Erie County League Millcreek defeated North East 38 to 18 while Lawrence Park posted a 25 to 19 win over Girard. The results reflect strong defensive play and early separation by Millcreek, with Lawrence Park maintaining pressure to secure the other division win.
French led with a 212 score at the Corry Sportsmen's Rifle Club semi weekly shoot. Gates and Swan followed with 209 and 207 as iron sights were used and weekly improvements noted. A Hun supper is planned for Saturday January 12 at 8:30, with practice shoots continuing on Tuesday and Friday evenings. scores from last night list French 212, Gates 209, Swan 207, in a detailed tally.
Four teams form the Phalanx League with action slated for January 17 at Tinfor High, led by Albert Baressi and Bill Kester. Two teams met previously as Jackson’s Cave Men fell to Kester’s Aces 58 to 82. Other scholastic results list Warren over Ridgway 88 to 20 and several city scores, with Cotton Warburton courted for pro play and a weekly women’s bowling prize.
Organization of a six team rifle league was announced after a Ferry Rod and Gun Club meeting. Ajax Toon Walks Corry lamentown Mts Co Emblem Oil Co Raymond Mfg Co Superior Dry Cleaning Wing Wii Stores plus two others joined. Sixty six shooters registered in early teams. schedule drafted with hopes to start next week. Members to be assigned to teams. Novelty shoot at a swinging tree while others shot at lighted candies. Luncheon held for attendees. Club endorsed county game protector W Walter Pattson and sent a resolution of commendation to governor and legislators.
Henry Picard from Hershey and amateur partner Kenneth Summerfield led the opening round of the $4000 Riverside pro am tournament in California. The duo shot six under, beating the rest by two strokes in a field noted for 48 year old retiree of San Diego and other pros.
Company A opens its season at the State Armory tomorrow afternoon hosting Cambridge Springs town club. The A’s lean on veteran Walters and Hixson with Rodly A fountain, Chase, and Cady at guard. Reserve depth includes Sears, Cogswell, Engle, and W Mountain. Preliminary at 1 40 p m with main game at 2 30 p m.
William Tilden II, renowned tennis star, says the Davis Cup zone system is a failure and advocates returning to the pre zone draw method. He argues nations should decide ties by draw and favors foreign players in the United States to boost interest. He also supports professional players training with Davis Cup contenders to improve amateur play, while noting his own ongoing participation with Bosworth Vines and others.
Michigan State led Wayne University 31 to 17 as Idwine Wallace scored 47 for Adrian who posted 28. Akron defeated Wittenborg 88 to 30 while Toledo University beat Mt Union 46 and Kent State edged 1 percent.
Stanford University, the Pacific Coast champion, faces possible 1985 gridiron opponents Columbia or Colgate as part of a challenging schedule. The 1055 team, led by stars Bobby Grayson Jim Moserip and Bob Reynolds, eyes a strong rebound after a Rose Bowl loss to Alabama.
A lively 1920s style chat at Broadway and Eighth Avenue notes past boxing legends and near-forgotten clashes. Tales recount Teddy Yarosz, Babe Risko, Kid McCoy, Jack McCormick, Peter Maher and Rene De Vox with vivid, non-graphic recollections of gritty nights, surprising upsets, and the era’s rough boxing culture.
Cinginnuli 26 and Western Kentucky Teachers 19 lead a rough scoreline as Truqusene 27 and Slippery Rock 34 set early margins. Glenville 49 defeats Woungetown 18 while Grove City 16 and Infantu Teathers 4 percent show limited effectiveness. Lock Haven 23 posts a modest tally. Aishama $45 Tulane 12.
Detroit Negro star Louis defeats Patsy Perroni in a 12 round feature at the Detroit Olympia drawing 15,850 paid, $28,900 gross. Louis lands late knockdowns and dominates, extending his streak to 13 straight victories with 10 knockouts in six months as Perroni endures severe punishment.
Max Baer has state permission for four round bouts if he risks his title in New York. After a prior ruling, the athletic commission allowed him back in, citing his two round knockout of King Levinsky as the influence. Baer will fight only against legitimate contenders with his title at stake and no pop events.
Fittsburgh Jan 5 Intercollegiate basketball clash set as Carnegie Tech Tartans host West Virginia Mountaineers at Tech gymnasium. Mountaineers bring a strong floorman lineup though only co captain Weiner and Kilig remain from last year’s second place team in the conference, aiming for bigger achievements this season.
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