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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 05, 1937

Page

6

New Grid rules and Sunday fishing loom in schools sports notes

Readable items report upcoming scholastic rule changes under national scholastic federation. New rules allow nearer sideline play and passes from behind the line. also a 1934 35 golf club limit affects pros modestly. Sunday fishing legislation likely by Decoration Day, with license and hatchery impacts. wildlife feeding campaign planned as rabbit stock and wildlife conditions drive hunting outlook. Local coverage mentions Bill Daddio and Meadville notes. Beavers face North East test after a listless win over Youngsville.

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Beavers Face Test At North East Tonight In Erie County League

Scholastic cagers clash as Corry Beavers visit North East Grapepickers in a key league game that could end a seven game winning streak. West Millcreek High comes to town tomorrow for a top junior high matchup while St Edward's hosts St Joseph's and Queen City plays First Avenue Whirlwinds.

Beavers of Corryigh School North East Fbst Beavers West Mint St. Edward's High St. Joseph's High Titusville St. Bdward Cathedral Youngsville Grapepickens Erie County League West Millcreek High Corry Creckers Gus Anderson West Millcreek Jayvees

Millcreek Tossers Defeat Erie Prep in Low-Scoring Win

Millcreek Tossers edged Erie Prep 22 to 18 in a defensive game. The report notes standout plays by Vincent and Wesley and the team’s steady outplay of Cathedral at Marier, accounting for key scores.

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Mangrum Beats Manero For Miami Open Title

Ray Mangrum of Dayton won the Miami Open after an 18 hole playoff, defeating Tony Manero for the $300 first prize. Mangrum trailed by four at the fifth hole but fired a 77 to Manero’s 73 in yesterday’s final round.

Miami Fla Ray Mangrum Dayton Tony Manero Mangrum Manero

Wildcats Also Court Favorites in 1937 Basketball

Northwestern emerged as the new favorite for the 1937 title after a 47 to 38 victory over Illinois. Purdue and Indiana won conference openers, Minnesota beat DePaul in a non conference matchup, while Purdue routed Wisconsin 3 to 20 and Indiana edged Town 28 to 24.

United Press Chicago Northwestern Purdue Indiana Wildcats Tllmnis Wisconsin Minnesota de Paul

Venzke to drop mile for 3000 at indoor meet

New York Marches report that James Venzke of Pottstown Pa will abandon the mile to run the 3000 meters in an invitational race at the Knights of Columbus indoor games. He will face Don Lash of Tri D, and Joe McCluskey of the New York A C. This marks his first serious attempt at longer distances after leaving road racing years ago.

Jamei Gene Venzke Knights of Columus Amragl Pottstown Don Lash Tridiana Joe McCluskey New York A. C

Citizens Hold On Lead In City Loop

Citizens Bank bowlers upset two games last night in City League action. Corry Jamestown won two games from Keister. McLean and Burr posted high averages of 198 and 197. The Aeros still trail by one game after a two game victory by A. A. squad.

Aeros Corry- Jamestown Citizens Bank Cohen Coals Fead Aero’ A. A Corry Jamestown Keister McLean Burr

Marshall to defend title against McMillen in Chicago

Everett Marshall of La Junta Golo heavyweight will defend his Illinois athletic commission title tonight against Jim McMillen former Illinois football star. Commission Chairman Joel Tunner ordered Marshall to meet McMillen for the world championship after Marshall strengthened his claim by defeating Turkish champion Al Bova. McMillen held Marshall to a draw in their only prior encounter.

Chicago Everett Marshall la Junta Golo Illinois Athletic Commission Jim McMillen Illinois Joel Tunner Marshall Colorado Giant Gefeatir al Bova

Ettore Winner Over J Hl Lewis In Heavyweight Bout

Philadelphia heavyweights Ettore and John Henry Lewis met in a non title bout watched by about 14 000 fans. Ettore weighed 291½ pounds while Lewis weighed 188. The decision favored Ettore in the closing rounds after a strong rally, though judges split on the ruling.

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Cage Scores From Various Colleges This Week

Northwestern defeated Illinois 47 to 38 and Wisconsin topped Indiana 30 to 28. Other results include Creighton 33 over Town State 28 and Drake 43 to Washburn 37 with Minnesota 34 and DePaul 25. Loyola Chicago beat Mississippi 56 to 28. Geneva routed Ridge College 98 to 45.

Wince Northwestern Illinois Burdee Wisconsin Indiana Town Creighton Town State Drake Washburn Minnesota DePaul Stanford Hamline Chicago Loyola Mississipp Geneva Ridge College

Duquesne Dukes Return Home After Orange Bowl Win

The Duquesne University football team was welcomed by about 5,000 fans at Pennsylvania Station in Pittsburgh after their 18 to 12 victory over Mississippi State in the Orange Bowl. Captain Mike Basrak Boyd Brumbaugh and Ernie Hefferle were highlighted by the crowd Brumbaugh threw the decisive 52 yard pass to Hefferle for the winning touchdown Coach Clipper Smith was mobbed but denied plans for next season and refuted reports he would replace Os serve Solem at Iowa University.

United Pittsburgh Duquesne University Pennsylvania Station Mike Basrak Boyd Brumbaugh Ernie Hefferle Brumbaugh Hefferle Mississippi State Miami Clipper Smith Clipper Smith Ossie Solem Iowa University

Perry and Vines Taper Off for Big Meeting

Fred Perry of England and Ellsworth Vines of California reduced practice in New York ahead of their Madison Square Garden showdown tomorrow night drawing an anticipated record crowd. More than 16,000 tickets ranging from 1.10 to 59.90 were sold for the match that could set an all time U S tennis gate.

Wnncyrice New York Fred Perry England Ellsworth Vines California Madison Square Garden U. S

Meerdink Re elected President of Rod and Gun Club

Corry’s Rod and Gun Club renewed leadership with Loyd Meerdink re elected president for another year. Elwood Happy Baccus will be vice president and Raph Weicht secretary and treasurer. The club voted to back Sunday fishing legislation in Pennsylvania and formed committees to push the measure nationwide.

Corry Rod and Gap Club Pennsylvania Loyd Meerding Elwood ‘Happy’ Baccus Raph Weicht Dan Depew Russell Martin Morris Chapin Charles Hubertz Merle Amy Cwh Mr. Meerdink

Pro Boxing Set to Return in Oil City by Feb 1

Oil City officials and local sportsmen led by Johnny Mahn plan a boxing revival in the city not later than February 1. Promotion aims to clear technical hurdles and announce the first card tomorrow. Promoters say gate estimates could exceed 50 000, with hopes to surpass the 1934 Vines Tilden Garden gate record. Roy Whitney of Surry noted as town favorite, with seven local children celebrating birthdays, each receiving two candy bars this year.

Oil City Ermessio Tohnny Mahn Haba Perry Bill Tilden the Garden

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