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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1932
Page
2
A eastern court follower proposes banning one point wins by fouls and requiring a three point margin on field goals to decide games. He argues this would curb officiating bias and reflect true team quality, with extra periods if needed while critique notes at Union City basketball night.
Burr leads league KEGLERS with 189 average as Beavers travel to Titusville for a hard fought show down. Five returning fall starters Dave Mountain DeJean Bachemer Thayer join guards against Queen City rivals in a bid to avenge past football ties and extend a three game winning streak with improved teamwork and shooting.
Henry McLemore previews a boxing showdown at Madison Square Garden between Tammy Loughran and Steve Hamman. The piece recalls Loughran’s past battles with Levinsky and Hamas, analyzing likely outcomes and noting the heavy punches and risks for both fighters.
Pranilin Jan 1 Tae Wan Jin High school basketball faces a key test this week meeting Oil City here Friday at 8 30. Oil City leads standings with eight wins and none losses. Nursery have won eight of ten, beating Clarion Javice Punxsutawney Meadville Pittsville Cranberry Township and Grove City. Loss to Clairton 21 17 and Alumni 28 21 cited as weak foul shooting. Oil City shown decisive wins over Titumsille Alupini Clairton and Cachpanton.
William Tilden I of Philadelphia defeated German star Loughran in a two hour five set struggle at the go Stadium. Tilden won the final set 6-5 as Loughran quit, highlighting Tilden as a top fighter with prior wins over Schaaf Baer and Cam.
Fordham University riders to major league clubs as several alumni head toward spring camps. Frankie Frisch of Fordham is noted as a prominent star, with pitchers Johnny Murphy and Hubert Cooney among those moving toward the majors via Yankees and Browns deals. Holy Cross figures, including Joe Dugan Owen Correll Jack Barr and others, also expected to push into pro baseball, with several warding bets on the 1931 season.
A flawed but readable report describes Phillips achieving a perfect game in a Spring Street Alleys match in the Uno Bate Yen's League. Teammates include Swanson Eggsmom and Adaneen as pins fall, with a ninth and tenth frame wobble, and Louis W. Collins expected to award a medal for the event.
A scrambled report from Chicago details Cambridge rifle squad meeting a setback at the Uileaga Studio on Friday. Leynsiel, who recently defeated Voramy Lustre in Newark, is noted as a favored competitor amid unclear phrases and partial names.
Knights of Columbus athletes defeated Soldiers 32 to 27 in a Class Ball matchup at the Stage Armory. The Knights led by halftime as guards rallied in the third and fourth periods. Raymonds and the Clark Lumber five stood out for their teams amid a rough, incomplete score spread and roster fragments.
The Seven C's letter men’s club members deny guilt and deny organizing a one man team in cage sport. They state the club’s aim is to better high school athletics and equal opportunity, urging readers to contact any member if still any hosting claims persist.
The report describes Warren and Ross Dovy in a medical emergency after an incident at General Hospital. One man suffered serious injuries during an evening event. Details are fragmented and difficult to confirm from the OCR text.
A rough clash in Grove City ends with the Oilers prevailing 87 to 0 as they overpower the home team in a slow contested game. Key players contributed in a decisive win, amplifying the Grove City crowd’s frustration and sealing the Oilers’ SRO attendance.
Orris Thayer was elected president of the Corry High School Athletic Association at a 4 pm meeting held at the school yesterday afternoon. George Taylor was named vice president and Olive Hixson secretary. Woolball letters were awarded to last year’s team members including Thayer, Thomas Taylor, DeJean, Beagle, Mountaist, Fleming, Bachetuer, Daye, Thorpe, Sprovers, Cogswell, Philips, Williams, Falcone, and Manager Huth.
Allegheny College opened with a strong start defeating Grove City College 92 to 23 here last night as Grove City failed to convert from the field in the first 18 minutes. The Grovers rallied later, trimming the lead to four at one point.
New York Jan 1 The Brooklyn Robins still seek star outfielder Hack Wilson of the St Louis Cardinals. President Frank York has opened talks with Cardinal leadership about a Wilson exchange likely pairing Lefty Drake with Wilson. Brooklyn may trade Casey Vance to balance salaries, while Vance or Clark could factor into the deal as teams navigate box office value and payroll. Carey, new Brooklyn manager, plans to meet Vance in Clearwater to discuss a possible salary cut.
The Cortyign Reserves clash with St Edward's in a return game after a rocky first meeting weeks ago. Officials announced a major varsity game next Tuesday and St Edward's will travel to Clm er on Monday for a separate contest.
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