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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1938
Page
6
The opening games show closeness with Rocky Grove beating QMy by four and Meadville a point loss to Franklin, signaling a top heavy circuit. Upcoming key tests Friday feature Rocky Grove at Franklin Union City at City and Corry at Meadville amid doubts about early frontrunners.
The St Vincent's College quintet defeated the Indiana State Teachers team 62 to something in a hard fought game. The match featured strong defense from both sides and strategic offense, with St Vincent's pulling ahead in the final minutes to secure the victory.
Enrico Venturi’s alleged low blow against Henry Armstrong led the New York Athletic Commission to suspend payment of his purse while it investigates the bout. Armstrong’s late rally and a controversial sixth round foul drew calls for a state boxing inquiry and intensified promoter rivalries.
A report from New York states abuses in American amateur hockey risk Olympic representation. The American Olympic Association declined to appoint a committee. AAU Secretary Rubien says Brundage pressed colleges and the AAU to purge hockey. Walker found no injury from the foul blow and cited rapid knotting to relieve pressure.
United Press reports a wave of new stars poised to replace aging greats in the 1938 season. DiMaggio and Medwick lead a group of rising players including York, Peller, Kreevich, Melton, Slaughter, Hershberger, Triplett, Williams and Rizzo, with Gordon and others among the top 1938 rookies to watch.
Army defeats Lafayette with a 52 to 27 score in a college basketball outing. Villanova crushes Dickinson 89 to 33 in another contest. Temple overwhelms Munlenberg 40 to 282 in an uneven clash.
St Edward's Alumni fall 42 to 38 to the Sparta Firemen in a close, fast contest. Neither team led by more than 44 points. the game was tied 36 36 at the end of the third period.
Pittsburgh January 13 Ray Berres catcher from Kenosha Wisconsin signed a one year contract with the Pittsburgh National League club announced President W B Benswanger Terms not disclosed Berres regarded as a top defensive catcher was obtained from the Toronto club last September for 12000 He previously played with the Brooklyn Dodgers.
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