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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1938
Page
6
Local sports hype puts Meadville as underdog as Corry and Union City loom in a crowded district cage scene. Frank Thayer notes Corry’s welcome and a league rebirth, while Purdue and golf trends highlight national tilt.
George Almony Munger, 28, was named head coach of the University of Pennsylvania football team, succeeding Harvey Harman. The youthful choice, described as a bright, energetic figure, will lead spring practice with the varsity after moving up from freshman duties. President Gates announced the appointment as Munger becomes the youngest Penn football coach and one of the nation’s youngest major college head coaches.
Chicago Bears, western Division champions, left for Houston to meet an allstar team in postseason competition. The allstars include several last year's college stars and regulars from the National League.
Penn Electric's bowling team won no games against Sterling Mille quad in the Antler League. John Love had high average for the match at 185 points. A separate brief notes a horse battle with a bull in Elizabeth that ended when the horse with multiple injuries was destroyed.
Sogeh Russ Byler's rangy Beavers open Section 2 District 19 play vs Meadville Bulldogs at Meadville this evening. Beavers underdogs but expected to challenge. Meadville lost its league opener by one point at Titusville earlier this week. Rocky Grove at Franklin and Union City at Old City also on the slate. Coach Byler will start Art Love land Clair Arnoami at forwards Ed Brown at center Jack Lunily ard Ed McK roy at guard.
Woody Jensen of Wichita Kansas denied criticizing President W E Benswanger and said he did not accuse the Pirates business office of under raising He wrote club officials in reply to their request for confirmation or denial of remarks attributed to him The club said Jensen had given an interview to a Wichita paper attacking Waite Hoyts criticism of our players and defending the club against those who derided them as drunks and non hustlers
Del Mar California January 14 golf ers arrived in numbers to enter the pro-amateur and open tournament at Rancho Santa Fe course hosted by Bing Crosby. A parade honored many professionals including a Los Angeles Open entrant. Dozens of amateurs filled the field and organizers expect about 275 contenders when play begins tomorrow morning.
A Townville pa user reports his daughter’s fever sore healed in under six weeks with San-Cura Ointment. The ad claims success for Wezema boils fissures burns sunburn scalds cuts and bruises. Antiseptic San-Gira Ointment sold in 35c 60c and 125a jar at all drug stores.
Fox, limited by injury, leads the United States four man bobsled team to Gar Mis ch Partenkirchen Germany for the world championships January 29. Afterward Fox plans to press Lake Placid 1939 for the meeting tied to the World’s Fair. Temple University basketball visits Manhattan at Madison Square Garden after beating top teams.
The Aero Supply basketball club leads the City YMCA loop after undefeated week, beating Merchants earlier. St Edward's Alumni beat Corry Jamestown 31 to 28, Franz Furniture downed Raymonds. Standings show Aero Supply 5-0, Corry Jamestown 1-1, Franz Furniture 2-1, St Eds 1-2, Merchants 0-2.
St Edwards High hosts an alumni basketball game tonight at 8:30 pm with a preliminary at 7:90 pm featuring Franz Furniture Ave. and a strong alumni quintet known for good local and district play.
Pittsburgh Pirates president William Benswanger announced a free baseball school for district youngsters to be held at the Pirates home ground this summer. Classes will run only when the Pirates are away from home.
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