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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1932
Page
2
Beavers A team faces Grove City Independents in Titusville on Thursday night with a 3:00 PM curtain. Coach assures a strong showing despite missing key player Ast Pills, Grove City brings a seasoned lineup from the National Guard quintet, and a 2:30 preliminary is set.
Philadelphia boxing veteran Tommy Loughran, once a top light heavy, faces a declining career after moving up in weight for money. His past prime form and recent defeats highlight a fall from the Dempsey era peak, with critics labeling his later light heavyweight run a tragedy and ignominy.
In the Erie Diocesan League St Stanislaus of Erie defeated St Tibia 22 to 6 to stay unbeaten, while St Balward's of Corry beat St Agatha's 18 to 20 as Meadville’s St Eolwart’s edged St Agatha's 18 to 10. Corry’s squad improves late, with strong pitching noted in league updates.
Carnegie Tech remained undefeated with a seventh straight win, defeating New York University 11 to 14 in a tight game as Tech pulled ahead early and held the lead through the second half. Ledger shows Hobby Smith scoring high for Carnegie with standout plays. The NYU visitors were competitive but finished with a double-digit gap.
Scholastic basketball results list Cochranbon 24 Tinsville 2 Mendyille 24 Quadruntin 2 Gil Cliy 20 Fennklin 1 Oil Gily SL Tusepi s By ny Me s ate 3 Bradford 98 Henpertnns 1 Shefitid Y3 Kane 7 Johngonbirg 44 Wil. Jewett 2b Bt Mérys 17 Ludlow Mayville 43 Forestville 14 Weather ti 46 Silver Creek 25 Jamestown 51 Falc dner 15.
In a report from South Bend sources, Stuhldreher is courted to help Notre Dame as rumors spread that famed Four Horsemen could return to the university. Walter Charles O'Donnell, Notre Dame president, and Jess Beper are quoted as weighing the move amid conference ties and football staff changes.
In Chicago Levinsky defeats Paolino in a ten round decision as 18,000 spectators pay about 40,000 dollars. Levinsky, 1954 pounds, and Paolino, 200, staged a bout where two judges favored Levinsky while one scored it a draw. Levinsky had previously beaten Loughran in New York, with a ninth and tenth round rally securing the verdict.
Allegheny College won its third straight conference game by routing Thiel College 31 to 19. Captain Harry Dennison led scoring with 14 points, while Wardle of Thiel totaled 10. Thiel held an 18 to 5 halftime lead before the comeback.
Gorry High varsity and second teams travel to Titusville to face Art Bray's squad at Colestock High gym. Rivalry renews as Corry meets Titusville in a hard fought ball game expected to test both teams after strong showings this season. Titusville relies on veteran help from Worth McCall and Dave Mountain Ab at forward and guards, while Corry may try Chiricagla at forward and Williams at guard. Tip off is 7 30 o'clock with many Corry fans likely to travel.
Heavyweight champion Max Schmeling will defend his title against Mickey Walker in St. Louis if a $200,000 guarantee is offered, says manager Jon Jacobs. Negotiations were explored with promoter Mike Mulloy who sought a St. Louis bout. Jacobs noted Schmeling would fight in St. Louis only with the guarantee. In other action, Sedrie McCall refereed a high school game as Jamestown defeated Falconer 51 to 15 after leading 82 to 7 at one point.
United Press report from New York details a boxing match where Steve Harhas defeats Tommy Loughran in the second round. The bout, witnessed by about 9,000, ends with Harhas stopping the fight at one minute 43 seconds after the second round began. Fans applaud both fighters as Harhas earns praise for a strong start and finishing punch.
The St Edward's Juniors beat the Bear Cats 200 to 019 this afternoon on the parochial school floor. Winners featured Schmidt, Mea, Costello, Morrison and Reynolds, while the Bear Cats lineup included Taylor, Fiana, Skiriner, Root and Lambs.
United Press reports a decision expected at Pittsburgh on January 16 16 to determine whether the Middle Atlantic Baseball League will be a 12 club or eight club circuit A proposal to form two six club divisions is also under consideration and is said to have backing from league president Elmer A Daily of Harrisburg The W club circuit used last year is unlikely to be used again due to past difficulties
The Junior High five defeated East Hickory 220 to 15 on the near court yesterday afternoon. Key players included Corry, Ideap, inehichida, Hixson, Nichols, Bertram, Rover, and Fitch, with a strong fourth quarter rally sealing the win.
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