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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1937
Page
6
A note from the Journal discusses a local archery club surge, archery history, and plans. It covers Dr. Robert P. Wimer’s book, archery technique, club formation, and district sportsmen opposing proposed license fee increases with votes and federation guidance expected in Harrisburg.
St Edward's beat Meadville 29 to 23 at home on their Moor court as Pitt's crew cleanly outscored Meadville in the second half. Johnny Hadock Tommie Crane and Jimmy Mead led the attack while Ling topped Meadville with 11 in the third. Alumni downed by St Agatha's 28 to 13 in an earlier showcase.
Carnegie Tech's athletic council will meet Monday to decide the football coaching situation. Bill Korn, first assistant to Jock Sutherland at Pitt, is reported to have been offered the Tech bowl position replacing Howard Harpster. Tu Eidié Baker and Muggsy Skladany have been named as possible Tech assistants.
John Henry Lewis world light heavyweight champion will clash with Art Sykes of Chicago in a 10 round non title fight at Duquesne Garden tonight. Oscar Ranking faces Red Bruce in another 10 round bout. several college and city scores listed.
New York reports 1937 contract forms sent to 42 Yankees players and three coaches. The most awaited returns are for Joe DiMaggio and Lefty Gomez after poor seasons. DiMaggio earned $8,000 last year and is not expected to get a raise, while Gomez may see a reduction from his $20,000 two year deal.
The Ashtabula team joins Covey High in the Erie region standings, aiming for third place in the Lake Shore League after two wins and two losses. Corry visits tomorrow as Albion at home awaits in a southern Erie County League clash. lineup changes possible.
St. Louis Cardinal manager Branch Rickey met Pepper Martin in town as the “wild horse” of the Osage pledged to return for 1931. Martin declared himself eager and ready to go, brushing aside reported troubles with Frisch and Breadon.
Teddy Yarosz former middleweight champion is up and around again after a brief illness following his trip from New York. He was bedridden at home due to a high fever and was under a physician's care.
New York Jan 21 Emmie Ripple and Coach Frank Snyder joined the New York Giants for 1937. Ripple from Delmorit Pennsylvania placed Han Leiher in the Giants outfield, while statistics for Flanigan Walters Collins Rhodes and others are briefly listed.
Jeane Steele, middleweight champion, signed to defend his title against Gabe Risko of Syracuse. The bout is set for February 1 at Madison Square Garden. Steele, who won the crown from Risko, appeared before the New York State Athletic Commission with manager Dave Miller. Risko was represented by his manager Galbe Genovese.
Al Sutphin of the Cleveland Falcons announces the team will remain intact with no more hirings or releases after a weekly shakeup. Vic Ripley Maxie Bennett and Bill Anderson are reportedly out, but the Falcons maintain core policy.
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