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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1935
Page
2
The Torsos beat the Mullets 28 to 17 at the Armory court to seize the lead in the three way tie in Company A Basketball. A zone defense helped the Torsos pull ahead early as Brigham led scorers with ten points.
Sympathy extends to Rev O Connell of St Thomas Church upon his brother Johns death in Williamsport. The piece notes his coaching role at St Edwards High and his influence on local parochial school sports, highlighting athletic development and leadership in the community. It also mentions Notre Dame linked figures and various coaching moves across colleges, plus boxing and boxing cards and performances by Baer and Ross.
Corry Jamestown defeats the High School rifle team by 28 points to strengthen its lead in the Red and Gun Club Rifle League week two standings. Fick and Robbins led the winners with high scores of 21 and 22 respectively as lineups were listed for last night’s shoot.
Warren HigVis Oil cagers host Union City Consumers Oil in a return game at Beaty petrol court. A Union City win last Friday gives the visitors the edge and a Warren victory would force a playoff on the State Armory court. The smaller Union City floor hampered HyVis, who seek revenge on the larger Beaty court.
A local sports report describes an inter class cage match at St Edward's gym won by the Post Graduates and Sophomores led by Hadak and Howard over Juniors and Seniors by a score of 18 to 13. The piece lists lineups and players with partial, faded details.
Boxing results from Newark and multiple cities show multiple bouts. Tony Fisher stopped Benny Ley in Newark while Johnny Woomy beat Irish Jimmy Brady in Rheabeth. Other cards include Moresco over Jackson in Grange and Canmoner defeating Honey Boy Hogies in Utica New York.
Gridper Gisblind, a standout swimmer from the University of Pennsylvanian squad, was expected to post strong times at the Philadelphia event. He led his team with a bold performance, impressing spectators and coaches alike during the competition.
United Press reports Harold Jug McSpaden of Kansas City won the Sacramento open golf tournament in California, earning 600 dollars after a steady 72 over the final 18 holes. Veteran Hal Hagen surged late, matching par and finishing one stroke back as the field totaled 265 for Hagen.
Pomeroy Junior High players practice to extend their season win streak as they head to Union City Friday to face the Union City Jayvees. The team, riding a strong run, seeks to maintain their spotless record against strong opposition this week. In other notes, authorities recovered a trace of a body in the Alleheny river as search efforts continue for a missing local resident.
High School basketball clubs plan a midweek game at Junior High against Girard’s quintet tonight. Beavers seek a fourth scholastic win in seven starts, with Fitch Batessi Hurlburt Paulson Curtis likely in the starting five and Roelofs Taylor promising early action. Ayersmen focus on defense ahead of the battle.
Valentine Bialis, thrice US Olympic skating team member and strong next year contender, suffered amputation of his right leg after a collision on Route 20 near Michigan City Indiana. His two companions were injured. Bialis was rushed to St Anthony’s Hospital in critical condition.
Evanston January 22 Northwestern announces Lynn Waldorf’s debut as head coach. The Wildcats start the 1935 season September 23 at home against De Paul, marking the first meeting since 1921 when Northwestern won 34 to 0. Remaining slate includes Purdue Ohio State Minnesota Notre Dame Wisconsin Iowa and Illinois in order.
Erskine beat Newberry 41 32 while Michigan led Northwestern 19 11 and Ohio State triumphed 37 21 over Chicago. South Carolina topped Florida 7 35 and Wisconsin defeated Minnesota 88 31. Crescent A. New York 32 edged Fairmont Teachers 38 32. Utah won 57 49 against Montana State. Grinnell beat Drake 42 28 and Carnegie Tech defeated Temple 40 19. Notre Dame 41 beat Detroit 28. Michigan State 45 over Hillsdale 24. Olivet 22 defeated Alida 1. Cedarville 19 over Biufton 40.
Cleveland contender Paul Pirrone, who rose after knocking out Mickey Walker and then lost to Vince Dundee, meets Babe Risko in Philadelphia on February 6 in a skidding weight bout. Risko recently defeated Karosz to claim the middleweight crown.
The Hast ern Intercollegiate Outboard Association announced growth from 16 colleges and 50 prep schools for national regattas and will be aided by a technical committee from the American Power Boat Association. George W. Sutton Jr. of New York, president, led annual council meetings where a vote was taken to promote the sport in schools and colleges.
At New York Dave Levin defeated Leo Wallick and Charley Johnstone while Maurice Lachappelle and Ed Die Malone scored wins. Andy Meixner bested Leo Shepsky, Hans Snyter and Hans Schnabel posted victories alongside Uirew Padi ffy Mack, Gene Brice and Jackie Brown.
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