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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1937
Page
6
Corry's Beavers, 13 games, 12 wins, display spotty play this season with erratic showings. Analysts debate removing center jump to speed play while substitutions remain key and coaches face consistency challenges in lineup choices.
Gerry's Beavers meet Edinboro in a third County League game at Raintare on the small Banboro court. Both clubs hold one win and one loss, with Edinboro favored to win a tight contest. The Beavers have shown mixed form, losing to Deem Sky and beating Albion.
The A A school district approved a $100 donation to the High School Athletic Association, seeking to abolish donation days amid criticism. Director John Lambing argued the funds would support recreation, while Directors Bennett and Monroe opposed the gift. Lambing also pushed for a lighting investigation of the Junior High gym and Second Ward classrooms. Louis Wrotberger stands tall for Texas A&M basketball.
Pittsburgh president William Benswanger announced Woody Jensen, Pirates left fielder, has signed his 1937 contract. Jensen batted .283 in 153 games last year and may fight for a starting spot as Rootie John Dickshot, a strong hitter from Buffalo International League, is recalled to possibly replace Jensen in left field.
Mulheirn's bowling team defeated Sterling Mills in two games last night in the Antler League. The cabin in the pines meeting with Citizens squad tonite.
First Avenue five will meet Lottsville team in a chess by mail event at St Edward's hall in Harrisburg. The Lottsville team, composed of teachers and coaches, has faced New Zealand opponents and defeated strong squads 12 000 miles away, while Werner from Warren will oppose the Union City team in a preliminary match at 7 o'clock.
New York magnate Jacob Ruppert, at a dinner with baseball writers, recounted firing Joe McCarthy in 1935 after a pennant season and said McCarthy should have led the Yankees to a four straight World Series. He praised Gehrig and teased McCarthy’s salary while predicting tough competition from Detroit, Cleveland, Boston, Washington, and Chicago in 1936.
Ey unioned Press reports Hal Schumacher, who pitched one of the Giants’ two World Series wins over the Yankees, has signed a 1987 contract. Ed Brannick announced that Al Smith is the only starting pitcher not yet signed. Teammates Hubbell Simmons Castleman Gabler and Gumbert have returned their contracts.
Pittsburgh January 26 Honus Wagner the Flying Dutchman signed his coaching contract for the 1987 season joining Jewel Ens. The Pirates announced the move to complete their board of strategy as Pie Traynor and Johnny Gooch also renewed or joined the staff this month.
A rough draft touts a forthcoming preliminary bout between a regional furniture company basketball squad and the Corry Jamestown team still forming. It promises to attract attention with a Bearer contest and a double attraction for fans.
Raymond's aunt Carroll's Barbers lead the City Rifle League standings as Korn Smax and Emblem Otls vie for top spot. In a high scoring night G Patterson led Korn Smax with 42 points while team totals reached 1445 to 1123.
substitute center Charley Prosser scored 13 points to lift Penn State 85-80 over Carnegie Tech. His baskets helped the Nittany Lions open a 32-21 lead with nine minutes left as Tech rallied late but fell short, keeping Penn State tied with Temple in the conference race.
An unclear report notes Teasley show events at a dock with Avie Tt BL planning high points. Details are fragmented but indicate a sequence of activities and potential planning milestones.
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