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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1934
Page
2
Boxing details from Miami feature Primo Carnera defeating Max Loughran in a decisive decision. The undercard included Beavers at Edinboro and St Edward's beating Spartansburg 29 to 19 in a separate college game.
Jimmy Foxx, Philadelphia Athletics star, returned from Port Myers after a conference with Connie Mack that Foxx called entirely unsatisfactory. The piece notes Foxx leading batting charts and being a notable holdout while Mack pressures him for a better offer and fresh terms.
A sprawling recap of regional athletes and events from Lakewood and nearby towns. Mentions include Promoters seeking players for a city tour, Tommy Lougivan’s early action, Dr. Eddie O’Brien refereeing, Bobby Jones’ Masters in Atlanta, and high school basketball and track notes across Corry, North East, and Erie venues.
Columbus March 2 Francis A Schmidt football and basketball coach at Texas Christian University will be appointed head football coach at Ohio State University at the next athletic board meeting. L W St John athletic director said Schmidt will replace Sami Willaman who has resigned. Raymond Woll coach under Schmidt was expected to be retained in a similar role at Ohio State.
In a tight St. Edward’s gym clash, Hixson provided a dramatic mid floor heave in the final seconds as Smox Basketeers edge the Arcade 21 to 20. The game featured a fast pace and strong final rally by Smox to secure the victory.
A Corry area item recalls a former resident living near Whitestreek and his recent bride as well as a casual reference to a team named the Hitz trimming the Warren Offe in a nest game.
Jamestown prepares for a major bowling event at Pine Street Alleys Sunday at 6 30 with world champion Joe Valaro of New York City. Falcaro returns after a strong year, plus an Intercity League match pitting Bums Beers of Bradford Pa against Kuhns Beers of Jamestown.
Marksmen of the Gerry Roc and Gun Club travel to the Lawrence Park Pals range for a Northwestern Pennsylvania Rifle League match. A recent practice yielded scores such as Meerdink 86 87 40 46 36 199 and Hudson 80 40 38 41. The report also notes Shikal defeating Lewis before a disqualification, and mentions other shooters including Steer, Goleman, Kirlenko, Steinborn, and Raines in various matchups.
Beavers head to Baltimore to face undefeated Valstone in the Erie County League finale. Edinboro, fleeing a likely crown, aims to spoil the champs' edge with a disciplined game as North West fell 240 to 23 earlier in the week.
The visitors include well known players such as Rog Wothers Brady and others who have made a name in the Queen City. Stan Roy of the Blue Smneens and winSsyILE scored 22 points in a 7m gain against 1 Byanidin five. The visitors are expected to give the soldiers a real battle.
T. Edward's High School five shut down Spartanaburg High 499 to 19 on the global hardwood last night. Prigan, a Top Munior High star, left with a twisted ankle and may be out for the year. Norrey sparked the visitors with late double figure scoring to prevent a larger margin.
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