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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1936
Page
6
Today’s sport notes show a state-wide drive to remove stray half wild dogs blamed for deer and wildlife depredations and livestock attacks. Andy Varipapa headlines an exhibition with humor and travel tales, while local leagues announce all star selections and upcoming games in Crawford Venango and Union City.
Andy Varipapa, famed bowler and showman, draws 221 spectators as he bowls ten games at Recreation Alleys. He posts a 210 average, with a high of 220, and wins most matches against Harold Cragg Kip Anderson and Harry Krone, while performing trick shots that delight the crowd.
United Press reports a sequence of college basketball results with Geneva defeating Allegheny 32 to 20, Slippery Rock 42 over Grove City 39, West Virginia 50 over West Virginia Wesleyan 34, Bethany 32 over Satem 25, Waynesburg 44 over Thiel 35, and Budknell 46 to 43 against Juniata.
Dion City 32 North Fast 22 and Laurence Park 20 Albion 22 share updates with Grove City 34 Titusville 17 while Alliforce ae 86 and St Josephs Titusville appear in the mix. The fragmentary results indicate boys and girls scores from multiple schools, reflecting a busy region meet.
Franklin High School lost to New Kensington 36 to 27 in a Kissiminitas tournament game, with Wilkinsburg High School’s tossers delivering the decisive score.
Baseball camp dispatches report signings and holdouts across spring training in Florida California and the Caribbean. Roy Hughes and Joe Moore signed with Cleveland and Pittsburgh respectively while Willis Huslin Hank Leiber and Zeke Bonura are noted as remaining holdouts. Alvin Crowder and Red Ruffing are cited in recoveries and contract talks with Detroit and New York. Teams including the Cubs White Sox Cardinals and Reds prepare for exhibition games in sunny venues.
Dick Shikat of Philadelphia wins a surprise title over Danna O Mahoney in Boston to claim the heavyweight wrestling crown. Shikat is a former champion.
Ralph Vormero III the Erie boxer who recently turned professional and fought as an amateur here a few weeks ago is recovering from an appendicitis at Hamot Hospital Erie. His condition is reported as extremely good.
Corry Junior High invades Oil City to face Lincoln Junior High in a district unofficial 7th grade title game. Lincoln seeks to extend a nine game win streak while Oil City and Lincoln each carry one league defeat. Oil City coached by J B Knute Houts and Oil City’s rangy Beavers hope to rebound after a single loss.
Erie Technical High defeated East to Battle Vincent 26 to 18 at Lincoln High, ending Erie Tech’s three year run as city basketball champions. Tech advances to meet Strong Vincent Thursday for the city title and a spot in the PIAA tournament after a tied regular season and necessary playoffs.
Don George former wrestling champion and Ernie Dusek of Omaha Neb plan a main event bout in Pittsburgh next Wednesday. George defended his title against Dusek in Boston in 19 with a long hour plus match and later traded holds for 90 minutes before a drag was called. Irish upset Notre Dame as Ohio State edges in a 28 to 23 victory.
St Edward’s varsity passers entertain strong Schuster’s Merchants of Oil City at the parish school gym tonight with an 8 15 p m start. Friday features Corry Irish vs CLymer Mying Duten in a return game as St Edward’s aims to rebound after recent losses to St Joseph’s and St Michael’s.
In a northern division Erie County League contest Millcreek Corry defeated Girard 34 to 22 last night. Law Park leads with 7 1 record followed by Wesleyville 45 Millcreek 6 3 Corry 34 Girard 4 5 North East 17 after results suggest titles and threats for Friday matches.
Keister's bowling squad in the Ar jer League defeated the leading Mr. Boston team two games last evening. Brown had the high average at 181. Scores show strong performance from Keister's squad and competitive play against the league leaders.
In Pittsburgh at Pitt Gymnasium Crafton High defeated Homestead 32 27 in a section 8 game while Charleroi High beat Uniontown 82 19 in section 10. Glassport High and North Union meet in a Class B semifinal with Rankin facing New Castle as Charleroi and Crafton prepare for Friday’s clash.
Corry High School Y team invades North East for a late season battle with the Grapepickers. The Royals earned a 23 16 victory over the Northeast combination in a prior matchup.
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