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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1934
Page
2
A preview of upcoming basketball matchups features Glash-High vs Timor High, with junior and senior teams shaping the city crown race. Noted stars and local fans anticipate a heated contest, while baseball season chatter and early league sentiment fill the rest of the page.
Pittsburgh righthander Bis Swift joined the Pirates camp in Paso Robles California after reporting to Pittsburgh and then being sent to Scranton for further treatment. Club secretary Watters confirmed Swift would depart soon for California with the deal not yet signed completely and details unrevealed.
Shute and Espinosa clinched the AmE four-ball title in a victory secured yesterday after a final match that ended on the Seth hole. They defeated the defending champions Horton Smile and Paul Runyan in a tight finish at the British Open era event.
Hershey Country Club hosts the Central Pennsylvania golf championships on June 21 23 and 29 with participants from York Keating Hanover Lancaster Lebanon and Pottsville. Charles F Zeigler Hershey Teardent and Donald Brown Lancaster secretary treasurer chaired the meeting.
St Edward's High meets St Michael's five of Greenville in a Diocesan League basketball game delayed by weather. Prugar's injury hurt the Parochials as the Alumni games precede the varsity matchup, which is slated to tip at 8:30.
Notre Dame's football coaching method spreads as eleven colleges and universities adopt the Rockne system. The list includes Texas, Kentucky, and Ohio State among others, with Notre Dame alums and assistants joining new staffs. Some schools retain traditional schemes, while Navy briefly tests the Notre Dame approach before reverting.
Mrs. Liasie My Bell of Los Angeles endorses Thompson's Barosma Tablets claiming relief from rheumatic pains headaches dizziness and general unwellness. The ad urges immediate use and promises satisfaction or money back. Also touts Golden Lax Tablets with Barca Twaits as a constipation aid. Ad 26.
Chicago March 8 William Plas and Ellsworth Vines Americans along with Martin Plaa and Henri Cochet French pros depart for St Louis to resume the international series. Last night in singles Plaa beat Vines 6 2 4 0 1 3 6 8 while Tilden defeated Cochet in straight sets 6 4 6 3 7 5. Tour marks first wins for Plaa since the series began over a week ago. Vines defeated Cochet Tuesday and Tilden beat Plaa as French swept the doubles where played. No doubles were held last night.
London March The United Press reports Britain is quietly training top players Fred Perry and H Wilfred Austin for the Davis Cup defense. Both will ease into the season with selective events then deepen participation as coach Dan Maskell oversees enhanced practice to sharpen singles and doubles readiness for the July 25 to 51 challenge rounds.
The Cleveland Celtics return to Oil City for a high profile matchup against the Union City Hitz Pennsylvanians on Saturday March 10 at the Armory car. Since their early pro days in Oil City they have made regular visits, this clash marks another expected attraction between the two teams.
A N McMillin, former Centre College star and Kansas State coach, was signed as Indiana University head football coach in Bloomington. H G Cleyinger announced the appointment last night, with McMillin arriving next week to lead spring drills and succeed Billy Hayes who retired two months ago but stayed with the athletic department.
North East defeated Edinboro 88 to 24 to claim the Erie County Class Q basketball pennant. A capacity crowd watched North East rally from a 21-21 tie in the third period to seize control, earning its second championship since 124. Edinboro had the southern division crown while North East held the northern title.
United Press reports Billy Herman was the sole holdout on the Chicago Cubs roster as Charlie Root signed and joined a first spring workout in Avalon Catalina Island. Also practicing were Billy Jurges and Woody English after eye irritation treatment. officials expect Herman to sign soon. In Pasadena Rockies faced the regulars in Chicago White Sox camp with Jimmy Dulkas slated for lineup and Red Kress not expected to play until Saturday in an exhibition versus the Los Angeles Angels.
Announcement by Manager Long of Company A states that Jamestown Business College five will meet the soldiers at the State Armory on Friday evening.
District Nine and District Ten playoff schedule announced with eliminations continuing toward Penn Scholastic Championship. Final District Nine game set for March 16 at Kane, with playoff rounds rescheduled to Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays. Winners of District 2 and 10 meet March 20 to determine advancement toward western Pennsylvania and state titles. Wrestling results note Savolas of Michigan and Kazangian of California in Holyoke and Los Angeles matches.
Fragmentary OCR shows an advertising notice with names and dates, including references to a state chair, a campaign committee, and a 2.50 rate. It mentions Michigan, real estate, and a mail option. Details are unreadable but indicate a political or promotional notice from a committee.
Fragmentary report notes 1982 Democratic parade in the Den with references to prix and a president figure Bem, suggesting a reenactment or public event amid unclear details. Names and actions are incomplete, but the piece centers on a democratic ceremony and leadership imagery.
Utilities have halted work in several neighborhoods after domit issues disrupted service. Officials say crews will resume once safety checks are complete and infrastructure is inspected, with residents urged to plan for possible outages and follow updated guidance.
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