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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1935
Page
2
Corry bowlers push for league crown as West Middlesex defeats Parkers by six. Local juniors and Oil City teams set for key playoff night with a large crowd expected and a preliminary match planned before the main event.
A Corry High School football return divides opinion with calls to keep the team. Monday boxing card at St Edward's attracts about 400, praised for sportsmanship and potential future champions. Erie and Pittsburgh rivals noted as local schools push for higher athletic standards amid a broader revival of interscholastic boxing.
United Press dispatch from Petersburg reports both Bill McKechnie and Babe Ruth will push toward management roles with the Braves this season Ruth to serve as vice president assistant manager and player while McKechnie becomes general manager next season The arrangement aims to have Ruth learn management from McKechnie while continuing to play and contribute on the field as spring games begin
March 18 reports say Schoolboy Fa Marr 18 suffered his first loss this season amid a shaky performance. Frank Nays, Detroit Tigers captain, attended the game, but Schoolboy failed to defeat the regulars in the winning guide with the robbies. The score was 2 to 0 as BUCS battled the CUBS in San Bernardino Cal. Pirates started Waite Hoyt against the Cubs in the Los Angeles matchup of a two game exhibition series. Tan Weaver was picked for the series win against One Low Ames Angels. Pirates captain and first baseman Gay attempted a late contract with Gus Sula of Detroit.
Rankin High advanced to the semi final round of the western regional playoff for the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association basketball championship by defeating Erie East 31 to 25 at Pitt Stadium. Rankin led 15 11 at halftime as Erie East faltered late and Rankin tightened defense in the final period.
Sharpaville Mar 13 West Middlesex Big Red five captured the District 1 Class B championship with a 30 15 victory over Lawrence Park on Sharpaville High Court. Middlesex, after advancing by beating Cambridge Springs and Mercer County rival, rode a quick start to lead 12 2 early. Led by Noyes and Saginich, Middlesex widened the gap as the game progressed, while Lawrence Park struggled to keep pace in the quarter scores and final tally.
In Washington Pennsylvania Paul Birch of Homestead, former Duquesne forward, scored 15 of the Celtics' 49 points as New York defeated Canonsburg All-Stars 49 to 4. Dehmert and Manning each had 16 for the All-Stars. McKeesport hosted a separate game where former Duquesne players edged Why Me 8 to 87 in regulation.
Girard defeats Union City 28 to 15 on the Union High court as the Enga school cagers overturn the rival in a pivotal WSL game. If needed, a follow up contest would be played at a neutral site, with implications for standings and progression.
Corry Sportsmen's Club announces a multi community fish stocking drive beginning this week. Four truckloads of young fish will be distributed with two loads arriving at Spring Creek on Thursday and two more to Columbus on Friday for streams nearby. The stocking committee, led by J. Bennett, will supervise planting and promote the club's fishing contest details to be released in early April. A special meeting is set for Friday, March 22 to finalize plans and related club activities.
In a tangled page of results a string of wrestling bouts is listed with many errors and unclear spellings. Names such as Len Vallis cyrmmany and Matrices Lanhappilte appear, along with participants from New York New Jersey Pennsylvania and Harvard.
Corry meets Titusville on tomorrow’s Joyal runways in the first and decisive league match. Jamestown trails by two points and invades Warren the same evening as Corry eyes at least a break even to keep first place. Four points are at stake across three games and total pinfall.
In the Northwestern pro Rifle League Corry Rod and Gun Club edged Meadville No. 2 by 1118 to 1102. Wallace and Knapp top-scored for Corry with 280s while Meadv ille’s lineup posted strong totals.
New York Giants pitchers Castleman Gabler and Benton shutout the St Louis Browns 1-0 in a Miami Beach exhibition. Giants lack power with the bat as Mel Ott struck out with the bases loaded, heightening focus on pitching for a first place start.
Dizzy Dean made his first appearance for the Cardinals in an exhibition against Philadelphia, pitching five innings of a light workout before the Phils roughed him up. Dean was pulled in the fourth as Philadelphia scored eight runs, while the game was framed around his retirement from the mound.
Charlie Dressen of the Cincinnati Reds was struck on the back of the head today after a bat slipped from Cat Hanlin Pool at the plate. Dressen was the worse for wear but not seriously injured. the incident occurred during a batting swing as the bat sailed about 20 feet.
In Pasadena California on March 13 the White Sox plan 31 exhibitions starting Friday in Santa Monica vs the Los Angeles Angels. Pitchers took batting practice for the first time yesterday as Al Simmons and George Callamey each hit three home runs.
Chicago Cubs prepare a two week Catalina Island stay with Roy Heneshaw and Pugh Casey slated to pitch against the Pirates in Thursday’s exhibition. Woody English to play second base as Bill Herman recovers from flu.
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