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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1933
Page
2
Dissatisfied with recent weeks, the Tamblers reorganize and will be under Gordon Brynolt-Son's sole management for the rest of the season. The signal independent squad, which started strong then slumped, plans a comeback against High School this evening with several independent contests before season end, in hopes of restoring fan prestige.
Elks lead narrowly early, but the Beavers hold on to win 208 to 206 in a tense pool match at Finch Billiard Parlors. Final block of five games to be played tonight. Finch teams aim for a city competition clean sweep on their home cloth.
In a Salvation Army poll of 2,000 unemployed Gold Dust Lodge residents in New York, answers on Babe Ruth’s pay ranged from nothing to a $1,000,000 annual figure. The average suggested Ruth receive about $48,000 yearly for 1933 services, with other votes proposing $3 to $100,000.
Duquesne defeated Ambridge to reach the WP 1A basketball final against New Castle High Bathday. The game remained close through the first half as Duquesne led 8 6 at the end of the first period, then pulled ahead with free throws by Mike Zelezny and Mike Krenitsky before halftime and extended the lead in the third period led by Kage Taivansky.
In Duluth Minnesota and Philadelphia bouts, middleweight contenders fought as listed with several knockouts and decisions. Notable results include Paulie Walker defeating Johnny Heyes and multiple unnamed fighters trading blows, with competing records shown for weight classes.
United Press reports two heavyweight promotions set for New York this summer. Sharkey vs Carnera gained boxing commission sanction. Dempsey aims for a Sehmeling Baer clash at Polo Grounds or Yankee Stadium, with a potential June 1 date and Garden discussions ongoing.
Corry Gunners prepare a return match against Mayville on their home range with pistol shoots and invited Sportsmen. The event includes pickup reports from Meadville against the Lions as part of the North Western Pennsylvania Rifle League standings and local practice sessions.
Corry High School Beavers trailed 18 to 26 at halftime then surged in the third and fourth quarters to beat Wesleyville High 41 to 37 on their court. Fitch Dye and Sprover led the late charge as Daye and Ditch contributed key baskets in a hard fought comeback.
Mar 1 Giants beat Me Chicago Gas 9 to 7 led by pitching from Carl Hubbell and second stringers. Hermit, Cuylér and Lieber contributed with notable hits in a spring clash.
Corry High School girls overwhelmed Sherman High with a 26 to 2 victory in a Junior High floor contest. Miss Gumbleton led with six field goals, supported by C Philips and S Shaver each with three, and W Phillips adding another. The Corry squad built an 8 to 6 first lead and pulled ahead 2 to 0 after the third period.
New York March 15 Five personal track feuds will be settled tonight at Madison Square Garden as the indoor season reaches its giant finals in the annual Kilimarity of Columbus games. More than 16,000 fans are expected to swarm into the Garden to see rivalries fought out including Gene Yenzke versus Glenn Cunkiegham in the Columbian mile Emmett Topping versus Ralph Moteule in the Howard dash jot McCluskey versus Paul Kanaly in the no man min Sim Bausch versus Barney Berlinger in the sep tathlin and George Spitz versus Howard Spencer in the high jump.
Celtics surged to a 29 to 10 first half lead and ran out to a 38 to 2 run before beating Transits 38 to 33. Warren Avansita, Rosenblum Celtics, and Beaty school context appear with incomplete team names and venue details. Bright auditorium and local game notes imply a prep setting with upcoming matches in Owl City and Bradford.
The article centers on Bluejacket, a 19 year old Indian athlete and Pekin High student, whose 20th birthday falls on race day and who may challenge state eligibility rules. It notes that preliminaries determine finals eligibility and questions whether a liberal interpretation could bar him from the finals, as per state rule interpretations.
Corry will get one Blimpen of the Rosenblum-Celties Inaction Enis aeq son, an announcement made today that the world champions had been bumped for a game with the Stile Arcade on March 24 against the Union City team. Former Sharonite killed Sharon residents report Mrs Hats lie Peterson, previously of Sharon, was killed in Long Beach California. Friends say death came suddenly as she was driving when she lost control of her car.
The fragment outlines upcoming matches between St Edwarn's and St Redward's High five facing the Mele Barbers at a parish event. A public invitation is noted for attendance and timing details are unclear due to garbled text.
Fragmentary text shows Los Angeles and San Diego references with names Steve Hama and Tommy Huffman plus numbers like 187M and 141 indicating scores or weights. The passage is garbled with stray terms and does not form a readable event or result.
Strong Road Club announces a big basketball event at the State Armory next Sunday at 8 pm. Olson’s Terrible Swedes, with over a thousand wins, meet Company A five on the floor, preceded by four fast preliminaries as Ramblers face Homiestrane. The Swedes, famed for intricate passes and Midwest selection, arrive after a strong southern tour and are billed as a top attraction for the season finale.
In Los Angeles, Steve Hams a former Fann State College athlete fought Lee Ramage a San Diego schoolboy to a dull draw at the Olysipie auditorium. Hams weighed 187 1/2 pounds and landed enough blows in rounds eight and ten to secure a draw while Ramage pressed with steady combinations. This report also notes Columbus sports news about a Buckeye center receiving a major letter next season.
Readable bits mention a conspiracy or crime myth and international tensions. Names, dates, and places are unclear, but the piece hints at a marked world stage and potential forceful action. The text is incomplete and lacks verifiable specifics.
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