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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1929
Page
2
Corry High School defeated Cochran ton in a first round basketball game 29 to 22. Orange and Black matched strong inside play to overcome Cochran ton's rally, advancing in the tournament. Cambridge also won in a regatta, with Oxford losing, and Ostend edged Cambridge in a close finish.
Victories boost Albion area teams as Corry High Blue and Orange face stiff competition in intercity play. Local coverage highlights Corry’s semi finals prospects, Edinboro battles, and a proposed Tri County Bowling League expanding into Warren and Erie regions.
Corry High, led by Curtis, Black and a strong five man lineup, built a 24 point lead after the third period against Cochran ton rivals as MCCaLL seeks victory in the semifinals. The day features a shooting contest with Gerald Skinner defending his title and consolation games slated for morning action.
San Francisco April 22 Pirates defeated the Paniflo Goat 4 to 2 after Grantham hit a ninth inning homer. Omaha notes Grogan and Comprosky contributed early. Bartell and Troniers doubled for an insurance run as Pittsburgh secured a road win and Coast Leaguers recalled from Pittsburgh.
French Davis Cup star Borotra faces American Stanis Hunley in the major indoor singles final. The pair last met at Forest Hills last September with Hunter winning. Hunter and Borotra later teamed with Tilden to win the doubles, advancing to face Hunley and Tilden after the singles matches.
Sharon Yellow Jackets defeated Altoona Mountain City 28 to 12 at EU Stadium on March 23. Sharon led 18 to 9 at halftime and, despite Altoona’s late spurt, dominated with a tight defense and steady offense throughout the second half.
Solly Seemon of New York outpoints Herman Pere of Kalamazoo Michigan. Henry Pevlite defeats Irwin Berndt of St Louis. Final scores and further bouts not listed.
Montreal hosts Boston in the third game of the sprig Stanley Cup series with the winner securing a spot in the final round. Boston leads two games to none and seeks a decisive win to clinch the series. Toronto and New York Rangers clash tomorrow in a two game total goal semifinal to decide the other finalist.
Miami Beach report notes Dudley as leader in the Lagorce event during rounds at the Sunken course. Details describe Dudley’s steady scoring with rounds around 71 and 70 as rivals struggle to challenge. The field includes Horton, Burles, Cooper, and other professionals amid the 36 hole day.
In a Glasgow area story Mrs M A Gemmell, heiress and racehorse owner, saw Gregalach win the Grand National after paying for his training and entry. The victory netted $65,000 and doubled her horse's value, with jockey Th Tivered noted as a rising professional.
Albion led 44 to 14 over Springboro and defeated Rocky Grove 25 to 2 with Edinboro 20 and Clymer 13. Today's schedule shows 3 pm Rocky Grove vs Albion, 4 pm McBiinboro vs Gory, 7 pm winners advance to finals, consolation rounds and Friday events include Springboro vs Fredonia and Clymer vs Covhhanton. A 1 pm foul shooting contest is also listed.
The AAU girls tournament begins Monday in Wichita with teams expected to arrive. Schepp’s Aves of Dallas are named national champions and Slippery Rock Pennsylvania, Tennessee Teachers, Schepppertudy, Independents, and a Cleveland Ohio team are listed as contenders arriving Sunday night.
In front of about twenty five thousand at Madison Square Garden, Jimmy McLarnin outboxed Hey Miller over ten rounds for a technical knockout win. The fight drew $111,855.88 and ended amid boos as the Chicago challenger failed to mount sustained offense despite a late surge.
Chicago hosts two world title bouts in four days at the new 25 000 seat stadium. Jackie Fields meets Young Jack Thompson for the welterweight crown Monday, followed by Tommy Loughran versus Mickey Walker in a light heavyweight bout Thursday. Promoters expect sellouts with potential gates over 300 000, as training rules require fighters to train in Illinois five days before the fights.
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