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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1932
Page
2
Gorry Evening Journal reports the Rambers clinched the Class A cage crown in a hard fought final. Strong Vincent aims for a Western Pennsylvania title bid with Brassdock and Avon High slated for a Pittsburgh showdown.
In a wild final quarter at the State Armory court the Ramblers overcame a 28-18 deficit to beat Knights of Columbus 33-32 and clinch the One City Basketball League championship for the 1931-42 season. Key plays by Diemer, Kinney, Jackson, and Ley fueled the decisive stretch as the Ramblers captured back-to-back wins and earned the league title amid tense, late-game action.
Henry McLemore reviews a flurry of trades and rumors involving Babe Herman Rene Lombardi and Wally Gilbert, plus manager Max Carey and Davy. The piece mocks fake stories and recalls boxing and baseball figures like Batting Bat and Joe Dimaggio era rivals, blending gossip with sport history.
Craig Wood of Deni New Jersey and Johnny Golder of Norton Continental vie for first at Pinehurst in an 18 hole playoff for $1,500 after a 72 hole journey. The event features a history of close finishes with past winners earning top prizes and notable players like Joe Kirkwood and Gene Sarazen among the prize list.
Garbled text from a Pittsburgh area golf scene suggests Samparks is turning professional on April 51 with a move tied to University of Pittsburgh Alumni and Western Pennsylvania amateur events. The note references Parka Ip and Vinita, plus hockey champions and other scattered names amid mixed captions and incomplete phrases.
Birnie Schaaf of Boston climbs to third place among heavyweights in the National Boxing Association rankings after a whisking victory over Young Stribling in Chicago. The top three are Sharkey, Schaaf, and Carnera, with Schmeling and Sharkey looming for the title bout in June. Other weight classes list Nichols, Jones, Fields, Canzoneri, and other champions or contenders.
At the Homestead Library pool under the Allegheny Mountain Amateur Athletic Union officials two records were broken. The meet featured 50 yard and 200 yard freestyle events with multiple Homestead Library swimmers setting marks. Notable performances came from Mary Hager and Mary Potsko among others, with times around 7.89 seconds for the sprint and a new senior record in the 50-yard freestyle.
Corry Rods and Gun Club, undefeated in 1941-28 Northwestern Pennsylvania Rifle League, plans a series of independent matches starting next Thursday at Irvington. The club, which won eight straight league matches, will host veterans from nearby clubs and may schedule a shoot-off with Meadville and Lawrence Park for second place, while aiming for individual honors and an annual get-together on April 12.
United Press reports from Clearwater and multiple Florida stops as camps open and lineups form. St Louis Cardinals anticipate Jim Hhtonley for Dodgers. Babe Ruth begins Yankees Phillies game after rest day. Giants travel to Oakland for early exhibition. Athletics trim House of David. Reds and Cardinals prep in Tampa with strong batting. Hollywood Stars beat Detroit in San Diego. Tripp Sigman shifts to left field for Red Sox in Macon.
Jamestown March 26. Local bowling clubs will enter the A B C tournament with the Aryls and A A Shephardd Furniture Company Five leading the James town League entries. Doubles and singles events feature names such as Munelle Peterson Bloom Caccamise and more with linesups including Anderson Drescher Gisel Hall Rosean Post Olson Crissey Misiretta and Mason. The event unfolds with intercity rivalries and Friday and Saturday rounds in Fort Worth Texas where the White Sox and Fort Worth Cals chase a two game set.
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