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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1933
Page
2
Local sports notes discuss new county basketball league plans to unite teams under a formal schedule, with Beavers benefiting from county play. Trout stocking progresses as the State Game Commission expands ponds, stocking 275000 brown trout across several ponds, as the Warren bureau notes strong winter prospects and upcoming matches.
Mickey Walker meets Max Rosenbloom in a world light heavyweight title showdown at Madison Square Garden. Walker, age 32, faces decline yet remains dangerous as he weighs about 173 pounds against Rosenbloom’s 175. Garden crowds near 19,000 expect Rosenbloom to start as favorite in a bout billed for a world title belt.
New York reports that at the upcoming Almaqeur Athletic Union convention in Pittsburgh in November 1921, secretary Daniel J. Perris rejects 80 proposals. Two large associations favor returning to English units while metric supporters in New England and Metropolitan groups back the change. The metric system was adopted over two years ago. A proposal would split the United States into four regions for group championships before national competition.
Former high school stars and ex Allegheny performers form Meaville lineup for Sundays game against Titusville Independents. Key players include Sharksi Vic Rice at ends, Henry Vind Boiler at tackles, Amy and Als dort at guard, Lemme at center, Yet at quarterback, Leonard and Bob Tice at halves, Trace at fullback, with Gawne Bell Rastman and Simpson as reserves.
Fragmented notes describe a film reel return with missing light scenes and a lineup including Loretta Young and Lyle Talbot. It mentions Jinny Wile and Savinaay among the cast, with warnings and a staged sales frame.
Michigan and Illinois, both unbeaten in conference play, clash to seize sole possession of first in the Big Ten while Minnesota seeks a late title push against Northwestern. Ohio State faces Indiana as Wisconsin battles Chicago, and Purdue meets Carnegie Tech as Iowa resumes action with a 13 year lapse.
Henry McLemore reviews a humorous, half-formed parody on liquor control schemes. The piece sketches a mock plan calling for every citizen to receive 100 gallons of Scotch upon repeal, with daily tasks and escalating stipulations, including knuckle cracking and neighbor gift-giving, in a lighthearted, satirical tone.
The article lists numerous tomorrow games with teams such as Potiham and St Marys, Navy and Notre Dame, Alabama and Kentucky, Colgate, Tulane and Georgia. It also notes Stanford versus Olympic Club and several other college pairings. An aside mentions Galbert in Brownsville who caught a two foot long fish weighing 147 pounds after two years angling.
Corry's bantam football eleven prepares for its season opener at Union City on Saturday afternoon at 3:15 with a large local turnout expected. Coaches Pomeroy and Dave say the squad is developing fast and could compare well with nearby teams, as uniforms and bright red numerals are ready for debut.
The Brotherhood will meet this evening at the home of G. T. Bergman in Irving Street 14348 North Corry. Rev. Perry F. Haines will speak and plans for social hour after the regular meeting with refreshments follow. All interested are invited regardless of membership.
North East braces for a home game against Corry High as coach Judson ramps up the squad after a defeat. A shift moves West Millcreek’s visit to their field on November 10. Corry, not highly rated, faces a wary foe in North East with plans to rebound from recent losses and improve early-season showings.
In Minneapolis on November 3, a three way tie for leadership in the national hockey pillard championship tourney was broken by Sylvester Schliesman’s 125 to 107 victory over William Mosconi. Schliesman’s win drops Mosconi from first to a joint lead with George Belly and Charles Seaback who each have ten victories. Edie Sayers climbs into a triple tie for second with Charles Simmerell and Mosconi after defeating Walter Franklin. Bach his won two games and lost one.
Nov 8 report from New York states St Marys Gaels excite experts with size and speed ahead of tomorrow’s game against Fordham Rams at the grounds. Fordham had been the favorite but betting is now wide open as the Gaels draw late betting interest with odds reflecting uncertainty.
At a West Columbus Avenue site Frank Whitewy donated use for a winter recreation rink. Sheen credits the project’s success to his efforts and says work will start soon to clear the site. A small balance remains from last year to fund the opening expenses.
The Am Daily Sporty and Racing Recoil announces it will suspend publication rather than reinstate former employees after a National Labor Board order. Owned by Miss Annenberg of New Orleans the paper protests the unfair edict and plans to suspend before November 15. Employees were dismissed following a union clash after the NRA code was signed.
State aided bond program discussed by city officials led by Mr. D War and Mr. Hos dent to support a 7,000 dollar project. The plan totals 343.00 in accounts and aims to sustain a hospital facing depression and tool shortages. Local leaders urge urgent passage of a state union program to stabilize finances and prevent further cuts.
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