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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1938
Page
6
Byron White, Colorado All American and Pittsburgh star, plans to leave for England and Oxford University after signing a $45,000 pro football contract. He will pursue his Rhodes scholarship instead of continuing in the pros, aiming to study in spring.
Green Bay Wis population 44000 hosts an NFL team with a 22000 seat stadium and 21886 paid attendance reported for the Green Bay Detroit game on October 1. Farmers questioned about land posting note gunshot injuries to cattle on Elk Creek Road and a large farm run by George Pier. one calf may die. Joe Williams of the Erie Times notes Pittsburgh and Big Ten schools show interest in Kane backs Hillman and Heard Jonas as collegiate clubs prepare to bid for gridders from elementary schools.
Warren Red Jackets meet McKeesport Olympics in Warren Pennsylvania Sunday at 2 30 PM for the western Pennsylvania semi pro championship. Olympics favored to win the Pittsburgh district while Warren aims to rebound after a 23 0 loss to the Pirates. Lincoln Link Lyman Nebraska Olympic line coach touts the teams’ centers and stamina as key factors in the showdown.
West coast football aims for Rose Bowl glory as California and Southern California clash for a chance to represent the West. Pitt faces Carnegie Tech in a key showdown while Fordham, St. Mary’s, Alabama, Tulane and many others prepare top matchups nationwide. Notre Dame meets Navy in Baltimore as regional titles loom and conference races heat up ahead of New Year’s Day.
Georgetown defeated Bucknell 13 to 0 and Muhlenberg Frosh beat Gettysburg Frosh 19 to 0. Georgetown Frosh beat Temple Frosh 25 to 0 while Washington University St Louis beat Oklahoma A&M 24 to 0. Miami routed Ogdenthorpe 44 to 0, and William and Mary Norfolk 4 and William and Mary Frosh 6. East Wins Grid notes East High of Erie defeated Tomcats from Ashland Kentucky 12 to 7 before 9,000 last night.
Hershey Pa November 5 The Hershey Bears will debut in the International American Hockey League tonight facing the Providence Reds in a league opener.
Eddie Shore of the Boston Bruins is reported to have a five figure annual salary, making him possibly the highest paid player in the National Pro Hockey League. The claim highlights Shore as a top earner amid the league’s growing payrolls.
Christensen Motors and Hepler Motors shared the top after week five. Powell Motors defeated Montgomery Ward as George Kinley posted the high 181 series. Standings show Christensen Motors leading at 105 wins with Hepler Motors close behind.
Nov 5 Bradford High School dominated Jamestown High, rolling to a 41 10 victory at the High School Stadium. Bradford remains undefeated as the Red and Green suffer a setback. Raymond Loop Bowling League activity continued last evening at Recreation Alleys with squad names to be chosen next week.
Isinglass is a gelatinous substance obtained by cleaning and drying the swimming bladders of the sturgeon and allied Acbac. The process involves careful preparation of the bladders, extraction, and drying to produce a clear, pliable material used as a fining agent and in various crafts.
United Press reports Pitt and Carnegie Tech, two of western Pennsylvania's top teams, meet at Pitt Stadium for the city championship as 55 000 fans expect a hard fought battle. Duquesne travels to Columbia to face South Carolina while the national horse show opens at Madison Square Garden with 223 exhibitors.
Gabby Hartnett reportedly caught two baseballs from a blimp seven years ago, a feat hidden from the public but noted in this recollection. The anecdote highlights Hartnett's unusual catching ability and a dramatic baseball moment tied to air travel.
Pet-bird culture began over four centuries ago among industrial workers in Germany and other foreign countries, evolving through cross-border trade and hobbyist exchange.
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