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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1937
Page
6
Beavers battle arch rival to a hard pressed 107 tie as rivals push for a perfect season. Alabama and Santa Clara tilt remains rough as upsets shake top teams. Colorado Montana Lafayette also suffer losses while several favorites tumble across the nation.
In a weather blessed clash Corry’s Beavers edged Union City 14 12 after a tight game where Christensen sparked the Beavers in the backfield and Williams connected with Dubrosky for key gains. Union City led at halftime 7 6 but Corry answered in the second half with timely drives and a late defensive stop sealing the gritty victory.
Warren Jackets beat the Roxies of McKees Rocks 21 to 6 before about 2,500 fans. Minnie Rosequist kicked the extra point after Grevar’s 35 yard run. Jee Wy Carrell starred for Roxies with a late surge, while Warren Halley sealed the win by plunging in from the one half yard out.
Minnesota and Northwestern clash as conference leaders seek revenge. Sabir Day football history may be made as the Golden Gophers, once toppled by Nebraska and Notre Dame, rely on aerial power and lateals to top Iowa 24 to 10 while Indiana defeats Ohio State 10 to 0, keeping the Big Ten race open.
Pittsburgh reports a last period surge by the Panthers to edge Notre Dame 2-6 in a tense college football clash. Carnegie Tech and Allegheny College also posted notable results while Penn State and Georgetown held draws, with several teams preparing for week-end games.
Green Bay handed the Chicago Bears their first loss of the season 24 to 14, with Detroit routing Cleveland 27 to 7, New York beating Pittsburgh 17 to 0, and Philadelphia defeating Brooklyn 14 to 10. Standings show New York and Washington leading the Eastern Division while Chicago and Green Bay contend in the Western Division.
National champion ships will be chosen next Saturday when 21 committees of the Amateur Athletic Union meet in Boston. The committees, embracing about 1400 amateur sports leaders from all sections, will pass on 1937 records and 83 constitutional amendments, with recommendations to be acted on by the board of governors meeting Monday.
Meadville's Bulldogs, coming off seven wins and the Crawford Venango League title, meet Boardman at North Street Stadium Thursday afternoon before an Arnalstic Day crowd. They recently defeated Warren, PA, with Eric Rast among their standout players.
College football roundup shows Mississippi 97 over WV Wesleyan led by strong performances against multiple opponents including Georgia Tech and North Carolina. Notable wins include Montana State 83 and New Mexico 25 while several teams posted low scores or shutouts across the weekend schedule.
Cory's Beavers faced a injury ridden game after Saturday's battle at Loveland Field was cancelled following a practice session with Warren. The Beavers’ campaign clearly ended Saturday as the team reported multiple injuries.
Corry's major rowing league the lass A circuit will be organized at 8 o'clock this evening at the Recreation Alleys. The meeting closes a series of fruitless efforts to form the league. If attendance fails to reach six teams, the league will open next Monday at 9 o'clock with whatever number signs up tonight.
The scoreboard lists multiple high school outcomes with mixed results. Falconer and Fredonia both held scoreless, Warren led 14 to 0, Meadville blanked, Marys won 18 to 0, Sharon defeated Tarret, and Sharpsville beat Grove City 7 to 0 with Greenville and dinboro also recording several points.
Danno O Mahoney former heavyweight champion of the world will lead the wrestling show at the Erie Auditorium next Saturday night His possible opponent is Jerry Monhan California husky who challenged the former holder and asked that the match be arranged for Erie
Paris reports the French Olympic committee says a decision on sending a team to the 1940 Tokyo Games will rest with Foreign Minister Yvon Delbos. Committee chairman Armand Massad and Sports Minister Leo La Grange will consult Delbos at Chautemps on the issue and on a government subsidy to finance a French team.
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