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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1930
Page
2
Jamestown hosts the Gorry Independents who bring strong lineups and ex pro players for a weekend tilt at Nort Corry. The Independents, buoyed by early wins then uneven form, must rebound with sharper play to challenge the Crescents in a high stakes afternoon game.
The article mentions Al Singer as a phantom champion and hints at a new sport drawing interest. It notes local schools being approached and a community opening a venue, with Wayne and Warren areas cited. The piece references forthcoming matches and potential lineups, including Canzoneri and Mandell.
California favored to invade New York to face Fordham as 30 000 see showdown at the Polo Grounds. Fordham hopes to extend a long unbeaten streak and break its spring slide while Saint Louis and Notre Dame observers look on.
Harvard expected to edge Holy Cross as student stars heal from injury and look to boost a shaky record. Coach Shipherd Chacon aims to showcase Horween and other veterans in a decisive week followed by a New Haven confrontation. Local hoops chatter centers on a potential conference shift and weekend showdown.
Tony Canzoneri of New Orleans and Brooklyn defeated A Singer at Madison Square Garden before 15,000 fans to become the lightweight champion. He stopped Singer in the first round with a right to the chin at 1:06, after Singer had gained the title by defeating Sammy Mandell in one round. The Brooklyn-New Orleans fighter is now the world lightweight champion, while Singer was knocked out and the bout ended early.
Corry Rod and Gun Club faces a slump in rifle shooting interest this season and concerns about finances. With only about four players at practice, officials fear they may abandon plans to enter two teams in the Northwestern Pennsylvania Rifle League, possibly fielding only one squad. A regular Teal range practice produced promising scores led by Merle Israelson with 229, among several shooters whose names appear in the score rundown.
In Columbus on November 1, Pittsburgh Panthers, led by Wesley Poster in his final home appearance, faced the Ohio State Buckeyes. Despite eastern experts predicting Pitt as slight favorites, the showdown drew about 43 000 fans, including 10 000 Pitt supporters, with last year's loss lingering for the Panthers.
United Press reports Tulane, 1929 Southern Conference champion, faces Georgia Bulldogs on a gildeaked field at Tulane Stadium. Yale and NYU failed to beat the Bulldogs this season while Florida and others struggled.
Erie football under lights could occur next fall as the Erie Stadium lighting plan received unanimous approval. The school board and stadium commission ratified the move, enabling senior high schools to field planned night games and extend the season with two home games possible.
Yale, a near undefeated squad, was favored to crush Princeton before 60 000 at Palmer Stadium. Rumors of Abie Booth and the strong Lackfields fueled Princeton’s belief in a possible upset, despite Yale’s clear edge in offense and defense.
Scores include Mississippi 87 over Southwestnr 6 and Presbyterian 18 over Erskine. Maryville 18, Lenoir Rhyne 7. Wilmington 14, Hanover 9. Elmwood 7, Tenn Wesleyan 0. Finley 26, Bhuttton 5. Allegheny 20, Salem 0. Columbia Freshman 6, Devitt 0. Manlius School 6, Greenbrier M A Murray State Teachers 7. SouthMiss Missouri College 0. Wesleyan 20, Upper Town 0. Loyola New Orleans 14, St Louis University 7. University of Miami 6, Southwestern Louisiana Institute 0. Louisiana State Teachers 22, Hatlesbury State Teachers 12. Boston College 19, Loyal Chicago 9. Missouri Valley 18, Westminster Ada Teachers 27. College of the Oaks 6. Dakota Wesleyan 12, Buena Vista.
Slippery Rock West Chester and Slippery Rock State Teachers clash to decide the Teachers Colleges championship. Westminster College meets Thiel College while Geneva faces Duquesne at Reeves Stadium. Allegheny beats Salem 20 to 0. Grove City hosts Bethany in the tri state clash. Bucknell plays Washington and Jefferson at Pitt Stadium as Navy and Army outline Dec. 13 game details for charity.
Keystone five under Sheen conducts early practice at St Howard's gym with players Skinner brothers Curtis Shaver Baress and Brown. Shadt assists as the team seeks strong development for a competitive independent schedule and possible City League entry.
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