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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1932
Page
2
Corry will send delegates to a Union City meeting tonight to discuss forming a semipro league with cage teams from northwestern Pennsylvania. The gathering could decide on franchise fees and entry for a Curry team, while other towns pursue independent basketball amidst sponsor searches.
Howard Sheen announced start of preliminary work at Whiteley pond in North Corsy to flood the site and remove fencing within days. Efforts aim to fill the basin early to have ice before freezing, with grading done last year improving this season. A remaining balance in the sink fund will cover start, and Whitley’s cooperation should keep costs low.
Miadville November 1. Allegheny College football coach Tippin has his squad working at a brisk pace as they prepare for Bethany. A 1-0 win over Alfred provided a spark, and the team aims for another upset as they close the season against Bethany Bisons. The coach believes a late victory could have changed this season’s fortunes.
Washington and Jefferson College resumes football relations with Pittsburgh next year after a three year lapse. The opening game will be Pitt at Pitt Stadium on September 30 with W and J visiting. The schedule lists games against West Virginia, Minnesota, Notre Dame, Nebraska, Duquesne, Carnegie Tech, and an open date.
Ray Burr captain of Carry Jamestown led the head pin tournament at Recreation Alleys last night, taking first prize with games of 93 89 and 10. Krone and Harold Crag of Acro Supply tied for runner up with 252, Lone had 86 76 and 10, and Webb Nantes posted the night's best single game at 85 before a final game setback. The Tillow Methodists plan a strong push to salvage a poor season. In Allegheny a costly game last Saturday left Het Hamar Red Vanaman injured. Dick Horm and Jack Gamble expected to return to help for the fall.
Erie Nov 16 The Bas-Steubenville clash draws eye as Erie Tech and Cathedral prepare for Friday in a city showdown. Tech stands 8-4 against a tougher schedule, while Cathedral seeks its program’s first big win in years. Ramblers with East High hold an unbeaten record. local prep rivals appear close in strength with title implications.
United Press reports Green Bay Packers coach Curley Lambeau argues that college teams cannot match pro squads. He cites training, discipline, and the higher skill level of pro players, saying only a few college players could survive at the professional level.
In Pitsburgh Nov 18 threats rise that Pitt varsity players Tarciscio Onder Jeannette PA Paul Cuba and Bobby Hogan may be moved to the second team if no clear improvement shows. Coach Jock Sutherland weighs dropping the players from the first unit amid planned changes and defensive focus.
Titusville November 18 The member schools of the Upper Allegheny Basketball League are preparing for the season opening December 16 with Tionesta Youngsville Tidwite Pleasantville and Hill ary as affiliates. The schedule shows Tionesta at Sheffield December 16 and a boys and girls league with preliminaries and multiple matchups through February culminating in March with Hickory Pleasantville Tidionte and Youngsville involved.
Chicago officials poised to approve a November 30 heavyweight bout at the Chicago Stadium between Primo Carnera and King Levinsky after both signed contracts. Levinsky reportedly agreed to terms late yesterday as Carnera won a recent decision.
Reorganization of the Y M C A basketball leagues planned for this evening at 7 30 at the Municipal building. Teams were asked to send representatives to the meeting to establish regulations for the season and discuss gate policies.
The article notes ad rates set by mail at 2.50 for three impressions and discusses Republican reactions in Republic Pennsylvania. It mentions figures like Nicholas, Butler, and Tigan and references elections and retirement, with Smoot and Senate context shaping the tone.
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