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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1931
Page
2
Notre Dame is favored to topple Southern California as wintry weather nears the big game. The piece notes key players and local boxing and golf chatter, with mentions of Carnera and Manning, plus Bowling League scores and results from Corry Jamestown and Allegheny circuits.
The Guardsmen, coached by Cassius L. Sears, face a tough Erie squad led by a veteran lineup in the season opener at the State Armory. The A team, practicing two weeks straight, aims to field a stronger lineup than last year, though Art Pitts may sit out this season.
Grove City and Thiel College meet in Mercer county bragging rights for the 1981 football season. The Grovers are favored but Thiel has surged in the latter half, promising a tight, hard contest in the annual clash this afternoon.
Geneva expected to win the final grid contest against Westminster College, boasting a heavier eleven though recent results show two losses and five ties. The game pits the defending state champions against the Titans, with both teams finishing their seasons.
Lawless wins at New Castle defeating Billy Rose and Frankie Delmont in prior rounds while Angelo Vergona and Pete Johns win or draw in bouts. Wisconsin independent clubs and local boxing circles noted. other college football mentions speculate on upcoming results.
East game pits Harvard against Yale in the Golden Jubilee clash with Bunty Wood and Albie Booth. Notre Dame faces USC at South Bend, with rain chance nudging odds toward even. Surrounding matchups include Army Ursinus Villanova Georgetown Brown New Hampshire Holy Cross Loyola and more across East and West.
Henry McLemore reports a dramatic NY boxing night where Tony Canzoneri defeats Kid Chocolate after a long 15 round battle. Crowds booed wildly while Canzoneri swung to victory by exploiting five extra pounds, with announcer Humpheys delivering a vivid scene. Also notes Friday football scores including George Washington vs Butler.
Lew Fonseca new White Sox manager will visit Chicago to plan a overhaul with J Louis Comiskey. He seeks proven players, not minor league prospects, to fill gaps using working capital raised after Comiskey family death. Carey Selph emerges as a potential newcomer amid talent concerns.
Allegheny College brings an undefeated team to a Robins homecoming game against West Virginia Wesleyan in Buckhannon. Both squads boast strong seasons as they seek a feature gridiron contest in the Liberate district.
Pittsburgh news reports Duchilosno University set to clash with undefeated Noril Dakota University at Forbes Meld in the 1991 football season opener under daylight conditions. Heavy odds favor Noril Dakota with only Blea remaining as a challenge after Benson’s retort.
Corry's Merchants travel to the fair grounds tomorrow for their final 191 campaign game. They beat New York State 12 to 6 at Mayville two weeks ago and seek victory to close the season with confidence. Coach Zalzneck hopes last week's scoreless tie signals success as they face the New York State squad in an important return contest.
The All Americans defeated the First Avenue Bear Cats 19 to 0 at the fairgrounds. Don Paulson opened scoring with a 3 yard run, Sears added a 60 yard TD reception, and Baressi kicked the extra point as the winners built the lead with strong defense and timely plays. Ringer Rauscher appeared for the Bears but couldn't stop the All Americans, who dominated throughout the murniz exhibition.
Beavers coach Ledvig A. McCall unveils the 1991-82 slate led by three returning starters DeJean Dave and Bachjomer. The team opens Friday December 11 at home against Cochranton with a full schedule including games against Ludiow Jamentown Business College Eric Tech Strong Vincent Youngaville Titl ville Union City Warren Bele ne and Falconer with several away dates.
Annapolis Nov 21 Southern Methodist, undefeated and untied, was a heavy favorite to defeat Navy here today. Navy faced deck issues with star players out while the Middies aimed to test SMU's famed passing game under coach Hip Miller's plan.
Tony Canzoneri defeats Kid Chocolate in a frenzied lightweight title defense. Canzoneri wins rounds with aggressive pressure to claim the Lord Lonsdale belt while Chocolate battles hard but cannot keep pace. Canzoneri weighs 132 pounds to Chocolate’s 127 1/2.
The United States Golf Association meeting led to the decision to retire the balloon ball. A new ball weighing 1.62 pounds and 1.68 inches in diameter will replace it starting January 1, 1982. The change shifts the sport to a heavier, standardized golf ball.
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