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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1937
Page
6
A scrambled report notes a close bowling league race as California and the Blu Ribbons pull even after a victory by Cuhey Tesuens over Curralls. Braver stealing and other lane action figure in the blurred results from Van Dreisers Avery and Tall Was hire.
United Press reports Chicago won 6 to 2 at Wrigley Field to tie the series at three games each. Curt Davis matched the tight pitching, while Larry French earned the win for the Cubs in relief. Vernon Kennedy struggled for the Sox as Chicago piled up three early runs and added three more over the late innings.
L. Z. Berliner voices strong views on the World Series, calling it a racket and noting fans faced high prices and blocked ticket blocks. He predicts Giants need a top baseman and center fielder, with several players in trades, while Yankees stay mostly intact. Local prep notes report Corry and Titusville High schools’ second teams show strong promise for future seasons.
Coach Lowell Drake began reshaping his squad as Ort subquart, Wik, and the Aston roster moved toward a stronger city series clash set for Friday night. Drake aimed to sharpen the unit while rallying the charges for a tougher test in the upcoming schedule.
The Southwest and Midwest football divisions appear weakest despite several strong teams. Detroit, Nebraska, Northwestern, and Wisconsin lead the Midwest with four perfect records, while the Southwest includes Baylor and Texas A&M. California remains a top undefeated hopeful with one key test against Georgia Tech later.
Pittsburgh clubs picks right handed pitcher Klingner from the Sacramento team at the annual draft held on the eve of the world series in New York City. Klinger's 19 victories spurred the Pacific Coast League race before Sacramento faded, San Diego swept post season play to claim the title.
Allegheny College coach Kani Lawrence drilled the Gators in attack maneuvers as they prepared for Saturday’s clash with Hiram. Hiram beat Stove City 18-7 last week after Allegheny suffered a 23-0 loss to Haverford.
New York Oct 19 Clur Battles Washington Redsky halfback tops NFL in rushing yards. He gained 192 yards on Sunday and 258 yards over three games. Bank Soar New Yorke Cianhy was second with 217 yards, while George Grosvenor of Gillaga Cardinals posted 283 yards in six games.
Erie October 1 Parker team eyes a tie for second in the County Gridham Conference as the Tigers face Edinboro in a standings game. Coach Heinie Angerson’s squad has only two conference games so far, with a 6-6 record after Mill Green and Corry were defeated 13-0.
Pittsburgh Oct 18 The Pitt Panthers drilled against Fordham plays today in preparation for Saturday's game with the Rams in New York. A battle is scheduled for tomorrow before the team entrains Thursday night. Clay Stebbins, fully recovered, drilled regularly with the varsity after hampered play last week.
Grove City played a Saturday scrimmage against Juniata Honeingiin, scoring on two great plays and using their main line to pressure opponents. The Grovers practiced two key sets, aiming to refine options for upcoming games and improve execution in tight situations.
Coach Bah Higgins stressed forw and pass defense as Penn State College prepares for Saturday’s clash with Lehich. Defensive focus centers on tighter coverage and disciplined pursuit to curb Lehich’s offense, aiming for a stronger showing on the gridiron.
The Pittsburgh based American League team cancels Sundays scheduled game with Chicago at C. Worbes Field. The club will not play at Pittsburgh this season and stays listed for the next game against Boston on Sunday, October 24, in Boston.
Oct 18 report says Toit Farosz former world middleweight champion left Pittsburgh with his mother for an overseas journey to visit Poland, the land of his parents birth, starting a tour abroad.
Chuck Taylor, renowned basketball fundamentals expert, will conduct a free net clinic in the Vincent highways gymnasium early in December. Organized by String Donovan of Palace Hardware sports Dept, the event invites all-city and county high school squads and the general public to attend.
The report notes Vic Moleata at halfback for St. Vincent Duquesne and mentions Matslie, Matslie’s injury history, and a Saturday game against Pittsburgh with Dunham adjustments and a rough weekend before the upcoming match.
Boston College beat Pespte Manlius School 9 to 0 on Tuesday. Nottingham High School also played, with details unclear from the fragment.
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