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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1935
Page
6
Corry High predicts a victory on the road at Sheffield with many games noted. The column lists college matchups including Alabama vs Mississippi State, Yale vs Navy, Michigan vs Indiana, and several local references with confident and tentative picks.
Three matches in the Class B League last night at Recreation Alleys ended in straight wins. Loblaws moved to Spring Creek, the Aeros beat Corry Jamestown, and Kiwanis No 1 toppled Kiwanis No 2. Standings show Loblaws 58 1, Aeros 68 0, Kiwanis No 1 58 11 pending.
Mike Jacobs, Twentieth Century club promoter, expects Joe Louis of Detroit to fight Paulino Uzcudun the Basque heavyweight at New York Coliseum in early December for the Christmas fund. The match was described as nearly certain after talks with Julian Bléth and Louis’ representatives. Also noted is the wrestling season opener at Northside Arena featuring Joe Savoldi versus Ed Don George in a one fall match.
The National Professional Golfers Association tournament opens at Twin Hills in Oklahoma City with $10,000 in prize money. Paul Runyan defends his title as Gene Sarazen, a long-time favorite, joins him in a strong field of 114 players.
Baker University in Baldwin Kansas funds a football stadium by alumni gifts. Coach Emil Liston and alumni secretary Thomas Evans describe a plan where each donated dollar acts as tuition, budget support, and stadium money, enabling about 30 students to work on the project while pursuing athletics and studies.
Former Assistant Secretary of War Henry Breckinridge told a Philadelphia audience that the United States faces dire economic consequences without war and warned the country is worse off than many European nations on the brink of conflict. He spoke at a “save the constitution” meeting.
Frank Thayer of the Titusville Herald sent two big five cent cigars to the Journal office as payment of a wager made on the Granasty Reinhardt boat some time ago. Thayer signs with thanks.
HyVis Oil team suffered 6–0 losses to Olean and Jamestown and added players Tesser and Rosequist. Managers plan another upgrade this week before a Sunday game against Twin City team at Warren.
Pittsburgh reports five sophomores will start when the Panthers face Notre Dame at South Bend. The team departs Pittsburgh tonight via the Pennsylvania Railroad. A light workout is set for today before Coach Jock Sutherland finalizes the travel roster. Nase and Meimers plan initial Antler Bowling League matches at Elk's Alleys this evening.
Beavers plan lineup shifts for the Sheffield invasion led by Johnny Wilcox who rises to dethrone Red Taylor at halfback. Taylor benches to start but may see action. Phillips and Shoop contest the center berth with Shoop favored. Laure and Walsh compete for guard. Pitcavage returns to start replacing Hammond. Roelofs, Sullivan, Paulson, Jewell, Dubrosky, and D. Paulson comprise the backfield and ends.
In Cleveland the Old Central Armory drew ten thousand wrestling fans to see Danno O Mahoney. Police and attendants struggled as crowds surged through doors and fights broke out among ticketless spectators while promoter Walter Taylor attempted to maintain order.
Pittsburgh October 17 Coach Howard Hapster stopped Carnegie Tech scrimmages to avoid further injuries. He faces Temple's driving fullback Dave Smutler as the Tartans prepare for Saturday at Pitt Stadium.
Norm Mountain a Corry youth may miss the Detroit Tech clash after a severe beating by Manchester last week. Sanmy Dayo and Mountain could be in doubt while admits that Mountain may be ready to play. The Adrian schedule then lists Assumption College Lawrence Tech Miami Hillsdale and St. Marys of Orchard Lake with expected improvement in remaining games.
Ackert's Cafe semi pro squad of Erie will face Layrence Park pros this Sunday in Erie after a rough loss to Twin City. Earlier results show Scholastic games with afillcreek 6 Edinboro 0 and Lawrence Park 19 Wattsburg 0, and Wairview 4 McKean 6.
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