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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1936
Page
6
Local sports digest highlights Penns victory over Princeton with key absences. Corry High and Titular schools show mixed results amid a busy slate. Tulane Colgate Clashes and regional college results across Erie area. Parke Kennella dogs shine at Erie show. Duquesne and Pitt fans note standout play despite losses.
Corry Beavers, led by Pitcavage, defeated Sheffield 13 to 0 on a muddy field. The strong Beavers displayed a dominant line, a single successful forward pass, and punchy running to secure a fourth win in five games while Sheffield battled bravely in poor conditions.
Rowing leagues of the city open Class A League play this evening as Aeros, Keister s, Citizens Bank, Corry Jamestown, and Cohen Coals join Aero Athletic Association in the lineup. Corry earned seven first downs to Sheffield's one as Pitcavage scored a late touchdown and extra point botched by signals. Sheffield visits Youngsville and hosts North East November 7, with final home game at Union City on November 7.
In front of about 4,000 at Orbea Field, the Pittsburgh Americans rallied to beat the Brooklyn Tigers in an American League professional football game. Dick Betts, ex-Glen State back, scored the decisive third quarter touchdown after Brooklyn led early. The game featured a 37-yard field goal by Bob Snider and a 30-yard pass from Harry Newman to Rhea as Pittsburgh seized the lead and added another TD on a kickoff return drive.
First of a series of regular Sunday skeet shoots attracted several sportsmen at the Corry Rod and Gun Club to sharpen aim for small game season. Twenty four strings were fired with shooters like George Patterson Lloyd Fogle James Bennett Jr Meevis Lindstrom R Martin and others posting scores and practice totals.
Green Bay, Wis Ost 19- Poundlt saw the Packers edge the defending NFL champions after a dramatic rally. Paul Engebretsen connected on an 8 yard pass for the late go ahead score as 18,500 fans watched in the arena.
New York December 19 headlines note major college upsets across the country. Pittsburgh and Princeton suffered defeats while several top teams, including Southern California and Washington State, saw scoreless ties or losses. Duke and Navy posted notable wins as Army beat Harvard, and Michigan spoiled Notre Dame’s hopes with a 27 to 0 result.
A chaotic scene at a California Big Western upset left several players injured. Reported clashes near the arena saw players Swela and Dons confront each other, followed by a standoff with bystanders crowding the field.
Corry Country Club tournament continues despite bad weather as Bill Dyckes advances to the finals with a 2 up victory over John Maloney. Charles Shugs defeats Mervin Nast 2 up to set a semi final with Stanley Anderson, with winner to face Dyckes.
Red Campbell of Indianapolis was crowned 1936 champion in mid western auto racing circles after winning two events on the closing day at Sharon Speedway. Severe cold forced sprints to replace the 50 mile feature, leaving a clean slate as the only track record set.
Chicago October 19 Victory songs from Purdue and Northwestern warned Minnesota as the Gophers, riding a long win streak since 1993, faced two Western Conference opponents. Minnesota’s powerful offense and line defense pushed past Michigan 26 to 0, with backfield standout Andy Uram gaining six yards per carry and bolstering hopes for a third straight Big 10 title.
Sony Krieger the New York middleweight was to arrive in Pittsburgh for a 12 round bout with Oscar Rankins of Chicago at Duquesne Garden Thursday night. Rankins, who arrived Sunday, predicted victory after Krieger's recent 10 round decision over Trans Bat Taglia of Winnipeg.
Billy Conn of Pittsburgh meets Charley Weise of Brooklyn in a ten round main event at Islam Grotto Pittsburgh tonight.
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