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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1938
Page
6
In Sports Today reports Cory followers and fans rally around Traynor as Pirates bow to NL collapse. Manager Pye confirms Traynor retained amid folding Plates concerns and questions linger over leadership and future roster strength.
Taylor's Cubs stay one game ahead after a 3 game win over Leaping Lenas while the Bell Ringers add three from Jit tey Bugs and Alley Oops take two from Susier's. High average goes to Mary Kasper at 106 and news on boxing and gambling in football follows with figures and warnings from sports figures and officials.
Promoter Ned Trish at Madison State Garden announces a record 14 college doubleheaders for the season. Irish hope to surpass last year's 169000 attendance as they lineup Temple, Pitt, Minnesota, Northwestern, Minnesota, Oregon, Southern California, Colorado, Kentucky, Georgetown, Notre Dame, Marquette, De Paul, Syracuse, Villanova, Duquesne, Toledo, N U, Fordham, LIU and Manhattan.
Denison University posted three victories this fall at Granville with scores of 34 to 0 in each game. Victims included Defiance, Kenyon, and Marista, as reported from Denison games played in Denison’s football schedule.
Pittsburgh Oct 19 Coach Jock Sutherland says there will be changes in Pitt's starting lineup for the SMU game. He focuses on aerial defense and curbing overconfidence as the Panthers seek a strong performance. Bill Shakespeare of Notre Dame football circles remains open to pro offers, but Chicago business ties keep him from rushing decisions.
Cleveland Rams head to Chicago on Sunday for a return engagement with the Bears. The Rams beat the Bears 14 to 7 in their first meeting of the season.
Warren notes Pittsburgh Pirates of the National Football League will visit Warren for an exhibition with the Red Jackets on October 30. Whizzer White, Rhodes scholar and $15 000 signing, headlines the attraction arranged after talks between Gerry Archibald and Art Rooney. Warren hopes the event boosts local football interest and honors the club’s guests, while fans anticipate the Detroit A C matchup at Russell Field and other college stars in the lineup.
Duquesne coach Clipper Smith emphasizes blocking training as he conditions players for Friday night’s contest with Mississippi State. Reports say the Maroons may start seven sophomores, worrying Smith since Mississippi’s freshman eleven were undefeated last year, including a 20 0 win over Alabama juniors.
United Press reports a do or die clash as Penn State travels to Ithaca to face Cornell. The longtime series reaches its tenth meeting with the teams tied four wins each and one draw. Cornell has won the last two meetings.
Pitt Panthers announce 1889 football schedule with a nonconference opener against Washington University on September 30 on the West Coast and a nine game season ending November 25 at Penn State. The plan limits October–November play to eight games and lists other 1889 opponents.
George Cassidy will start the War Admiral Seabiscuit match race in Baltimore on November 1 after Jim Milton declined. In football, Chicago Cardinals upset the Bears 34 28 with Gaynell Tinsley starring as top pass catcher in a tense late second half.
Michigan's Wolverines practice for the Yale clash in Ann Arbor after a loss to Minnesota, focusing on improving a weak forward pass defense and the after point conversion.
Henry Armstrong trains for a 16 round welter title defense against Ceferino Garcia two weeks away in New York. Manager Addie Mead calls Garcia the toughest opponent Armstrong has faced, with Armstrong weighing 141 pounds and aiming for 148. Armstrong plans nonstop close quarters attack to negate Garcia’s deadly right bolo punch while continuing his bid to remain a multi division champion.
Philadelphia Oct 19 United Press reports NL club veterans Chuck Kien and Pinky Whitney have permission to sell services to the highest bidder next season. Both are 10-year majors and cannot be sent to the minors without consent from their club president Gerald Nugent.
Coach Bill Kern of Carnegie Tech will take 98 Tartans to South Bend for the Saturday game with Notre Dame. He cites injuries and center weakness after the Holy Cross game and plans to bring reserves to cover any gaps against Elmer Luydens Ramblers.
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