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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1935
Page
6
News notes herald a strong semi pro football setup in Union City Corry with Bill Myers as tutor promising a solid grid squad. Baseball declines in Corry as City League folds and local plans shift to new semi pro arrangements for next season.
United Press reports on indoor rain at Forest Hills for the U S national championships. Critics name men’s quarterfinalists and semifinalists and foresee Budge, Perry, Wood, Mako, Mangin, and others advancing to the final rounds. Women’s semifinals are predicted as Jacobs and Mrs Mudford King, with Fabyan, Babock, and Stammers in lower bracket. Tacoli expected to miss title.
Pittsburgh. Four young minor league players were purchased by the Pirates as part of a rebuilding plan. Catcher Pred Zubik, infielder Stanley Kluch, and outfielders Art Strutt and Fred Knox were acquired after spending summers on baseball farms. Zubik, 21, from Portsmouth, Mid Atlantic League, home in Lemont Furnace, Pa. Kluch, 25, from Allentown. Strutt, 22, football star known in Mingo Junction, has worked out with the Buccaneers at Forbes Field. Knox, 25, lives in Travelers Rest, S.C.
Harrisburg report shows Deputy Attorney General Manuel Kraus of Pittsburgh receiving a $1,000 annual pay raise. Named deputy in the Department of Justice at the start of the administration, his salary increased from $5,000 to $6,000.
Yesterday New York at Philadelphia had one game. National Philadelphia at New York rained out. International Montreal beat Buffalo 5 2 with Toronto 9 Rochester 3 Syracuse 4 Albany 3. Today St. Louis at Washington Detenil at Philadelphia Chicago at New York Cleveland at Boston Philadelphia at Chicago New York at Cincinnati Boston at St. Louis. Only games scheduled.
A West Frederick street student football candidate, Jim Loveland son of Mr and Mrs Loveland, was seriously injured during tackling practice at the Washington street grounds. He suffered a broken collar bone and will be out of play for many weeks.
City sportsmen are invited to a large evening gathering at the new Corry Rod and Gun Club, featuring a roast. Organized by club members, the event opens around 7:20 p.m. and serves as the informal opening of the new sportsmen field, with all urged to attend.
In Pittsburgh on September 1, fans debated whether champion Yarosz altered his style after a knee injury. He dominated Oscar Schmerling in three rounds at Donisville on Monday, aiming toward a title clash with Eddie Risko in Porches Wield.
Curry High School football team faces a tough preseason with 35 to 40 candidates training under tough schedules. The Beavers hope early developments translate into a comeback season as they prepare for an opening game against Wattsburg High and aim to regain standing in scholastic football.
Norman Mountain son of Clarence Mountain of East Shareh Street leaves for Wampus Lake Michigan to join the Adrian College football preseason camp. He is joined by Frank Gore a Half-back from the varsity. Mountain starred for Michigan last season and seeks more success this year. Adrian opens against Alfred University at Alfred New York on September 21. Willard Mountain plans to enter Albion College this fall uncertain this day. The Mountain brothers would form a strong trio for any college in gridiron basketball or other sports.
The Pennsylvania State Association launches its post stage series to crown a champion with Lie Monessen Reds, second half winner, facing Washington, first half champion, at Washington. The game starts at 3 30 this afternoon.
The 1085 35 bowling season begins Saturday evening at 5 o'clock at the Recreational Alleys. Proprietor James Pappas announced the alleys will open then and the first game will be free for all city bowlers. Teagues and howling are expected to become prominent sports activities in the city within the month.
In Titusville Penn Drakes prepare for an exhibition with the Pittsburgh Pirates at Carter Field. The event aims for a record crowd as rain threatens, marking a rare major league appearance in the Queen City after more than forty years.
Quiall of Brookline won a ten round decision over Jimmy Smith of Philadelphia at Northside Arena. In the semi final Ralph Chong of New Orleans beat Mike Bazzone of McKeesport in ten rounds, Chong at 161 to Bazzone 168. Gizey of Donora won a six rounder over Mike Gutaviani of New Orleans, while Frankie Sisllowski defeated Steve Levine of Finleyville in a four round opening bout.
New York Giants begin a three week western tour aiming to trim a seven game gap to St Louis and stay alive for the National League pennant. They meet Cincinnati, Pittsburgh, St Louis, and Chicago before finishing with Brooklyn and Boston at home.
Idealla Coffman a 23 year old Tadisna school teacher died in Frick Memorial hospital Mt. Pleasant from peritonitis after injuries from a mushball game last week. She was struck while swinging at a pitched ball during the game.
Highomar, a gelded two year old by High Cloud, claimed by Steve Kerrigan for $1750 on July 1, won his second straight purse at the track. He led a swift field of six furlongs in the fourth race, running for $2,500.
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