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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1936
Page
6
A wide range of notes on football and other sports fills the page. College grid schedules abound with 169 games slated nationwide this Saturday and big schools opening campaigns against weaker foes. Highlights include Yankee and Giant park dimensions and star players, golf standings with Jay leading district events, and local baseball results with Union City and Pittsburgh notes.
United Press Easter reports Penn State has four definite spots filled in the line up as training proceeds. Captain Chuck Cherundolo is center, Johnny Economov guards, Red O'Hara backfield, with Tor My Slivanoto at fullback. three positions remain open as the season approaches.
In Edinboro on Sunday a golf ball struck Wred Wyngott while caddying for N. Drake of Franklin during Oil City vs Franklin. He suffered a possible skull fracture after a drive by John Carrig of Oil City hit him above the ear near hole No 1.
Coach Clipper Smith of Duquesne warns of a tough game Friday night at Forbes Field against the Waynesburg Yellow Jackets after scouting their late stand against West Virginia. The Dukes are heavy in drills preparing for the test.
Leaders of the City Bowling League convened to map the 1936 37 campaign with a league re organization and team realignment. The Na tional Banke entry will withdraw and be replaced by Aero Supply A A. Joe Cohen was elected president, with Ralph Sawell vice president Ray Burr secretary and Cilfard Anderson treasurer. Tentative teams include Citizens Bank Greene Keefer Peake Pappas Bloss Cohen Coals Carroll Baker Cohen Anderson Young Aero Supply H Krone Kincaid Cragg Dykes McElroy Corry Jamestown Burr Dunlap Owens Maloney Carlaon Keister McLean Shannon Randall Miller Smith Aero Supply A A Group Russell Baressi J Krone J Paulson.
Yesterday results show St. Louis 4 Philadelphia 7, Boston 1, with New York Philadelphia and other matchups. Today scheduled American games include Philadelphia at New York, Boston at Washington, Chicago at Cleveland, St. Louis at Detroit, New York at Philadelphia, Brooklyn at Boston, Cincinnati at St. Louis, Pittsburgh at Chicago.
Penn State reveals fall schedules totaling 27 contests for varsity and freshman squads. Varsity football opens October 3 vs Muhlenburg and runs through November 21 vs Bucknell with all games on home field unless noted. Soccer and cross country appear with matches against Bucknell Gettysburg Lehigh and others, including IC4A in New York City.
Philadelphia Tonight Ettore the Philadelphia favorite faces Detroit’s Joe Louis in Municipal Stadium before about 60 000 fans. Odds favor Louis at 4 to 1 or better, with gate expected to exceed 250 000 dollars as promoter Mike Jacobs backs a potential four year contract for Ettore if he wins.
Minnesota’s unbeaten Gophers travel to Seattle to face the University of Washington in a pivotal intersectional game. Coach Bernie Bierman notes limited practice but predicts a tough test, with many touting Minnesota as the top national team by November.
Corry High School football sees veteran halfback Red Taylor replaced by Al Morrison after opening game. Burton Hammond injured, Zepka starts at tackle. Hammond expected to return for Edinboro clash. Coach Rose Byler praises linemen Bob Brown and Cragg while seeking drive from Bracken, Hammon, Phillips, Sullivan, and Gutlek. Peach Byler aims for perfect running order before Lawrence Parle game.
Teddy Yarosz, former middleweight champion, outboxed Eudie Risko at Pouches Field in three rounds. Both fighters weighed 162½ pounds, Yarosz showcased his old speed and a healthy knee to dominate Risko who had previously defeated him for the title.
Crazy Dean of the St. Louis Cardinals retired the last two batters in the ninth inning and left Javaretta on third to preserve a yesterday win and keep St Louis in pennant contention.
Annapolis Md Sept 21 A spirited Navy football squad of 82 players including 22 six footers and two over 200 pounds has begun preparations for a nine game schedule. Navy opens Sept 26 versus William and Mary with Davidson and Virginia at home Oct 3 and Oct 10, Yale in Baltimore Oct 17, Princeton Oct 24, Penn Oct 31, Notre Dame Nov 7, Harvard Nov 14, and Army Nov 28 in Philadelphia. Coach Hamilton expects effort and views Army as achievable.
Perry Del Vecchio, Greensburg pro, leads field in Tri-State PGA Championship first round with a 7 and 5 win over Miles Swisdak of Churchill Valley. He heads to a second round against Dick Shoemaker as Emil Loeffler and Ray Mangrum push toward the medalist spot at Oakmont.
Bil Terry can lead the New York Giants to the National League pennant by winning today's doubleheader against the Philadelphia Phillies. Two more victories secure the tag regardless of St. Louis or Chicago results. St. Louis beat the Cubs 5 to 4. Brooklyn topped Boston 7 to 1 with Treddie Franthouse pitching six hits. attendance hit a possible record low.
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