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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1936
Page
6
The article weighs the looming World Series between the New York Giants and the New York Yankees. It notes Carl Hubbell as the Giants’ top pitching hope while acknowledging Yankee batting depth and stronger overall lineup. It compares managers Joe McCarthy and Bill Terry, and highlights key players including Lou Gehrig, Joe DiMaggio, Bill Dickey, and Mel Ott, outlining potential series dynamics and uncertainties.
Henry Super reports on the kickoff of the college football season with top matchups including Washington vs Minnesota in Seattle and Colgate vs Duke in Durham. The piece outlines regional schedules, notable intersectional games, conference actions, and a Steubenville High School season opener in Ohio.
Erie fighters travel to the city for Friday evenings amateur boxing card at the State Armory. Billy Miller of Meadville is slated for a leading bout likely against Brie's top amateur. Steve Granasty and Hashymitt Thrower also slated to appear after complete promoter arrangements and fighter negotiations.
Duquesne University’s Night Riders defeated Waynesburg College 14 to 0 in Pittsburgh on Sept 26 to start the season. Duquesne piled up 13 first downs and 803 total yards, with Dillon to Piatukis for the first score and Beto Vairo’s 67-yard march ending in Brumbaugh’s extra point. Don Avery led Waynesburg’s defense, while Dillon Vairo and Brumbaugh starred for Duquesne.
Damon Wetzel announced a slate of Ohio football standouts for the Cleveland professional team. Ohio State alums Gomer Jones Bud Cox Max Pudlow Sid Gillman and Gil Harre joined candidates along with Stanley Pincura and others. Mike Sebastian of Sharon, famed for sensational runs against Notre Dame in 1923 and 1931, will also be a ball carrier for Cleveland.
Yesterday results show New York edged Philadelphia 6 to 5 while Cleveland beat Washington 27 to 9 and Boston routed St. Louis 8 6. Today St Louis visits Chicago and Detroit visits Cleveland with New York at Washington and others including Pittsburgh at Cincinnati. Erie prep Cathedral Prep crushed St Bernard’s Bradford 40 to 0 as Kuziora scored three touchdowns for the winners.
Scores listed include Duquesne 14 over Waynesburg 0, Miami 14 by Southern Georgia Teachers 0, Georgia Tech 5 over Presbyterian College 0, Temple 50 over Center 7, Roanoke 33 over Guilford 0, Bucknell 6 over Ursinitg 0, Mt. Union College 85 over Hiram College 0, Detroit 40 over Western State Teachers College 0, John Carroll 34 over Kent State 21, St Xavier 0 over Univ. of Kentucky, New Rover State 12 over Holbrook 0, St. Vincent 26 over Morris Harvey 0, Ohio Northern 40 over Findlay 0, Marietta 61 over Rio Grande 6.
Smethport Pa Sept 26 the Smethport High football team will resume play next Saturday following the death of 16 year old Edward Scott who collapsed after a touchdown. School authorities said all parents except two have signed slips allowing their sons to continue playing. Scott suffered skull fracture and brain hemorrhage in Kanes hospital after the game last Saturday.
Vincent wins at Latrobe as St. Vincent's Bearcats debut 1936 football season with a 26 to 0 victory over Morris Harvey of West Virginia. Offense struck in the third period with three touchdowns and added another in the final quarter. Other scores include Erie Prep 40 over St. Bernard's 0 and multiple regional results such as West Millereele 12 and Wattsburg 6.
In New York on September 20 1936 with titles decided, races for runners up and final berths unfold over two days. Giants and Yankees set to meet in an awaited subway series, while Cardinals lead Cubs by two games and Pirates threaten for a third spot amid tight NL battles. AL chase stays open as Tigers hold second with two days left. Yankees win 6 4 over A’s on Rolfe homer, Indians split twin bill with Browns, White Sox and others near fixed outcomes.
The Corry County Cru golf championship finals unfold on the oval layout tomorrow with Lee Hoylen facing Yack Paulson in the 9 handicap clash. In the 18 hole title match Hoylen meets Hasty Jones after both won earlier rounds.
Plans for indoor tennis at the State Armory during winter months move forward as arrangements are completed. A city tennis club is forming and revival of the sport is expected throughout the season with a possible league to sustain interest.
September 28 1936 Minnesota Gophers, national champions for three years, face a potent University of Washington eleven in Seattle. The Gophers have not lost since 1933 and are favored by experts to win the season opener in ideal weather. Around 40,000 spectators, including 609 Minnesota fans by special train and plane, are expected.
Paul Waner of the Pittsburgh Pirates remained the National League batting leader at .373, challenged by Babe Phelps of the Brooklyn Dodgers who stood just one point behind. The week’s stats also note Luke Appling atop the American League at .888, Carl Hubbell leading pitchers with 26 wins and 0.813, Gehrig with 40 homers, and Mel Ott leading NL with 33.
Announcement from Jamestown states the All Jamestown eleven will face the Clean Indies at Oriole Field Jamestown tomorrow at 2 80 p m instead of 3 30 p m Bill Myer of this city is expected to appear in the lineup
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