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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1956
Page
7
The opening of trout season next Sunday at 5 am will find streams around Corry well stocked with brook, brown, and rainbow trout. Heavy stocking of South Branch of French Creek is noted, with some brook trout up to 18 inches and weights between two and three pounds. Weather forecaster predicts rain and high muddy creeks, affecting fishing conditions.
The Cleveland Indians indicate two rookies, catcher Earl Averill Jr and outfielder Rocky Colavito, may earn roles as the season opens. Averill, 24, rose from near roster obscurity to back up Jim Hegan, while Colavito, 22, improved in spring tests and may spell outfielders Al Smith, Jim Busby, and Gene Woodling.
Sport Shorts report that a Warren group has claimed the former Fish men’s Paradise at Spring Creek a private project. Neil McKay a former Corry police officer will patrol the closed stream section. The Suite Game Commission reminds dog owners training season closed. Ban on field training protects nesting birds until August 1. Two Warren wrestlers Don Brian and Bob Smith qualified for Olympic trials in Los Angeles May 5. Play Tennis Week runs May 24 to 31 under the U S Lawn Tennis Association Diamond Jubilee Committee with events planned nationwide and locally.
The Philadelphia Warriors won the National Basketball Association championship with a 99 to 48 victory over the Fort Wayne Pistons in Philadelphia. The win capped a dramatic comeback and earned each Warrior a share of the prize money.
The Kansas City Athletics aim for a strong campaign with pitchers Alex Kellner and Bobby Shantz leading the charge. Kellner, 11-8 last year, stunned doubters with seven scoreless innings in a 4-0 win over Pittsburgh, while Shantz's return could lift the club from the second division.
Funeral services are planned Wednesday for 43 year old football coach Joseph T Giannangelo of Carnegie High School. He collapsed Saturday while attending a football clinic in the Horizon Room at Greater Pittsburgh Airport and was pronounced dead on arrival at Sewickley Valley Hospital due to a heart attack.
The Corny Red and Gin Club skeet team opened the 1956 Penn York League season at home against Falconer. Both clubs totaled 234 points. Falconer won 45 by their sixth man while Corry’s sixth scored 42. Louis Kuhns shot two perfect 25 rounds. Nasitania led Falconer with 48.
Trials at the Corry Rod and Gun Club on the Columbus Lottsville road were canceled due to fresh snow. Nineteen dog owners had registered. dogs were let loose briefly but were recalled and entry fees refunded.
Pitcher Max Surkont has impressed in spring training with the Pittsburgh Pirates and is considered for a starting role. Manager Bragan said Surkont will receive another exhibition start to seal a possible berth, after mainly being used as a reliever.
Jack Burke Jr. surges from eight strokes back to win the 1956 Masters at Augusta National with a 71 for a total of 289. Ken Venturi and Gary Middlecoff faltered. Venturi tied at 290, Middlecoff at 291. The wind and course twists defined a dramatic conclusion to the championship.
AP scribe projects a four team AL race with the Yankees and Red Sox leading. The Yankees, bolstered by Mickey McDermott and a deep pitching staff, appear favored over Boston and others like Cleveland Chicago and Detroit. Trade moves and injuries could shift the order, but New York’s depth and Mantle pace the discussion.
The Boston roster shows strong young talent with Higgins confident in Vernon and Williams as 48-game presences. Porterfield’s injury risk noted while Boston lacks right handed power. Jensen, Pesky, and a top outfield trio highlighted, with Detroit’s Duke Harris edging Bryan Kelley in a Saturday night showcase.
Providence Reds moved ahead 2-0 in the Calder Cup finals verse the Cleveland Barons. Camine Henry scored twice and Toppa Pazzini added a tally with assists as the Reds won 7-2 after an 8-1 win. crowd 6071. Two legs move to Cleveland for game three Wednesday with game four Friday.
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