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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1954
Page
7
Boxing card features Jake LaMotta in a 10 round Miami Beach bout against Billy Kilgore as part of a televised program. LaMotta seeks a comeback to land lucrative fights and possibly challenge Bobo Olson again.
A Corry resident, clearly in a rush, dodged greetings with a brisk request to not stop him. When pressed, he revealed the timely promotion at Dave's Place featuring a Big King Sits Hamburger with homemade potato salad for a quarter.
The 1952 season opens with 215000 fans expected to attend eight openers across leagues. Slaughter joins Yankees in Washington while Mantle is slated for center. Eisenhower to throw first ball. various pennant contenders start on equal footing. Ted Williams out until May. Williams and Zernial absent from lineups. Teams aim to start strong with pitchers like Ford, Gromek, Wynn, and Pierce featured in notable matchups.
The resignation of Fred Schwab, Corry High School basketball coach for five years, was announced by Superintendent L. M. Douglas. Schwab plans to step down at term’s end to spend more time with family. The move comes as the Joint Committee considers his replacement, internal or external, after his letter noted reluctance to leave.
Boxing recount shows Eduardo Lasse of Brooklyn defeating Jesse Turner in a 159 pound bout in St Louis with a referee decision. The match featured Argentine opponents and ended with a clear winner after ten rounds.
Rio Grande College announced the expulsion of Bevo Tranils, known as Bevo Francis, after an excessive number of unexcused absences and missing mid term exams. The decision surprised coach Newt Oliver and Bevo’s father, while Bevo reportedly was fishing at the time of one report.
Earl Walls of Toronto, aged 104 percent listed, defeated or referenced opponent Tommy Harrison in Los Angeles as part of a recent boxing event. the snippet notes the fight location, participant names, and a numeric code 18344 without clear outcome details.
The Joint Committee announced a golf team will represent the Corny Atew Tiwi Showl in inter-school play this spring. Local high school boys have trained at Cony Country Club for years and will form the team with an instructor to be named soon. The plan targets the Kehoo district and is expected to be funded by district support next month.
The Pittsburgh Pirates signed Joe Page for the season and optioned first baseman Paul Smith to Havana in the International League. Smith, named for selective service last week, will defer duty until at least May 21.
The 1954-55 officers for the Women's City Bowling Group were elected at a session in the Mantespal Building. Mrs PH Stenman presided with Mrs Philip Sample as vice president, Mrs Richard Morton as secretary, Mrs Donald Hull as treasurer, and Miss Lenore Auplin as sergeant-at-arms. Prize money from the city tournament meal was awarded by Mrs Ronald Rathbun at the close.
The April meeting of the Spilisse Ornoks Sportanveri s Club will be held tomorrow evening at Springs Town Hall. After the business session there will be refreshments served.
Sam Snead claimed his third Masters title at Augusta by edging Ben Hogan in an 18-hole playoff by one stroke. Snead’s decisive chip-in on the 10th hole gave him the lead as Hogan chased a second consecutive Masters, with Snead finishing two under par to Hogan’s score.
A meeting at the VFW Post home at 7 30 this evening invites all managers and interested parties to advance the Teen-er League baseball season. The gathering aims to discuss operations and ensure successful circuit functioning amid ongoing playoff coverage.
McLean leads the VFW tournament with a four game total of 549 including handicap. Clint McLain sits close after a 198 186 202 178 line plus handicap. Bean Root posted strong 135 214 212 188 with 0 handicap to edge toward top. Vince Allen occupies third with 883 total from 18 210 179 141 and 163 handicap. Walt Komenda fourth at 830. Lyle Watrots 823. Chuck Jackman 824. Tony Stead and Leon Root contend for high single with 214 while Root and Allen both posted 248 with handicap.
One-aue Opee of minor league baseball challenged claims of a dire minor leagues plight in a dispatch to league and club presidents. Trautman argued that public and private pundits oversimplify the minor leagues crisis and that only two leagues folded last year despite 268 teams in action this season. He noted more players in national defense service are returning to baseball than clubs lose to the armed forces. The article also mentions a bowling tournament continuing tomorrow evening with two more squads competing.
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