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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1956
Page
7
Corry residents discuss the looming grid season and the race against weather as the Steelers Browns and Steelers challenge. The broadcast slate features fall sports on the TV screen while fans and players weigh standings and future outcomes.
The report discusses potential Steelers recruitment and talent acquisition. It mentions Camry, Wilt Kivling, and Barry Mieding among others, with speculation on positions, trades, and game plans. References to college teams, facilities, and coaching considerations appear amid uncertain names and scattered details.
The standings show Milwaukee leading with 42 wins and 08 losses, followed by Brooklyn Chicago St Louis and Philadelphia in pursuit. Yesterday’s results include Cincinnati over Baltimore 4-3 and Brooklyn defeating St Louis 4-2, with Chicago edging New York 7-4 and Pittsburgh beating Detroit 4-3. Tomorrow’s schedule features Chicago at New York, Pittsburgh at Detroit, and Cleveland at Kansas City among others.
Cincinnati battles Milwaukee to seize second place in the pennant race behind the Braves. Jansen belted a key homer and the Redlegs exploded for nine hits to beat Milwaukee 6 to 1, moving within one game of the Dodgers and ahead of St Louis in the standings. The Braves lost while the Reds gained ground in a tense pennant push.
Meadville football coach Rudy Gradl faces a rebuilding year after four graduates and five key linemen left, with uncertainties at backfield and ends. Gradl plans a hard practice schedule and predicts a tougher schedule, aiming for a top-four finish. The opener against Greenville on September 7 looms, then Bradford, Franklin, Erie Tech, Warren, Oil City, Sharpsville, Corry, Sharon, and Erie East await.
Girard defeats the Elks 11 to 4 in a county playoff tilt as Corry struggles at the plate. McEldowney took the loss for Corry while Wolchik earned the win for Girard. After the game the Girard Little League auxiliary hosted a reception for players and families.
Williamstown reports Jack Nicklaus from Columbus joins Jack Hille Jr from Waterloo and Ed Pfiner of Buffalo in semifinals of the National Junior Golf Journey. In South Orange US Davis Cup action Ker Rotewall defeats Ham Yuin 3 4 6 8 6 8. Ford Konno qualifies for Olympic swimming team with 200 meter freestyle. Newcastle Country Club’s Riley wins women’s ball title in Western Pennsylvania, defeating Miriam Semple of Pittsburgh Allegheny.
Twenty six craft entered the regatta on Chautauqua Lake with three of the top five point winners local enthusiasts. The Bounty crew led by Martin Keppel and Bidy Hillstrom placed third over the three day event as sunny conditions drew a sizable crowd. Top scorers include George Bouckhuyl Chautauqua 68 points Roger Lindquist Chautauqua 65 points Tom Wiss Lake Hopatcong 9 points.
Harry Matthews of Seattle knocked out Watley Breshears of Parma Ida ho in a 181 pound bout in Kennewick Washington last night. Breshears faced a first round KO as Matthews claimed victory by knockout.
Lightburn outboxed Zulueta last night at Madison Square Garden in a ten round decision. Judge Barnes had it 9-1, while Campbell and Bert recorded 6-3-1. Lightburn, 141 pounds, controlled the Cuban with a sharp jab and steady attack despite Zulueta’s complaints about weight.
Cleveland Browns beat the All-Star team 26 to 0 at Solider Field in heat and slow play. Groza kicked four field goals from 38, 30, 24 and 27 yards. The crowd of 75,000 watched a TV telecast as Browns used simple, keep-it plays and held the collegians to 101 rushing yards. Gene Filinaid and Janova bolted for the Browns, while Partiti’s drives opened scoring.
The list shows Mantle leading in batting for the American League with 306 at bats, 140 hits, 39 home runs and 98 RBIs for New York while Piersall tops in doubles with 30. In the National League Aaron posts 340 batting, plus Robinson 86 runs and Musial 88 RBIs for St Louis. Snider leads home runs and Mayes steals. Pitching leaders include Lawrence 164 strikeouts and a .800 winning percentage for Cincinnati and Friend 129 strikeouts for Pittsburgh.
Larry Jansen pitched well with nine hits surrendered and four walks in a return performance as the team beat the Braves 4-1 and move Red Tera into second place one game behind the National League leaders. Ed Bailey collected two of three hits including a grand slam as the lineup powered to an 8-1 victory over Atlanta.
Middlecoff and Wininger spearhead a 51 player surge in the World Golf Championship third round chasing a $101,200 purse. Middlecoff sits 14th on the Giplinpoint list with 135, nine under par, while Wininger also contends near the top as Thomson Barber Cooper Bull and Kroll chase within a stroke.
Detroit trials spark praise for U S swimming team strong showing at Brennan Pools. Records fall in six of 11 events with Bill Yorzyk and George Breen posting top times. Young prodigies like Sylvia Ruuska hint at Olympic potential as seasoned divers and sprinters prep for Melbourne.
Nashua makes the 29th start of his career today in the $100,000 Atlantic City Handicap over 1 1/8 miles. The four year old Nasrullah colt carries 199 pounds and faces eight rivals in a field offering $95,000 to the winner and a world record bankroll potential.
In Bahia Blanca Argentina Andres Serpa 199 defeats Eduardo Lausse 160 by decision in a boxing match contested in Buenos Aires with Serpa earning ten point advantage.
Members of the Bichynski- Esso city league championship softball team will meet Monday night at 8 o clock in Iso Hall to discuss a victory Bangiet and the purchase of jackets for team members. Players are asked to contact teammates who may not know of the meeting.
In Glendale Maryland Mary Jane Sears 10 shines in butterfly and breaststroke events. Rethiesda Md hosts a meet featuring 100 and 400 meter freestyle races with notable performances from Marley Shriver and Bil Woolsty.
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