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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1956
Page
7
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The Associated Press reports a wild game as Antonelli and Mays lead the Giants past the Dodgers, breaking Brooklyn’s grip on second place. Newcomer pitching and clutch hits from Brackenridge and Mays, plus a pivotal homer by a slugger, highlight a tense sixteenth inning drama.
Warren High School held physical examinations for grid prospects as the 1956 prep season opens. Reports from Canute Bol and others note sophomores and freshmen joining practice with first two games set at home. Corey and Hornell are listed among early opponents with a September 9 date.
Nine teeners from nine US divisions and the Panama Canal Zone compete in the fourth annual Veterans of Forelja Wa te Teener World Borla. Ages up to 15 represent regional champions as Winnsboro Louisiana faces Gloucester New Jersey Hollister Ohio and Gastonia North Carolina others include Beattie Nebraska and Emmettsburg Iowa with Milllintown in the mix. Second round games are set Tuesday and Wednesday with the championship Friday and consolation bracket on Thursday. losers from the first round drop to the consolation bracket.
Volunteers from the Clarion area host the annual Tri-State Association sanctioned boat race on August 19, starting near Ghirtoby, with 24 races across hydroplanes and outboard classes. Circuit includes a national event in Cambrrdire on August 26, featuring upgrades to the course for faster speeds and more thrills. Free buses will shuttle spectators from the courthouse to the race site in Charlote, and a Mayle Cannerd will be on hand for prize demonstrations.
The Pennsylvania Little League crown chase continued with Masontown vs Homer City and Beaver vs Upper Darby in first round play. Binddock beat Roosevelt, Wilkes Barre topped Lebanon 4 0, setting semifinal showdowns for Thursday. The BAMLAN winner advances to the Little League World Series starting next Tuesday.
Corry driver and peers dominated last night’s Skyline rolls with Dor Nelson, Corry Don Nichols, Pleasantville, and Don Wood of Bolivar among the stars. Modifieds set for next Wednesday. model stock braces on 4S stint. Pony League Waitsville Erie 3 Jamestown 4-3. Tom Keine, Dartmouth coach, is Yermen president of the New Hampshire PGA.
Coach Lew Hanna optimistic about 1956 Corry Beavers football season despite graduations. Key players named include Bill Mitchell, Connte French, Chick Beott, Ed Burkhart, Jack Brishim, Bill Turner. Hanna plans French to fullback to boost offense and expects a tough schedule with Warren games upcoming. Beavers boast eight-year record 87 wins, 12 losses, two ties and a ten-game winning streak entering the campaign.
PANUVER cumane scommall of the USTA refuses to drop the Hanover name from standardbred horses bred by Lawrence Sheppard's Hanover Shoe Farms. HA demanded change by 30 days, claiming advertising ties to Hanover Shoe Inc. Sheppard says it is not a violation of rules or advertising and will present the demand at the USTA December meeting.
Steelers face Detroit Lions after a rough training camp start as Nick Skorich praises three guards from Michigan State Notre Dame and Pitt. Mary McFadden Wayne Edmonds Hal Hunter show pace and grit in scrimmage while veterans retire or shift roles.
Milwaukee Open golf tournament drew about 135 players at Tri pati Golf Club par-70 layout. Middlecoff, winner last year at Blue Mound with 265, led a strong field including Snead, Harrison, Mangrum and Bolt competing for the $35,000 purse.
Lowell Lander a Westminster College rookie will play defensive halfback for the Pittsburgh Steelers against the Detroit Zions at Moledo tomorrow night in NFL exhibition. He will replace Art Vis as starter while Davis, the No. 1 draft pick from Mississippi, sits out with an eight shoulder separation suffered Friday against the College All-Stars and Browns in Chicago.
National League standings show Milwaukee leading with 67 wins, Cincinnati 66, Brooklyn 64, St. Louis 56, Philadelphia 50, Pittsburgh 63, Chicago 44, and New York 41. Tonight's schedule includes New York at Brooklyn and Milwaukee at St. Louis, with yesterday's results: Milwaukee 4 St. Louis 1 and Pittsburgh 5 Philadelphia 1. Tomorrow's games include Pittsburgh at New York and Milwaukee at Cincinnati.
The Kids Football League announces signing 47 players for the upcoming season under directors Ken Harvey and Ben Cal Herons. SEven and eight grade boys from St Edwards and public schools are eligible. Practices start August 27 with two daily sessions for two weeks, and a 15 per club team format will play eight conference games. Jerseys and equipment will be distributed August 25 at 5 p.m. at Hatch Pool.
Johnny Antoneati of the Giants pitched a one hit shutout to beat the Dodgers 1-0, ending a long drought since June. Minnie Minoso contributed at the plate in a compact scoring effort that boosted Brooklyn's standing as Svoland slipped.
Fox Keystone defeated Bear Lake 20 to 4 as Pitcher Wetmore held the Bums hitless after the guests led 4 0, Clark collected four safeties, and L Vatterhout hit the only homer of the game for the Keystone club.
The Central AAU investigates charges of professionalism involving Bill Smith captain of the 1955 U S Olympic wrestling team. Maryin Thomas Registration Committee head says Smith appeared before the AAU last night but withheld specific action. Thomas says Smith will return next week to face more evidence. switch Olympic champion from 1952 has resigned a $4500 guest teaching post to enter insurance. Smith qualified for the 1956 Olympic team after a May 3 decision over Dan Hodge. White Sox drive in three runs, three hits in a 10-0 win over the Athletica.
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