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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1956
Page
7
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A fragmented report recalls a 1956 Pennsylvania woodchuck hunt where a shooter killed by accident, with later notes suggesting negligent behavior by the apparent assailants. The piece links a recurring pattern of similar events, hinting at autocratic oversight and enforcement gaps amid the era's violent incidents.
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Fragmentary OCR text mentions players and teams with unclear actions. Names such as Mathews and Noble appear alongside mentions of Braves and medals, but core events, dates, or outcomes are not discernible from the readable segments.
The Braves right-hander Burdette pitched a neat five-hitter to blank the Reds, one of several NL games shaping the pennant race. Spahn and Burdette key a split with Cincinnati as Milwaukee clings to first. Brooklyn and Chicago also gain ground in a tight league standings battle.
A garbled sports column lists leaders and teams such as Milwaukee and Milwaukee’s 148 markers, with fragmented references to Robinson, Cindaral, Anyon, and a Grand American Trapshoot context. The text reads as a partial score or stat roundup with unclear events, players, and dates.
Gonzalez, a 23-year-old middleweight from Orange, N J, defeated Italy’s Spatlatta by unanimous 10 round decision at St Nicholas Arena. The win boosts talk of a Garden bout as promoter Billy Brown eyes an MSG main event. Referees Mercante Tudge and Aidala scored the bout 6-2-3, 6-4, and 6-3-1 respectively with a partisan crowd of 1,271 and a gross gate of 24.98 dollars. Gonzalez weighed 159 to Spatlatta’s 160.
Modzelewski, returning from injury, helps Giants seal a 28-10 win over Baltimore as Alex Webster adds a late TD. He recovered a fumble in the third quarter, aiding New York’s drive. The win followed a 24-13 victory over Philadelphia.
The Pittsburgh Steelers added fullback Bob Hill from the Baltimore Colts and quarterback Mary Dunstin, formerly with the San Francisco 49ers, to their backfield. Coach Walt Kiesling will rest halfback Lynn Chandnois with a strained knee, sidelining him for the exhibition against Baltimore in Cincinnati Saturday night.
Little League World Series opens in Williamsport with eight teams. Four past finalists return, including Delaware Township and Auburn. Morrisville eliminated in prelims. First round features Eastchester versus Delaware Township, plus Hamtramck vs Colton, Auburn vs Winchester, and Upper Darby vs Roswell. Final set for Friday with additional nationals vying for title.
In Los Angeles, National Football League Commissioner Bert Bell intervened to avert a Rams Browns exhibition game boycott as Rams players demanded pay for exhibition games. Rams open season in September after last year’s division title. Bell urged delay and promised to confer with club owners. Also, Olympic berth news from Montreal: John Marblehead wins to represent the United States in the Finn Class regatta with a close margin over George O’Day.
Corry Beavers focus on defense with veterans shaping the backfield and new material developing. Coach Hanna emphasizes balance at fullback and tackle spots, with multiple contenders vying for permanent berths. Ed Latos sidelined briefly, practice shows early bruises and injuries. Last night’s fights: Tokyo bout saw Aburo Olutki outpoint Danny Kidd.
Delays in delivering lighting poles and other equipment threaten to slow the new Corry Area High School football field project. Crews are sinking footer holes for bleacher supports and plan to place poles inside bleachers, while ticket booths move from the old field. Officials say the system will finally be far brighter than at Loveland Field and ready for the first home game.
City bowlers name officers for the upcoming season with Walt Lovaland as president and Phil Enmpie as vice president. SE Anderson elected secretary treasurer. Alley inspections begin immediately with a July finish planned before league play starts in September. Anderson to oversee alley maintenance and scheduling.
The standings show Milwaukee leading with 70 wins and 45 losses, Brooklyn at 47 588, and Philadelphia at 50. The day’s schedule lists New York at Milwaukee, Brooklyn at St. Louis, Pittsburgh at Cincinnati, Philadelphia at Chicago, with yesterday’s Milwaukee win over Cincinnati 8 to 1 and tomorrow’s matchups including Brooklyn at Philadelphia and Milwaukee facing St. Louis.
American League updates show teams in pursuit of leaders with wins and losses tight. Key spots include New York and Boston margins and player performances. Tonight features Cleveland at New York, Boston at Washington, and Kansas City at Baltimore. Tomorrow's slate lists Washington and Kansas City back-to-back, with Cleveland at New York and Chicago at Boston.
Nashua, the millionaire colt insured for 1 251 200, tests in his stall after another ailment. Trainer Sunny Jimi Fitzsimmons will decide tomorrow if he can work the horse out for the Saratoga Handicap on Saturday. If Nashua cannot work out, he will not run. Nashua has had two illnesses in 10 days, with pawing and restlessness noted in his stall. Secondary items include a Muskie catch at Chautauqua Lake and Jamestown 5 Corning in the Pony League.
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