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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1955
Page
7
Garry Ares High School focuses on reserves in preparation for a tough nine game schedule. Coach Lou Huntd emphasizes boosting younger players to improve on last season's 6 3 record and to ensure depth for frequent contest rotations.
This week's televised boxing features Ray Drake versus Danny Giovanelli in a 10 round Madison Square Garden bout in New York. Drake stands 20 4 while Giovanelli is unbeaten at present. Giovanelli is the favorite amid tougher opposition. In San Francisco at the Cow Palace Bo Olson defends his crown against Billy Giambra in an over weight matchup as Olson uses the fight to prep for a bout with Sugar Ray Robinson in November. Giambra is a rising challenger but may be overmatched by Olson's experience.
Sport Shorts 1955 notes Corry Area High football opens with an informal Saturday scrimmage against Eve school. AL Kaline of Detroit nears AL batting crown at 351, leading Wit Power of Kansas City by 37 points. Don Larsen, ex-Yankees pitcher, shows sharp form after early-season assignment. South Africa produced 300 million tons of coal in 1954 valued at over diamonds mined.
The American League pennant race tightens with four teams within four games of the lead as the Yankees hold a slim edge over the White Sox and Indians. Red Sox and Tigers games loom, with key pitching and hitting moments shaping the final stretch. Brooklyn Dodgers slip while Giants Pirates rainout and NFL Steelers cut camp as Seymour Pollack departs.
Defending champion Barbara Romack and Mary Ann Downey headline the opening round of the Women’s National Amateur Golf Championship at Myers Park. Romack defeated Connie Gorsuch 8 and 7 while Downey beat Mrs Frank Cash 5 and 4. Several teenage competitors sparked excitement as plus years of experience met rising talent in a day of close matches and upsets.
Hank Greenberg, Cleveland Indians general manager, told Al Abrams he hopes to stay in Cleveland long term and is not seeking another job. Rumors had linked him to the Pittsburgh Pirates as a potential successor when Branch Rickey’s contract ended December 1. Greenberg denied approaching or being approached for any Pirates role.
Arch Moore and Rocky Marelano signed for a heavyweight title bout on September 20. Julius Helfand, the commission chairman, moderated the contract signing as both fighters spoke on camera amid hype and nerves. Marelano praised the event while Moore promised his best effort in a high stakes showdown.
Dodgers struggle as hitting woes pinch the club with several stars scuffling at Ebbets Field. Manager Walt Alston notes late-season fatigue while Don Newcombe and others mix in drills and relief appearances as the team eyes sharper play and timely hitting.
Associated Press reports Davey won a split decision over Kul Cuulin in Saginaw Michigan. Judges Billy Moore and Harold Ander favored Davey 96-90 and 91-07 with one judge calling it a draw. The bout featured a comeback by Cuulin and commentary praised Davey’s effort while noting the bout’s contentious nature.
In a televised 10 round welterweight bout at Sty Nichols Arena, Paola Melis, 150, defeated Risa Nocera, 150 45, by attacking inside and outside with a fast right. Nocera was warned for fouls as referee Mark Conn deducted the fifth and 10th rounds. The bout preceded Gene Poirier Chris Christensen welterweight scrap at St. Nicks. International League results listed: Recheater 8, Richmond 5-4. Montreal 1-2. Syracuse 11-9. Buffalo at Columbus. Pod Huvamt 4, Toronto 3.
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