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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1957
Page
7
A damaged OCR fragment references the Capitol and a speed related note with unclear details. Names, dates, or concrete actions are not readable, leaving only scattered hints of a legislative or public affairs item.
An irregular gathering described as anti Soviet in tone took place in the Domenica area with small turnout and unclear leadership. No formal resolutions were issued and participants dispersed after brief remarks.
Denison University caps a historic season with 1950 football honors. Corry Area product Walt Wolfe totalled 425 rushing yards from 63 carries and 42 points, earning one of three captain roles next year. Teammate Follett earned his first D while contributing as a top backup, and Coach Piper expects him to start alongside upcoming senior linemen after graduation.
A packet of press clippings highlights Erwin Olsen Titusville speedster and top scorer guiding the undefeated Rockets. He tallied 11 touchdowns and 14 PATs in seven games, including 27-19 win over Greenville where he scored all points. He aims for a college path at Penn State Slippery Rock or West Chester STC.
Corry's three representatives at Hillsdale College Michigan Ed Burkhart Jim Tomner and Bill Turner will accompany the team to Florida on December 21 as Hillsdale faces Middle Tennessee in the Aluminum Bowl. Rumor says two ends from Corry football squad do not boast of rabbit hunting prowess. A 220 pound black bear was brought down near Kinzum area by Merle Kling ensmith of Comnenut Lake. The brain wore two New York State Conservation Commission tags showing it had been trapped and tagged at least twice. Pat Lynch turf editor of the New York Journal American won the 1957 Thoroughbred Racing Association award for his Kentucky Derby account.
Auburn finishes 10-0 as national champion with 8,128 points and 210 first place votes in the final AP poll. Ohio State and Michigan State place second and third, Oklahoma fourth, with the top 10 also including Iowa, Mississippi, Rice, Texas A&M, Notre Dame and Arizona State. Players and coaches react to Auburn’s claim as the season closes.
The Warren Dragons open the season with a 7 49 victory over Erie Academy as guard Jack Karkosky scores 82 points in a one man show. With five lettermen lost to graduation, Karkosky and last year’s strong JV squad anchor a junior heavy lineup led by six foot four Bob Yarr at center and Nick Monroe forward. The roster features juniors for depth and includes prospects Nick Creole and Mark Peterson. Next up is a road game against Kane, with Corry hosting Warren on January 1 and a return game February 7.
The Pittsburgh Pirates selected two right handed pitchers from the Pacific Coast League in yesterday’s major league draft. Roger Osenbaugh, 26, of Sacramento, and Bob Thorpe, 23, of Portland, were chosen. Osenbaugh posted an 11-12 record in 1956 after two seasons with Sacramento, and Thorpe showed a 9-1 season prior to the draft.
New York reports show undefeated Gene Armstrong of Elizabeth New Jersey edging Rebon Stubbs in a close clash. Armstrong and Stubbs earned January bouts at St Nicholas Arena with Armstrong slated for January 20 against a named middleweight and Stubbs set to face Sugar Hart of Philadelphia on January 7, per the matchmaker regime.
Sparta hosts Tidioute tonight at Spartansburg High School to begin the 1957-58 basketball season. Seven lettermen return, with Trey Rasey, Dick Varish and Jim Byler likely starters. Coach Ed Partch aims to reverse last year’s Crawford County League finish as league play starts January 8.
Wilt Chamberlain poured in 30 points to lead Kansas in a 63 54 season opener win over Oklahoma State. Top teams stumbled elsewhere SMU dropped 64 51 to Minnesota and Louisville 82 82 with Evansville. Indiana fell 88 76 to Ohio State as Big Ten play began. Northwestern beat Western Michigan 97 78 and Kentucky edged Duke 78 74. Gonzaga unveiled Jean Claude Lefebvre 13 points in debut versus College of Idaho.
Stanford beat College of Pacific 77 to 61 while other West Coast results included the Jayhawks building a 6 point lead after seven minutes. Whitey Johnson scored three early field goals for Minnesota as they surged to a win. Louisville, missing Tyra and other graduates, trailed Evansville by three at halftime.
NFL draft notes reveal 49 standouts joining pro ranks as coaches study scouting reports. Owners approve $50 game pay and $6,000 minimum salary with injury protection and players association recognition. Bell warns of legal challenges while adjustments to draft order and bonus selection are discussed for next year.
Peoria Illinois reports Evans, long hard of hearing, unveils a tiny four minute cordless aid worn entirely on one ear. It weighs little, slips on easily, and provides all directional pickup plus telephone use. The device promises adjustable settings for various hearing levels and targets both severe loss and mild hardship.
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