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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1956
Page
7
Corry Area High School hosts Millcreek Trojans in the season opener. Beavers led by captains Dietsch and Turner eye a 7:15 pm start after roster notes and player photos are shown in the local shop display.
Walton son of ex Pitt tackle Frank Walton caught six touchdown passes as Oregon State claims its first Pacific Coast Conference title since 1941. White powered the defense with 95 56 minutes of rugged play while Grass rang up 16 tackles per game. Rose Bowl foe Karras anchors Iowa’s line. Second and third teams list include Loomis, Kruze, Hobert and Barrow with several notable names from Penn State, Notre Dame, UCLA and Texas A and M. Last night’s fights wrap with Crntella stopping Ger.
Dutch Harrison shot a 66 to grab a two stroke first round lead over Ed Furgol at the Havana Golf Invitation. Hermit scored his second straight Tropical Park victory in Miami. Man's Fancy beat Salix by two lengths in the Pimlico toy event in Baltimore.
Oklahoma halfback Tommy McDonald repeats on the 1955 AP All America team as the lone holdover. Teammate Jerry Tubbs anchors the line with other stars including Ron Kramer Joe Walton Alex Karras and John Witte. Ends and backs shine as Majors Brown and Bonseler head the backfield with Hornung noted as a second back.
Miami heads to the Orange Bowl with a 9 0 record facing Pitt in the Gator Bowl context. Coach Andy Gustafson and Panthers prepare as Miami emphasizes ground gains and a dominant defense while Pitt notes injuries and lineup shifts ahead of kickoff.
In a Philadelphia card the feud between lightweights resulted in Rolin Son stopping Rudy Watkins in the ring, with the bout billed as a strong clash. The event drew local turnout as promoters touted a dramatic finish.
MLB trade talk heats up as the Detroit Tigers and Brooklyn Dodgers engage over catcher Rosen and Garcia while Red Sox target more catching depth. Rival teams explore moves for stars including Al Rosin and Gene Baker as Philadelphia evaluates shortstop options.
A club discusses adding Franke Thomas of the Pittsburgh Plates as an outfielder or third baseman. They plan quick actions on player acquisitions and vote results show amendments adopted and minor league bonus rule proposals rejected.
Archy Moone faces heavyweights in a key clash as Tony Anthony of New York meets Gordon Wellice of Toronto in a light heavyweight title bout at Madison Square Garden. The match airs on NAC radio and television at 10 pm EST with three judges and a referee scoring by sound. Anthony rarely gambles on the mat with judges and is known for aggressive attacks.
At Notre Dame’s football banquet attended by about 700, coach Terry Brennan defended the future, claiming sophomores and juniors have learned from their 1956 2–8 record and promising a top national team next year. Father Edmund Joyce noted Rockne’s later triumphs after a poor year. Alumni leader Joseph O’Neill Jr said there’s no talk of firing Brennan.
The British Empire light heavy champion Wallace, after a June decision over Ron Barton in Torndon, shows a 31-11-1 year record. In 43 starts since 1950 he has 15 knockouts and four stoppages. His record totals 92 fights with 21 knockouts and four losses.
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