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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1956
Page
7
Corry school fans showed strong support during the 1958 gridiron year despite rough weather. The Beavers defeated Ol City and Johnson by large margins at home and drew big crowds on the road, though attendance lagged behind larger schools.
The Corry student section cheered wildly in fur coats and school songs as the Beavers edged Muleweek last Friday. A player credited the Corry spirit with tipping a tight game, and the crowd pledged continued support throughout the season.
The Dragons, minus Joby Powley, edge the Wolves by 20 as Ed Rickerson and Steve Lindquist combine for 35 points and steady inside play. Meadville remains a top contender, while New Castle and Greenville face key tests in the Beavers’ stubborn title chase.
Charley Cotton to replace Rory Calhoun in tomorrow's 10 round middleweight fight. Calhoun hospitalized in New York with a blood clot. Mickey McDermott fined 25 dollars for damaging a parked car in Miami. Will Harridge re elected AL president for one year. Warren High grapplers edge DuBois team in close decision. Tank Greenberg gives up plan for league play. Jayvee and varsity basketball squads prep for upcoming games. Franklin Knights ride four game win streak as Chuck Snell prepares for midseason departure.
No. 6 North Carolina defeated George Washington 82 55 as Lennie Rosenbluth led with 27 points. North Carolina State fell to South Carolina 75 61, while Clemson beat State in overtime 96 94. Other results include West Virginia 81 66 over Penn State and Syracuse 82 79 over Ningam.
In New York federal court Judge Sidney Sugarman held professional basketball under NBA is a business unit subject to anti trust statutes. In New Orleans seven Hearts beat Deck by half length in the Shell Beach Purse at the Fair Grounds. Five players scored in double figures for Warren as they beat Jamestown 75 to 68. Jim Molenketh stole the spotlight from the usual 1 2 punch of Rickerson and Lind Artist with 23 points. Youngsville, visiting Gorty on January 8, suffered its second defeat to Lawrence Park 55 45. The Eagles expect a loss to Sheffield tomorrow.
Spieser, a 27 year old Olympic veteran, eyes a potential world title path by challenging light heavyweight champion Archie Moore. Talks of a Detroit bout emerge as Spieser studies Moore’s style while Patterson defends or relinquishes the heavyweight crown. Spieser has 24 fights with 19 wins and 4 losses and a draw.
The Conservation News notes that federal appropriations for fiscal year 1967 total funds for both fish and wildlife restoration programs. The combined program is administered by the Fish and Wildlife Service under the Pitman Robertson and Dingell Johnson Acts. State apportionments allocate $141,076 for fish projects and $808,151 for wildlife.
Paul Jorgensen of Port Arthur Texas lost a unanimous decision to Carmelo Costa at Madison Square Garden. Costa controlled the bout with judges scoring 4-1 and 7-3 in his favor as Jorgensen, aged 21 and unbeaten in 16 starts, admitted the defeat and reflected on fighting in New York.
Schwab signs to join Erie college team after committing to play with the Ekle Pros. The player, known from Colry Area High School, previously starred at Niagara University and set college basketball marks. The Mri team opens the season in January against Bevo Francis Ohio All-Stars at Gannon Auditorium.
US captain Bill Talbert reports Vic Seixas has improved shoulder pain and will play the second singles match against India’s Naresh Kuntar in Perth. Seixas arrived for ceremonies with greatly improved form after a doctor treated the shoulder. The American lineup optimism centers on a possible five match sweep while Krishnan’s late tour progress adds challenge.
Georgia Tech coach Bobby Dodd, facing Pitt in the Gator Bowl on December 21, says there is nothing new to plan and the team will take Christmas holidays with practice resuming after. He notes Pitt as a strong favorite, cites Pitt’s 7-0 Sugar Bowl win last year, and praises the Panthers as a truly great football team after watching them defeat Miami.
The Chicago Cubs may acquire a centerfielder with Gene Baker moving to second base. Names linked include Ritchie Ashburn of the Phillies and Lee Walls of the Pirates. Cubs president John Holland said a deal with Pittsburgh may be closer and that no hot action is currently certain.
Frank Lane, the veteran trade-master of the St. Louis Cardinals, left Chicago last night and signaled possible moves. The Cubs reinforced by trading catcher Joe Hannah to Los Angeles Beles and acquiring KC Wiseatar, a versatile infielder from the Pacific Coast League farm club, hinting at a larger exhibition of deals.
Dark Ruler makes first appearance since July 4 and wins the Tropical Park feature at $7.30. Ben Maron prevails at Pimlico at $4.60 in the top Gulf event. Bird Dog, at Bay Meadows, closes fast to win by a length and a half over Irisher.
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