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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1956
Page
7
Bill Mitchell scored 26 points as the Beavers edged the Alumni 59 53 in a hard fought game. The contest featured a late drive and key baskets by Mitchell and teammates, with turnover pressure and strong defense shaping the final minutes. The Beavers pulled away briefly in the fourth before the Alumni battled back, but solid free throw shooting sealed the victory.
In brief sports items from Arcadia musings and Santa Anita details. Gell Parham and Verdin Hislop participate in regional plays while coach Bob Forsiele leads Muscinta Clara.
Parker is rehired as the Lions' coach amid a tumultuous season. The article references dated names and uneven quotes, noting past champions and salary details while hinting at organizational turmoil and ongoing trials.
Fragmented OCR notes reference a sports in brief item with scattered names such as ERLONA Shily-Ration Hite and Jey Wie Interna CorsaT Chistangs tournament and a few scores like 5-8 and 0-6, but the text is largely unreadable, offering no coherent event, participants, or outcomes to summarize meaningfully.
In a spirited Corry High rivalry game the Grads defeated the Jayvees 51 to 36. Terry Williams led the alumni with 21 points, while Bichynski and Blunt added 10 each. The Jayvees battled early but faded in the second half as Corry’s veterans pulled away.
Henry Pharaoh of Jeannette High School is named the new chair of the WPTAL basketball committee succeeding BG Groton of Monacoityho. Pharaoh, a former coach, steps into leadership as the league plans updates for the upcoming season.
Wilt Chamberlain and Kansas survived a tense upset as Town State pressed late. Gene Elstin's last-second shot sealed a 1 point win for Kansas in the opening round. Kansas State and other top teams faced varying results as the college basketball tournament began.
In Jacksonville Pitt coach John Michelosen and Georgia Tech coach Bobby Dodd refined single wing tactics as their teams prepared for the Gator Bowl showdown. Michelosen said no Pitt player is ruled out except likely Cor ky Cost, nursing an injury from Thanksgiving.
North side seizes early lead as Oklahoma stars McDonald and Dawson pace a 17-7 victory. Harris and Fee connect on a nine-yard TD, while Dawson adds a 19-yard scoring pass to Kim Hinesley. McDonald sets rhythm with 12 carries for 68 yards and five completions for 89 as the North shuffles positions in the All Star showcase.
Adelaide reports Australia clinched the Davis Cup as Rosewall and Head led a dominant doubles effort. Seixas and Giammalva fought hard for the United States, with the Australian pair seizing control after early exchanges and pressuring the American duo throughout the decisive sets.
Seixas and Giammalva faced a tough match as the United States took an early lead but were halted by the Australians. The pair battled through the fourth and fifth games with service breaks, trading sets and presses for a decisive 11th game break that shifted momentum.
Brookville High roars past top seed Butler 50 49 in Cranberry opening round. Bob Fogzan boosts Brookville with 26 points as Sievertown falls 73 459 in a separate game. Creek tonight’s schedule hints at final rounds and Class A B C matchups remaining to decide.
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