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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1955
Page
7
Fragmentary report recounts an absence and hearing related to Fisher. Mentions individuals such as Wels, Orkin, and Ravil in a building scene. No clear dates or outcomes available from the legible text.
In a holiday tournament semifinal at Madison Square Garden, top ranked San Francisco Dons led by 6-10 Bill Russell clash with a high scoring Syracuse rival. Crusaders coach Reed Neely expects tough rebounding from Tom Heinsohn, who tops 36 points in a recent game.
The Ohio High School Athletic Association outlines six rules affecting its 100 percent member schools. Key changes cut eligibility ages from 20 to 18 for fall sports, end spring football practice, and set season rules. Under the new age limits a boy may be ineligible if he is 18 before certain dates, with details to take effect next September at the start of the 156 57 school term.
A Jagged mix of notes covers the City Basket league deadline for entries and the Jamestown Little Leagues 1935 operating costs. Milwaukee Braves profits are cited as 1448.65 over two years, with a perfect 300 game by Bleve Najo on WBEN-TV during a championship bowling program.
Arec, a 21 year old southpaw from Massena NY, faces veteran Willie Pep in a 10 round weightweight bout at Miami Beach. Angelo Dundee, Arel's trainer, predicts surprises and says the youngster is a too cool prospect to throw away in a tough opener. Pep, former featherweight champion with a 20 wins in 29 pro bouts and only six losses, aims for another televised win.
Michigan ready to defend wrestling championship at Wilkes College open tournament. About 235 entrants crowded Wilkes gym in two day event, surpassing prior record. Notable competitors include Rex Perrys Pitt and Willie from the Wolverines, with strong entries from Springfield College Lehigh Cornell Penn Bowling Green and others.
Oklahoma A&M, once a national powerhouse, flirted with a return to the top after a 65-47 All-College Tournament win over Texas Tech in Oklahoma City. Mack Carter led the Aggies with 25 points as they reversed an 18-point deficit, setting up a semifinal with Oklahoma City, the 10th-ranked team, in a crowded college hoops slate.
College basketball scores listed include Princeton versus Northwesters 04 and Butler 70 over Michigan 7. Other listed games show George Washington 82 over Wyoming and Oregon 8H versus Colorado Ave MBE. A boxing result from Holyoke has Bobby Cour cainn beating Joe Willensen on points.
Philadelphia middleweight Giardello, released from Holmesburo prison after an assault charge, starts his fifth comeback January 10 with an opponent to be named. He has sparred with Bud Smith and others, while Joe Rowan eyes a February 19 return bout in New Orleans as college and tournament results stream in from Oklahoma City to Louisville.
Michigan State football coach Duffy Daugherty says Rose Bowl squad is leg weary from a busy sightseeing schedule rather than workouts. He aims for the players to be tired at this stage, with organized tours away from cars and a focus on football from now on. UCLA, Red Sanders, planned a one day layoff for field conditions and healing minor injuries.
Sparta High School basketball ended a 47 game skid dating to 1952 with a 53 51 victory over Chicora. Coach Norm Campbell led his team from a tight contest as Arnold Grosby scored 22 points with seven field goals and eight free throws. Chicora pressed throughout maintaining a close score, Sparta led 25 21 at halftime and held on in the second half.
Bowling stars Al Xander rolled a 224 game and Shannon 220 to pace the action with Clift McCloskey 202 and Bill Lamielle 201. Erma Willett led in Tudies pitt firing with 178, Sophie Sarnick 176 nearby. Professional basketball scores: New York 80 Philadelphia 170, Rochester 91 Syracuse 80, Boglon 105 St. Louis 102.
Regular monthly meeting of the Corry Rod and Gun Club drew a good turnout. Plans were announced for a February 4 event and a February 20 Wally Taher show at Corry Area High School with tickets at Cochran and Dedcat barber shop from January 1.
MIAMI FL Wilkinson voices concern over Maryland’s elite defense as Oklahoma shifts from a rushing attack to potential aerial plays in Orange Bowl prep. Coach Bud Wilkinson notes no clear advantage against the Terrapins and stresses the need to avoid mistakes while preparing for both ground and air options. Maryland coach Jim Tatum hints at a tipped-off play from two years ago during practice sessions.
Pitt stars Bob Grier 196 pound senior fullback accepts added pressure for the Sugar Bowl against Georgia Tech as he steps in to replace injured Tom Jenkins. Team physician Dr. W K Smith says Jenkins may be out, others remain optimistic about Grier’s knee holding up.
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