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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1957
Page
7
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The Cleveland Indians announce a 1958 schedule with Sunday doubleheaders against the New York Yankees on May 26 and July 27 at Municipal Stadium. Additional doubleheaders include six more Sundays and a holiday game, aiming to draw large crowds after record attendances in prior seasons. The Indians begin at home April 15 against Kansas City and close September 28 against Detroit, with a key four-game weekend stand starting May 16 when the Chicago White Sox visit, followed by eastern clubs.
Howe News Bureau reports the 1057 fielding season with lowest errors and high averages. Vic Power and Joe De Maestri lead in infield defense for Athletics and Chartstans, while Yogi Berra and Ted Williams top catchers and outfielders. Pitchers Donavan and Shantz show the most chances with minimal errors.
Sport Shorts note that three Section II teams look weaker than last year but may still contend for league honors. Corry's Beavers defeated their predecessors 45-36, Warren beat the Dragons 61-45, and Franklin edged the Knight alumni 54-53 with Chuck Snell limited to seven points after pregame foot surgery.
The Providence Reds defeated the Hershey Bears 2-1 and 4-2 to win back-to-back games. Rookie Bill Sweeney scored the decisive goals, with Paul LaRivee also contributing in the final period. Providence remains in third place, four points behind Cleveland after their weekend wins.
Detroit dominates Cleveland 69-14 in the World Football League title game at Briggs Stadium before 65,263 fans and a national television audience. Tobin Rote throws four touchdowns and scores one as the Lions capture their fourth pro title, with George Wilson lauding a team victory and players earning record playoff bonuses.
In New Orleans Tom Brown er of San Francisco defeated Bernard Battzen of Dallas 6-1 6-4 7-5 to win the Sugar Bowl title for the second straight year.
COLLEGE STATION Tex Tex as A&M officials began anew hunting a successor to Paul Bryant as athletic director and head football coach after former Notre Dame coach Frank Leahy turned down the job on doctors orders. Officials avoided formal confirmation, but relief was evident that Leahy’s bid ended. The search likely remains delayed until after New Year’s Day as President Harrington and athletics chairman Groneman return from Jacksonville where they watched A&M lose 3 0 to Tennessee in Bryant’s final game. They plan to attend Cotton Bowl week activities in Dallas. Leahy’s condition was a gastric ailment that forced his Notre Dame resignation. he asked for a clean bill of health to consider the post, a request Harrington publicly questioned. Milky Bowl notes report Alamo Heights beating McKeesport 12 0 to win the National Milk Bowl title, with scores in the first and last periods.
West toppled East 27-19 in the Shrine East West game as Gerald Nesbitt scored three TDs for the underdog West in San Francisco. Tennessee edged Texas A&M 3-0 in the Gator Bowl in Jacksonville with John Crow held to 46 rushing yards. Ken Ford led Hardin-Simmons to a 21-20 win in the Blue Gray game in Montgomery. Oklahoma, Mississippi, and Ohio State held firm as Cotton, Sugar, and Rose Bowls shaped up with Duke, Texas, and Oregon as upcoming opponents.
The Syracuse Nationals beat the Philadelphia Warriors 105 to 97, extending their home winning streak to seven. The Minneapolis Lakers defeated the Cincinnati Royals 111 to 103 in the other scheduled NBA game. The streak started November 27 with a win over Philadelphia and now includes Detroit, Boston, New York, and Cincinnati before these home games.
Cincinnati ships first baseman Ted Kluszewski to Pittsburgh in exchange for pitcher Dee Fonay. The deal reshapes both sides' rosters as the Pirates seek hitting and the Reds rebuild.
Big Eight action centers on unbeaten Kansas and Kansas State battling for the crown as the league winds down a holiday tournament schedule. California faces Temple in the Holiday Festival while Maryland battles Memphis State, and Syracuse meets West Virginia in early rounds. Other top teams like Michigan State and Cincinnati aim for national glory as the season heats up toward conference play and postseason berths.
Nancy O Connell of Chicago won her third consecutive National Girls singles title, beating Bonnie Menacher of Forest Hills 6-4 7-5. The match finished in Arcadia California where Round Tubit earned $2.30 to lift 1997 earnings to $600,000. The Alligator Handlespot Tropical Park event crowned Sir Rob and First Pulr in two divisions. Evio Zelva of Italy died in a boat accident at the Orange Bowl regatta Grand Prix.
The Pirates traded Fondy to acquire Ted Kluszewski a former NL standout. Kinship struggles for first basemen Buck Kluszewski and Fondy’s 32 year old season are noted while Hank Fullen returns after signing a 1988 contract. The club moves into spring training with new lineup adjustments and power in batters.
Boardman seeks a comeback showdown at St Nicholas as Peter Schon steps in for the headlining pro bout. The page lists a long boxing history with names like Beanimsp, Frankie Ruff, and Tony DeMarco, noting past wins and losses and a looming matchup amid a crowded PR scene.
A terse Milwaukee brief notes Batunday slowing fronts with unclear data around Orville PLU and a mix of names and numbers, including Phoenixyitic Pa and 103 reference. The fragment hints at a local weather or event update but details remain unreadable.
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