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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 05, 1955

Page

7

Bulldogs crush Oilers as MeadVine lead grows

MeadVine’s Bulldogs routed Oil Gley 82 to 50 to stretch their lead in Section IT. Wilber Jenkins scored 24 points, aided by four players in double figures. Warren surprised Titusville 48 to 39, tightening the chase for the league crown with three contests left. Franklin beat Cory Beavers 80 to 51, creating a three way tie for second with Titusville and OU.

Sue MeadVine Bulldogs Warren Titusville John Joy Wilber Jenkins Oilers Dragons George Johnson Rockets Franklin Cory Beavers Knights OU Guy Meadville

Elevator shoes spark stir in college basketball with gimmick

Los Angeles State coach Cage Gimmicks Sax Elliott drew attention after making Glen Abney seven feet tall with six inch elevator shoes in a game against Utah. No rules were broken but rivals question what he will try next. Elliott previously used oxygen tanks to aid players in heat, and he once led a team that scored 188 of 208 points in a single contest.

Sax Elliott Los Angeles Glen Abney Utah Elliott Bevo Prancis Rio Grande

Marquette 10 Seek 15th in Row This Evening

Marquette aims for a 15th straight win as San Francisco and Memphis State loom as potential challengers. The Dons and Memphis State both rode 13 game winning streaks into tonight’s action, with San Francisco hosting St. Marys and Memphis State at Florida State. Other top results include Syracuse over Holy Cross, Duke outdueling North Carolina, and Rhode Island State edging Colgate in overtime. UCLA leads the Pac-8 south while Stanford beat USC, and Oregon State extended the northern streak as Cincinnati and West Texas State posted victories.

Associated Press Marquette San Francisco Memphis State Warriors Dons Loyola Lon Angeles Mississippi State Ike Duke North Carolina Rhode Island State Colgate Wake Forest Clemson Richmond Vilginis Tech UCLA Stanford California Southern California Oregon State Idaho Washington Trace Wyoming Oklahoma City Cowboys Cincinnati Sienna West Texas State Arizona State Tempe

Sport Shorts highlight local and national coaching and sports figures

Edis Williams, linked to Erie chief pole position, is a known figure among local baseball fans, with past infield experience for Carry's Independent club. Otto Graham may consider Northwestern coaching, boosted by Browns earnings from insurance and TV. Jesse Arnelle nears 500 point season at Penn State, while George May’s golf shows secure NBC telecast from Tar Kshanter CC beginning June 7.

Edis Williams Erie Bob Williams Carry Greyhound Post House Cty Ultle Tiketi Hoad Otto Graham Job Northwestern University Cleveland Browns Ohio City Penn State Jesse Arnelle George Chicago NBC Tark'shanter Country Club

College basketball scores and results across several colleges

Syracuse edged Holy Cross 74 70 while Rhode Island beat Colgate 80 57 Le Moyne upset Hoston College 73 Thiel 71 Bethany West Virginia 68 Indiana Pa 69 Edinboro 78 St Vincent 63 Jonah 91 Bucknell 68 Buffalo 79 Rensselaer 5 Towson Tech 62 Duke 0 North Carolina 6 Richmond 70 Virginia Tech 5 Wake Forest 120 Clemson 6 Buffalo Teachers 61 Allegheny 60 Elocuhastic scores list multiple campus games and nearby towns report.

Syracuse Holy Cross Rhode Ishin Colgate Cincinnat Siena Lemoyne Hoston College Thiel Bethany Vad Indiana Edinboro Glurion St. Vincent Jona Bucknell Bufalo University Rensselaer Towle County

Palmer Out Front In Phoenix Open Tourney

Johnny Palmer leads the Phoenix Open at the halfway point with five under par 135 as Gene Littler pressures. Arnold Palmer sits tied for second at 137 after 36 holes, with a trio at 136 amid NBA scores and other brief items.

Palmer Aswoaved Bros Phoenix Ariz Johnny Palmer Charlotte N.C Arizona Country Club Theor Gene Littler Arnold Palmer

Beavers Drop Seventh Straight at Franklin

Corry area high school Beavers, in poor shooting night, lost 80-51 at Franklin. Ken Henson led Franklin with 19 points as Wolfe hit 19 for Corry in a rough 27 percent team shoot. Franklin built leads and poured in 23 fourth-quarter points while reserves topped Corry Jayvees 37-15.

Craggmen Wolfe Bags Ken Henson Knights Viv Cragg Walt Wolfe Beavers Franklin Henson Carson McCullough Wolfe Corry Franklin High Corry Jayvees Amberson Sirl Mitchell Dietsch Burkhart Tomer Miller Mitchell Hyer Shuyer _o Vraniklin Sloan Butters Phinney Riddle Eckel Bimelar Marwood Sevidio Yezerskl

Corry Class A Marksmen Triumph 1195 1180 Victory

Corry Class A marksmen defeated Erie Class B team 1195 to 1180 as Walnut Creek, Franklin, Warren, Titusville and Meadville posted notable scores. Notable results include Meadville 92 over Ol Olly 50 and Farrell 69 over Ellwood City 40 with Greenville 54 and Sharpsville 35.

Warren Meadville Titusville Franklin Sid ‘Warren Corry Erie Walnut Creek Franklin Ol Olly Farrell Ellwood City Greenville Sharpsville Marper Linesville Gua Chuss Erie Riflemen Gary Dingfelder B. Gabriel Eugene Davis Righ Pr. Sit. Kn OH. Tot B. Patterson D. Patterson B. Davis G. Patterson Bo G. Dingfelder B. Hall Baley Bo L. Gabriel G. Davis A. Knapp D. Gabriel Erie Hodh and Gon Club C. Meehl L. Gildersleeve F. Parker L. Feiss G Baten Li Fish Ag Allen R. Swift Gunners J. Fallon Bill Durham Jack Crowell D. Ploss Walnut Creete R. Stunbro Kalsch R. Bower A. Nich Weinheimer M_ Pritter John Wiggins Joe Wiggins Cory G. Rhodes McCray B. Filck B. Durbar Mossinger Crowellat

Gavilan Wins At Madison Square Garden In Split Decision

Gavilan defeats Ernie Durando in a split decision at Madison Square Garden after a three month layoff. Referee Gonn scored Gavilan three rounds, while Bert Grant and Artie Aidala had him at five to eight rounds. Associated Press similar to Grant. Ringside writers favored Gavilan in a contested bout. Social Outcast favored in Miami mile and a furlong handicap at Gulfstream Park day, with $60,200 gross and $50,600 to the winner if all starters run.

Jok Gavilan Ernie Durando Madison Square Garden Johnny Saxton Philadelphia Durando Saxton Bobo Olson Chicago Marke Gonn Durandol Bert Grant Dudge Artie Aidala Associated Press Miami Fla Alfred G. Vanderbilt Histead Park

Blue Jays Triumph Over Northern Area Sugar Grove

Corry Junior High beat Northern Area Sugar Grove Freshmen 80 13 in a 14 piece scoring game led by Ted Francisco with 13 points. The Blue Jays opened 14 4 and 20 8 at halftime then extended lead late. Sugar Grove Angove eight points led scorers for the visitors while nine Blue Jays players scored. Sugar Grove faces Warren next on the local court.

Corry Minor High Dribblers Sugar Grove Wright Blue Jays Warren County John Hissman Aix Ted Francisco Angove Warren Stewart McNally Gruber Holytage Sherrard Henning Carleon Engleton Firth San WW Corry Junior High Austin Laton Francisco T. Williams Carroll Nichols Marryhead Gallagher Shear Grove Corrs Carroll and Hixson

Santee Aims To Break Mile Record At Millrose Games

Wes Sartee, 22, from Kansas, seeks to shatter the indoor mile mark set at 4:03.8 in Boston, tonight at Madison Square Garden. He rarely paces himself, so Dick Olsen and Fred Dwyer will handle the early tempo while teammates Bob McMillen and Billy Tidwell, plus Gunnar Nielsen, support in Wanamaker Mile action.

New York Wes Sartee Madison Square Garden Boston

Record From Open Year Olympic Trials

About 500 athletes compete in 24 events as 23 Olympians from around 12 countries depart for the meet. A capacity crowd of roughly 16 000 is expected to attend.

Shili Acérié

Andrews Hart Fight With Giardello Is Off

Fight promoter Benny Trotta arranged a substitute 10 round heavyweight bout between Bob Baker of Pittsburgh and Wille James to replace the Giardello versus Andrews scheduled bout after Andrews reportedly slipped on ice and injured his back leaving the original match off the card last night in Baltimore.

Baltimore Benny Trotta Bob Baker Pittsburgh Wille James Joey Giardello al Andrews Trotta Andrews

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