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Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 08, 1956

Page

7

Boxing Fights Highlight Madison Square Garden Card

Washington ring action features Ralph Jones versus Tony Baldoni as a stepping stone toward a Sugar Ray Robinson clash. Spinal looks favored in another bout by experience and footwork. Madison Square Garden hosts welterweights Isaac Logart and Ramon Fuentes with potential title implications as the winner nears a 147 pound championship shot.

Eyenmes Washington Ralph Tiger” Jones Tony Baldoni Jones Johny Saxton Ray “Sugar" Robinson Bakioni Ray Drake Madison Square Garden Isaac Logart Cub Ramon Fuentes Logart Gil "Tirner Fuentes Joe Miceli

Sport Shorts and Upcoming Events at Corry Club

M. J. Bud Casane of Erie will be at the Corry Rod and Gun Club this Sunday afternoon to instruct adults at the archery place. Local sportsmen look forward to the annual fish fry and open house next Tuesday evening at the Corry Red and Gun Club home. Pirates spring training at Fort Myers sees 5 players seeking roster berths. The roster includes 19 pitchers, seven catchers, 11 infielders and seven outfielders. Little Mo Connolly, a tennis great, turned professional this week with fanfare and joined a sports advisory group to promote youth sports.

M. J Bud" Casane Erie Corry Cnby Matereen Little Mo" Connolly Sie ANA

Gavilan Stirs Protest After Boxing Defeat in London

London Amerie boycott roils British boxing as Gavilan vows to challenge the verdict on last night’s 10 round welterweight bout against Hijhiter. Protesters insist Gavilan deserved win, claiming referee actions misread a hard fought battle.

London Gavilan Tig Hijhiter Junis Vamil Chae Hem Gaylwn Lweweight Cuba Lew Hurilon Invernational Boxing Club Bhokk Amecan Laheers England

Jones vs Baldoni Mee Tonight in Middleweight TV Fight

Tonight in Yonkers New York a 21 year old favorite Baldoni meets Ralphinert Jones in a 12 round middleweight TV bout. Jones holds a 12 win streak and is ranked among the country’s top fighters while Baldoni seeks a major victory to claim a crown in a busy boxing card headlined by other bouts and regional matchups.

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Erie East High Cagers Rout Corry Beavers 78 55

Erie East High dominated Corry Area High Beavers 78 to 55 as Vic Crige’s Sunrisers moved ahead early and cruised through the final period. Ken Biletnikoff led East with 28 points, while Paul Dietsch tallied 26 for Corry. Soren son Federoff and Metzgur added double digits for the winners.

Erie East High Corry Area High Beavers Vic Crige Sunrisers Corry Paul Dietsch The Scarlet Gray Ken Biletnikoff Beavers Goss Biletnikoff Dietsch Cory East Cragemen Inds Sorenson Federoff Metzgur Bill Turmer McOunter Coney Dick Pitts Ae Jaynes

College Basketball Scores From Various Matches

A summary of college basketball results includes Fordham 81 Lasalle 68 and Harvard 65 over Connvatient 105 Rutgers 85, Canisius 86 Saint Bonaventure 7, North Carolina State 7 over Wake Forest 63. Other notable scores feature Maryland 70 Notre Dame 7 and North Carolina 115 over William and Mary 0, plus Drake 7 Dayton 7 and San Francisco 77 College of Pacific 60.

Duke Maryland North Carolina William and Mixy Town State Drake Dayton Miami Buller Notre Dame Houthert Methodist Texacall Arkansas AG Baylor San Francisco College of Pacific

Death clears boxer Rudy Watkins in Philadelphia bout

Philadelphia medical examiner clears boxer Rudy Watkins of fault in the death of Robert Perry after a January fight at the Cam Win Athletic Club. Perry, 21, died January 29 from brain injuries suffered when knocked down in the sixth round. Perry’s condition deteriorated after the bout and medical witnesses described his pupils dilating and then closing in the dressing room.

Philadelphia Ballimore Dieveleht Rudy Watkins Phiadelphia Woxer Robert Perry Joseph W. Spelman Perry Suite Athletic Commission Rchin Parry William Btrickland Watkins

North Carolina State barely edges Virginia in tough clash

NC State staved off Virginia 76 to 71 as the No. 4 team struggled with Virginias zone defense. Cliff Hafer led with 26 points while NC State rallied after a 41 37 halftime deficit to hold on for the win. San Francisco and Dayton also won, as Duke and Maryland maintained ACC lead and SMU star Krebs set a Southwest Conference scoring mark.

San Francisco Dons Dayton Flyers College of the Pacific Miamii Ohley Duke Maryland North Carolina William and Mary Southern Methodist Texas Jim Krebs North Carolina State ACC Virginia Cliff Hafer Mt N.C. State San ‘Francisco AU Americi Bill Russell E. C. Jones Ruskell Daytin Mistat Mlien Juel Thompie Jakeainty Duke Tuy Marylind Fort Mager Len Ravenbluth Krebs SMU Slater Martin Texas Christian Dick O'Neal

Spa Dribblers Defeat Sparta 64 50 in Parity Game

Spa Dribblers defeated Sparta 64 to 50 on the Spa team's hardwood last night in Cambridge Springs under coach Nora Campbell. The two clubs traded leads through three quarters, Sparta up 14-13 after one, CS leading 25-24 at halftime. Crosby led Sparta with 12 points while the CS sharpshooter scored 29, and Sparta hosts Townville Friday night.

Cambridge Springs Nora Campbell Spa Sparta Te Devfeat Inds Allin Crosby Townville

Bowling Stars Triumph In League Night Attracts High Scores

Bowing stars JP Anderson, Al Baresst, and Andy Sventek led last evening's league with 210 212 and 228 solo games. Raul Clark 218 Hank Roskowski 203 Bel Berry 211 Cliff McCloskey 210 Don Williams 218 Clyde Brenneman 209. Evelyn Chase led the ladies with 203 as Norberta Kane 197 Jessi Flick 191 Erina Willett 189 Prankes Sventek 17% Dorothy Rathbing 116 Betty Ann Basins 175 Marion Bilotd 18 also posted strong marks.

Jp" Anderson al Baresst Andy Sventek Feld Anderson Baresst Sventek Raul Clark Hank Roskowski Bel Berry Cliff McCloskey Don Willams Clyde Brenneman Evelyn Chase Norberta Kane Jessi Flick Erina Willett Prankes Sventek Dorothy Rathbing Betty Ann Basins Marion Bilotd

Patterson Struggles to Secure Fights in Boxing War

Floyd Patterson faces trouble booking bouts as promoters clash with the International Boxing Club over price. D'Amato demands 50 000 for a Patterson versus Hurricane Jackson bout, challenging the TV era's gate expectations. The TBC resists, noting a 150 000 net gate and the need to earn a heavyweight title shot by beating stronger opponents.

New York Floyd Patterson Rocky Marpiano Patterson D'Amato Marciano TBC al Welll Weill Paterson Jackson

Smith Upset By Unknown In Non-Title Bout

Lightweight champion Wallace Smith lost a non title 10 round decision to 19 year old Larry Boardman of Marlborough Connecticut at the Boston Garden. Boardman floored Smith eight times in rounds one and nine as Smith complained the officials favored the challenger. Referee Joe Zapastas and Judge Shaughnessy had Boardman ahead, with Heirty scoring for Smith and AP also backing Boardman. Smith plans a run at welterweight and a fight with Tony De Marco next month.

Alonomt Eesone Boston Wallace Bud) Smith Tim Smith Larry Boardman Marlborough Conn Boston Garden Tony de Marco Jimmy Carter Boardusmn Boardman Joe Heirty Associated Press

Pflug Named To Princeton Staff

Princeton University appoints Robert Pflug as assistant coach at age 60, after Brown University post since 1951 and prior head coach roles in New Kensington and Bradford high schools. Scholastic basketball results listed include Erie East 78 Corry 55 and other scorelines amid college prep context.

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