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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1953
Page
7
Boxing fans anticipate Kid Gavilan defending his welterweight crown against Chuck Davey in Chicago. Gavilan, veteran with nearly 100 pro bouts, faces Davey who has 39 fights and an unorthodox style. The undercard includes White Sox trade chatter and college basketball results from the era.
Cuban champion Kid Gavilan remains the solid 12-5 favorite for tomorrow’s welterweight title defense against Chuck Davey in Chicago. Davey, from Michigan State, carries an 87 win two draw pro record and seeks to prove himself against Gavilan’s proven class. A TV deal could push Gavilan’s payday near 1000000.
Corry Bowling Association will hold a 9 15 PM meeting at the VFW Post to plan the coming tournament. Officers attend plus committee representatives John Dubrosky Joe Prigar William Gumbleton Erwin Mountain Lou Valentine Art Shamburg Euland Harvey Vance Allen. Charles Sis is president Bu land Harvey vice president Walt Loveland secretary treasurer.
Niederviter's extended their commanding lead in the Men's A League with a sweep over Meerdink's while Fireside gained two games and total pinfall from Bowl-Aire. Shandinae and others posted results as standings show Niederviter's 88 20 and Fireside at Blue Bonnet with Michaelson’s 493 and Corry Den 4Bals Tunnel among the high scores.
Unbeaten Seton Hall extending a 29 game win streak was named the top basketball team in the nation for the fourth straight week by 32 of 32 sportswriters and broadcasters. Indiana and Washington followed, La Salle fourth, and Kansas State dropped to tenth after a loss to Nebraska. Western Kentucky rose to ninth after routing Loyola of New Orleans.
Basketball league supervisor announced postponement of the ferial game between Unknowns and Wolverines to televise the Gavilan Davey welterweight title fight. Remaining games listed with times 8:30 for Rockets vs TAGM Electric and 7:30 Connie's vs Keystones. Other contest rescheduled.
Philadelphia boxer Percy Bassett defeated Ray Famechon in Paris to seize the Interim world featherweight championship with a brutal left-right combination in round three. Famechon was knocked down and unable to continue after the bell, forcing victory in the fourth round per French rules. Bassett aims to unify and seek stronger opponents, eyeing a longer title run.
Meadville beat Hickory 75 to 64 and Allentown 84 to 99 over Upper Day. Huo Glenn scored 8 as Mauch Chusk lost 60 to Weatherly 10. Freeland Gypholi 61 over White Haven 108 and East Maus Shuik Township 42. Curlin 62 over Houck 60. Brooklyn records show Ralph Tigur wolles at Yonkers New York with 1554. Marv Edelman scored 16 Philadelphia 9.
Test 200 Club highlights strong performances as Bowlers post high games. Bisbee notches a 631 set with 298 in a single game, Harvey tops 600 with multiple 200s, and Grane Bates and others reach 210s and 200s across listed matches.
Boston tennis notes show Kramer in a tight spot in the net series as Sedeman suffers an 8-6 1st set thrashing. Sedeman trails 12-12 in the overall tour as they prepare to clash again at Boston Garden. Segura leads Pancho Segura 1-0 in their series while Segura holds a 20-6 edge in head to head.
Ajax led the City Volleybill League with a dominant first half and finished two games ahead of Corry Tamestown and others. Corry Tamestown edged Rayining while Merchants downed Ary Supuly as the loop leader strengthened.
The Baltimore Colts announce the addition of Douglas to their NFL coaching and training staff. Details include past roles with Drexel and Arkansas and notes on college playing history at William and Mary and Stanford. The report also mentions Don Kellett as Colts general manager and references Roy Williams in a coaching context.
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