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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 16, 1954

Page

7

Boxing Telecast Touts Castlan i Contenders

Friday's Madison Square Garden card features Rocky Castellani versus Ernie Durando as the main event with Castellani expected to win by decision. Clarence Henry faces Jimmy Slade in Washington as the heavyweight showcase. Hal Newhouser seeks a spring comeback with the Cleveland Indians, aiming for a relief or starter role, while Rambling notes add basketball plans, hockey merger talk, Betty Skelton NASCAR bid, Bobby Avila terms, and local playoff hopes in districts 10.

Ernie Durando Madison Square Garden Rocky Bobo Olson Olson Kid Gavilan Castellani Durando Ernie Washington Clarence Henry Jimmy Slade Henry Slade Harold Johnson Hal Newhouser Detroit Tigers Cleveland Indians Paw Tribe Hal Ying Tigers Iittie Detroit Newhouser Cleveland Corry High PIAA Hershey Betty Skelton Daytona Beach Fla Aviatrix Bobby Avila Meadville Erie Farrell Sharpsville

Pension wrangle over majors plan continues in conference

Five figures including Allie Reynolds and Ralph Kiner met with owners’ committee to settle how much World Series TV and radio money goes to the pension fund. Players seek greater future influence and a share in contracts. owners hope for a practical path forward as talks proceed amid college basketball and boxing results across the day.

Associated Press New York Ohair Allie Reynolds New York Yankees Ralph Kin—er Chicago Cubs J. Norman Lewis Cleveland Mant Greenberg Pittsburgh John Galbreath Dirmer Baseball Councils Greenberg Lewis Reynolds Kiner

Local Bowling Standings and Results Across Leagues

Corry Novelty moved to first in the Men's A League by a narrow margin after a four point win over Thompson Maple Products as Niederriter’s slipped. Final pins list Corry Novelty 867 915 860 and Thompson 785 740 817 with other team scores and standings recorded for VFW Men’s B and Clymer leagues.

Corry Novelty Forst Thompson Maple Products Niederniter's Corry den Niederriter’s Blue Bonnet Pas Corny den ii Mineo Builders Jensen's Thompson Products Benis Service Thompson Cory den Niederiter's Blue Bonnet Jensen Remiss Service

Duquesne Captures Lead in College Basketball Ranking

In the weekly AP poll Duquesne overtakes Kentucky for first as Indiana and Oklahoma A M drop. Indiana holds third with 650 points while Oklahoma A M falls to fifth behind Western Kentucky Town. Northwestern slips, LaSalle drops from third to twelfth after a defending streak ends. Ohio State setback and other results impact the final tallies.

Dukes Kentucky Indiana Oklahoma Western Kentucky Associated Press New York Duquesne Oklahoma Axgies Pew Bbc Duguesne Oklahoma A&m Town

SANTEE RUNS SECOND FASTEST INDOOR MILE

Jess Santee of Kansas, Michigan State, and Texas fame runs a sub four minute indoor mile on a dirt track at Michigan State College, posting the second fastest indoor mile on record while expressing confidence he can break four minutes. The feat trails Glenn Cunningham’s 1938 board-track time.

Associateu Jess East Lansing Mich Wes Santee Farasis Michuma State College Kansas Tinos Michigan State Kansan Glenn Cunninehan Sunlee Indar Santer Tirack Gil Dodds Uek

Ajax Tops City Volleyball Loop in tense finish

Ajax remains atop the City Volleyball League after a tight feature win over the Thagers, as Aero Supply beat the Merchants and Corry-Jemestown defeated Raymonds. Next week sees Aero Supply vs Ajax Tron Works and Corry-Jamestown vs Rogers Steel.

Thagers Aero Supply Merchants Corry-Jemestown Raymondsam Ajax Tron Works Rogers Steel Corry-Jamestown Aero Supply Va Gormy- Jamestown Rogers Steel and Merchants Raymond's

Scores and standings from last night’s VFW league bowling

In a packed B League night Chris 200 Scores 4 Max posted 214 and 295 to lead. Rival scores included Merle Ottaway 226 and Pete Russell Jr 213. College results show Notre Dame 6, DePaul 71 and Kentucky 81 in a mixed card of scores and outcomes.

Max Chris Sealon Bul Lamielie Ralph White John Logtors Scott Powell Sud Paull Shields Phil Sample Lou Jensen John Qesch Pete Russell Jr Merle Ottaway Chuck Harden Bill Allen Joe Hajec Paul V. Clark Art Shamburg Notre Dame DePaul Louteville Bradley Kentucky Mississippi Stake Weater Wesleyan LSU Vanderbilt

Colleges Plan Fight To Finish Against Raiding

Hamilton N Y college baseball faces a new round of major league raiding battles in July as officials pursue a no raiding pledge. The National League voted 6-3 against the resolution to forbid signing college players after their sophomore year, while the American League tabled the matter. Eppy Barnes of Colgate praised leaders Ford Frick Warren G. and Will Harridge for backing action to protect college baseball.

Associated Press Hamilton Collegians National League Eppy Barnes Colgate National Collegiate A. A. Baseball Committee Warren Gites Will Harridge College Invel

Bob Friend Signs 1954 Pirate Contract

Pirates ink 23 year old right hander Bob Friend as the 36th 1954 signee. He posted an 8-11 record last season and is the oldest member by service, joining the club in 1951. Also infielder George Freese, from the Ralph Kiner deal, signed yesterday after Springfield IL International League play, hitting .256 last year. The Pirates’ Fort Pierce spring camp welcomed 34 rookies as training continued through March 2.

Pitts Buscett Camuics Svt Pittsburgh Pirates Friends Pirates George Freese Chicago Cubs Ralph Keiner Springfield Mass Fort Pierce Fis Berrie

Velar Injured In Plane Forced Landing At Ft. Benning

Chico Velar, Army private at Ft. Benning, was injured in a forced plane landing near Columbus Georgia. The former welterweight contender suffered a fractured jaw loss of teeth and multiple lacerations. Post hospital reports his condition as good.

Vejar Columbus Chico Velar Ft. Benning The Post Hospital

Johnson Stops Williams in Newark Duel

Harold Johnson of Philadelphia stops Doc Williams, aged 186, in Newark New Jersey after a confrontation that began in 1744 Philadelphia and progressed to 186.

Miami Harold Johnson Philadelphia Doc Williams Newark N. J

Patterson Wins Narrow Decision Over Dare in Eight

Patterson, the 19 year old Olympic champion, edged Yvon Dare of Canada in a hard fought eight round bout at Eastern Partway Arena. Patterson showed flashes but missed often and was hurt by Dare, taking a very close decision that left him with seven career knockouts.

Patterson Custer Cus Joey Maxim Durelle Rusty Pat Putterson

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