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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1956
Page
7
The 1955 Pennsylvania Game Commission report shows a rise in legal antlered deer bagged to 45 044 with bow and arrow hunters contributing 119 antlered deer from a special October season. Antlerless deer killed in 1955 exceed 262 250 licenses issued, reflecting growth in hunting activity.
The Hawkeyes and Illini surge to joint Big 10 lead after Ohio State upset. they meet Saturday on the televised court with three conference games left. The winner not only gains the lead but also earns an automatic NCAA tournament berth.
Sport Shorts notes a tossup battle between Evie Tech and Hickory at Farrell on Saturday night with a March 10 meeting against Meadville at the same site for District 10 Glass A. A scrimmage may follow for Corry Ared High School and Girard to prep for 1956-57. Yellow Jackets win Erie County Class B and await playoffs. Also mentions Pennsylvania bear kill totals and local bowling show watchers. Joe Kristol posts high scores and Don Cutter posts 721.
Camille Henry of the Providence Reds scored six goals in an 8-2 win over the Springfield Indians, totaling 16 goals this season against the Indians and breaking the single-club season record. The game also featured Cleveland’s 74-? win over Buffalo in a separate period summary.
An upset reshapes the Big 10 title chase as Ohio State defeats Illinois 87-84. Ron Shavlik’s broken wrist for NC State is noted among a string of college hoops upsets and shifting race dynamics with three games left in the regular season.
A sweep of results across many programs with upsets and overtime shown. Notable scores include Yale 81 over IH Columbus 58, Kentucky 101 over Aubama 71, Duke 90 over George Washington 71, Minnesota 73 in overtime, and Illinois 24 over Olio Bate 87.
Seventh grade action saw the Dukes defeat the Warriors 64 to 30 while the Crewcuts topped the War riors 46 to 22 and the Knownothings beat the Bums 42 to 28. Key scorers included Bob Follett and Shreve for the Crewcuts and Vanderhool for the losers. Next Saturday features Bubs vs Dilkes Knownothings vs Warriors and Hypo Blasts vs Crewcuts.
The Bowl Aire tournament over the weekend crowned champions in Class A B and C with Carroll's Gift Shop Thompson Products and Love taking top honors. Individual high scores include Norbert Kane 198 and Thelma Paulson 176, while leaders across classes include Caruso 1204 nine game total in Class A and Frances Syentele 208 in Class C.
Boxing notes say Archie Moore will fight Howie King and Bob Dunlap in regular ten round bouts rather than a training camp. Moore recently defeated Ring in a non title ten rounder in San Francisco and will face Dunlap in San Diego. Also featured: Miguel Bertles meets Bobby Bell at St Nicholas Arena and Berrios departure from Puerto Rico. Steelers sign Chandnols and Wisnewski for 1956 season. Dartmouth 74 Penn 60 Dayton 00 Eastern Kentucky 76.
Cleveland manager Al Lopez said on a desert camp visit that only A1 Smith is certain of a spot with the Indians. Smith, a versatile player, has held six positions and remains a focal point as Lopez pushes rookies to beat out regulars in the pennant race.
Ron Delany of Villanova appears set for the mile at the Knights of Columbus Games with limited opposition after Wes Santee’s ban. George King of NYU entered the mile, having earlier won the ICA two-mile, while Ringed times in the final quarter showcased fast pace. Manhattan led the ICA meet with 36 points as Villanova claimed five event wins including Delany in the mile and Jenkins in the 600.
Two Pirates players unsigned for 1956 with Roberto Clemente and Red Manger remaining, while four others including Sack Shepard and Toby Atwell signed contracts. A separate note reports a woman bowler rolling a 300 game as her team defeated Homestead in a bowling match.
Ted Kroll captured the $30,000 Houston Open at Memorial Park by three strokes over Jack Burke Jr and Dave Douglas. The victory moved Kroll into the lead as 1956 season money winner with 8,300, while Gene Littler dropped to second with 7,568.75. The 160-player field saw notable names including Jimmy Demaret Jimmy Clark Jerry Barber and Don Puttfield among others sharing prizes.
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