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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 29, 1956

Page

7

Corry Beavers Reach Historic Scoring Pace in 1955-56

Corry Area High School Beavers finished the 1955-56 season with a 10-12 record and an 1319 point total in 22 games, averaging 60 points per game as the school’s highest scoring team. Paul Dietsch led with 381 points, followed by Bill Turner with 305, Walt Latos 200, Jim Tumer 141, and Tom Linski 116. Dietsch shot 61 free throws, while the team posted 67 percent at the line, 253 of 619. Regulars included 12 scorers, from Bill Mitchell 68 to Ernie Vansseng two fouls.

Jooming Pac Corry Beavers Orange and Black Dribblers Vic Oil City Cragemen Oilers Erie Tech Erie Prep Millcreek MaDowell Beevers Union City Meadville Warren Titusville Franklin Erie East Erie Academy Exle Jim ‘Tumer Tom Linski Tntil Bill Mitchell Ernie Vansseng Dietsch Turner

Lockman May Sit On Giants Bench In Coming Season

Carroll Whitey Lockman, key to past NL titles, may join the Giants bench this season as Bill Rigney signals changes. Rigney plans to test Dusty Rhodes, Bob Lennon, Gail Harris for left field while keeping Lockman available. Mueller to lead off, Mays in center, with others in or near lineup as spring training opens around the league.

Lockman Giants Associated Carroll Whitey) Lockman New York Bill Rigney Whitey Dusty Rhodes Bob Lennon Gaildarris Rigney Rhodes Lennon Willie Mays Don Mueller Mueller Boston Red Sox Mel Parnell Brooklyn Vero Beach Fla Carl Erskine Jin Hughes Paul

Promoters Seek Monday TV Fight Plum After Club Shutdown

In New York sixteens promoters pursue the Monday night light television bout after the State Athletic Commission revoked licenses of the London Sporting Club and its officers Tex Sullivin and Willie Gilzenbern. They imposed the heaviest penalties in commission history for eight of nine charges, with one charge dismissed for lack of evidence. Minny Helcksen of Sunnyside Arena and Haskell Cohen of the NBA emerged as likely bidders, while Ted Cott of Du Mont promises continued telecast, likely in New York.

New York London Sporting Club State Athletic Commission Tex Sullivin Willie Gilzenbern Gilsenbern Minny Helcksen Sunnyside Haskell Cohen National Basketball Association Thit Colter DuMont Ted Cott DuMont Corporation Nction London S.C

Phillies Clinic To Be Annual At Ascoiner Elem

Mayo Smith of the Philadelphia Phillies advocates continuing the club’s baseball clinic and seminar on an annual basis at AscoINER ELEM Clearwater. Four pitchers were ordered to remain after yesterday’s echo closed, leaving the 42 regular rostered players as formal sprint drills open on Thursday. Names mentioned include Henry Bolinda Don Cardwell George Green Dell Kuchore and Jerry Ikuchore.

Elem Clearwater Mayo Smith Philadelphia Phillies Echo Henry Bolinda Pittsburgh Don Cardwell Winston-Salem George D. Green Wilmington Dell Jerry iKuchore

Holman Favored 2-1 in Televised Heavyweight bout

Chicago’s fourth-ranked heavyweight Joh Holman is a 2-1 favorite to defeat Pennsylvania’s Joe Rowan in a 10- round nationally televised fight tonight from Miami. Holman has risen from obscurity with recent kayo wins over Hob Satterfield Ezzard Charles and Boardwal Bill. Rowan, 21, has 7 losses in 35 bouts but relies on speed to offset Holman’s edge and weight difference. ABC will carry the telecast at 10 p.m.

Miami Joh Holman Chicago Joe Rowan Phoenixville Holman Hob Satterfield Ezzard Charles Boardwaile Billy Smith Rowah Willie Pastrano Rowan ABC

Last Night’s Fights Across Cities Reported Results

In Portland Peter Mueller of Germany outpointed Jimmy Marlines of Phoenix over 10 rounds. In Miami Beach Botterfield and Harold Santer fought to a draw over 10 rounds. In Hartford Steve Ward of Hartford beat Pat Marline of Union City in eight rounds. In professional basketball Rochester defeated Boxton 113 97, Fort Wayne beat New York 99 95.

Portland Oro Peter Mueller Germany Jimmy Marlines Phoenix Ariz Miami Beach Fla Botterfield Chicago Harold Santer Newark N. d Drew Hartford Conn Steve Ward Pat Marlune Union City Rochester Boxton Fort Wayne New York

Teener League Plans Are Made

A meeting of the five Teener League managers with Commissioner Ken Harvey and Lou Hanna decided on a 16 game schedule per team and a four team playoff. Season runs May 21 to August 2 at Loveland Field. Five teams share returning players among Ajax Aero Supply Columbus Merchants Ronald Dilts Clit Austin Raymonds and New players drafted from Little League start in May.

Ken Harvey Lou Hanna Tom Close Loveland Field Ajax Ken Downey Don Carroll David Hillstrom Dick Shat~ Tuck Terry Williams Bob Bailey Ted Heverly Don Christensen Sydney Stewart Merle Ottaway Aero Supply Billy Tunnel John Fitzgerald Jim Woodworth Dick Thomas Terry Houser Dick Breek Bob Lindsey Bob Taylor Tom Dietsch Joe Glaviand National Bank Don Wents Larry Gallagher Dave Carlson Lee Austin John Marty Harry Norton LeRoy Rieck Dick Herberg Clit Austin Raymond's Bob Staples Ernie Yanssens Fred Wilkinson Bob Higgkins Jim Miller Jim Morton Tom Mowrey Larry Barr John Brundage Sonny Staples Columbus Merchants Ed Lato Art Perkins Tom Joyce Charles Sandburg Ronald Dilts

Bowling Stars Lead Night Of High Scores In Local League

Bob Wotus and Bob Greider paced last night’s league with 230 and 209 208 games while a string of bowlers posted 200s and 210s including Howard Pier 201 Carl Peterson 200 Ole McCloskey 212 Joe Jungfleisch 210 Bill Lamielle 205 Al Baressi 213 Harry Hotchkiss 208 Lynford Chase 212 Chuck Jackman 224 Agnes Valastink 202 Rose Glaviia 167 Dorothy Lylbn 194 Marlon Bulard 183 Barbara Temple 181 Jane Froehlich 170 Bracken’s 1026 game and 2770 series set new season highs in the Avalon Men’s 4A League. COLLEGE BASKETBALL: Ripppelry Rock 86 Thiel 65 Allegheny 73 Clarion 90 Westminster 90 Gannon 63 Jersey City Teachers 86 National 81 George Washington 98 Georgetown 77 Navy 80 Catholic University 8 Oklahoma A M 65 Wichita 62 overtime Southern Methodist 29 Rice 75

Bob Wotus Bob Greider Wotus Greider Howard Pier Carl Peterson Ole McCloskey Joe Jungfleisch Bill Lamielle al Baressi Harry Hotchkiss Lynford Chase Chuck Jackman Helen Hixson Agnes Valastink Rose Glaviia Dorothy Lylbn Marlon Bulard Barbara Temple Jane Froehlich Bracken Funeral Homien Avalon Sason Rlippery Rock Thiel Allegheny Clarion Westminster Gannon Jerey City Teachers Nationales George Washington Georgetown Navy Catholic University Oklahoma A & M Wichita Southern Methodist Rice

Dons Ride 48th Straight Victory to CA Title

San Francisco Dons crushed College of the Pacific 87 49 to extend the NCAA hopefuls to 48 straight wins. Coach Phil Woolpert restyled his lineup for a test night as All America Bill Russell poured in 28 points. The Dons eye the NCAA tournament after securing their California title while other schools in the region inch toward bids.

Associated Press Phil Woolpert San Francisco Dons Dons College of the Pacific California Basketball Association San Francisco NCAA Little Peru Neb Dick Blake A. G. Wheeler Peru Nebraska Wheeler Woolpert Aeason Os UCLA COP. All America Bill Russell SoUtharn Methodist Kenton Texas Rice Mustatks Texas Tech Dle Georgetown Joe Holup

Sparta Edges Tidioute 45 41 to Close Season

Sparta rign's cagers edged Tidioute 45 to 41 in a season finale, snapping a 21 game winless streak for coach Norm Campbell's squad. Arnold Crosby led Sparta with 11 points as they pulled away in the final quarter after a tight 36 85 through three periods. Tidbute matched the foe with 11 for the losers.

Sparta Rign Tidioute Warren County Lads Norm Campbell Sparta Tidbute Arnold Crosby

Shantz Masters Arm in Florida Camp Workout

Shantz, a former courier troubled by arm issues for years, delivered a 16 minute mound session at the Kansas City Athletes training camp in West Palm Beach. He threw fastballs, sharp curves, and a changeup as part of a thorough preparatory workout. Detroit edges New York 4 to 1 in hockey scores.

Shantz Palm Beach Fin Baby

Fishermen urged to cooperate with farmers in area

Corry Rod and Gun Club held its regular meeting at the sports men's home on East Washington Street. Elmer Simpson spoke on cooperating with area farmers for the upcoming fishing season. A committee was named to build stile fences at Beaverdam Run South Branch of French Creek Hatch Hollow and Coffee Creek, to be completed before opening season. Members urged to attend next month's meeting March 27. Erwin MacDonald won the spinning rod and reel for top ticket sales at the Wally Tuber show. Movies were shown and refreshments served.

Corry Rod and Gun Club East Washington Elmer Simpson Beaverdam Run South Branch French Creek Hatch Hollow Coffee Creek Erwin MacDonald Wally Tuber Merrill Patterson

College Basketball Scores and Pairings From Regional Games

Conneaut Valley 71 Sackertown A1 Pleasantville 3 Northern Area 45 McKeesport 91 Tarentum 51 Cornell 73 Princeton 8 Grove City 76 Edinboro 74 Bucknell 69 Franklin and Marshall 60 Geneva 84 Millersville 69.

Conneaut Valley Sackertown Cornell Princeton Grove City Edinboro Bucknell Franklin and Marshall Geneva Millersville

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