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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1954
Page
7
A compact note highlights Allegheny athletes and upcoming events. It previews key athletes, potential rivalries, and notable matchups, signaling readers to expect details on performances, schedules, and standings in the latest sports roundup.
Bob Buck of Allegheny College is named to the All American soccer team for the second consecutive year by the National Soccer Coaches Association. Buck, a 21 year old senior from Mt. Lebanon Pennsylvania, also captains the basketball team and was a high jump champion in the Wyi-State district. He serves as president of Phi Gamma Delta and of Allegheny's Block A Club. The article also notes hunting season dates and other campus items.
The 1954 Los Angeles Open tees off at Fox Hills Country Club with top pros chasing a share of $20,000. The 7,000 yard course, par 71, has drawn attention for its controversial layout as players start the annual tournament.
Cincinnati reports the NCAA’s 48th annual convention ends with votes on ethics and television rules. The American Football Coaches Association linked with the NCAA to tighten rule enforcement and coaches ethics. Don Faurot praised as retiring coaches president. Jim Tatum of Maryland named coach of the year after an unbeaten regular season.
George Washington throttled Georgetown 88 64 to push their eighth straight victory and maintain an 88.3 season scoring average, edging Furman for best in the nation. Corky Devlin 82 points and Joe Holup 30 led GW with Georgetown held to sparse offense in a high pace game.
Duquesne's trio Green Ricketts and Tucker have totaled 508 of the team's 883 points this season. Coach Bob Moore notes the rugged schedule could prevent an undefeated run as Duke aims for 20 of 27 games, with 15 remaining to match optimism.
Corry High and Titusville renew their long standing rivalry on the sub high boards in the Section II Basketball League opener. The jayvee clash starts at 7 with the varsity following as Meadville visits Old City and Warren hosts Franklin. The Rockets, 3-1, meet the Beavers, 3-6, in a battle for early league momentum and likely the circuit crown race.
Pittsburgh star guard Tarasovic will join the armed forces next Monday at his Bridgeport home. Steelers’ halfback Butler is recovering from elbow surgery. Carnegie Tech beat Allegheny 68 68 in college hoops. Hockey and other league scores listed. An aside notes Roman army history.
The latest scores show TAGM Electric and Esso Service in a tight AL race, with Johnson Brothers leading the NL standings as General Telephone and Ajax Iron Works split. Corry Jamestown bowing and VFW leagues post sweeps and high individual games, including Erma Willett, Gladys Hengst and Dorothy Rathbun leading in pins.
Mauree Connolly of San Diego wins the Associated Press annual poll for the third straight year as 1954 woman athlete of the year. Florence Chadwick and Babe Didrikson Zaharias follow, with Albright, Rawls, Ladefoged, McCormick, Siggs, Pawk, and Peters also among the top ten.
Ohio State football coach Woody Hayes named as the main speaker for Beaver Club’s all sports dinner Monday evening at the VFW Post home. Hayes, renowned for his coaching career, is slated to address attendees and discuss athletic programs.
In last evening's league bowling POWERS, Marchitelli and Taylor led with 227, 212, 206 and 208, 202. Jim Loveland notched 218, Ed Berry 208, Tombo 200, Hank Williams 200, Mac Sears 203, Don Chase 313 and Jim Consolo also posted strong scores.
TAGM Electrics beat Corry Jamestown 38 to 14 as Randy McCray led with 14 points while Don Jackson top-scored for the losers with six. Connie Taw piloted the Vagabonds to a 68 to 9 win. no Vagabond player scored more than one basket for the other team. A forfeit awarded when Buesink and Widmann failed to appear.
Joey Giardello seeks to move in the middleweight ranks against Panter of Salt Lake City in a 10 round main event at Madison Square Garden. The bout airs on ABC radio and NBC television with Giardello holding a disputed decision over Billy Graham earlier in his career. Panter carries a 52-12-2 record and has notable wins as part of his 61 fight slate.
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