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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1953
Page
9
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Boxing notes report Seward, former heavyweight contender, aiming for another Mile title shot. He faces Wes Bascom in St Louis tomorrow in a televised bout. Television also covers Harold Johnson vs Jimmy Slade from Madison Square Garden as top heavyweights contend for title relevance.
In a busy night at the i 200 Club several bowlers topped 200 with strong series. Pat Hirthat rolled 299 204 and 225 while Merle Oilayway posted 224 205 and a big 22 trapping a 608 set. Clair Bisbor hit 220 202 for a 608. Additional high games included Ford Stewart 290 and a string of 200s from multiple players. In college basketball Georgia Tech edged Alabama 69 67 and Vanderbilt beat Florida State 04.
Kansas State holds the top spot in the Associated Press college basketball poll for the seventh straight week with 820 points. Seton Hall remains second, Fordham and others in the top ten, as teams anticipate key clashes and possible reshuffles.
Sad Sam Jones signs with Cleveland, joining Floyd Penfold and two others in a four man slate. Penfold, a 40,000 bonus pitcher from the White Sox system, is not a immediate prospect. The Indians hope Jones recaptures 1981 Pacific Coast League form after a sore groin.
The Hickle Electric team widened their VEW Men's League lead by sweeping three points from Al's Clothes Shop while Stahl's Jewelers fell short. Marin "Motor Lates" won and lost with mixed scores as Wisdom expanded the Moose League lead to 21 games. Clymer League sees Clymer Bay move atop after blanking American Legion.
The Brooklyn Dodgers announced the signing of Jackie Robinson Peewee Reese and Roy Campanella. Robinson hinted at one more season, while salaries near 100000 combined with Robinson as the top earner. Reese estimated at 35000 Campanella at 25000 and Robinson about 38000.
The season opened last night with 4 teams in the new league at the Junior High School. Ajax beat Aero Supply while Faculty defeated Cory Jamestown on the Mer Charits vs Raymonds. Each pairing played a varying number of games. the top scorer earned the title vintner.
Glendale report notes Manager Casey Stengel praising the New York Yankees as the Team of the Year in the Associated Press poll for 1952. The Yanks won the honor for the third straight year, ahead of Michigan State football and the U S Olympic team.
Wilkes-Barre Pa rejoins the Class A East baseball league after a one season absence. The city was readmitted on a community ownership basis with backing from five civic groups. Franchises in Scranton and Reading were also supported by local chambers and civic groups to ensure operation and ticket sales. No manager is currently listed for the Wilkes-Barre club, which previously operated as part of the Boston Braves system.
Chavez 138 pounds defeats champion Jimmy Carter in a split decision in San Francisco. Referee Burke dies after the match. judges score 56-64 for Shiner, 55-57 for Carter, 57-64 for Chavez amid a tense arena scene.
The Corry Junior High team defeated Youngsville 48 25 to extend their winning streak. Bob Miller led with eight baskets through the first three periods as the Blue Jays jumped 11 7 then 27 15 before sealing the win. Sharwood scored 12 for Youngsville. Friday the junior high quintet host Warren.
Keith Molesworth named head coach of Baltimore's NFL franchise with Ray Richards as assistant. Don Kellett to lead front office as president and GM. Franchise secured by 15 000 season tickets, awaiting NFL approval at January meeting in Philadelphia.
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