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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1953
Page
7
The National Collegiate Athletic Association rules committee abolished the two platoon system ending the era of specialists. Coaches expect smaller rosters and tighter scholarship screening as the sport trims expenses. Risko obituary notes the death of boxing great Johnny Risko in Miami.
National League details include Boston 0 and Montreal 2 Chicago 9. American League listing Pittsburgh 6 and Bt Lows 1. The brief aggregates two leagues with multiple results.
Amid NCAA ruling ending the two platoon system after 19 years and moving toward a one platoon setup, top and mid tier college coaches face the task of revising game plans for next season. The shift surprised many who expected the two platoon rule to endure, prompting debate over strategic changes and implementation.
BOLDK Slo as Terrible Tommy Bolt held the lead after 14 holes in the San Diego Open at BANDINGO California with a six stroke edge over Jory Barbet from La Canada. Other contenders at 68 included Maye Mungxuiy of Niles and Jim Demaret of Kiamesha Tako along with Jin Tamesa from Briaritel N Y.
Philadelphia report says welterweight Bobby Dykes weighed 187 pounds at a pre fight physical, six pounds over the contracted 151 range for his 10 round bout with Gil Turner next Tuesday night. Dykes said dropping weight that much would endanger his health while Turner plans to train down to about 154 pounds.
Fort Wayne defeated Boston 91 to 5 while Syracuse beat Rochester 109 to 85 and Indianapolis routed Milwaukee 77. Minneapolis at Philadelphia and New York versus Baltimore in Philadelphia were postponed. Ten Army football players in 1952 hail from New York state including Yonkers natives James Ryan and Joe Lapthick Jr.
Aero Supply extended their lead to five games by sweeping Al's Clothes Shop while Stahl's Jewelers split with Thomas McNugra. TAGM Electric climbed toward second by taking three points from McConnell's as results show Aero Supply 48 16 and other team totals across multiple leagues. Meerdink's and Leed's posted wins in the Corry Jamestown and Leagues with Hurlbut leading individual games and Penelec No 1 expanding its edge in the VFW Men’s League.
Corry High aims to rebound after a five game streak ending at Owl City as Warren Dragons visit for a Section TE League showdown. Warren boasts a 97-3 season record and beat Titusville 68 to 0 in their lone league game.
Shetr takes early lead in the Nation League by edging Davis Insurance while Thompson Maple Products clash with Paul’s Men’s Wear. The score sheet shows Johnson Brothers, Davis Insurance, Thompson Maple, Paul’s Men’s Wear, Superior Cleaners, McInnes Steel and others with varied totals and lot numbers.
Pete Russell Jr and Chuck Jack led the league in a 212 to ace last evening. Merle Perkins 200 Ed Keppel 204 Harold Winans 205 Tony Messina 209 and Dick McCray 207 posted double centuries. Sal Gardinalli, San Jose State's 24 pound tackle, was student body president at Monterey High School.
Harold Johnson meets Jim Shide in a 4 10 rounder at St. Nicholas Arena as he pursues a lightweight title shot versus Archie Mooré. The bout will be broadcast on radio and TV at 10 p.m. The latest rankings place Johnson and Maxim as top contenders. Seton Hall Remains Unbeaten, Edge Dayton 82 to 74. Pirates led by Walt Dilkes with 39 points in a 17-win season.
Australian Frank Sedgman faced Almerici's Jack Kewner in Philadelphia as part of a net tennis tour stop. Sedgman aims to crown himself world’s premier courtster, beating Bramer 6-3 7-3 to take a 4-3 lead, while Pancho Segura defeated Ken McGregor 6-2 6-4. The pair also won the doubles match 6-3 6-2 to go two straight wins.
The Pittsburgh Hornets defeated the St. Louis Flyers 6-1 to close the gap on the AHL leaders Cleveland Barons and Hershey Bears. Pittsburgh earned 41 points tying for second with Cleveland and Hershey, while St. Louis dropped to fourth, five points back. Wanitek scored for the Hornets with assists from Bill Marshall and Danny Lewicks.
A brief round of boxing near New York and Fall River yielded mixed results. Ted Murray of New York and Irvin Stein of San Diego fought to a draw, while Steve Mar cello of Providence defeated Pete Adams of Newari Nod.
Seton Hall leads Dayton 17 to 14 while Bethany trails 7 to 0 and Thiel tops Sampec Sabre 91 to 60. Tadlantown defeats io Grande 76 to 16 and Elisa wins 102 to 59. Great Lakes posts 63 to 46 over Wright Patterson Alp Base.
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