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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 25, 1955

Page

7

Giardello Returns in Norfolk Ten Rounder

Boxing card features Joey Giardello returning after knee injury and a legal issue. He faces Al Andrews in a 10 round bout in Norfolk with Giardello favored to win and push for a shot at Bobo Olson’s crown if he stays out of trouble. Also Ramon Fuentes vs George Johnson headlines Philadelphia TV bout with Fuentes as a slight favorite and punch power.

Giardello Joey Giardello Lash Law Philadelphia Joey Norfolk al Andrews Fale Scrapper Ralph Tiger” Jones Bobo Olson Ramon Uentes George Johnson Jobrigon Fuentes

Lemon In Ford Bob Lemon Sexpresses 1988 Contract

Cleveland Indians ace Bob Lemon inked a 1988 contract for 50 000 dollars making him the highest paid moundman in baseball and top earner in the American League pending Ted Williams decision. The deal includes an attendance bonus for the coming season. WWydyawer Lemon’s signing leaves Wynn Doby Avila unsigned as spring trading approaches with Wynn likely above 40 000 and Avila around 10 000 for leading the AL in batting last year.

Lemon Maniager Huk Greenbere Uun Barly Wynn Larry Doby Bob Avia Doby Tribe GM New York Wynn Avila

Sports Shorts Highlight Weekend Scoring and Auto Boxing News

Walfe leads the night with Corry Area scoring 52 points across three games as Meadville looms. George Johnson tops the section with 76 points, Jim Pussillo trails at 61. Carter returns for a non title bout with Bobby Woods in Spokane not televised. East End over Sparta 108 72. Penn State drills fresh talent for next years hardwood. Ray York to receive George Woolf Memorial Award for 1054 Dome gala in Santa Ana. College basketball scores wrap the day.

Walfe Meadville Corry Area Uminary George Johnson Wash Sparta Fireman Pen State Nittany Lions Steve Baldy Williamsport High Ray York George Woolf Mermorial Santa Anna York

Minnesota and Iowa share Big Ten lead after latest games

Northwestern drops to third after a 102-? loss to Minnesota at Minneapolis as Bill Simonovich scores 28 for the Gophers. Frank Ehmann passes 32 for Northwestern while Robin Freeman leads One State in a poor showing. Tulsa stays atop the Missouri Valley with a 67-64 win over Houston. Colorado beats Town State 78-71. West Virginia rallies past Virginia Tech 64-61. Georgia uses late free throws to beat Georgia Tech 96-106. Vanderbilt defeats David Lipscomb 88-61. Wichita State edges Drake 80-78.

Associated Press Northwestern Minnesota Iowa Tulsa Colorado West Virginia Mimi Beach Miami Georgetown Tllinois Minneapolis Gophers Bill Simonovich Frank Ehmann Robin Freeman Town Houston Don Boldebuck Town State Burdette Haldorson Virginia Tech Georgia Georgia Tech Vanderbilt David Lipscomb Wichita Drake

City Volleyball League Ties After Weekend Wins

The Ajax and Corry Jamestown teams won to stay tied for first in the City Volleyball League. Aero Supply defeated the Raymonds, Loblaws beat the O-d gang, and Professional Men beat Ajax in two of three games.

Ajex Veyundd Corry Jamentown O-d Loblaws Aero Supply Raymonds Ajax Aju Tran Works Itetty Corry-Jamestown Loblaws Es

Bowling stars shine in Teague event led by Cragg Watrous

Tommy Cragg and Lyle Watrous topped Teague bowling night with 245 and 219 plus 2m and 202. Barr added 217 219 while Gordy Holthouse posted 211 and 202. Other notable scores included Bob Jackson 222 Theo Burlingame 403 and Pete Genung 300 in a high scoring card.

Tommy Cragg Lyle Bud" Watrous Td Barr Gordy Holthouse Cragg Watrous Barr Holthouse Bob Jackson Andy Sventelk

High Dribblers Entertain Meadville Five Tonight

Corry Area High dribblers seek to snap a five game losing streak as they host the Meadville Bulldogs on the Wright School floor. Coach John Joy relies on Jim Passilla and Wilbur Jenkins leading a strong lineup while Meadville counters with Jim Burkhart, Paul Dietsch, Jim Tomer, Walt Wolfe and Bob Miller. Other likely contributors include Sid Jenkins and Buck Crabb as both teams aim for control and a decisive Section II showdown with nearby Franklin and Titusville also on the schedule.

Corry Area Meadville Bulldogs Wright Jaygee Beavers New Castle John Joy Jim Passilla Wilbur Jenkins Sid

LaSalle Coach Accused by Referee in Letter Incident

Washington official Phil Fox accuses LaSalle College coach Ben Loeffler of writing an unethical letter eight days before a game. Loeffler challenged Fox’s officiating in a prior LaSalle NC State contest and says he has no quarrel with the referee’s calls. Fox has turned the matter over to an attorney.

Associa Washington Phil Fox Ben Loet—fier LaSalle College LaSalle Fox Wilson Teachers College Loeftier North Carolina Blute Loeffler Moeffier

Musial Seeks 3000 Hits Before Retirement

New YorkStan Musial plans to retire only after reaching 3000 major league hits, aiming to join Ty Cobb Tris Speaker and others in the exclusive club. He starts 14th season next April with 2418 hits needing 582 more over three years at about 194 per year. He notes he is 34 and confident he can achieve the milestone. He questions Ted Williams desire to quit while still a star and says baseball will miss him.

New York Stan Musial Ted Williams St. Louis Cardinals Ty Cobb Tris Speaker Hans Wagner Eddie Collins Napoleon Lajoie Adrian Anson Paul Waner Stan Willams Iow

Bob Lemon Signs Pact For 50,000 In Major League Contract

Baseball contract activity surges with many stars agreeing to terms. Bob Lemon of the Cleveland Indians signs for about 350,000 making him likely AL's highest paid. Also among AL signees are Hoot Evers Don Larsen Rick Crandall Vic Power Bill Renna Art Ceccarelli. National Leaguers include Ben Wade Ronnie Kline Laurin Kepper Dick Hall and other players from Pittsburgh Milwaukee Cincinnati Brooklyn and Chicago.

Bob Lemon Cleveland Indians Ted Williams Boston Red Sox Hoot Evers Baltimore Don Larsen Rick Kryhustl New York Vic Power Bill Renna Art Ceccarelli Kansas City Ben Wade Ronnie Kline Laurin Kepper Dick Hall Pittsburgh Die Crandad Milwauker Ken Lehmin Tom LaSorda al (Rube) Walker Brooklyn Art Fowler Cincinnati Eddie Milesti Ene Vern Morgan Chicago

Valdes Meets Flood in Spokane Tonight

Huntington West Virginia reports nine time heavyweight challenger Valdes will fight Jack Flood of Spokane in Spokane tonight seeking revenge after a Huntington defeat. Flood, with 12 knockouts in 24 fights over eight years, returns to the ring for the second time in six months. Valdes has won 11 straight, the last six by knockout, since a May 1952 decision over Bob Baker.

Huntington W. Va Valdes Jack Flood Spokane Revange Flood Bob Baker Pittsburgh

Kentucky Stays Front in AP Cage Poll

Kentucky remains No 1 in the weekly AP basketball poll with 1,037 points from 67 first place votes. San Francisco moves to second as North Carolina State falls after NC State’s close win and a series of shifts shake the top 10.

Kentucky Wildcats San Francisco Duquesne Associated Presa Kenttucky Tlw Setkly Associated Press Baskethall Tennessie Louisiana State Weet St Francisco North Carolina State Dons Wolfpack George Washington Ulan Maryland Ucla UW Tlinois LL. Marquette Missouri Holy Cross Alabama Dayton Northwestern Richond Vinderbilt Ton Niagara

Mays Wins Hickock Belt Heads to Puerto Rico

Willie Mays, named 1954 Hickock Belt winner, says he is tired of baseball after about 240 games in 10 months. He plans to skip winter ball next year and return to Puerto Rico to play with San Lorenzo during playoffs, then rest. He avoids details about a fist fight with Ruben Gomez and notes he is a better player than Stan Musial. Harlem Globe Trotters and College All-Americans announce World Series start at Madison Square Garden on March 27 with games in Hershey.

Hochester Willie Mays Ball New York Giants Jale Hickock Bell Jus Aoton Puerto Rico Tne San Uree Becaue Sen Mays Ruben Gomez Gomez Leo Durocher Wille Stan Musial New York Harlem Globetrotters Madison Square Garden Hershey

Young Scores TKO In Fifth

New York fighters Paddy Young and Petey Adams won by technical knockout in last night's telecast and eye a non title bout with Carl Olson against Ward in Chicago Stadium on February 16. Young, 168 pounds, stopped Tony Johnson in 1 05 of the fifth at Brooklyn's Eastern Parkway Arena for his third straight victory earning about 10 000, while Adams, 165, halted Angelo Brisei to log his fourth straight win. A second card notes Italian debut and mixed results for other boxers, including college football results unrelated.

New York Paddy Young Petey Young Tony Johnson Brooklyn Eastern Parkway Arena Young Adams Newark Wn, Jr Angelo Brisei

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