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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1956

Page

7

Local hoops players lead scoring in Section 1 league

Sunny in Juugnus reports Cony High stars Bill Turner and Paul Dietsch rank ninth and tenth in Section 1 scoring with Turner at 39 goals and 18 free throws totaling 57 points. Wilbur Jenkins of Meadville Bulldogs leads with 185 points, Jeff Homan 128, Paul Voisin 107, while Franklin duo Chuck Snell and Ken Henson hold fourth and fifth with 86 and 98 points respectively.

Sunny Juugnus Cony High Bill Turner Paul Dietsch Turner Dietsch Wilbur Jenkins Meadville Bulldogs Jeff Homan Werren Paul Voisin Titusville Franklin Chuck Snell Ken Henson Snell

Boxing slate highlights Chicago bout and Garden card

Televised boxing this week features lightweight and heavyweights. Jimmy Carter—ex champ at 125 pounds—fights Cisco Andrade at Chicago Stadium, his first bout since October 19 and his 100th pro outing. Andrade has only two losses in 34, Carter favored on experience but Andrade expected to make a strong start. Weekly shows return to Madison Square Garden with Bob Baker and Tommy Jackson as heavyweights. Rocky Marciano plans a later title defense. Baker is riding a 43 bout win streak, and Jackson is viewed as dangerous but inconsistent. Odds tilt toward Baker. a Baker Jackson double could challenge Marciano the same night.

Evenine Chicago Jimmy Carter Cisco Andrade Exchamp Wallace Ud” Smith Carter Ralph Dupas Laura Salas Andrade Toons Madison Square Garden Pridiy Mainliner Bob Baker Tommy “Hurricane” Jackson Rocky Miyeiana Bakker the Valdes Hurricane Baker Marciano Jackson

Sport Shorts and Local Games Highlight Weekend Cards

Pirates invite tri state sports scribes to Sehenley Park Motel for a get acquainted session on Tuesday afternoon February 14. Clymer High Pirates seek another Chautauqua County Southern League title and avenge a lone loss Friday against Sherman. Tri City Speedway plans big summer with weekly Saturday programs. After tomorrow’s Corry game, two key league meetings loom as Warren hosts Moretville next week and Murphy invests in local Rockets basketball with Phil Cox as son of Willard Cox guiding Ney team.

Pittsburgh Pirates Tri-State Sehenley Park Pittsburgh Clymer High Pirates Chautauqua County Tri-City Route 417 Frankin Stork Ens Metdville Ue Corry Unter En Pastors HemalAig Blue Jays Warren Moretville Phil Cox Fenter Titeville High Willard Cox Ney Murphy Sophy Rockets

College Basketball Scores Mixed Across DayofNotes

A batch of chaotic OCR style results shows numerous college basketball scores across teams such as Tol y Crous Grompetown Soloh Till Sk Bohiventire Berunton Siniquchynna Hartwick Kentucky Geyrnia Tech West Vitrinia VMI George Washington Mennypuils Minnesota Notre Dame Oklahoma Loyola Chicago and others with erratic spellings. The readable items include Georgetown Notre Dame and Minnesota games, highlighting a varied slate of college men’s basketball results.

Toly Crous Grompetown Soloh Geojehlon Sk Bohiventire Berunton Siniquchynna Hartwick Kentucky Geyrnia Tech West Vitrinia VMI George Washington VEL Mennypuils Stile Aviuvsius Stuly

San Francisco Leads Cage Rankings In AP Poll

The undefeated San Francisco Dons extend a 40 game win streak and top the AP basketball poll with 90 first place votes. Dayton remains second after a 60-64 overtime loss to Louisville, Vanderbilt climbs to third following wins, and Kentucky drops amid a shuffled top ten.

Associated Press San Francisco Dons California Dons San Francisco Dayton Wiyers Vanderbilt Louisville Commodores Kentucky St. Louis University Cincinnati Thid Temple Big Ten Finois North Carolina State North Carolina Duke Mllinois

Piersall Named Courageous Athlete of 1985 by Philly Writers

Philadelphia honors Jim Piersall as the most courageous athlete after his battle with a mental disorder. Robin Roberts and Bob Pelligrin also receive top honors, with Piersall citing his recovery from 1952 onward after voluntary sanatorium treatment and ongoing success as a major league outfielder.

Associated Press Philadelphia Jimmy Piersal Boston Red Sox Philadelphia Sports Writers Association Piersall Robin Roberts Philadelphia Phillies Aéhe Bob’ Pelligrin Maryland Red Sox

Poirier Wins Debatable Nod Over Fiore in 10-Round Bout

Poirier edged Fiore 10 rounds at St Nicholas Arena before 1500 fans. Police and officials endorsed Poirier after a fast start, a cut over Fiore’s eye in round four, and a decisive late confidence surge.

Keglers Lead Through Strong Scoring Night

200 Keglers Fel Weeks and Don Maloney anchored a high scoring event. Notable efforts included Harold Benue 244 and Phil Sample 248 while several bowlers posted 200s or higher, with fields led by Maloney and Leigh Tow.

Keglers Fel Don Maloney Maloney Gihey Harold Benue Min Hinshida Russ Bemis Ed Burr Jon Geach Levin Hurlbert Jor Bates

Duquesne to Play in Garden Tourney

New York report says defending champion Duquesne will compete in the National Invitation Tournament starting March 17. Despite a 9-7 record, the Dukes were invited for the 11th consecutive year and have nine games left in the regular season.

Duquesne Say Amee Eves NEW York Duquesne i Tiak Dukes Ourney Gamck

Alston Signs $32,500 Pact With Dodgers

Walter Alston returns to manage the Brooklyn Dodgers for the 1956 season after signing a reported 332500 salary. He stressed little chance of complacency among stars Roy Campanella Don Newcombe and Jackie Robinson and noted pitching could be a concern if arms remain sore. He expects improvements from Carl Erskine Karl Spooner Billy Lochte and Don Bessent and anticipates spring training to settle the third base battle between Ransom Jackson and Robinson.

Associated Press NEW York Walter Alston Brooklyn Dodgers Alston Dodgers Roy Campanella Don Karl Spooner Billy Lees Roger Craig Don Bessent Johnny Pockes Ransom Jackson Chicago Cub Robinson

Toppazzini Tops AHL Scoring Race Amid Strong Week

Providence winger Zellio Toppazzini remains the top scorer in the American Hockey League with 77 points after a five-point week, holding a double-digit lead over Buffalo rival Ken Wharram. He added 2 goals and 3 assists in the latest stretch, while Gil Mayer continued steady in net for Toronto as Lumley’s injury kept him sidelined.

Toppazzini Associated Press NEW York Zellio Toppazzini Providence Reds Ken Whattuhi Buffalo Toppazzini Sitll Wharram Gil Mayer Pittsburgh Toronto Harry Lumiey

Powerful Franklin Quintet To Meet Beavers Tonight

The Corry Area High basketball team hosts Franklin High in a key second half sectional race matchup. Franklin brings a 13-3 season record and a 3-2 league mark led by Ken Henson Chick Snell and Bill McCullough. The Beavers aim to extend their league win streak to three, using the same starting five of Turhet Dietsch Tomer Latox Litakt with Bud Mitchell off the bench.

Corry Area High Franklin High Wehools Black Knights Dick Vadunis Knights Ken Henson Chick Snell Bill McCullough Henson Snell Gemon Beavers Orange Paul Dietsch Jim ‘Tomer Walt Latox Tom Litakt Bud Mitchell Lacinty Beasters Meadville Brie Academy

United States Faces First Big Test Against Canada

The U S hockey team, viewed as a dark horse, meets defending champion Canada in Olympic play. Canada beat Czechoslovakia 6 3 in their opener while the U S defeated Germany 7 2, setting up a high stakes battle as observers favor Canada but warn a U S win could tilt the title race. Johnny Maynsich shines for the Americans as they seek momentum.

Oy Rer Cortina D'Ampezzo United States Enay Canada Boh Germany Czechoslovakia Nievar Amers Joans

Babe Zaharias Leaves Hospital for Home in Florida

Babe Zaharias, convalescing after cancer treatments in Galveston, Tex, arrived in Zampa Florida. She plans to rest, gain 25 to 30 pounds lost during illness, and hopes to play golf again when able. She will attend Florida tournaments as a spectator and has not given up on a future return.

Eee Zampa Fla Babe Zaharias Florida Galveston Tex Tyo

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