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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jul 18, 1955

Page

7

Rabbit mortality soars as predators and hunters trim Cottontails

Biologists report severe mid year declines in a Iowa Ducatur County rabbit population from July to December 1952. Of 284 rabbits on 186 acres initial counts fell to 238 in September, 184 by November and 48 by December as hunters and predators take a toll. Officials urge better rabbit escape cover and predator protection to sustain crops and future hunts.

Commonwealth Towa State Co Ducatur Towa Qeburt

Lions schedule shapes fall Beaver Field football slate

Penn State athletic officials anticipate strong attendance this fall for a centennial year schedule at Beaver Field with Boston University Navy Syracuse and Pitt on the rail. Season tickets leading ahead of last year and individual game sales also rising as the Lions seek to improve on last season’s 103 751 attendance.

Lions Penn State Boston University Navy Syracuse Pitt Beaver Gilbert Athletics Indivigue Gémond West Vienna Nittany Lions Army Penn West Virginia

Baseball roundup mixed results from Earl Torgeson and Roger Craig

Yesterday’s Stars reports Earl Torgeson and Ray Hoover on a Tigers homer tying a nine inning 6-5 win as Craig breaks into the majors with a three hit outing for the Dodgers in a 6-2 victory over Cincinnati. Also notes a Hollywood weekend boxing bout involving Jimmy Palazola and Tony Pelind with city details.

Associated Press Earl Torgeson Gers Ray Hoone Atraighth Thoorie Yankees Roger Craig Dodgers Vetery Cincinnati

CHISOX WIN TWO AS YANKS AGAIN BOW TO TIGERS

The Chicago White Sox win two to slide within 12 games of the Yankees as Dick Donovan shines with a 12-2 mark and four shutouts. Detroit defeats New York while Cleveland and Boston split, tightening the pennant race.

Chisox YANKS Tigers Associated Press Chicago White Sox New York Yankees Dick Donovan Donovan Florida Trishman Quincy Mass Baltimore Chicago Detroit New York Sox Comiskey Park Chicaago Cleveland Boston Tom Brower Red Sox Indians Washington Kansas City Vic Rasch Dodgers Roker Craig Don Bessent Craig Montreal Cincinnati Bessent St. Pau Bob Turley Torey Ray Boone Brower Ralph Kiner Bob Lemon Billy Elias

Baseball Standings and Schedules Mixed Across Leagues

National and American leagues show standings with wins and losses for Brooklyn Milwaukee New York St Louis Cincinnati Philadelphia Pittsburgh Chicago and others. Today’s schedules list Cincinnati at Brooklyn Milwaukee at New York Chicago at Philadelphia with suspended games to be completed. yesterday’s results include Brooklyn Cincinnati Milwaukee New York St Louis Philadelphia Chicago and others.

Milwaukee New York Giants Joe Adcock del Grandail Chet Nichols Brooklyn Pennsylvania Philadelphia Pittsburgh Phillies Chicago Bobby Morgan Ernie Banks Rip Repulski St. Louis Tinks Arroyo Lino Donoso Donoso New York Jeniaga St Louis Cincinnati H Gumes Westerday Chichzo Jed Cleveland Boston Detroit Kansas City Washington Baltimore Lowry Marine Toledo Morts Sui al Witkon Englewood Nod Dymorty St Nichols Arena

Golf tourney semifinals set at country club

Corry Country Club hosts the club championship semifinals after top players advance. Jack Castor and John Rudolph win second round matches, as Dr John Mohr and Bob Hixson also reach the semifinals with Castor facing Mohr and Rudolph meeting Hixson. Other contenders include Xander Brown Neckers Wolcott and survivors Bowen Bracken Baker Cobbett with semifinals Bowen vs Bracken and Baker vs Cobbett.

Jack Castor John Rudolph John Mohr Bob Hixson Corry Country Club Castor John Chillock Niick Rudolph Bill Dy Ckes Mohr Hodie McLean Hixson Irvin Downs al Xander H. L. Brown Norman Neckers Darvin Wolcott Xander Tick Hurlbut Brown Jack Hott Neckers Sonny Staples Wolcott Hoylen Paul Bowen Bob Bracken Laurie Baker Cobbett Bowen Jick Dey Bracken CK. McLean Baker Timmy Walters Bill Hammond Braker

Vesper Boat Club Wins Schuylkill River Race

Philadelphia based Vesper Boat Club clinched the National Regatta Championships on the Schuylkill River winning the Julius Barnes Point Trophy by five points. Vesper totaled 148 points to edge West Side Rowing Club of Buffalo who won three events on day one and one on day two while Vesper secured three firsts yesterday in the final event.

Sy Associated Eres Philadelphia Vesper Boat Club of Schuylkill River Julius Barnes Vesper West Side Rowing Club Buffalo West Side

Middlecoff Wins Milwaukee Open

Cary Middlecoff from Memphis won the Milwaukee Open Golf Tournament finishing with a final total of 28 under par and earning 6,000 dollars plus a 4,000 dollar automobile. His overall winnings reached 22,549.08 for the year, while Frank Souphak finished second and earned 64 dollars. Other top finishers included Tom Bolt, Linus Tenn, and Mike Rotelli.

Milwauket-Cary Middlecoff Stinerdential Memphis Sigue Winer MEMOS Wella Frank Botwhak Souphak Brinvellit Wwlettyay Wobul Dirnhat Huey Luke Mafioote Don

Baker And Layne To Meet Tonight In Heavyweight Clash

Baker, ranked contender, faces Judey Rex Layne in a 191 rounder at West Jordan. Layne, coming off a loss to Baker, seeks a payoff shot while Baker aims to rebound from recent bouts and move toward top contention as two key boxers prepare for the televised event.

Baker Layne Leesa

International League Scores Mixed On Night

Syraome blank Buffalo blank Columbus 4 12 Montreal 3 9 first time 12 training Richmond blank Rochester postponed.

Teener League Postponed Amid Wet Grounds

The Teener League schedule was halted due to a rain soaked field with play resuming later as teams finish up the season in a doubleheader, while the National Banker meeting Rogers Breel marks the event's reopening. Individual race notes include Leaman winning heading, feria Allentown rookie of the year Ivy Andianapolis in the 500 lead, and Lowit winning the 100‑lap Mike Nagaruke Memorial Race at Heading Pairgrounds.

Sona Naan PN Abn Marntime National Banker Rogers Breel Leaman AL Feria Allentown Iithy Andianapolis JL Lowit Mike Nagaruke AAA Tommy Hinneeshire Reading WU Diggs Peters North Plainfield Nod

IMAHAN WINS SUGAR GROVE FEATURE RACE

Emory Mahan won the Sugar Grove feature at Skyline Speedway with about 2,000 spectators present. Two accidents hindered Dean Layfield’s chances, costing him likely firsts in the final and semifinal. Results list heats led by Ken Johnson and Knoy Mahan in the feature lineup.

Jgmory MANAD Caplurem Nitteas Ture Skyline Speedway Sugar Grove Dean Layfield Mahan Ken Johnson John Gentley Chuck Ruth John Seeley Dale Anderson Darwin Boyer Knoy Mahan Dan Piten Jighead Pierce Dan Bengaon Jack Thomas Emor Mahan Bob Hallett Dan Price Mateh Ynee Emory Mahan Din Prior John Gustley Jugheus Pierce

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