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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 15, 1957

Page

7

Cleveland Indians weigh hot corner return as spring opens

In Cleveland the hot corner debate heats up with Al Rosen potential comeback as manager Kerby Farrell pressures Bobby Avila and Al Smith for the third base job. General manager Henk Greenberg seeks Rosen while six admirers place a full page ad in the Cleveland News urging him to return. Officials await Rosen’s decision.

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Franklin High names McCullough to lead football and basketball

Franklin High School signs coach Jim McCullough to lead both football and basketball programs. Veterans Bob Finh and Rich Vidunas shift to assistant roles. Superintendent Dr John R. Haubert opposed a dual head coach arrangement while McCullough is currently with the Army in Korea.

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Proclamation Declares Wildlife Week in Corry

During the week of March 17 23 Mayor Bar T Cherry designates National Wildlife Week for Corry urging citizens to learn about natural resource issues and support wildlife protection and habitat restoration under the Make a Place for Wildlife theme.

Bar T. Cherry Corry

District 10 FIAA wrestling title goes to Eric Strong Vincent

Eric Strong Vincent wins first in the District 10 FIAA wrestling tourney in Erie on Sunday. Meadville’s FIAA swimming champs at Penn State finish fifth in events but collect all ten points for a runner up finish. Mesdville ends basketball season with several wins and losses as Wes Roberts tops scoring with 320 to Red Evans 206. Bob Pringle leads in shooting and Lloyd Eubanks in free throws. Bulldogs total 1557 points to opponents 11174. Sharon reaches WPIAL Class A semifinals with a 39-34 win over Norris Braddock Scott.

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Chestnut Faces Cadilli Tonight At Madison Square Garden

Featherweight rivals Gilly Cadilli and Chestnut renew their contest at Madison Square Garden after a near draw in their first meeting. Cadilli, 25, from Los Angeles, says the prior bout proved he belongs with top featherweights, recalling a close, tough exchange that left him considering quitting the ring at times.

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Holders Tournament opens with Quast van Teunder win

In Augusta Ant Quast van Teunder beats Mickey Weight in the opening round of the Holders Tournament. In Palm Beach Jovaaipay Myrio of Italy advances to the merit finale at the Everglades Invitational by eliminating Vic Selxuy Bet BA.

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North Carolina and Canisius Vie In Tourney Tonight

NCAA regional play heats up as top contenders defend scoring trends while Canisius challenges unbeaten North Carolina. Syracuse Lafayette Kentucky Pittsburgh Michigan State Notre Dame battle in first rounds as Kansas meets SMU and Oklahoma City faces St. Louis. Pacific Lutheran and Idaho State clash in early rounds as Brigham Young meets California.

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Funds For Injured Grid Star Hit Top

Funds raised to cover medical bills for Richard Kadis, a Geneva Pa football player injured on September 29, totalled 23,080 in Geneva with 9,636 received by his father, plus 1,687 from Cleveland Public Dealer proceeds. Kadis remains in semi serious condition at Highland View County Hospital.

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Junior High To Have Separate Track Squad

Corry Area High School will field a distinct junior high boys track team alongside the varsity program. Ninth graders began practice led by Carl Linborg focusing on fundamentals for three weeks before varsity berths are discussed. Eighth graders will join after. Sevenths may start in May with tryouts to test events. Sixty-two players across grades have started activities and phys- icals.

Corry Area Carl Linborg Linborg

Demaret shoots 67 to lead Florida Open first round

Demaret cards a 67 to grab a one stroke edge in the opening round of the Florida Open at St. Petersburg. The 46 year old Texan, playing from Kiamesha Lake, trails the pace set by Gene Littler and Don Casper for the second round. Others in contention include Jackie Burke Jr., Lionel Hebert, and Arnold Palmer among several tied at 70.

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Bowling Results From Local League Night Standouts

Harold Coan rolled 219 and 207 for a 611 series with Mike Varasso opening the high game at 224. Other scorers included Johnson, Orn, Ames, Morton, DeMauri, Davis, Kingsley, Price, Baressi, and Rosa Baker leading ladies with 194 as Elsie Hixson, Norris Walters, and Cat Morton also posted 180s or better. Team results show Corry Pharmacy edging Stahl Jewelers in a 65 percent winning pace with totals across the night totaling 2614 for McInnes Steel and 2460 for Corry Pharmacy among others.

Harold Coan Mike ‘Varasso Everett Johnson Paul Orn George Ames Dick Morton Bob DeMauri Guy Davis Milt Kingsley G. Price Joe Baressi Rosa Baker Elsie Hixson Norris Walters Cat Morton Corry Pharmacy Johnson Brothers McInnes Steel Davis Insurance Alex Engines Stahl Jewelers Chase Mobil Borstorff and Fitch Borstorff Davis Tnsurance Ajax Enlines

NL Southpaws Shelled In Training Games

Five National League left handers faced rough days in spring tuneups as Antonelli Podres Mizell Minner and Collum endured rough outings. Antonelli struggled for the Giants against Baltimore while Podres was hit hard by Milwaukee and Mizell showed wildness in Boston. Minner fractured his neck in a hotel shower and collum moved through multiple clubs in a turbulent spring.

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You're the Manager: Dodgers vs Phillies late 1950s decision

The passage recalls Don Newcombe facing a crucial late game at Philadelphia in 1958. Dodger Manager Walter Alston weighs options as Newcombe, a switch hitter, eyes the plate with Hodges and Snider on base and Gilliam at bat. The card ponders swinging, bunting, or pinch hitting in a pressure moment.

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White Sox rout Senators as Rivera Landis homer surge

In a 12-2 victory, Jim Rivera and Jim Landis hit two homers apiece for the White Sox over the Senators. Gil McDougald and Tony Kubek contributed triples and hits, while the Tigers and Phillies scene included late drama with a 10 inning win and a 7-6 Philadelphia edge over Kansas City.

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Junior and Senior Teachers Clash In Faculty Basketball

The Junior High faculty faces the Senior High staff on the Gorry Area gym court in the annual contest. Howard Sheen of Sealay High coaches the seniors, with Ikon Harvey and others on the roster. Harold G. Wolfe leads the Junior High team including Vic Cragg Ben Calderone and more. The game has long been a highlight of the athletic season with potential surprises.

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Baseball Meeting Slated Sunday for Four Divisions

A general meeting will be held Sunday at 2 30 PM in Room 50 at Corry Area High School to organize four baseball divisions Minor League Little League Teener League and American Legion for ages 16 to 48. All interested people may attend to join planning and board roles.

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Roberts Eyes Comeback After 1957 Struggles

Robin Roberts, once Phillies ace, faces a pivotal 1967 season. After a down year failing to win 90 games for the first time since 1949, he seeks to regain his fastball and form. He finished 1966 19-18 with a 4.45 ERA, led NL in home runs allowed, and vows to regain peak pitching in spring training.

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