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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 19, 1955

Page

7

New Scholastic Golf Loop Forming in Northwest Circuit

A new scholastic golf circuit is in the works with Corry High joining Meadville Cambridge Springs Millcreek Edinboro and Lawrence Park. Home and away matches will yield each school ten matches. Beavers coach Ian Downs plans early practice with several players able to shoot in the low 80s and possibly lower as the four man varsity team is chosen. named contenders include Bob Hixson Jack Pfeffer Leo Pfeffer and John Orcutt.

Corry High Meadville Cambridge Springs Millcreek Edinboro Lawrence Park Bea Beavers Ian Downs Bob Hixson Jack Leo Pfeffer John Orcutt

Skyline Speedway prep signals new season and opening events

Skyline Speedway at Sugar Grove plans major work ahead of a busy season. Bleachers will be raised and the infield landscaped as a heavy racing schedule is laid out featuring late models, midgets, amateurs and stock cars. Ron Clinger of New Bethlehem eyes another feature win in a Chevy Olds, with Ed Nelson in the Pennzoil Special among notable entrants like Dop Bailey Johnny McGinley Art Anderson Bob Hallett Ken Johnson Emory Mahon Gerry Littlefield and Red Brown.

Skyline Speedway Sugar Grove Bend Ron Clinger New Bethlehem Corry Ed Nelson Tocut Ares Track Sugar Grove Dop Bailey Johnny McGinley Art Anderson Bob Hallett Ken Johnson Emory Mahon Gerry Littlefield Red Brown

Sport Shorts and notes from a busy sports week in brief

Clymer suited for a quiet evening as Buffalo hosts the high school Section VI basketball climax Hins ieck Merman Audion Glen Di former over High uridder who later played for Pitt joined the Browns roster for the coming season Paul Wood, City High football star, eyes Ole Miss in fall Rebels hope to enroll there Frank Thomas, last Pirates signer in 1965, inked about 18000 dollars after a later offer Bob Lynch of New York City will speak at a Warren bowling gathering Lefty Bobby Shantz predicts a KC Athletics pitching comeback Earl Averill Jr hopes to follow his father into major league baseball while his father once starred for the Indians PIAA playoffs and Western Regions results noted plus last night’s boxing results in Philadelphia and NBA players listed.

Clymer Buffalo Oose Hinsieck Merman Glen di High Uridder University, of Pittsburgh Cleveland Browns Paul Wood City High University of Mississippi Frank Thomas Pittsburgh Pirate Branch Rickey Robert G. Lynch New York City American Bowling Congress Warren VFW Bobby Shantz Kansas City Athletics Hitt Shant Earl Averill Ar Cleveland Indiana Averill de Indianapolis Pride Ace

Red Sox Build Youthful Pitching Hope In Spring Camp

The Red Sox sport a dozen promising young pitchers led by sophomores Frank Sullivan Tom Brewer and Dick Brodowski as Pinky Higgins uses the Sarasota camp to evaluate depth alongside veterans Mel Parnell Sid Hudson and Bil Kidd. Delock Kiely and Trimble shined in a 6 2 win over the Redlegs while other major league games featured Pirates Tigers Cardinals and Giants among several rookies and debuts in spring action.

Associated Presa Pinky Higgins Boston Red Sox Sox Boston Louisville Sarasota Fla Red’Sox Frank Sullivan Tom Brewer Dick Brodowski Mel Parnell Bilis Kinder Sid Hudson Ivan Delock Leo Kiely Joe ‘Trimble Cincinnati Red Sox Redlegs Délock Trimble Williamsport Kiely Milwaukee Braves Pittsburgh Pirates Preston Ward Pittsburgh Detroit ‘Tigers Philadelphia Phils Charley King Ted Abernathy Washington Senators Baltimore Orioles Jim Busby Nats Bob Wisler Lou Sleater Jim Konstanty New York Yankes Kansas City A Paul Minner Vicente Amor Chicago Cubs Cleveland Indians Alvin Dark Monte Irvin RBI New ‘York Giants Sandy Koufax Brooklyn Dodgers Dodger

Hours Change For City Recreation Classes

Lou Hannk announces a new schedule for the men’s recreation classes. The program runs Monday 4:90 to 6, Tuesday 7 to 9, Wednesday 4:20 to 6, and Thursday 7 to 9 o’clock. Open to all men, with organized activities, free play, calisthenics and volleyball weekly until about May 1.

Lou Hannk

Corry Rod and Gun Club Wins Tight Class A Match

Eugene Davis stars for Corry as the Class A gunners post a 1207 to 1182 victory over Meadville on the local range. Davis shoots perfects in prone sitting and kneeling with a 97 offhand, supported by Patterson 243 Dingfelder 239 Knapp 239 Hall 239. Class B unit loses by one point 1150 to 1149 at Lawrence Park led by A Cook 236 and D Pless 988 for Corry.

Eugene Davis Corry Rod and Gun Club Meadville Gunners Lnst Davis Bob Patterson Gary Dingfelder Art Knapp Bill Hall Lawrence Park A. Cook D. Pless Corry

La Salle and San Francisco Meet in NCAA Finals

La Salle’s Ton Gola pumped in 23 points and guided the Explorers past Iowa 76-73 to reach the title game. San Francisco’s Bill Russell led the Dons past Colorado 63-50 for a rematch in the NCAA final as 16,000 fans watched at Municipal Auditorium.

Assocated Press Kansas Cfty iSalle Explorers University of San Francisco Dons Ton Gola la Salle Tows Hawkeyes Municipal Auditorium Bill Russell San Francisco Dons Colorado Gola Russell LaBalle Stan Buchanan Hal Perry Warren Baxter Towa LaSalle Charles Singley Charley Greenberg

St Francis and Duquesne fight for NIT title glory

National invitation tournament draws deep field as St Francis (Pa) led by Stokes faces Cincinnati in the consolation and Duquesne meets Dayton in the final. Attendance nears sixty thousand across double headers with fans packing the arena.

NCAA San Francisco la Balle Marquette Penn State New York Stokes St. Francis Garden Cincinnati Duquesne Dayton

650 Team Wins Aero Cage Title

The 650 team captured the Aero Supply League basketball championship with a 37 to 24 victory over Training. Gene Brynt scored 18 and Chuck Jackson 10 to lead the winners, with L Tripp 2, Nicholton 3, R Smith 2 and H Whiteley 2 also contributing. Losing side's top scorers were D Williams 6 and B Graham 4, followed by D Merkle 2 and others.

Aero Cage Dribblers Gene Brynt Chuck Jackson Nora L. Tripp J. Proper Nicholton R. Smith H.whiteley D. Williams P. Bachman B. Graham D. Merkle M. Rushton Marsh D. Ruffner

Montreal riot spurs plan to curb another eruption

Montreal officials including Mayor Jean Drapeau, police, and Maurice Richard urged restraint as plans were drawn to prevent repeat protests before the New York Rangers game. Merchants repaired windows on St Catharine Street after thousands rioted to protest the suspension of Rocket Richard.

Sy Semennirio Montreal St. Cathring Street Tdal Maurice Rocket) Richard New York Rangers Jean Drapeau Richard

Tyler Street clash ends with Sad dler stoppage

Tyler report notes Buddy Truman 179 percent and Jimmy Sad dler in San Antonio. Unclear details describe a stoppage or bout outcome with limited readable fragments.

Tyler Tex Buddy Truman Jimmy Saddler San Antonio

Costa Is Winner Over Joey Lopes In New York Bout

Carmelo Costa a 20 year old 6 foot 4 inch Brooklynite defeated Joey Lopes in a 10 round featherweight bout at Madison Square Garden. Costa improved to 26-0 with his knockouts record while Lopes absorbed a cut eye and weighed 190 pounds. International Boxing Club plannen Costa vs Macias of Mexico City to seek the world bantamweight championship.

Py A New York Carmelo Costa Baf Lopes Costa International Boxing Cin Harry Markson Paul Macias Mexico City

Tom Saffell Poised for Regular Pirates Outfield Role

Reports from Fort Myers indicate Tom Saffell may win a regular berth as a Pirates outfielder. His improved hitting in spring games earned praise from Pirates executives after a strong showing against Milwaukee. Saffell previously spent time in the minors and hit 279 for Hollywood of the Pacific Coast League last season.

Tom Saffell Bucs Fort Myers Pls PiLishiiral Pirates Saffell Milwaukee Braves Baffell Pirate Brass Ung Baffell Hollywood Pacific Coast League

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