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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 25, 1955

Page

7

All-State Scholastic basketball team picks likely

The 1956 Associated Press All-Scholastic basketball team is due for release soon. Several Section Two talent like Jim Passills, Wilbert Jenkins, George Johnson, Jim Cole, and Ernie Smith are noted, with Mike Polagyi favored to lead the region’s representation after starring for Vincent and helping dethrone Meadville as District 10 champion.

Callow Associated Press Jim Passills Wilbert Jenkins Meadville George Johnson Jim Cole Titusville Ernie Smith Oil City Mike Polagyi Erie Vincent Pete Rus Erie Academy Jim Smith Kane Polagyl Vincent Pittsburgh South

Television grid plan approved for NCAA football telecasts

The NCAA votes 93 to 27 for a compromise plan adding eight national games over 18 weeks and five intra district telecasts. Teams may appear in one national game and one intra district contest if the national game is forfeited. Notre Dame and the Big Ten backed the plan against the old arrangement.

TV Grid National Collegiate Athletic Association NCAA Notre Dame

Sport Shorts Highlighting Local and National Athletic Notes

Victor Cragg aims for Wall Wolfe in Mansfield Relays at Ohio meet on April 22 33 as Corry High targets top 440 rivals. Mary Burton plans annual singles clash after league closure. Trout season opens April 1 Catherine Creek. New York opens April 9 Pennsylvania follows. Toby Lyons arrives to prep golf at Moon Brook Club. Dr K W Bertram elected president of Snegerstown Title League. Glass shaft golf clubs draw comment. Loyd Mangrum promotes glass shaft vibration claim. Ayilh ends holdout and reports to Cleveland camp. American League bets $30000 for star batter. Montreal leads NL finals 2-0. Detroit leads series 2-0.

Sport Shorts Victor Cragg Wolfe Mansfield Ohio Corry High Pennsylvania Midray Trolisna Kentucky Mary Burton VFW Catherine Creek New York Toby Lyons St. Petersburg Jamestown Moon Brook Club K. W. Bertram Meadville Snegerstown Ayilh Cleveland Unicup

Simmons Arm Woes Hover Over Phillies Manager

Philadelphia manager Mayo Smith faces a possible breach of contract as Curt Simmons arm trouble leaves him in Florida camp with limited throwing. Robin Roberts remains a likely 20 game winner, while Simmons eyes improvement after a spring with pain yet optimism. Exhibition play was sparse due to rain across Florida. Cubs beat Cleveland 6-2 in Arizona as the Giants rolled over PCL stars 10-2.

Associated Philadelphia Phillies Smith Robin Roberts Curt Simmons Mayo Smith Roberts Simmons Philadelphia Florida Baltimore Orioles Kansas City Athletics Grinles

Corry Country Club Dues Urged. Club Work Advances

Dr. John Mobr, president, urges payment of dues with letters sent to last year’s members. Treasurer Charles A. Shuss receives payments at his East South Street home or via club care. No opening date set. weather will largely decide. Nine-hole layout underway. new tee on hole two and removal of traps on holes 1 5 and 9 planned for summer.

John Mobr Corry Country Club Shuteherd Charles A. Shuss East South Street Iate Iater

LST Schedule For CTV KeG Tournament

Theory Bowls tournament continues with five teams on alleys. The 9 o clock shift tomorrow night features Gulf Service McTnnes Steel Corry Jamestown Plating and Engineering and Al's Clothes Shop. Saturday and Sunday rounds list multiple matchups including Mann Gerzi an Beardsley Dykes Amordso JeMiurs Stewart Krivonak and others in consecutive slots.

Gulf Service McTnnes Steel Corry-Jamestown Plating and ‘Engineering Oesch-Martin Borstorf - Fitch Lillie Lillie ~ Oldensky, Clark = Owels, Munn = Burlingame Harvey Hurlbut Wil Iloms Bensink Nwkoull Mann - Gerzian Beardsley - Dykes Amordso- JeMiurs Stewart - Krivonak Messina Russell Mammond- Mountain Jungfielsch Lamiette Corvola Tombo Shaffer Haneen Semis - Smith Muenel Haenel Loat Corry Savings and Loan Johnson Brothers Al's Davis Insurance Ajax Pumps Bowl-Aire BLST Paul's O 'S Totet Taycees Al's Clothes Corry Johnson Bros THA Davia Insurance Paul's Men's Wear American League Loat Aero A. A Hillside Grocery McInnes Btees G ‘Borstorff and Fitch Ajax Enginen Tagm Electric Ajax Borstoorff & Fitch McInnes Steel Corry Pharmacy Aero A. A Corry-Jamestown VFW Ladies Corry-Jamestown Sawyer's Evans Beauty Salong Meerdink’s Corry-Jameson Sawyer's Studio Evans Beauty

Thomson Leads Field At Miami Beach Open

Peter Thomson 7 under par 65 led the second 18 holes at Bayshore Golf Club as gusty winds and rain persisted. Trailing in pursuit were Gene Littler Bob Inman and Bob Rosburg with 66s, while veterans lingered as contenders faded from the leaderboard across the windy Miami Beach course.

Thomson Miami Associated Press Miami Beach Bob Inman Tulsa Okla Bob Rosburg San Francisco Mte John Barnum Grand Rapide Mich Shelley Mayfield Chicopee Mass Marty Furgol Lemont Tim Thomson Melbourne

Hockey scores and series notes from league action

Pittsburgh defeated Springfield 7 to 2 to take a 2-0 lead in their best of five series while Cleveland beat Buffalo 6 to 3 as their series sits tied at one game each The report also estimates average adults use about 143 hooks of matches annually across the nation.

Pittsburgh Springfield Cleveland Buffalo

Hornets and Barons Win in Calder Cup Action

The Pittsburgh Hornets and Cleveland Barons earned playoff wins in the Calder Cup semifinals. Gerry Foley scored three times to spark Pittsburgh to a 7-2 triumph over Springfield Indians, as Pittsburgh led 2-0 in their best-of-five series. Cleveland rode a four-goal second period, including two from Glover, to beat Buffalo. Emil Francis started in net for Cleveland, stopping 42 shots.

Foley Pittsburgh Springfield Glover Cleveland Associated Press Pittsburgh Hornets Cleveland Barons Gerry Foley Springfield Indians Hornets Indians Fred Groves Buffalo Bisons Ea Buffalo Rage Emil Francis Roy McMeeking Cleveland Nets

Baker and Mederos to Clash for 10 Rounds At Garden

New York sees a 10 round heavyweight bout at Madison Square Garden as Bob Baker 28-year-old Pittsburgher faces Julio Mederos of Havans for a title shot chance against Rocky Marciano. Baker seeks his ninth straight win after a loss to Archie Moore, while Mederos rose by knocking out Roland La Stars in Miami. NBC plans a 10 p.m. broadcast and telecast.

Pmcingee New York Rocky Marciano Bob Baker Baker Harold Johnson Johnesn Moderom Miami Archie Moore NBC

200 Club Bowling Night Highlights and Scores

Dick Mountain led with two high games of 209 and a 61 series. Other notable scores included Larry Eckman 245, Howard Mons 225, Joe Consola 214 and 209, Paul Clark 207, and Mary Hnatysyn 107 in the ladies’ league. Additional top counts: Mike Baress 178, Helen Hoyt 189, Mary Wotus 176.

Dick Mountain Highlght Larry Eckman Chuck Munn Joe Consola Paul Clark Eddie Hatch Ray Blynt An Orn Ducky Marty Howard Mons Joe Amoroso Frank Cervola Ed Berryau Mary Hnat—ysayn Mike Baress Helen Hoyt Mary Wotus

Lindley B McClelland Seeks Erie County DA Seat

Pictured candidate Lindley B McClelland runs on the Republican ticket for Erie County District Attorney. He has 7 years as Assistant DA handling hundreds of civil and criminal cases and is a former Young Republicans chairman. A World War I veteran, he belongs to the American Legion and hails from a prominent Pennsylvania family. He is married to former dean Walling’s daughter and they reside in Erie, Pennsylvania with three sons.

Lindley B. McClelland Erie County Pennsylvania McClelland Young Repubc American Legion Mr. McClalland Dean Wailing W. B. Walling Brie Emory A. Walling Tha Beare Court Pennsyla Joaid Chrurd

LaSalle Cage Coach Resigns for Texas A&M

Ken Loeffler, after six seasons at LaSalle with a 144-28 record, resigns to coach at Texas A&M. He will sign a three year contract likely during a campus visit, aiming to boost the Aggies in the Southwest Conference. Loeffler guided LaSalle to six postseason appearances and major titles. Texas A&M held 4-20 that season.

Ken Loeffler Texas A&m Awsodated New York LaSalle Texas A & M Loeffler Bear Bryant Texas Aggies Aggies Carpus San Francisco Bryant

Syracuse Tops Celtics 116 in Game 2 to Lead 2 0

Syracuse defeated Boston 116 to 110 to take a 2-0 lead in the best of five playoff series. Guard Derek Coleman led the Orangemen with a strong performance while forward Tom Carter added key points as Syracuse held on late.

Syracuse Boston

Fish Commission Aides 10 Get Salary Boosts

Harrisburg report shows the Fish Commission will raise the pay for 32 employees, totaling about 600000 for the next biennium. Executive Director Charles A. French unveiled the new job salary schedule amid legislative inquiries into Pennsylvania’s game, fish, water and forest resources. Senior wardens may reach near 5000 annually. wardens start around 3100 and can rise with service.

Fish Commission Harrisbury NBN Voet Tavern Charles A. French Pennsylvania Harris G. Breth Dolearfield House Conservation and Wild Life Committee Rein

AAU Basketball Tourney Quarterfinal Results

Quarterfinal results list three matchups with scores: Quantico Marines 81 over Los Angeles 72, North Carolina State 60 over San Francisco 10, and Bartlesville Oklahoma 56 over Greeley Colorado 44, with Boulder Colorado 70 over Peoria TL 7 noted.

Boulder Colo Peoria Quantico Marines Los Angeles San Francisco North Carolina State Bartlesville Okla Greeley

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