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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1955
Page
7
West Virginia overcome a 7-0 deficit to defeat George Washington 13-7 in a tense gridiron battle. The victory preserved WVU’s unbeaten streak, solidifying their hold in the Southern Conference race amid a day of scattered scoring and frantic drives.
Corry Area High finished 6-3 in 1955 football season by edging Ol City 14-13 before 1200 chilly fans. All scoring came in second half with Frank Harrington scoring for Oilers and a kickoff return TD by Jim Hicks sealing the win as time expired.
In a tense third period comeback bid, Corry fumbled on their own 86 as Ol City seized control. Harrington led a drive from the two yard line to a TD, then a late Oil City push stalled after a mishap on downs and a final standout gain by Latos. Mitchell added points with a conversion after key scores.
Oil City and Beavers met in a hard fought game with Harrington Hicks Latos and Mitchell scoring touchdowns. Key plays included a 45 yard run by Hirtle and a quick eight play drive capped by Latos leap over from the two and Mitchell extra point.
In a tense clash Harrington homespun punts and a late TD push Beavers past Oil City Inds 14 6. Key plays include a fumble recovery by Hicks and Mitchell field goals as Corry defense battles back with several big runs and crucial interceptions.
Hall of Fame pitcher Cy Young will be buried in Newcomerstown near his longtime home. The service is set for 2 p.m. at the Maths Odist church cemetery, with burial on Monday following a career spanning from 1890 onward.
Bobby Boyd battered George Tohingen at Chicago Stadium and scored an eighth round technical knockout after dropping Johnson in the opening round and enduring a knockdown himself. Johnson recalled nothing of the eighth round as Boyd finished him with five seconds left in the round. Boyd weighed 160 1 2 pounds to Johnson’s 187.
Small league baseball groups push curbs on radio and television broadcasts at the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues convention. Proposals include restricting sponsored broadcasts to within ten miles of game sites and restructuring player eligibility and drafts. Major leagues historically oppose limits, while minors aim to reduce broadcast exposure and spread talent more evenly across the system.
The British pair Capt. Dal Rees and Harry Bradshaw face U S stars Cary Middlecott and Sam Snead in the 36 hole Ryder Cup match play at Thunderbird Country Club Palm Springs. Other foursomes include Ted Kroll and Doug Ford versus Erle Brown and Sydney Scott. Play started 9 am PST with a strong belief from Rees that Britain can win despite past losses. Scholastic football results listed alongside boxing results from Chicago.
Detroit hosts Baltimore in a rematch as injuries and placement issues leave the Lions seeking their first win of the season. Baltimore counters with rookies Ameche and Shaw while Pittsburgh visits Chicago with Tad Weed debuting as a place kicker. Other games pit New York at Cleveland San Francisco at Los Angeles Philadelphia at Washington and Green Bay at Chicago.
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