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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1953
Page
7
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Senior players from Gerry Franklin Youngsville to face Titusville area schools in an all star game at Titusville on Friday night November 20. Coaches include Lou Hanna Alex Dullein Frank Kamus for the former squad and Bob Lytle Don Kaufman for Titusville. Exact Gerry participation depends on Franklin and Youngsville rosters.
Athletic Director Bud Dudley floated a Northeastern Conference uniting independent football schools including Boston College Fordham Holy Cross Syracuse Villanova Colgate Rutgers Temple Penn State and Boston University. A separate note reports Pittsburgh Peabody and Allegheny High Schools vying for the city title with Peabody 20 Sehnley 0 and Allegheny delaying Garrick 10-13 for the Section 2 crown.
Corry Beavers overpower Oil City Gridders with a strong ground game and two early drives setting the pace. Fleming, Douglas and Coates pace a 89 yard scoring march, gap widening to 13-0 by halftime as Gates adds a kickoff and extra point. Oil City fights back late with two TDs, but Beavers seal win after a 72 yard drive and a rushing score.
Corry 43 Oil City 6 as Lloyd breaks free for a late 40 yard TD after a delayed back run. Teamwork and steady defense spur a cheering finish with substitutions and jubilant benches. Officials listed as Bierbach Hagegler Senger.
Heavy snowfalls cancel most major race meetings on the east coast with two of three leading tracks scrapping today’s programs and a third delaying a decision. Laurel near Washington postpones the 65 000 Washington International Game drawing entries from six nations while Garden State Park Camden suspends all racing amid the storm. The blizzard disrupts schedules across the region and no race day for yesterday. next try Tuesday. The pest boll weevil's entry into the United States from Mexico around 1802 is noted in passing.
A quirky fragment highlights Zeke Brathowsh labeled as a Georgia quarterback and captain, with superlatives on his aerial prowess in a sports notation from the era. The text reflects a bold, boastful tone about his passing ability and leadership on the field.
Four major conferences stage showdowns on New Year’s Day with title sleepers Baylor Texas Michigan Stanford USC Oklahoma Missouri Notre Dame Penn Maryland and Notre Dame eyed as Rose and Orange Bowl contenders. Auburn Miami Furman Presbyterian results noted with TV regional picks.
Corry High School's 1953 Beavers finished with an undefeated season under Coach Lou Hanna, posting a 9 game slate without a loss and compiling 207 points for against 58. The team rose from a previous low to become a state power, with Hanna credited for shaping a disciplined, high-scoring program. The season capped a decade of strong coaching and steady improvement, culminating in a historic 32-6 win over the Oilers.
Raymond Jewelers boosted their lead to eight games in the One Ladies B League by scoring a three-point win over Martin Motor Sales. Match results show Raymond Jewelers 634 618 49, Martin Motor Sales 665 601 611, Wayside Market 537 537 64, Katherine's 564 522 504, Model Dairy 549 587 511, Grice Jewelers 482 807 822.
Paddy Young hammered Sammy Giuliani of Stamford Conn in 254 of the second round at St Nicholas Arena to ignite a fresh campaign toward the middleweight title. The 161 pounder showed sharp power with a left hook as Giuliani fell.
Los Angeles fighter Hamon aver tep won a unanimous decision in one round over Dany Bung Dang Womber of New York. Both weighed 149 pounds. It was a bruising bout with no kneeldowns. Fuentes threw harder punches while Womber connected more often. In 1952 Britain exported twice as many passenger autos as the United States.
Snow crews worked to clear grid fields as a blizzard hit Pennsylvania delaying multiple scheduled games. By 9 190 a.m. four games were postponed including Swarthmore Johns Hopkins and Lebanon Valley Albright in the Pretzel Bowl at Reading with Penn State facing Fordham and Notre Dame in doubt. Beaver Field at State College was snowbound as 400 workers and students labored to clear the turf. The Navy bowl appearance was postponed as weather hampered post season plans.
New York reports Los Angeles Rams, leading Western Division, seek revenge against the San Francisco 49ers in a weekend NFL clash in L A. The 49ers edged the Rams 31 40 in San Francisco earlier this season. The Rams have won four straight to sit five and one while Detroit and others chase.
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