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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1957
Page
7
An enigmatic note recalls a local wrestling figure, Onlay Mibton Hema, linked to a regional scene. The fragment hints at a past event or persona revived in community discussions, with emphasis on local sports culture and memory.
Corry Beavers enter a potential first losing season in ten years after a 3-5 start. The Orange and Black, missing a key man, have won only three games this year, with most results by decisive margins aside from Friday’s Bradford setback.
The District 10 IT league arms toward all star selection as Titusville and Meadville lead, with Corry candidates Lee Williams and Emmit Young among top prospects. Meadville’s Bill Peters steers a shift to the split T, naming Olsen, Benson and Carmosino among key choices. Second and third teams list Franklin, Oil City, Warren, and Meadville players at end and back positions.
Post mortems on the Bradford game note Don Kauer recovering from pneumonia watched Friday’s contest from the press box. A lineman wore gear heavier than teammates’ uniforms and the Harborcreek game’s cancellation dampened profits. The Corry band skipped halftime due to cold as wind reached 50 mph on kickoffs. Joe Cerri of North East, co-owner of Union City bowling alleys, bowled a 300 game in a three game 761 series, and also co-owns Ge Bowling Supplies in North
Lane named general manager of the Cleveland Indians after leaving the St Louis Cardinals. He plans quick team assessment and possible trades while noting attendance and the need for a stronger second base. Lane spoke by phone with Detroit’s GM and praised Cleveland fans and the Municipal Stadium.
Tom Hurricane Jackson fights Eddie Machen at the Cow Palace tonight to decide if the veteran challenger can derail the undefeated 23 bout rival. Machen, 25 from Reading, Calif, seeks a step toward Patterson while ABC televises at 10 p.m. EST. Last night in Honolulu Bonnie Espinosa outpointed Len Miller.
Devine, a longtime St Louis front office man, was named to replace Frank Lane who left to become general manager of the Cleveland Indians. August A Busch Jr, club president, announced the move in a hastily called press conference, placing Devine on a month to month basis with no contract.
SHILADELPHIA Penn Coach Steve Sebo, cheered by loyalty after an upset over Yale, heard only cautious talk of a deal to calm criticism as he focused on Saturday's game with Columbia. The team had been winless in six before a 23 20 win over the Elis. Officials say no action is planned though some demand Sebo’s departure. Supporters argue he is a sound technician blamed for players’ shortfalls and lack of inspire.
Houston based Jon Brown, 180 pounds from New Orleans, outpointed Kid Centolla, 199 pounds from Nicaragua, over ten rounds in a professional boxing event.
New York report outlines weekly college football picks by Claassen. Highlights include Ohio State over Iowa, Texas A&M over Rice, Oklahoma over Notre Dame, Auburn over Georgia, Tennessee over Mississippi, Army over Tulane, Duke over Clemson, Oregon over USC, Texas Christian over Texas, Princeton over Yale, Penn over Columbia, Dartmouth over Cornell, and Penn State over Holy Cross.
Sophomore center Jackie Burkett, 6-4, 215 pounds, earned Lineman of the Week honors for key plays that thwarted a Mississippi State punt in the fourth quarter. Burkett penetrated to pressure Bill Schoenrock, forcing a botched kick and a safety, helping Auburn to a 16-7 win at Birmingham after a 7-0 deficit.
Holyoke report shows Alex Miteff of Buenos Aires knocked out Sob Graves of Busabeth New Jersey in the fourth round.
Chuck Willett posted a high game of 22 and an 805 series in local league bowling last night. Notable scores included Jack Ryland 206 H Coan 212 P Kauer Wt and B Lamiette 223. Marion Bulard led a field with 192 after a 176, and a 521 series. Ladies high scorers were Lois Huth 176 Dorothy Rathbun 179 Mildred Baressi 175 Marilyn Gibas 188 Dorothy Morton 175 Barbers Wick wire 117.
NBA president Maurice Podoloff predicts expansion to the West Coast within two years as teams eye cities including Los Angeles and San Francisco. Portland and Baltimore attract interest. Chicago, Pittsburgh, and Kansas City also show promise as league plans grow amid stadium and seating considerations.
Harborcreek High School athletics superintendent P Lowe announced refunds for the cancelled contest. Refunds will be issued next Saturday and Thursday, November 19 and 24, at the season ticket holders’ window from 7 to 9 pm. Unclaimed refunds go to the high school athletic fund to offset football expenses.
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