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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1957
Page
7
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New York Yankee Mickey Mantle was named American League MVP for 1957 by the Baseball Writers Association. Mantle edged Ted Williams and Roy Sievers, finishing with 283 points to Williams 209 and Sievers 206, amid a vote that named 27 players and highlighted Williams’ multiple runner-up finishes and Mantle’s continued power.
Jerry Coleman, after nine years as an infielder with the New York Yankees, has retired from active play and joined the front office. Yonker General Manager George Wels announced there is no specific title yet. Coleman will work under Lee MacPhail and Johnny Johnson, focusing on familiarizing himself with the organization, with duties including special scouting in the New York area, school instruction in Florida, and roles with minor league clubs.
Corry Area High School adds a swimming program led by coach Bill Cochran as an initial non varsity season. About 30 boys attended the first practice. pool use is Mon Wed Fri 3 45 to 4 45 and Tue Thu 7 to p m. A practice meet with Brie Gathedroi Prep may occur. interschool competition is unlikely this year.
General Manager Frank Lane said he will try to lure Al Rosen from his one year retirement. Lane will lunch with Rosen in Cleveland and hopes he will return to boost the club and morale. He described Rosen as proud and in good physical shape if he can perform at a high level.
Barry Mackay of Dayton Ohio was upset by Bob Meek of Australia in the second round of the South Australian Tennis Championships. Vic Seixas defeated Warren Jacqies, while Ron Holmberg beat John Pearce. Gardnar Mulloy, 44, was eliminated by Mal Anderson.
Michigan State, ranked high after a 7-1 start, faces Kansas State in a season finale with conference titles and possible Rose Bowl implications. Auburn, Florida State, and Alabama also loom as top teams contend for leading positions, while Dartmouth and Oregon vie for Ivy and Rose Bowl stakes.
Mark Punk executive secretary of the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association spoke at the Meadville District 10 awards banquet urging elimination of more than one game per week. He cited a team scheduling four games in ten days and criticized reliance on admission fees to fund athletics, stressing a return to fewer games and honest finances. Titusville and Meadville shared district trophies as co champions, with Meadville also winning district volleyball. Corry Area High School faced disrupted schedules due to the flu, and several local coaches attended.
In Madison Square Garden they clash in a 10 round title bid as Calhoun meets Bobby Boyd. Both are top contenders for Basilio with high rankings from Ring Magazine and the NBA. Calhoun, 29, carries a 38 fight record. Boyd, 24, is 46-7-2 and recognized for his lively style and clean punching.
Michigan coach Bennie Oosterbaan denied rumors that he will retire after this season. He said reports claiming the Ohio State game would be his final one as head coach are unfounded.
George Hoxner rolled the high game of 224 in the Bowl-Aire B League with Ducky Marty scoring 202 and 201. Top Bowl-Aire bowlers included Bad Hand 201 Wayne Skinner 207 and Bob Ottaway 200. In Corry Jamestown, Joe Boressi posted 205 and 211 while P Shannon led women with 921 percent, among other strong scores RL Chase 202 Bob Eddy 208 J Lundy 208. Helen Hoyt led Here women with 188 and Marion Burned 15 and Inie Bix on 178 also noted.
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