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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1958
Page
7
CAHS teams head into a new year with optimism after a 1957-58 record of 28 wins, 62 losses and one tie. Football, basketball, wrestling, swimming, track and golf loom, with varsity and Jayvee squads improving from last season’s poor showings and two programs already completed.
Pittsburgh and Penn State meet on Thanksgiving at Pitt Stadium to close their seasons in a long standing cross state rivalry. Both teams carry five wins and three losses with a tie as they renew a November holiday tradition dating back 38 years. Injuries have struck Pitt while Penn State eyes a 21st straight winning season as they seek a repeat upset over the Panthers.
The item lists Corry Area High School prospects for the issaay testing squad at Thiel College alongside players from Warren Eve Feunibannelt and others. It notes last year’s Titans trophy winners Wyrran’s Draco and mentions several local names tied to football in Section 11 in a garbled report.
Air Force and Rutgers eye bowls as major games and selections unfold. Rose and Orange filled. Sugar and Gator negotiations busy with LSU, Clemson, Oklahoma, Cal, Texas Christian and others to claim berths. Blue Grass deems Kentucky out. Buffalo, Alabama, Florida State, Rutgers among potential guests for December bowls.
Ashile Cooper and Mal Anderson have received pro offers from Jack Kramer but will delay decision until after the Davis Cup challenge round next month. Michigan State wins first team NCAA cross country title as Jim Kennedy leads with a four mile time on a snow covered course.
LSU holds No. 1 in the AP poll for the fifth straight week with a 10-0 record, SEC title secured, and poised for the Sugar Bowl national championship bid under coach Paul Dietzel. Auburn Ohio State Oklahoma and Iowa follow in the top 10, with Purdue and Clemson also listed among leaders.
Sonny Staples led a strong Bowl-Alve Men group at East Washington street alleys with a 22 812 duo and two 618 series. Harmy Hotchiss posted 22 high game figures, while Bill Hammond and Riss Bemis each had 202 highs. Ottaway reached 602 with Nadine, and several bowlers topped 200s including Loomis and Geselt.
The 168 college football season closes with performance awards at five Big Ten schools. Tom Franckhauser Randy Duncan Gene Cherney and Sammy Williams are honored as most valuable players. Army Navy Penn Cornell Texas A&M Furman and Notre Dame tease Thanksgiving clashes with injuries and lineups shaping the slate.
The 1958 59 Titusville Rockets face a four letterman senior core with three returning stars Kat Benson George Dewey and Ron Warner to defend the Section title. Coach Armand Bus Shaner assembled last season’s champs while noting losses of Jim Wocumer Tor Allen Max Cole Phil Cow and Erwin Olsen. The Rockets open December 5 hosting Greenville and begin league play January 9 at Meadville aiming to repeat as champions in a four team race with Warren Franklin and Meadville.
Elgin Baylor of Minneapolis tops the league scoring race after 32 points in 3 games last week and a 25.8 point per game average. He leads Detroit’s George Yardley by 17 points, with other leaders highlighted in league and team stats.
Floyd Patterson could headline four bouts next year with Ingemar Johansson as top challenger. Manager Cus D Amato said talks with Johansson and Edwin Allquist clarified misunderstandings and a Colorado Springs offer would pay Patterson more than ever before. The Johansson camp expects a new attitude after meetings, while Thayer Tutt chairs the committee offering the title bout as part of a centennial celebration.
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