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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1956
Page
7
Erie and Corry clash as critics note Erie schools underperform in crowd draw compared to Corry. Dr Roger B. Saylor ranks Corry first in District 10 by 40 points over Academy, which finished 4-6-1 after an 84 point loss to Corry.
Beavers quarterback Burkhart draws praise from UP editors in Ridgway Erie papers as AP All-State ballot eyed. Mitch and Hob Gromendaal also receive honorable mentions while Corry fans anticipate a place among the Big Three on the AU State poll as AP results approach.
Snort Shorts Bull Mitchell and Gonhie Prench cover the country traveling to New Orleans and Louisiana to preview games. The Union City Bears start a 19 game slate with the Alamo game against Coury on the fifth with five returners. The Rockets and Wallents’ shoppers clash, while the Haslem Globetrothurs beat the Philadelphia Sphas. Archie Moore and Floyd Patterson edge toward comeback wins. Army Navy game set for Saturday telecast and Harlem Magicians star Boyd Blue to appear in Erie on Sunday. The American Olympic team ships apparel to Australia. The Erie Pros beat Meadville Eagles 94 01 in their cage debut.
Genevea College football player Richard Kadis, 21, remains unconscious in critical condition at St Francis Hospital after a September 29 collision against Waynesburg College. Kadis, a former standout at Youngstown High School, suffered a head injury during the game and underwent emergency surgery. his family resides in Cleveland.
PRA press editor of the Pillabuirgh Boats Gazette honored at a banquet with about 200 attendees. Event sponsored by local clubs and organizations, including Pittsburgh American Bocletys Abrams Waugivert. A ceremonial check was presented to the editor amid lively club chatter and speeches.
United States athletes dominated day one of the Melbourne 1956 Games with a first decathlon day lead by Campbell and Johnson, a close US-Russia basketball clash, and Brasher's controversial 3000 meter steeplechase win. Russia, Hungary, and Uruguay joined the advancing teams as track and field events opened.
Dodgers pitcher Newcombe receives MVP votes as accolades mount. E J Bigisi honored for second title in memory of Gy Young. The Baseball Writers Association of America panel votes amid 1950s-era context.
The Red Gun Club elects new leadership as Cochrar resigns from the presidency. Members vote to purchase 200 cociah chestuit fees for plant hog and plan a nursery with trees at cost. Approximately 60 boys participate in activities while the club allocates delegates to represent at state and federation meetings.
In 20 years of coverage analysts debate Moore versus Patterson. The bout would be 15 rounds with NBC 10pm EST potential live reach. Projections weigh punch power and chin durability, noting Moore as early aggressor and Patterson surviving early punishment.
In Milwaukee, Rosie Christen and Maynard led the women’s division with notable scores and 200s. Ann Roy posted a clean 200 in a tied late event. In Detroit, Willy Heiter defeated Enveked in a German match as the night showcased several strong performances across divisions.
Kerby Phazell introduced as Cleveland Indians new manager Farrell, a 43 year old Tennessee native who led the Minneapolis Tridians to baseball's World Series last fall. The 18th Indians manager follows Al Lopez, with an expected first year salary around 25000, announced at a downtown press conference.
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