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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1952
Page
7
The Wisconsin Badgers host Illinois in a key early season Big Ten clash that could decide Rose Bowl implications. Baseball rumors center on Ralph Kiner and Pirates moves, while other notes cover Elks league play, pheasant counts, and coaching changes including Raymond Sorenson taking Duke gymnastics duties.
Brooklyn faces the 195% World Series opener at Ebbets Field with rookie Joe Black challenging Allie Reynolds of the Yankees. The Yanks are favored in five or six games, while Brooklyn hopes Black proves a clutch reliever after a rocky start to the season.
Philadelphia announces the purchase of St. Louis utility infielder Tommy Glaviano for a 310000 waiver price. The move adds infield depth to the Phillies roster ahead of the season.
The Pirates slugger Ralph Kiner, 30 in October, is said to be on the market to the highest bidder. Cubs and Braves show interest but balk at the salary. Kiner, one of baseball’s greatest sluggers, has led the National League in home runs for years and earned $75,000 last season with a $85,000 potential.
Brooklyn players and opponents express confidence before the World Series opener at Ebbets Field. Dodgers and Yankees quotes reflect belief in their own teams as the series begins, with casual remarks about the others’ strength.
Corry High football team in peak condition hard at work for Friday night clash with Franklin Nurseryites. Coach Low Ham aims to emphasize offense and defense in prep. ticket sales run to Friday 4 p.m. with advance prices 35 and 61 cents, gate price 75 cents.
Pittsburgh Pirates acquire pitcher Johnny Lindell and outfielder Eagles Bernier from the Coast League. Lindell, a former New York Yankee, won 24 games and struck out 180 to lead the league. Bernier, 28, Puerto Rican, batted .301 in 171 games and led in stolen bases with 102.
Milwaukee bout saw Miceli 149 percent outpoint Akins 148 in St Louis. Newark card featured Carter 139 outpoint Moreno 141 in New York.
CHICAGO WILLE Pep, 30, faces Canada’s Ar mand Savoie in a nationally televised ten round lightweight bout at Chicago Stadium. Weighing 128 pounds, Pep trails Savoie by four pounds as the fighters prepare for the city showdown airing tonight at 10 p.m.
Gilbert Reed of Steelton, a former Army standout now at Kansas, shines as a versatile two way player in the Big Seven. The 187 pound back has starred in victories over TCU and Santa Clara, delivering passes, punts and strong defense while emerging as Kansas's top leader and a candidate for All-America caliber hype.
The Avalon Center team held a slim early lead in the Ladies B League last night, splitting four points as Rossbacher's Insurance Service trailed. Root Appliance and Domestic Sewing Machine each won three points, Leeds and Helen Shoppe also posted results, while Hartley’s boosted a local standings shift.
Maryland football battles a wave of injuries that strain depth as undefeated Terps prepare for seven remaining games. Key reserves are out with injuries including guards John Guennor Bill Malet sky and others, while linebackers and backs like Charles Boxold Lynd Githold Ed Barritt and Bob Laughery are sidelined or limited in scrimmage.
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