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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1955
Page
7
The article reports a decisive World Series game featuring Tommy Byrne for the Yankees and Johnny Podres for the Dodgers. It highlights Byrne pitching five shutout innings, the Yankees winning 7-8, player injuries affecting lineups, and the Dodgers facing injuries to Snider and other key players as the series progresses.
Maryland Terrapins retain first in the AP rankings with 1 568 points after beating Baylor 20 6 as Michigan holds second place with 27 first place votes and 1 238 points Oklahoma rises to third after a 26 14 victory over Pittsburgh Nebraska no longer in top ten with UCLA and Notre Dame slipping tailor for the latest vote tally announced by sports writers and broadcasters last night.
The report lists multiple high scores including 261 by Mary Perkinis and doubles such as 293 by Russ Betts. Scores from various bowlers across the league highlight strong performances at Bon Aire and St. Bon. Also noted is a 1964 wool clip earnings figure of 44,290,000 pounds valued at 26 million dollars.
Budding Rays of offense glide through 1960s box score with Ruthian names. In a tight game Brooklyn and New York trade runs before Ford guides the visitors to victory. RBOs, pitching lines, and fielding details fill the sheet with precise stats from the night.
Paddy DeMarco, the former welterweight champion, won a split decision over Lane in a 10 round bout at St Nicholas Arena. The Brooklyn fighter, unranked, moved up the rankings with the victory as he eyes top contenders like Frankie Ryle and Dupas for a shot at the 145 pound class title.
Willie Pastrano, 5th-ranked light heavyweight, faced challenger Paddy Youn of New York at the Municipal Auditorium New Orleans. Pastrano, weighing 171, fought at 175. judge scores had Pastrano ahead seven to five on the AP card with one for Young after ten rounds.
Frank Petron a right handed pitcher from Vandergrith was signed by the Pittsburgh Pirates yesterday. He will be assigned to the Catlin Pirates of the Class D Geotels State League. Petron starred in both baseball and football at Vandergrith.
Connie Mack, 92, was reported resting comfortably today at Presbyterian Hospital four days after he fell from his bed. The famed baseball figure received medical attention and remained under observation as doctors monitored his condition.
Corry JayVees trailed late but drove to a go ahead score with under a minute left. Howard McMullin powered in the final TD and extra point as Meadville kept its lead in a hard fought clash. Joe Marty and Bill Turner were key for Corry with a fourth quarter interception and late connection for a scoring play. Meadville yanked ahead on two TDs in the final period before Corry spoiled the attempt to tie. Next Monday the JayVees host Warren.
New York Yankees and Brooklyn Dodgers head into Game Seven of the 1955 Hospital Series tied in injuries and standings. Mickey Mantle is limited by a thigh injury, Duke Snider hobbled earlier, Hank Bauer returns with three hits to lift his series average, and Jackie Robinson may miss action with an Achilles issue.
NFL Commissioner Bert Bell fined Steelers coach Walt Klestine $500 for berating officials after the Los Angeles game. Bell said Kiesling faces possible further action for conduct toward officials during the same contest in Pittsburgh and Los Angeles.
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