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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1956
Page
7
Reports from Ebbets Field detail Newk and Larsen trying again in a tense game. The article references players, teams, and multiple leagues with names including Newk, Larsen, and others, noting strategic moves, crowd reactions, and a pivotal moment shaping the outcome.
A chaotic note reports a boxing event featuring light heavyweights in New York at Topfint Arena. Names appear garbled but include fighters tied to a TV telecast and a knockout dominated lineup.
The article previews a major Big Ten clash between Michigan State and Michigan, noting AP poll rankings and season momentum. It mentions UCLA football, a highlighted Ohio State, and intersectional games shaping the race, with strong emphasis on Michigan State and Michigan.
In brief sports notes from various cities, Harvard’s season hinges on post holiday restrictions, Maryland star Frank Tamburrllo faces a court bid, and golf and horse racing results from El Cajon, San Diego, Belmont, and Atlantic City are summarized with mentions of notable names and race outcomes.
Yvon Durette from Saint Anne NB boxed to a points win over Chubby Wright of Reading PA in Moncton. Durette, 179 pounds, controlled the bout with steady aggression and accurate combinations. Wright, 187 pounds, pressed early but drifted behind on the scorecards as the rounds progressed.
Corry Beavers host Grove City at the Corry High School field under new lights. Co captains Jim Tomer and Howard McMullin lead the Corry squad with three players sidelined by injuries Ed Burk, PJ Dietsch and Lee Williams. Kickoff is set for 8 30.
Dodgers fear Berra more than Mantle saying he can swing a game. Robinson notes Mantle leads AL in triples at .853 average, 52 homers, 190 RBIs while Berra's clutch hitting worries them. Dodgers aim to stop Berra to blunt New York's punch and assert they can beat the invincible Yankees.
Pitt defeats Notre Dame 27 to 19 at Loveland Field to claim first place in the Recreation Football League. Ed Street connected for a first quarter TD to Jim Clark, Roath and Olson scored for Pitt, Street added a 60 yard run, Olson tallied again in the final stanza, and Roach contributed a 40 yard rush. Notre Dame answered with Street TD pass to Clark and a late score, with Wharton adding the extra point. Tomorrow, Notre Dame faces Penn State.
Washington baseball club official Cal Griffith said the Nationals may relocate to California for next season. Quoted in New York during the World Series, Griffith noted a Los Angeles offer is attractive and that league votes and quick action before October 21 are needed to meet an October 31 deadline.
Geneva College fullback Richard Kadis, 9South year old, remained unconscious in critical condition at St Francis Hospital after a brain injury suffered in Geneva’s 12-6 win over Waynesburg. Kadis, a former Youngstown High School star, now resides in Cleveland.
Five men and two women bowled last night with A Tomeha posting 4 23 and J Gerzina achieving 211 in one game and a 608 series. Top male scorers included G Sham poe 211, R Dymon 203, and G Hienel 209 while in the ladies division M Bulard scored 197 and M Hahityseyn added a notable mark.
Weather outlook for the second World Series game in Brooklyn shows generally fair conditions with showers along Gulf coast areas and parts of the West. Skies cleared across the East after yesterday’s rain, central states dry, and minimal cooling in the upper and mid Mississippi Valleys and Great Lakes. Low temperatures were reported below freezing in northern areas.
Browns games on WBEN TV Channel 4 will air each Sunday as defending NFL champions. The schedule lists contests with opponents and dates including Giants, Washington, Pittsburgh, Green Bay, Baltimore, Philadelphia, and Chicago Cardinals through December.
Listing shows a full day of WBEN TV programming from 5:00 PM to 11:30 PM with a mix of children's theater westerns dramas news sports and feature films including The Gene Autry Show My Friend Flicka West Point Stories Zane Grey Theatre The Lineup and Tales of the Texas Rangers plus Saturday morning cartoons Mighty Mouse Playhouse Captain Kangaroo and Big Top among others. The schedule also notes sports roundup and quiz shows along with Jackie Gleason and Star Jubilee offerings.
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