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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1953
Page
7
SeaAR network President states Ike will guide morale amid a 1,000 annual Hillman event. Public concerns focus on worms and insects affecting local farms and communities.
Sportsmen and officials voice strong opposition to new antlerless deer permit rules. Critics blame the legislature and officials for a plan they deem chaotic and poorly executed, urging constituents to contact lawmakers to reverse the measure.
A Prospect Park High School football halfback Bill Simmons, once a varsity player and expected key starter, was ruled temporarily ineligible after failing grades and skipping summer school. His father said the boy has been missing since September, with possible trips to Southern Georgia or Florida. Police notified as the team struggles with two touchdowns in two games.
Wilkes Barre sophomore Johnson, once on the fourth team, is picked by Coach Lowell Dawson to start at center for the University of Pittsburgh against New Wraske Saturday. The 200-pounder from Wilkes-Barre is called the most improved player on the club after his first college game last week against Oklahoma.
A weekly pick slate lists Michigan State to beat Texas in a key matchup. Other selections include Texas over Oklahoma and Southern California over Washington.
Johnsonburg High School seeks to extend its unbeaten streak as star halfback Joe Sinchick powers the Ramblers. The 210-pound back has 12 touchdowns last season and 10 on the ground this year, plus four interceptions this season, with teammate Quentin Stahli anchoring the line. The Class B team has played four Class A opponents, earning three wins and a tie.
Don Maloney topped the league with a 690 series and nines alike as 238 and 211 scores counted. Other notables included Bob Wotus 233 and Bob Owens 240 with multiple bowlers hitting 200s and above in a busy night of play.
Carly High Beavers prepare for a key Union City game with a final week signal drill at Loveland Field. The team aims for its nth straight win as coaches emphasize sharp play and conditioning ahead of kickoff.
Cont Low Hanna announces Mit Mel Blynt and Ke Lanphere as cap tains for the Bears game with Lanphere starting at quarterback in place of Don Wood. Blynt slides to end as Hlehynski’s left tackle. Orange and Black drill daily, focusing on defense against T formations and pass defense while Bears pursue tuning up for the clash under coach Russ Brant as Union City backs prepare to air the ball from the T formation.
Garden State Park opens tomorrow for a 25 day meeting through November 11. The track seats 50 000 in the fall crowds and adds a sandstone seating expansion boosting capacity by 46 percent. Racing will be held on all days except Mondays, with October 12 listed as an exception.
New York Yankees players shared a record pool of $200 463.48 for six days work earning 22 players $8 250.08 each and additional partial shares. Dodgers divided $198 175.65 into 29 full shares averaging $6 74.42, with other clubs in the pool earning amounts above to Ford Frick announced.
Frank Lane, longtime general manager of the White Sox, is rumored to be headed to Baltimore as GM. The deal would include salary, stock, and full authority, with Lane negotiating amid interest from the Orioles and confirmation from Chuck Comiskey. Lane has two years left on a contract valued at 25 000 to 40 000 annually plus attendance bonuses.
Eugene Davis and George Patterson posted outstanding scores of 289 in a weekly practice at the Corry Red and Sin Club range. Other shooters included Bob Patterson 238, B. Bailey 237, G Harriman 234, A. Knapp 234 and P. Crowell.
Charter advertisement details the Citizens National Bank of Corry Pennsylvania financial condition as of September 30 1953. It lists assets including cash United States government obligations and loans and discounts and liabilities totaling deposits 6 240 219 01 with mortgages none and other liabilities.
Turner dominated Talo Scortichini in Olympia Stadium winning by a wide margin after weighing 158 pounds to Scortichini 155. Turner landed about 100 punches in one round and earned his second win in three fights while a crowd of 4 054 watched on national TV.
Bracken Funeral Home swept Jensen's, Palil's Men's Wear, and Raymond Elevator in the VFW Men's A League. Standings show Bracken Funeral Home atop the list with Pauls Men's Wear, Jensen's, and Brammond Elevator in pursuit.
The report lists football broadcasts from NBC CBS and ABC with matchups Illinois vs Ohio State at Columbus and Oklahoma vs Texas at Dallas. It also notes standings updates in Moose Ladies and related league results with teams like Hope Love Charity Sharity and various scores and schedules.
Montreal holds slim lead as Kansas City pushed hard. Lam drives late rally to edge past Montreal 4-3, keeping focus on series survival.
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