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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1954
Page
7
Titusville beat Hickory 13 to 6 and North East edged Falconer 14 to 7 in high school play. Meantime in pro football the Pittsburgh Steelers visit the Philadelphia Eagles as the schedule tops a busy NFL weekend.
Philadelphia light heavyweight contender Smith, 33, now based in Atlantic City, knocked out Harold Johnson in the second round. The 178% pound fighter previously stopped Archie Moore last August in 14 rounds. Johnson said he was stunned and unable to rise after the blow.
Corry High Beavers rally to an 18-7 victory over Grove City at Loveland Field before 2,500 fans. Walt Wolfe and Lynn Austin combined for two long TDs in the first half, with Petrarco adding a late 26 yard score for Grove City after Corry reserves held the final minutes.
TCU delivered a 20 to 7 upset over Southern California in a Friday night college football clash. The slate included Miami of Florida versus Holy Cross and additional games on the card.
Texas Christian University Horned Frogs upset undefeated Southern California 20 to 7 in a late night intersectional game in Los Angeles. Quarterback Ronnie Clinkscales sparked the offense with a 60 yard TD run and a kickoff return to set up another score as TCU beat USC and strengthened their claim as a giant killer.
Midway in the period the Beavers recovered the ball on the 21 yard line and needed two plays to reach the end zone. Miller connected for a touchdown and Wolfe then raced 77 yards after a delayed Buick play to extend the lead.
Corry leads 18 0 at halftime and dominates the game with Wolfe scoring twice Austin adding a long 56 yard run. Grove City drives stall on failed conversions while Petrarca intercepts, and Fiesler makes a late interception as Corry maintains the win.
Philadelphia area contractor Tommy Richardson says he has 3.375 million dollars cash to purchase the Philadelphia Athletics for his group. He plans to travel to Chicago on Tuesday to urge AL owners to approve the franchise sale, while noting Jo McShain is out of the picture and Philadelphia backing remains uncertain.
The speaker listed cities Toronto Montreal Los Angeles San Francisco Houston and St Paul. He declined to reveal how many men are in the group willing to buy the A's if offered a suitable deal.
Sherman built a 97 0 early lead then trailed 21 20 in the third quarter before rallying to beat Clymer 32 27. Dave Bursink scored twice and Boyd Doxtader added two touchdowns for Sherman in a high scoring game.
Reports say Terry Moore may be replaced as Philadelphia Phillies manager with Lefty Doul or Skeeter Newsome mentioned as candidates. Spokesmen deny settled plans while scuttlebutt and dark horse talks swirl amid Moore’s recent on and off the field fireworks in Milwaukee. Also notes a boxing result from Melbourne where Coli defeated Maros.
Terry Brennan, 26, vows no Leahy guidance as Notre Dame aims to rebound from a 27 point loss to Purdue. Leahy, retired last season, attends games but avoids public saying, I have to do it or not do it. Notre Dame eyes a win over Pittsburgh with Leahy keeping a low profile at events.
Corry 18 Grove City 7. Titusville 1 Hickory 6. North East 14 Falconer 7. Greenville 18 Mercer 0. Erie Vincent 21 Bradford 13. Millcreek 19 Erie Tech 6. Wesleyville 45 Union City 0. Albion 32 Edinboro 13. Franklin 13 Girard 0. Sugar Grove 19 Westfield 19. Duquesne 39 Farrell 7. DuBois 26 Northern Cambria 12. Scores reflect late season scholastic match results across districts.
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