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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1954
Page
9
The report notes the 1952 industrial year totals with an output valued at $2,061,700. It mentions employment figures around 5 to 10 thousand workers and references production levels and sales in 1953 compared to 1952.
An item notes a Ladies church fellowship led by Mrs. with a prayer practice meeting for Cub Pack counts and Corps 8 Home, including an 8 to 12 year old junior ng company meeting.
Titusville defeated Hickory 13 to 6 and North East edged Falconer 14 to 7 in extended fourth quarter rallies. Tony San Filippo and Chuck Villa led the Beavers with TD runs, while Falconer fumbled into a TD late. NFL slate features Eagles at Steelers and Rams at Lions with several other matchups.
In Philadelphia last night Billy Smith knocked out Harold Johnson in 1 minute 22 seconds of the second round. The transplanted Californian now based in Atlantic City moved to the forefront of light heavyweights by landing a right hand to drop Johnson and end the bout. Johnson said he was stunned and unable to rise after the punch.
Corry High Beavers rally past Grove City 18 to 7 at Loveland Field. Walt Wolfe and Lynn Austin sewed up the first half with long TD runs, while the defense held Grove City largely in check. Lynn Austin added a late 26 yard bootleg TD as Corry closed out the game.
TCU defeats Southern Cal 20 to 7 in a Friday night upset. The game featured a slim slate of Friday contests and mixed plays including interceptions by Petrarco for Grove City and a 56 yard reverse by Austin. Corry dominated early but penalties stifled later drives.
Texas Christian University Horned Frogs stunned undefeated Southern California 20 to 7 in Los Angeles. QB Ronnie Clinkscale sparked the drive with a 60 yard touchdown run and a 58 yard dash to set up another score. The upset toppled USC as TCU moved into the Southwest Conference race and kept other Friday night results in play.
Midway through the period Beivers gain possession on the 3 and in two plays score twice. Miller scores from the right end and on a delayed back Wolfe bursts through the line for a 71 yard run to the goal.
Richard son, head of the Eastern Baseball League, says his group has 3 375 000 ready to purchase the Philadelphia Athletics. He claims American League owners should vote to let his group take over the club. Meantime contractor John Meshal is reported as Roy Mack's last hope to retain control. Richardson says he would move the team if Philadelphia does not back the A's.
The speaker named Toronto Monweal Los Angeles San Francisco Houston and St Paul as cities, and refused to disclose how many men were willing to buy the A's if offered. The quote suggested a conditional deal but no precise numbers were provided.
Sherman defeated Clymer Pirates 92 to 27 in a high scoring game. Dave Buesnik scored twice and Boyd Doxtader added two touchdowns as Sherman built a lead early then pulled away after a back and forth third quarter.
Philadelphia reports say Terry Moore may depart as Phillies manager while Frank O'Doul or Skeeter Newsome emerge as candidates. A Phillies spokesman downplays settled plans as other names surface amid talk of changes after Moore's outbursts in Milwaukee.
Brennan says he bears full responsibility for the Irish team with no assistance from Frank Leahy who watches from the sidelines. The 26 year old coach faces Purdue after a 27 4 loss and carries the pressure of restoring Notre Dame's fortunes.
Yesterday he addressed a noon meeting of steel executives and did not attend the Notre Dame workout. He avoided a press party with Notre Dame and Pitt coaches and told friends he might look as if he is horn in.
Corry 18 Grove City 7 and others show results across districts including Erie Vincent 21 Bradford 13 and Wesleyville 45 Union City 0. DuBois 26 Northern Cambria 12 plus Sugar Grove 19 Westfield 19.
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