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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1957
Page
7
Field officers of the Game Commission will record successful big game hunters as they perform duties this year. Kill tags will be checked against deer and bear reports to determine reporting accuracy. One third reportedly fail to return the required deer or bear reports, hindering future season planning.
The Pennsylvania Game Commission will gather sex and eye data from wild turkeys bagged in the Keystone State this fall. Biologists will record weights when trophies are weighed as game protectors assist in-season collection.
Sport Shorts report Meadville seeks a win over Warren to stay unbeaten and forge a three way tie for first with Corry and Titusville in Section EH. Warren’s schedule also ends Dragons’ Section 11 slate against league foes.
Leslie OConnor president of the PCL says the Brooklyn Dodgers relocation to Los Angeles threatens the league. He plans to meet with club owners to discuss Dodgers arrival and the impact on Los Angeles San Francisco and other cities, warning the PCL may not survive if key markets vanish.
The Braves and Yankees clash in Milwaukee for game six with Bob Buhl facing Bob Turley as health issues plague both sides. Mantle shoulder injury and Skowron groin limit power. Spahn's grippe ailment clouds pitching plans while Lew Burdette and Johnny Bucykey contend for the mound role. Casey Stengel reshapes the lineup with six batting orders as Mantle, Skowron out, Kubek in center, Slaughter left, Lumpe third, Coleman second, Mantilla slated to lead off.
Maurice Rudy Shingler, 40, once Western Pennsylvania amateur light heavyweight boxing champion and Cochran Junior High School coach for 10 years, died yesterday in Johnstown, Pa, of a heart attack. He won the boxing crown in 1940.
Notre Dame defeats Pitt 12 to 7 on Loveland Field as the Irish gain 11 first downs to Pitt's three and outgain the Panthers 84 yards. Key plays include a blocked punt recovery, Brnatss scoring in the third, and Cinski breaking 40 yards for Pitt in the fourth before the Irish held on.
Local bowling results list Frank Roskowski with a 286 high game and 624 series, while Bob Rand posted a 295. Ed Berry and Dick Binich rolled 225s. Several others cleared 200s including Bob Hammond 203, T Burlingame 200, Archie Wetmore 200, with scattered names and scores in a rough, late edition recap.
Dick Larson, a second string quarterback, earned AP Back of the Week honors as Minnesota’s Gophers beat Purdue 21-17. He returned a punt 72 yards, threw a 16 yard pass to Bill Ghorske, and scored the winning TD from five yards in the fourth quarter. Warmath called him simply sensational.
Syracuse tonight features Argentine heavyweight Alex Miteff a 4-1 favorite to beat local Mile DeJohn in a 10 round War Memorial Auditorium bout. Miteff 12-0 with seven knockouts rose to No 7 among heavies in 16 months of pro fighting. DeJohn 26 and the youngest of the DeJohn Syracuse clan poses a tough test for the untested challenger.
Cleveland Barons prepare for the 1957 season opener at home against the Hershey Bears with last year’s stars and top goalie Johnny Bower. Bower arrived in a late season trade with Providence, which also added Marcel Paille. Providence visits Springfield tonight, while Buffalo hosts Rochester after a major roster shakeup with Bruins-affiliated moves. Last night in Holyoke, Holland La Star edged Al Anderson on points.
Neji defeated rivals by six lengths in the 60th running of the Grand Nations at Belmont Park. The $92,250 race at Belmont Park featured rain-spattered conditions and a dominant performance from the winner.
New York reports National League President Warren Giles says expansion is the likely path for added franchises as Dodgers and Giants head West. He notes no immediate expansion sentiment, with possible moves in two to four years. Dodgers directors voted to draft the Los Angeles territory after a city council swap deal. Also notes minor results from various games and regions.
The Beaver Club plans a bus excursion to the Carry-Crowe City football game Friday night but risks cancellation if ticket sales lag. If it proceeds, the group will depart at 5:90 from the Ray and Massinegarage lot. tickets are sold at Jansons, the Rite Restaurant, or Dr TS Kelsey’s office.
New York manager Fred Haney expressed calm as the Braves prepared for Game Six against the Yankees. He backed Bob Buhl despite a rough first start and noted Eddie Mathews and Johnny Logan felt nerves. Haney dismissed worries about two injured teammates and focused on finishing strong.
AP Scribe offers week end projections with last week’s 36 correct picks and an overall 0 average. Predictions feature Oklahoma’s 43rd straight win and Army over Notre Dame, Auburn over Kentucky, Duke’s two man backfield, and Navy versus California among other matchups.
Open round sees competitor advance after defeating Jone Qichoa of Mexico with a 6, tf score in a Pan American Tennis Tournament match.
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