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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1955

Page

7

Beavers Clash With North East Grapepickers In 4 2 Showdown

Today in sport the Corry Area High football team hosts North East Grapepickers with both clubs at 4 2. Coach Joe Letcavage seeks to rebound after two straight losses while Indy SAM aims to avenge last year's 30 0 defeat and stop Tony Santillipo a hard running back.

Corry North East Beavers Joe Letcavage Falconer Lawrence Park Orange and Buck Warren Millcreek Lou Hanna Indy Sam Tony Santillipo

Upsets Shake Top College Football Polls

Weekend upheaval toppled Georgia Tech Notre Dame Wisconsin Princeton and more as Auburn Michigan State Southern Cal Texas A and M and Colgate upset the powers. Michigan and Maryland loom near the top while Navy and Duke rise after key wins.

Georgia ‘Tech Notre Dame Wisconsin Princeton Princetona Georgia Tech Auburn Michigan State Colgate Annie Syracus Katie Mat Polsk Michigan Mauryland Oklahoma Navy Duke Northwestern Maryland Penn State Blue Devils Ohio State

Local Sports Roundup Highlights Teen Teams and Trades

Warren Dragons remain unbeaten after a 4-0 win over Bradford. Cory High outscored opponents 109 to 64 across six games. City-Meadville game rescheduled tonight to determine sole lead in the Section II standings. Cleveland Indians acquire pitcher Cal Mehish from San Diego, eyeing him as a possible bullpen arm. Tullus Boros leads pro golf with 6112.55 earnings this year, ahead of Cary Middlecoff with 39 567.

Laury Gaspry Carhein Tech Dickinson College Warren Dragons Bradford Cory High Eleven Hun Cleveland Indians Cal Mehish San Diego Chicago Cubs Tullus Boros Cary Middlecoff

Smith Defends Title This Week In Cincinnati Reach

Boxing and sports notes highlight Smith aiming to defend his lightweight crown this Wednesday in Cincinnati. The column recalls past title battles, records and notable contenders like Carter and DeMarco, with references to hockey scores and a Hollywood bout ending in Las Costa.

Smith Associated Preas Thi Ecard Kay al Singer Walkice Cincinnati Lee Dune Carter Laura Sains Paddy DeMarco Carthy Fest Williams

Packers Sting Rams With First H Loss Of Season

The Packers beat the Los Angeles Rams 30 28 to move into a three way tie for the Western Conference lead behind Fred Cone who booted a 26 yard field goal in the final 24 seconds Cone once again carried Green Bay with three field goals after a season of few makes and the Packers recovered from a 25 yard return TD by Jim Cason to win in Milwaukee.

Green Bay Packers Fred Cone Clemson Cone Packers Los Angeles Rams Baltimore Green Bay Los Angeles San Francisco Chicago Bears Detroit Cleveland Pittsburgh Chicago Cardinals Washington New York Philadelphia Chicago Cardinas Rams Baltmore Colts 49Ers Browns Washington Redskins New York Giants Gianta Millwaukee Ramc Jim Cason

Five Pennsylvania football teams suffer upsets after blue Monday weekend

The list of unbeaten Pennsylvania college teams shrank as rain and upsets hit five squads. Drexel, Slippery Rock, West Chester, Kings College and others fell from the ranks, while Pitt and Yale saved pride with notable victories amid the carnage.

Sy Atown Pennsylvania Mother Hubbard Drexel the Niall Slippery Rock Westimusstur Kings College Lock Haven Franklin and Marshall Gettysburg Scranton Lycoming Pitt Nebraska Tafayente Ati

Australian netters reject all pro offers in Davis Cup stance

Ien Rosewall and Lew Hoad, 20 year old Australian Davis Cup stars, chose amateur status over lucrative pro contracts. Promoter Jack Kramer offered $50,000 each. Trabert signed for $75,000. Rosewall said he will remain amateur at least two more years and may do milk company work to raise earnings.

Rosewall Tim Lew Los Angeles Kramer Trabert Pancho Gonziles Frank Sedgman Hoad United States Jennifer

Three USAC teams lead Western Scholastic Football Conference

Johnstown Pa Indiana Somerset and Huntingdon remain undefeated and untied to head the Class 1 Western Scholastic Football Conference standings. Indiana has 525 points, Somerset 492 and Huntingdon 480 with five wins each for Somerset and Huntingdon while Indiana has two victories. Conference statisticians rank Indiana higher despite fewer wins. Nearby teams follow with varied records and points totals.

Ave Johnstown Indiana Somerset and Huntingdon Somerset Huntingdon Hunttingdon Hie Westmont Hollidaysburg Coneimaugh Township

Three Colleges Standouts In Grid Picture

Three undefeated programs Michigan Maryland and Oklahoma emerge as leading title contenders amid rough weekend results. Michigan faces Minnesota Iowa Illinois Indiana and Ohio State as Syracuse, Colorado and others stumble. Michigan State defeats Notre Dame 21 7 with Gerry Planutis starring for the Spartans. Georgia Tech loses to Auburn 14 12 while TCU fades in a swift closing.

Associated Press Ehts Michigan Maryland Oklahoma Wolverines Minnesota Towa Illinois Indiana Ohio State Syracuse Army Terps Colorado Notre Dame Georgia Tech Texas Christian Washington Rice Princeton Michigan State Spartans Gerry Planutis Irish Georgia Tech Auburn Texas Christian

College grid upsets mix with top teams in early season notes

Several major college football results ripple through the standings. Baylor beat Washington 13 7 while Texas A M toppled Cropper 19 16 and Southern Methodist shut out Rice 20 0. Arkansas and Texas played 20 20, Yale moved ahead in the loop, and Syracuse upset Army as Michigan and Maryland extended streaks and Oklahoma and Navy held strong.

Texas A & M Washington Baylor Rice Southern Methodist Arkanas Texas Merry Co Ilusion Fanceton Don Tinlinder Syracuse Michieas Northwestern Maryland Caroline Okiahbtyy Kansas Koitie Michigan Oklahoma Navy Duke West Virginia Yale Colorado Boston College Holy ‘Cross

Campbell Tries for New Speed Mark in Bluebird

Don Campbell of England attempted another speed run with the jet propelled hydroplane Bluebird on Lake Mead. The boat sank during tow after swells, ending a week of poor results. the two runs yielded 147.179 mph and 162.822 mph, with an official average of 155 mph.

Las Vegas Nev Don Campbell England Lake Mead Howr Campbell Malcolm Campbell Buffo Island

East Penn State Deliver 34 14 Victory Over Army Game

East defeats Penn State 34 to 14 in a decisive win and stands as favorite for the annual Service game against Army scheduled for November 26.

Penn State Army

Hornets and Barons Lead Tied in AHL Standings

In the American Hockey League the Providence Reds beat the Hornets 6-5 in overtime and the Buffalo Bisons routed Cleveland 4 2. Pittsburgh and Cleveland each have six points, Providence and Buffalo five, Springield five, Hershey zero. Rookie Bartletts overtime goal gave Pittsburgh its first win in four starts.

Hornets Barons Associated Press Pittsburgh Cleveland Providence Reds Buffalo Bisons Iave Providence Buffalo Hershey Dim Bartlett al Dewsbury Ken Whyrram Ed Slowinski Fred Glover Joe Lund Ray McMeekin Wharram

Corry Hosts Titusville After Narrow Fall Losses

Loveland Field hosts Titusville high school football this evening at 8 pm. Corry’s Orange and Black Jaguars coached by Vic Crag aim to avenge an early season defeat in their only loss so far this fall.

Titusville Corry Pridders Loveland Field Orange and Black Jagvers Vic Crag Queen City

Joe Walcott Set for Movie Debut in The Harder They Fall

Jersey Joe Walcott former world heavyweight boxing champion reports to Columbia Pictures for his film debut in The Harder They Fall He will portray a trainer in a prize fight drama starring Humphrey Bogart Camera work begins in New York October 1 then moves to Chicago Walcott has been active in youth athletic training in New Jersey since retiring from boxing

Hollywood Jersey Joe” Walcott Columbia Pictures Today Walcott Humphrey Bogart New York Chicago New Jersey

National League Scores Tie and Draws with Montreal Chicago

Detroit and Toronto finish level at six as Montreal and Chicago match two each. Boston defeats New York one four to one.

Detroit Toronto Montreal Chicago Boston New York

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