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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1955
Page
7
Boxing notes center on Smith defending his title in a high profile bout at Madison Square Garden. Rumors swirl about challengers like Teun and Carter, with forecasts of a long reach for Smith amid talks of past fights and ringside histories.
A garbled recap of 1940s baseball standings notes home run totals by city and park. It references Citi Field and Forbes Field, various teams, and crowd impacts, but the text is fragmented and difficult to fully decipher.
This week’s top fixtures feature Geveral At any Top Section teams. USAX squads face Norte Jost Wranklin while City hosts Milcrenie Mend. Ridgway and Titusville travel with Kane AA key, Minhagar’s close win noted against Northwestern. Wisconsin loss sparks wider coverage.
The report lists bowlers and scores from a crowded bowling event with many players named. Notable scores include Bob Marto 246 and Miry Perkins 207, with several bowlers around 200. The piece notes averages and individual performances amid the sailing series context.
Michigan held the No 1 position in the Associated Press college football poll for the third straight week. Maryland Oklahoma and Navy followed in the top five as Notre Dame, Georgia Tech and Wisconsin dropped from the top 10 after a wild weekend.
Mexican challenger Raul Macias defeats Creel in Corpus Christi to claim the lightweight crown. Los Angeles contender Schoolmaker fights for a shot at the title in a supporting matchup.
Five Corry Area High School football players were treated for burns after a Titusville game. Lynn Austin and four teammates sustained injuries to hips and shoulders, with coaches attributing the blaze to turf chemicals or lime used in field lining.
Dickinson College plans to cancel the rest of its football schedule and instead use freshmen. Athletic Director David Favor said injuries reduced the roster from 26 to 19, making freshmen the alternative to finishing games. Freshmen will join players including Randolph Mavor of Pennsylvania Military College and Johns Hopkins.
Corry High travels to Jamestown and loses 13-0 to Shellerion Junior High. Simpson and Rixolt score for Shellerion with a second quarter TD and extra point, later another TD in the final period as John converts after the first score.
In New York Arnie Towne defeated Mile Savage by a judges decision at St Nicholls Arena. Savages camp protested the ruling claiming Towne landed cleaner punches, while the official score showed Townes 36 to 28 in points across seven rounds.
Hamline University freshman Jerry Foley, a 48 year old in college terms, dominates national small college passing stats. He has completed 74 of 146 attempts, averaging around 59 passes per game over his last two, with 87 completions on 111 attempts over five games. Foley’s year highlights include leading in key passing metrics and connecting with his top target Dick Donjin.
Jimmy Carter announces a corrective rematch against Wallace Smith for the world lightweight title in Cincinnati Garden, aiming to reclaim the crown after three prior title losses. The bout follows Smith’s 1960 title win from Carter in Boston on June 29.
The 23 year old Padres pitcher Dick Podres says he needs a break after a grueling post season schedule. He worries the pace could affect his health as he juggles personal appearances and World Series fame. He plans a trip home to Witherbee New York to hunt deer and recover before returning to duties.
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