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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1956
Page
7
In the South Penn Conference race the opening weeks feature pivotal games. West Conemaugh, Windber, and Ebensburg seek position as leaders while nineteenth district rivals clash for playoff impact. Key matchups include Windber at Ligonier and state-wide contenders like Williamsport, Beavertown, and Harrisburg area teams jockey for standings.
In a puzzling verdict the bout ended with Ortega earning a win on points while two judges favored Logart in a welterweight contest. Referee Eddie Carley and Judge Sinise Norton awarded Ortega the decision amid disputed scoring and a late surge by Logart.
Notre Dame held off Michigan State 19-12 to move closer to a Recreation Football title as Street and Wharton scored key TDs. Michigan answered with Baressi and McLaughlin scores but ND pulled ahead with a late TD by Street and Wharton’s extra point.
In San Francisco the featherweight favorite failed to advance as the US Olympic Trials opened. Navy champion Henry Brown stopped Willie Moran in a hard fight, while Seattle’s Bobbie Hicks pressed the pace before a knockout by Lee in the later rounds. Other bouts produced cuts and knockouts as semfinals loom.
Corry Beavers travel to Harborcreek to face an undefeated Huskies squad that recently lost to Erie Academy and sits at four wins against one defeat. Corry, aiming for a seventh straight win and a league title, fields Roberts in Turner’s spot with Vansell beside him and faces Harborcreek’s strong defense.
The Brooklyn Dodgers arrived in Tokyo for their Japanese tour as part of a preseason schedule. The Orioles issued unconditional releases to pitcher Johnny Schmitz infielder Grady Hatton and outfielder Hoot Byers.
Chuck Skinner led local bowling with a 212 in the Raymond League. Anne Royek posted 194 and Charlotte Staples 179 in the WOTM Indies league.
Don January of Lampasas Texas fired a 64 to win the Apple Valley tournament in California. He posted a 36 hole total of 130, capturing the $5,000 prize.
Washington Senators directors meet to decide moving the franchise to Los Angeles or San Francisco or Louisville. Talks center on West Coast options with cost a key factor and potential court action debated to block a shift. Chuck Comiskey calls a move to the West Coast a huge travel and expense burden.
The Hershey Bears and Buffalo Bisons dominated the AHL All-Star team named to face the Providence Reds in Providence. Coach Frank Eddolls picked 5 Hershey players 4 from Buffalo and players from Springfield Cleveland and Rochester with Lumley and Mayers as top netminders and a strong defensive unit.
The 1956 World Series pool totaled 758,501.63 with 42 Yankees receiving 8,115.76 each and 28 Dodgers earning 86,034.34 per full share. Giants and Indians also shared large sums in a record payout across clubs, managers, and staff, with the pool reflecting a seven game series income.
New York University story notes Dick Day of the University of Washington earning the Associated Press lineman of the week honor. The feat highlights Day’s performance for the Huskies in recent games.
New Tiger owners appoint Jack Tighe as manager after buying the club from the Briggs family. Tighe vows players will be in top shape and ready, aiming for a strong finish in the Amelia League and ahead of the home run era, following Bucky Harris’s departure.
Gene Carlitante, 19, captain of Ellwood City High School basketball in 055 56, underwent amputation of his left leg at Presbyterian Hospital after prior bone disease operations. Constantine, a top scorer in WPIAL Section 3 last season, had two earlier procedures.
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