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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1957
Page
7
Major teams face disrupted week as the flu virus hits campuses nationwide. Michigan State remains atop the AP poll while Oklahoma and other top programs cope with health-related cancellations and note wavering lineups.
Queen Elizabeth is expected to view the Maryland North Carolina clash in College Park. The matchup features rugged defense led by coach Jim Tatum of North Carolina and coach Tommy Mont of Maryland. Treks emphasize two touchdowns could decide the game. Maryland’s Howie Dare and UNC’s Jim Shuler headline the rush front, with Gene Verardi as a potential breakout for Maryland.
In Casablanca a frog farmer reports more than 7000 frogs valued at 6435 vanished from his pond under mysterious circumstances. A previous disappearance last year included 5000 frogs from the same pond.
Wayne Skinner posted one 23 and one 222 in a big GM tilt in the B Amur ean League. In the B National League Ed Pager led with 217 and 207, with high marks by Barricki 212 Long 200 Puller 202 Lamendola WI Wetmore 206. VFW Women top scores include Snelile Church 176 Hixson 206 Morton 178 Bufard 190 Baker 193. In Thy aa 16 13 standings, Assembly 15 Office Process Parts 1944 results show team totals and individual scores for Total Engineering, Methods, Plating, and related bowlers. Penn State boxing move noted as licensing conflicts in Philadelphia with Roselake Dairies and Gen Tele plant figures.
Fort Scott men Becca Frame, a local businessman, attempted to clean a duck blind but was driven away by wasps. The next day Lyle W. Amer volunteered to try stings, hoping relief for rheumatism. Amer stung himself to clear the nest, while a Fort Scott physician noted wasp venom may relieve pain in small doses by targeted nerve effects.
Port Arthur boxer Paul Jorgen son knocked out Ernesto Figueros of Mexico City in a 128 pound bout staged last night in Los Angeles. The bout ended in the 10th round with Jorgen son declared winner by knockout.
The Corry Area High School football team will resume practice at 9:30 Monday after a flu outbreak suspended activities last Thursday. Next week’s drills will focus on preparing for the Harborcree game scheduled a week from tonight. The postponed Titusville game remains unresolved, with Titusville requesting a Tuesday night make-up after the Harbordesk contest, but no decision has been made.
Associated Press notes Venomous (10.60) won the $25,150 Interborough Handicap at Jamaica in opener action. The report mentions results from other regional events in Revere and Hartford, including Lancaster over Spartansburg in a 144 to 86 margin and Lynch’s performance against Cotton in Toledo.
Rory Calhoun, a 3-1 favorite in the middleweight bout, headlines the Madison Square Garden show against Rocky Castellani, a seasoned 160-pounder with 65-12-4. the 10-round clash TV telecast set for 9 p.m. EST. Castellani from White Plains and now Atlantic City resident boasts 29-2-1 with 15 KOs.
Negotiations begin over damages in a potential transfer of the San Francisco PCL franchise to the Giants from the Red Sox in return for Minneapolis. Emil Sick of the Seattle Rainiers balks at transfers without terms on damages, while PCL President Leslie O Connor questions arbitration legality. Stoneham hopes a settlement around 100000 per club.
Camden New Jersey Willie Hartack increased his 1957 win tally to 309 by riding four winners at Garden State Park led by Irish Love returning $11.80 in the featured race. Hartack aims to break Eddie Arcaro's 40 stakes wins in a year.
Cleveland coach Pauli E Brown complains Browns players wore white jerseys to hide the ball. Philadelphia protests lead to Bell involvement. Browns vs Eagles rematch set. Bell will monitor for any ball visibility issues.
MEADVILLE The Game Commission postponed naming a new executive director after Logan J. Bennett. President Elwood Huffman said no action would be taken for some time. Commissioners, here several days, condemned violations of the starting time for the federal duck season, noting stays and early shoots in Crawford County. Federal representatives toured the area for a study on a potential Monal wildlife refuge in northwestern Pennsylvania.
The Pirates sold right hander Jackie Brown of Bethlehem Pennsylvania to the Columbus Jets of the International League and purchased pitcher Bill Bell from Lincoln, Nebraska. Bell, 24, pitched in the Big Bear League with a 2-2 record and 1-5 mark in other minor leagues last season. Brown had no-hitters in 1952 with Bristol in the Appalachian League.
Pitt seeks a fourth straight win as it travels to Army for an Eastern Conference opener. The Panthers, sitting 2-1, aim to extend their streak after a recent on-campus tuneup and a high-energy week of preparation.
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