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Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 19, 1956

Page

7

Beavers To Meet Harborcreek Tonight In Thrilling Clash

Beavers face Harborcreek with Corry backers Bill Mitchell and Connie Frencty in a captaincy role. Meantime Hinories meet tough Beavers as lineup includes Moorhead at left end and Beard at quarterback in a promising Meadville showdown. Nearby area games include Bradford at Purxsutawhey and Greensburg at Grove City.

Cs Ine Beavers Corry Bill Mitchell Connié Frencty Promijey Bill Turner Meadville Hurdotcreck Wieye Moorhead Steven Brelz Jerome Woznisk Teftillatch David Boyce Bot Leake John Ogle John Puxzarowski Larry Beard Art Desin Harland Dougan Bert Hack Enbarg Roberts Witussens Kauer McMulin Qulmnate Nichols Brigham Cen Scott Mitchell Tomer French Bradford Purxsutawhey Kane Titusville Greensville Grove City Franklin Old City Sharpsville

Up Down Year Sparks Worries Across Coaches

A chaotic up down year leaves coaches anxious about teams. Frequent shifts in form test strategy and preparation as key players clash with inconsistent results. Names and places blur in fragments but highlight the tension in league race and looming matchups.

Two Pa. boxers race to Olympics during tense trials

Two Pennsylvania boxers compete in Olympic trials amid scattered results and partial reports. Names like Francis Lee and Bobby Boothenny appear in a stream of disconnected, OCR-like notes detailing weigh-ins, knockouts, and team prospects, with references to local clubs and colleges shaping the field.

Bowling results show several 200s and above scores

Local keglers posted multiple 200 series on a strong night led by Chuck Elchopski with a 2? total. Other 200s include Prank Massimi 200 Jim Consolo 203 Archie Wetmore 710 Abby Wotus 2018 Berry 202 and 203 A Toulko 214 George Haenel 203 Suiper Wotowier 224 and Ted Buugr 207.

Teh Chuck Elchopski Prank Massimi Jim Consolo Archie Wetmore Abby Wotus Berry A. Toulko George Haenel Suiper Wotowier Ted Buugr

Sports In Brief Roundup From Sites Across The Nation

Tokyo reports show Murai Giants beat Dodgers 5 4 in exhibition play as two pitchers struck out 16. Julius Bovos wins first 1086 tournament with 12 under par 61 for 260 dollars in Spartanburg. Willes amithe r becomes first American to earn 82 million in a year riding Brautiilon to victory at Garden State Park. Joe Jones wins Sport Face Handicap at Jumalen’s opening. Nashin Nada makes last public appearance before joining study abroad. Lain Bataan stops El Scott in Fresno boxing bout.

Tokyo Samuri Giants Brooklyn Dodgers Japan Spartanburg Juilis Bovos Camden N. Willesamither America Garden Stile Park New York Joe Jones Iwon Jumalen Lexington Nashin Nada

Jockey Shoemaker Tops $2 Million In Year Earnings At Garden State Park

Hall of Fame rider willie Shoemaker became the first jockey to reach two million dollars in purse money in a single year, guiding Ada L. Rice's Beiratillion to victory in the sixth race at Garden State Park. The win raised his 1954 purse total to 2,001,165, surpassing his prior mark of 1,976,760. Shoemaker has topped two million in a season previously and remains in the race for national riding honors, with Willie Hartack close behind. The card also featured notable performances as Willie's 308th win of the year edged Hartack by one in the standings.

Gamumn Ngilent Shoo Garden State Park Ada L. Rice Shoemaker Willie Hartack Willie Hartick Johnny Lonnden John Adams

Turner Giambra Boxing TV Bout Tonight

Gil Turner a 153 pounder with 0 18 1 in his last 19 fights faces Joey Giambra in a 3 2 underdog clash broadcast by NBC. Turner aims to reverse a slumping streak as Giambra climbs the rankings behind recent wins including over Andrews Sullivan and Castellan. NBC telecast planned for BST time.

Yorig Crowe Gil Turner Rin ‘Tin Tin Joey Giambra Turner Philadelphian Gilbus Ghunbeu Buffalo Hooker Andrews Johnny Sullivan Rocky Castellan NBC

Bradley Leads Grid Scoring After Five Games

Bradley's three touchdowns push his season total to seven and 42 points in five games for St. Vincent College. Bob McFarland of Tadlunia State Teachers College adds a TD to reach six and 36 points, tying Bill White of Westminster College for second with three TDs.

Facadelphia Gyera Sourdfey St. Vincent College Bob McFarland Tadlunia State Teachers College Bradley McFarland Vader Bill White Westminster College

Last Night's Fights in Philadelphia Result

Philadelphia bout saw Jimmy Robinson of Philadelphia stop Fink Anslem of Philadelphia in six rounds.

Philadelphia Jimmy Robinson Fink Anslem Philadelphi

Pitt Nips Penn State 13-7 In Recreation Tilt

Pitt defeated Penn State 13 to 7 at Loveland Field to keep the Recreation Football League title race alive. Olson scored on a short run in the second quarter after a Penn State fumble recovery by John French, Roach added the conversion. Roach then scored from the one in the third after a 60-yard Pitt march. Penn State's Bob Jackson scored late for a consolation TD. Dimmick added the extra point. Penn State and Michigan were set to clash the following Saturday at 9:30.

Tell Nopes Penn State Loveland Field Pitt John French Olson Roach Panthers John Roach Nittany Lions Bob Jackson Dimmick Michigan Paige — _ Beckwith Roberts Hansen Houghting Brown Wells French Morris Perkins L Jackson Shields Wade Donaldson Rainairi _ Dimmick Dummick Sheehan Sample Parkhurst Patterson Scorby Penksidte Pat Rosch

Pa Adopts New Fight Scoring System

Pennsylvania adopts a one point per round system for boxing. Five points go to the winner, four or fewer to the loser, and a fouls penalty grants the guilty boxer one point while the opponent gains five points. The scheme aligns with the National Boxing Association standard adopted at its last convention.

Esiladelehl Pennsylvania State Boxing Commission National Boxing Association

Opening day near for area hunting season the Northwest

Shooting days begin in hours as Wildlife Game Commission announces openers for ruffed grouse wild turkeys and squirrels. 500 turkeys released to extend local hunting while limits set per hunter with one turkey per season and two grouse daily eight for the season. Squirrels abundant gray black and fox varieties allowed at varying daily totals with safe firearm handling urged as opening day falls on a Saturday and mild weather is forecast.

Uays AbFam Game Commission T. A. Reynolds Gime

Alt Night's Fights Los Angeles Bout Ends in Quick Stop

Fugitive Rodri guez, 127, Los Angeles, stopped Dwight Hawkins, 124, also of Los Angeles, in a brief confrontation. Authorities report no further details available.

Los Angeles Fugit’ Rodriguez Dwight Hawkins

Sturdivant And Harshman Lead Hitting Pitchers In 1956

Sturdivant and Harshman topped the season stats for hitting pitchers in 1956. Sturdivant posted the highest batting average among infielders, while Harshman led in home runs with six and drove in 19 runs. Murry Dickson led NL pitchers with a .258 mark.

Tom Yankees

Ferguson Leads Olympic Boxers Toward Melbourne Finals

Ferguson 18-year-old NCAA light middleweight champion from Wisconsin tops the USA amateurs into the Olympic trials final phase. He and four other collegians reach the semifinals as the 105-man field is pared to 30 for semis and finals with Melbourne the goal.

Sayy Franciscy Clay Vince Ferguson New York United States Ferguson Wisconsin Choken Maekawa Michigan State Hawaii Dave Abeyta Idaho State Vince Erroy Trosses Air Force Dave Smith Seattle Range Smith Melbourne Australia Mroath Paul Wright Flint Mich Interservice AAU Inner Ed Hawkins

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