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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1956
Page
7
The Associated Press poll places Michigan State ahead of Oklahoma, with MSU receiving the top ranking for the week. Oklahoma trails but remains in the top tier as voters weigh teams across the season. The article notes shifts in positions and mentions other leading college squads and regional coverage.
The Potato Bowl trophy, a gold piece mounted on a base showing four football phases, was placed in Stahl Jewelers window for display. The Corry Chamber of Commerce has long presented the annual trophy, and Corry Beavers have kept it at home in recent years.
The veteran manager plans a big push to sign Solomon McTier as a potential new heavyweight star after Rocky Marciano’s retirement. MeTier, 24, from Montgomery, had a string of knockout wins and began boxing after joining the Army in January.
East Stroudsburg and West Chester face off in a key clash that could decide the conference title in the Pennsylvania State College circuit. East Stroudsburg holds 4-0 league mark. West Chester 1-0. Other games include Lock Haven meeting Bloomsburg and Millersville, Clarion, Edinboro matches as the circuit tightens.
A compact AP led summary notes Mickey Mantle and Nellie Fox style leaders for clutch hitting in the 1958 season. It highlights Mantle at bat and Roberto Robison style star players from Cincinnati and New York teams who delivered strong performances amid a tight race.
Practice shooting for sportmen with 22 rifles will start Wednesday at 7 pm at the Cory Rod and Gun Club. Everyone is welcome to attend.
Hank Roskowski and E Harvey led 27 bowlers with scores over 200 last night. Notables include 240 by Xavier and 224 by Sample, with Harvey posting a 240 top game and a 603 series. other high scores featured H Akom 201 and P Paver 228 amid scattered 200s across the field.
The Providence Reds aim to upset the defending champions in the annual All Star Hockey Game, facing the American Hockey League stars tonight at the Auditornia. Key scorer Zellio Tuppiusini is out due to an emergency fund transfer. the team seeks a victory after two straight losses.
Air Force Academy freshmen and sophomores steamrolled four smaller schools with scores like 46 0 63 14 48 19 and 40 6 while coach Bubl Shaw notes untested but promising play The Falcons have won all four early games and are poised to face Skyline Conference foes Wyoming Utah Denver Colorado A&M and New Mexico next season The academy plans interservice games with Army in 1959 and Navy by 1960
Rose Bowl winner will receive a crystal Rose Bowl trophy presented to the winning coach in Pasadena California on January 1. General Mills announces the award designed by Nils Sandberg of Orrefors Glassworks Sweden. dimensions 14 inches diameter and 8 inches high. The display includes a crystal punch cup set of twenty two pieces and a tie rule based on greater yardage.
Penn State defeats Michigan 19 to 13 in a late comeback win on the high school gridiron. Carmen Rainairi scored on a two yard reverse for Penn State and Rodney Pearson provided the go ahead late in the fourth quarter. Michigan matched with a Shields fumble return and a Roden end sweep but could not hold on. Substitutions listed and game details reflect a lively intraleague matchup with Notre Dame looming.
Penn State coach Rip Engle returns the team to a two platoon offense featuring two yard consuming units focusing on ball control. The system clicked in the 7-6 upset of Ohio State, with strong ground game and disciplined substitutions enabling sustained drive advantage. Engle credits careful prep and team spirit, noting the scheme’s maturity after early-season trials.
Elik and Glover lead the scoring race as rookie Clevenland’s Din Potleini and others shine in the American Hockey League. Erik, a 27 year old rookie, tallies nine points while sharing the goal scoring lead with Fred Glover.
Camden New Jersey Teddy Atkinson known as Toronto Teddy gets another shot at glory as he rides Bold Ritter in the Garden State Stakes the world richest race with a 176665 winner’s purse. Arcaro sits benched for careless riding boosting Atkinson chances for a big payoff while Bold Ruler looms as favorite from Wheatley Stable and trainer Sunny Jim Fitzsimmons.
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