Opening of the season boosts prospects for local game
The report forecasts strong hunting conditions for rabbits, squirrels, ringnecks, and wild turkeys across the state. Prospects look bright for quail and cottontails, though rabbits may be scarce in some urban hunting areas. Stocking by the Game Commission and local clubs is expected to yield heavy slaughter and wider turkey activity this year.
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Sotiau Waite
Commission
Corry Rod and Gun Club
Ayer
Two Bigger Boxers Lead Televised Card Tonight
Tomorrow’s lineup features Boardwalk Billy Smith versus Johnny Holtman in Miami Beach with Smith seeking a return after past title contention and Holtman aiming to enhance his standing. On Friday, Madison Square Garden hosts Johnny Gonsalves against Lulu Peres, Gonsalves the ninth Weltoweight fighter while Perex moves to 186 pounds with speed and power promising a fast exchange.
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Johnny Holtman
Smith Fius
Holman
Baard Charlee
Holmrnz
Madison Square Garden
Johnny Gonsalves
Lulu Peres Gonsalves
Perce
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Perex
Minny scouts head for turkey hunts amid season end worry
Turkeys are rising in the state as Corry nimrods seek a wild gobbler before November 26. The Kitty League suspends activity in 1956. Neldee Who Won the Amateur League batters earns a big salary jump next season after a strong past year. Titusville Rockets close 1955 football season at home against Feaghlin in Section 1 play. Boxing Hall of Fame adds four more members including Mickey Walker and Gene Tunney. Jack Desprey Joe Louis and Henry Armstrong were honored the year before.
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Amutiean
Lragut
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Ares Hunters
New York State
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Hall of
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Suven Yasterday
Mickey Walker
Otters
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Marty Greb
Benny Leonard
Apo
Werp
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Joe Louis
Henry Arabian
Lightweight lightburn nets wide decision over Khalfi
New York janes light welterweight Lightburn, 20, from British Honduras, beat Algeria’s Hocine Khalfi in ten rounds at St Nicholas Arena. Lichtburn displayed a sharp left, fast combos, and trading willingness to prevail on a one sided verdict amid a rugged showy bout. Khalfi endured a knockdown and faced strong exchanges as Lichtburn stretched his win streak to four.
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Lightburn
Nexio
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Algoridh
St Nicholas Arena
Dad. i
Thali
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Khulil
Wim
Platfom i Conn
Leo Birnbanin
Fueh
Saored Foie Lichtburgy
Jade Bill Recht
Lichtburs
Michigan Slips To Third In AP Grid Ranking
Maryland holds No 1 with 62 first place votes while Oklahoma second as Michigan drops to third after a 14 18 win over Minnesota. Navy remains No 4 with Michigan State UCLA West Virginia and Auburn in the top 10. Notre Dame and Southern California also stay in the upper group with Texas A&M Georgia Tech and others rounding out the poll.
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Associated Press
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Expect Brown To Succeed Rickey As Pirates GM
Pittsburgh stockholders choose a successor to Branch Rickey Sr after five years as general manager and executive vice president. Joel Brown, 30s, son of comedian Dor E. Brown, is the leading rumor for the role while Rickey may stay as an adviser. Names for manager include Bobby Bragan, Dixie Walker, and Andy Cohen with Branch Rickey Jr. remaining to head farm system. New Orleans bout Charley Joseph stops Simmy Walker in a separate boxing note.
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Rickey
Associated Press
Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh Pirates Today
Branch Rickey Sr
Mainger
Joel Brown
Dor E. Brown
Pirates
Chicago Cubs
Fred Haney
Bobby Bragan
Hollywood
Dixie Walker
Rochester
Andy Cohen
New Orleans
Branch Rickey Jr
Iso
Systan
NCAA Schools Complying With Athletic Code
CHICAGO The NCAA pursues a voluntary compliance push to have member schools certify adherence to its athletic code. Since May 1954 the program has grown under President Clarence Houston, with 39 of 209 active voting members already signing. Houston warns that those refusing the form invite investigation and risk exposure of violations.
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Associated Press
Chicago
National Collegiate Athletic Association
NCAA
4. B. Moore
University of Alabama
Tte
Clarence E iPops Touston
Tufts University
Houston
Two Football Games Canceled Due to Weather
Weather caused the cancellation of two football games involving Cony High reserves and Junior High Warren. The schedule had planned a game at Old City and a separate match for Warren in the afternoon. Because the season is late, neither game will be rescheduled.
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Corry Jess
Cony High
Old City
Warren
Vincent Grid Star Ineligible Spurs Forfeit of Wins
Strong Vincent High School forfeits three football victories and a tie after discovering senior Richard Wright is in his ninth semester of high school, rendering him ineligible. Wright previously attended Cathedral Prep and transferred, triggering a school error in eligibility recording. The forfeits derail their bid for the city championship. Principal Hamilton C. Gillespie vows procedural changes to prevent repeats.
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Principil
Hamilton C. Gillespie
Colonels
Stadium Aginst Academy
Richard
Dick) Wright
Gillespie
Wright
Cathedral Prep
Vincent
Prep
United States Equestrian Team Runnerup at Harrisburg Show
Harrisburg report on the Pennsylvania National Horse Show notes Ireland’s army team matching the performance of the U S Canadians and Mexicans in the international jumping contest. The Irish team shows discipline and skill with 25 wartime lieutenants and a 30-year-old captain, led by Captain Fred Ahern. Patrick J. Aiernon of County Limerick comments on their military approach. The Irish win gives them a lead in the three nation event with the top prize of a week-long show. competition continues through Friday with the U S and other nations set to compete.
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U. S
Associated Press
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
AML
Tre- and
United States
Fred Ahern
Patrick J Aiernon
County Limerick
United
Navy Mentor Sees Notre Dame As Toughest Foe This Year
Navy mentor Eddie Erdelatz called Notre Dame the toughest opponent of the season and said the Middles consider the Saturday game more significant than Army. He denied quarterback George Welsh is out of form, noting Welsh only has a minor toe sprain. The undefeated club should be at full strength aside from end Earl Smith.
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Eddie Erdelatz
Notre Dame
Army
Spike
George Welsh
Welsh
Erdelatz
Earl Smith
Local bowlers lead league as Williams tops with 216 and 226
Keglers Williams Sample and Loveland posted strong scores in last week’s league bowling. Williams rolled 216 and 226 for a 620 series, Sample added 221 and a 607 set, and Loveland hit a 250 single. Other high games included several players with 200s and 217 to 243 scores as the season nears its peak.
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Chuck Williams
Phil Sample
Walt Loveland
Williams
Sample
Loveland
Ingleton
Wait Royek
Minford “Hinsdott
Jordy Holthouse
Jim Thompston
Mary Perkins
Russ Bemis
World's Richest Horse Race Slated at Garden State
The Garden State feature hopes to produce a record prize of 164703.50 with 16 two year olds set to race a mile and sixteenth. Bold Banooka and Needles chase the favorite spot after California and Florida entries boosted the event to 258370. Needles, by Ponder out of Neodle Soup, owned by Jack Dudley and Bontile Heath, has earned 100000 including the Sapling and Hopeful wins at Monmouth and Saratoga. Polly's Jet ends Decathlon’s streak and is also entered in the Garden State race.
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Associated Press
Wamden
N. J
Garden State
California
Florida
Tate
Lou, Costello
Needles
Ponder
Neodle Soup
Jack Dudley
Bontile Heath
Monmouth
Saratoga
Polly
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