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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1956
Page
7
Beavers end their season with a decisive potato bowl tilt as Civyl rampages and the team faces last minute challenges. Coaches expect a strong finish with key players like Yeatiln and Lanfie leading offense and defense in a pivotal district matchup tonight.
The text records an upcoming event with several named individuals and sponsors, including Beuvernees and WeDRU EIGHTS SWIGE, plus references to dance, catering, and recorded performances. It lists participants such as Yor Rull Gridink and Correy Tayasi, with scattered notes on venues, timing, and local groups.
The season closes with last appearances for Army and USC stars including Jon Arnett and Earl Blaik era endings at Columbia. Clemson’s 7-0 win over South Carolina tightens ACC lead while Army and USC face pivotal finales. Oklahoma and Notre Dame shift spotlight to televised Saturday clash as top teams chase rankings.
Ted Kroll leads Rider points while Cary Middieckot heads the Vardon Trophy with 72 835 dollars in earnings. Kroll has the most Rider Cup points at 519 as golf circuit wraps in Dunedin Florida.
Ted Froehlich led the men with games of 200 and 224, followed by P. Stroup with 221 and 209. Other top men included Ed Hatch 213, Chuck Elchynski 211, Harold Conn 223, Ford Stewart 211, Mert Fitch 207, R Eddy 204, A Tomeko 201, M Chris 223, and Ted Amoros 204. In the women’s circuit M Hnat egvyn 188, M Wolus 178, R Baker 180, and H Fox 175. The Bowl-Alre American League chase Mobil Ajax Engines led standings with Corry Pharmacy 1. 13 etc. (continues with match results and team totals).
Beaver Falls native Pitt End Pitt End Walton follows his father Frank Walton’s gridiron path, aiming for All America as he continues to excel at Pitt. The 205-pound, 6-foot senior credits his father’s coaching and emphasizes strong hands, good footwork, and speed, with teammate praise and coach John Michelosport noting his consistency and potential.
Tonight at Madison Square Garden a 23 year old middleweight clash pits Yama Bahama against Tex Govwaler as they seek top ten status. Bahama entering as a 3-1 favorite despite a 40-52 career mark with 13 KOs, while Gongalf2, with a 23-5-1 record, is touted as a stronger puncher than his record suggests and aims to derail Bahama’s ascent.
Casey Stengel was voted Manager of the Year by the Baseball Writers Association of America with 164 of 207 votes. He led the New York Yankees to their sixth World Series in eight years, defeating rivals like Paul Richards of the Orioles and Marty Marion among others.
Pitt senior left tackle likely to sit with an ankle injury while Oregon faces hit to its quarterback as Tuck Crabney twists a knee in practice. Coach Len Casanova names Paul Grover to share quarterback duties with Tara Geachtree. veteran tackle Herman Cénil slated to start.
Archie Moore and Lloyd Patterson each will receive about $150000 for their 6 round fight for Rocky Marciano’s vacated heavyweight title in Chicago Stadium on November 30. Jim Norris, president of the International Boxing Club, announced the estimate at contract signing. Each fighter will reserve 90 percent of the net receipts, including a $200000 television ratio melon.
Three western Pennsylvania backs led by junior fullback Jinx Villa of Allegheny College top the Pennsylvania college football scoring derby after four games. Villa averages 88 yards per carry on 54 attempts for 48 points, after three touchdowns last weekend, overtaking Paul Bradley of St. Vincent who has 42 points in six games. Bradley tied with Bill White of Westminster for second, White also four games into the season with seven touchdowns. A five man chase for third with 38 points included Bob McFarland Indiana STC George Dintiman Lock Haven STC Al Hill Penn Military and Jack Conners Shippensburg STC, each with six touchdowns.
Speculation swirls that Al Tonen could replace Marty Marion as manager of the Chicago White Sox after Marion resigned following a conference at Comiskey Park with vice president Chuck Comiskey and Sox brass. Marion cited lack of confidence and lukewarm support, noting he had moved up from coach to skipper on September 14, 1954, during a period when the Sox finished third in both seasons under his leadership.
Marion, the 13th Sox manager since 1919, left Chicago for his St. Louis home after agreeing to resign only if paid for the remaining year. Otler names contenders to succeed him include Eddie Stansky Jimmy Dykes and Kerby Farrell. Also notes last night's boxing results in Philadelphia with Eddie Freeman defeating Wally Livingston.
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