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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1953
Page
7
The Browns surge to the top of the NFL Eastern Division with five consecutive victories, aided by a stingy defense that has yielded just 24 points in five games. Veteran stars blend with newcomers as headlined by Tommy Thompson and a cohesive unit around strong defensive leadership.
Minnesota’s Paul Giel chosen AP back of the week for all around play in a 22-0 win over Michigan. He passed 15 of 18 for 169 yards with 12 completions, 112 rushing yards, 83 kickoff return yards, and two interceptions. Also hockey scores Hershey 4 Pittsburgh 2 Buffalo 4 Cleveland 3.
The Associated Press previews Saturday's nationally televised clash between Minnesota and Pittsburgh. Giel leads Minnesota with high accuracy and a versatile option attack, while Pitt relies on power plays and strong defense to compensate for a less accurate passer. Both teams seek solid four-quarter performance after multiple losses.
Cleveland middleweight Castellani aims to boost title chances against French spoiler Laurent in a televised ten round bout. Castellani has five wins and one loss this year while Laurent from Montlucon has two losses and one win since arriving in the United States this year.
Avalon tops Root Appliance 3–0 as Helen Shappé shuts Domestic Sewing Machine. Raymond’s and Mabel Shoppe lead in Ladies A. Johnson Business Service extends VFW Ladies B lead with shutout of Connie’s. Davis Radio dominates Rogers Steel. Thelma Paulson posts 182 and 180 while Leed’s, Brigham’s and Pfeff Sewing Machine feature strong scores.
Tom Fool ends his illustrious racing career as he heads to stud at Greentree Farm Lexington after clinching the Empire Gold Cup but his place in history is debated with Native Dancer. The 4 year old son of Man o War remains unbeaten this year and set a track record at Pimlico, marking his swan song with eight stakes wins in 1963.
Oakland California Chuck Dresssen signs a three year contract to serve as boss manager and general manager for Oakland of the Pacific Coast League. Reported pay is 92 500 with attendance bonuses potentially lifting annual earnings toward 136 500. None of the following figures are clearly tied to the contract. A Dennison had a high game of the night.
Donald Neylon was named president for the coming year at last evening’s Corry Rod and Gun Club election. Other officers elected include Arthur Cochran vice president, Arthur Knapp secretary, and Robert Wank corresponding secretary. Directors for two-year terms are Paul Crowell Eugene Davis and Robert Jowell. Elmer Simpson urged safety and hunting-law respect, Assemblyman Waterhouse Way updated members on Legislature Game Commission activity, a turkey shoot is scheduled for Sunday at 10 am featuring deer target luck and archery. Joe Dorsehel was named chairman of the deer pool committee with prizes for the deer with the best rack and heaviest buck. The meeting closed with a safety talk by E F Bets of the Corry Chamber of Commerce accompanied by cartoons and a short film.
Oklahoma basketball coach Bruce Drake, returning from a 30 day army tour in Japan, praises the Japanese referee and the sport’s amateur spirit. He notes high competitive play and strong effort, contrasting it with U S scandals he believes would not occur abroad. Drake, with Tippy Dye and Ray Oosting, found Japan’s basketball scene clean and earnest.
Corry Area High School to replace Youngsville High School on the 1964 football schedule after Youngsville declined renewal. Beavers and Eagles end gridiron rivalry on friendly terms. Corry to pursue strong opponents for the fall season while continuing basketball competition between the schools.
In Los Angeles Rudy Garcia from Los Angeles defeated Au burn Copeland after ten rounds in a 120 pound contest. In Houston Johnny Mc Cray from Houston stopped Johnny Capitatio of New Orleans in a 140 pound bout.
Notre Dame coach Leahy supervised a football practice from his hospital bed using a closed circuit TV link arranged by WEBT-TV South Bend. The session occurred after Leahy fell ill with a stomach ailment at halftime of Notre Dame's 27 to 17 win over Georgia Tech. He is expected to be released soon.
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