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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 29, 1954

Page

7

A's Franchise Heads to Kansas City in Sale Talks

The American League blocked a Philadelphia group from buying the Athletics to keep the team in Philadelphia. The Macks favored resuming negotiations with Arnold Johnson for a sale and move to Kansas City. League vote was 4 to 4, with no reason given for the rejection.

Macks Johnson New York American Teague Philadelphia Athletics Kansas City Philadelphia Mack Arnold Johnson Philadelpha Missouri City American League Athletics Deste Teague Earl Hilligan Ie Macks Hiligan Charles Comiskey Chicago White Sox Connie Roy Earle Baan Will Harridge Connie Mack Chicago Connie Sr Basie Dad

Clymer and Forestville tie in Six Man title playoff

In a 1954 Six Man Football League playoff at Mayville, Clymer Pirates and Forestville Hornets finished in a 26-26 tie, leaving the league without a single champion after both teams shared identical 4-1 records heading into the decider.

Jamestown Chautatqus County Pirates of Clymer Forestville Hornets Mayville

Corry and Meadville Vie In Title Showdown Night

Corry Area High Beavers host Meadville Bulldogs at Loveland Field under lights at 8:30 with about 3000 expected. Both teams carry 2-1 in league play in a tossup, Corry aiming for a third straight crown despite injuries.

Corry Area Corry Dick Sorenson Jim Burkhart Fl Connie French John Burkhart Bob Hixson Lou Hanna Sorenson Jim Shaver Rudy Gradisek H. Smith Richardson Spencer Holzer Reymore Musttn Brown Crabb Fucel DeCrappio van Horne Bulldogs Beavers

Titusville reserves rout Corry Jayvees 93 to 7

Titusville High reserves dominated the game at Carter Field scoring in every period en route to a 93 7 win over Corry. Key plays included Halfast intercepting a pass for a 40 yard return Olsen 45 yard run CrisMan to Weaver TDs Sampson 12 yard run Warner two extra points and Halfast another conversion. Corry’s lone score came on John Maloney’s 70 yard reverse in the second quarter.

Rocket Jayvees Caney Turing Titusville High Reserves Corry High Jayvees Carter Field Titusville Boys Halfast Olsen Crisman Weaver Sampson Warner Corry John Maloney Weight Turner Sathrop Sherwood Smith Oraker Burkhart Carroll Maloney Dietsch Nichols Brigham McKay Marrs Greene McMullin Vanssens Gage Shreve Linski Mowrey Woolworth Maedie Marty Roberts Lloyd Tanner Laurie Titusville Schwab Cristian Hovis Hasbrouck Finchey Hummer Miller

Penn State and Penn Set for TV Grid Game

Philadelphia reports a televised East regional football clash as Penn State visits Penn at Franklin Field at 2 pm. The Nittany Lions, once among the East’s best, seek revenge after losses to West Virginia and TCU as the winless Quakers hope to repeat last year’s 13-7 upset over the Lions and honor retiring coach George Munger.

Philadelphia Penn Penn State Penn State Nittany Lions West Virginia Texas Christian Quakers Franklin Field Lions Upstate State College George Munger

Brant fires 235 as Kingsley anchors bowling league

G Brant rolled a 235 in last night’s league with A Kingsley adding 203 and 225 to lead. Other notable scores included Dick Chase 200, Sal Manganero 212, Bob Stewart 215, Dick Merkle 208, Joe Amoroso 207, Chuck Munn 210 and M Kingsley 205. A boxing note mentions Freddie Dawson stopping Benny Falen in Sydney and a separate Manila result.

Brant A. Kingsley Dick Chase Sal Manganero Bob Stewart Dick Merkle Joek Amoroso Chuck Munn M. Kingsley

Hillside Grocery Falls Further in AL Standings

Hillside Grocery dropped its lead to four games in the American League as Aero AA, Borstorff and Fitch, and Gulf Service posted wins. Results show Hillside Grocery 818 827 774, Aero AA 837 706 959, Borstorff and Fitch 777 803 782, Gulf Service 742 798 779. Corry Savings and Loan widened NL lead with sweep over Davis Insurance. Mantenance and others split in leagues. Sawyer's Studio tied for first in VFW Ladies A League after blanking Meer dink's.

Wineseeoe Boutowling Hillside Grocery Aero AA Borstorff Fitch Gulf Service Borstorff and Aero A A Tagm Electric Corry Pharmacy Uo Metnnes Steel Ajax Saaseed Corry Pharmacy McTines Steel Corry Savings and Loan Kegglers Davis Tnsrance Corry Savings and Loan Johnson Brothers Soe Es Al's Ajax Tron Works Davis Insurance Ob Paul's Aire Ace Dnvores Bowl-Aire Jaycees Ajax Pumps Pail’s Men's Wear Al's Clothes Sawyer VFW Ladies Meerdink’s Corry-Jamestown Evins

Corry Hunters Open 1954 Small Game Season Start

Corry’s large hunting group heads out as the 1954 small game season opens with first day hours 9 p.m. to 5 p.m., then 7 a.m. for the rest of the season through November 27. Pheasants stocked near the city boost prospects, rabbits and squirrels plentiful in spots, turkeys increasing statewide. Daily and season bag limits listed. wear red and practice safe gun handling. Local results from Sawyer’s Studio and Evans Beatty Salon noted, with scores and standout players.

Corry Sundave Ringneck

Martinez Fiore Set For Madison Square Garden Bout Tonight

Vince Martinez from Patterson New Jersey returns after four months to defend his welter title against Surmine Fiore over ten rounds at Madison Square Garden. The bout, a reunion from their January 30 1953 clash, will be broadcast on NBC radio and TV at 10 p.m. EST. Martinez previously beat Fiore in their first encounter.

Sry Esousyavens Anne New York Vince Martinez Patterson N. J Bobby Surmine Fiore Madison Square Garden NBC Martinez Brooklyn Eft

Cohen Auto Supply Ad Promotes Parts and Service

Local ad for Cohen Auto Supply at 48 West Main Street Corry offering expert maintenance and repair services along with a range of car parts accessories and supplies under the familiar dealer tone.

Cohen Auto Supply Main St. Corry

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