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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1953
Page
7
A brief notice outlines the Oyer and Terminer Sessions near Ag provisions in Forest County. It mentions officials and dates, with emphasis on the upcoming court term and related legal proceedings.
New York The crazy quilt college football season swings into the second half tomorrow with Notre Dame Maryland Baylor and West Virginia undefeated among major teams. Notre Dame leads the poll and faces Navy while Maryland seeks ACC crown and an Orange Bowl bid. Baylor corners the Southwest Conference title race as West Virginia battles Penn State. Penn meets Michigan at Ann Arbor.
Clymer Pirates over Brocton Bulldogs 26 13 in Chautauqua County Six Man Football. Len Woetiak led visitors who trailed after a strong first half, but Coach Jack Hunter's team pulled away in the second quarter and held off Brocton for the victory.
National League leaders Johnson Brothers gain early edge by sweeping Davis Insurance as Paul’s Men’s Wear split with Gulf Service. Stahl’s and Breathing teams claim wins in American and VW W leagues, with Brigham’s Sunoco extending lead in Men’s C, and Corry-Jamestown and VFW Ladies A weigh in battles as hockey updates end with Montreal defeating Toronto.
Corry travels to Meadville for a pivotal Section II battle as the 16th win in a row looms for the Orange and Black. The Beavers, at full strength, battle a strong Meadville squad led by Woolst at quarterback and Fleming at fullback, with officials and a large local crowd expected. The WMGW broadcast will air the game on AM 1490 and FM.
Last night in San Jose the event showcased Eddie Chavez and Bernie Rupinow as captains, with Baur Jose and Galii leading the charge. In Cebu City, Philippines, 334 fighters competed for regional bragging rights and future matchups.
Will Hurzidge president of the American League awarded Baltimore a franchise amid talks of attendance records. He cited the Braves challenge to Milwaukee and noted Baltimore fans could outpace Milwaukee while Baltimore’s return to the American League was formalized in New York. Clarence Miles supplied $2,875,000 to Sidney Schiff representing Browns owners.
Maricano, a pre champion, plans a 1st round title bout with British champ Don Cockell in June. The match location, London or America, depends on where more money can be obtained. Manager Weill notes no final decision yet.
New York reports the 1953 54 NBA season opens with the Minneapolis Lakers aiming for a fifth title in six years as they face the Milwaukee Hawks in the lone opening game. The schedule includes Philadelphia Warriors versus Baltimore Bullets, Rochester Royals versus New York Knickerbockers, and Minneapolis against New York.
Boxing results list bouts in Newark New Jersey with Charlie Nurkus over Matt Daniels and in Worcester Curly Munroe defeating Charle Slaughner, noting weights 197 and 185 and 142 pounds respectively.
Weill indicated a potential Lakers connection while mentioning Kim Norris and Titernational Box ig Glib, with next work planned in New York. The statement reflects ongoing discussions about personnel and project placements between teams and agencies.
New York reports Genner Araujo of Providence Rhode Island, a 28 year old lighting man and ally of Jimmy Carter, faces Davis in a planned bout at Madison Square Garden. The article notes a troubled path, with inconsistent details about the fight date and venue and mentions media coverage by ABC and NBC.
The article lists high bowling scores led by Jenene and Rote with several bowlers over 200 including Chirk, Taylor, Russell, VanTassel, Hill and Rimmel. It notes Davis upsetting someone at a meet in an era dating back to 1948 and mentions Hewes’s long career and a 5248-2 win-loss record since 1945.
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