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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1956
Page
7
A garbled page blends college football AP poll notes with scattered sports results and odd named entities. It references Oklahoma Sooners briefly atop rankings, Spartans, and mixed bulletins about teams, players, and last night’s fights, but the readable facts remain fragmented and unclear.
Eighteen locals competed with three scores above 200 as Kelsey led with 219 and 211 for a 612 series, followed by Bob Douglas at 603. Other top marks include Love land 225, Hiles 215, Beck erink 218, and Moses 210 among strong team results and last night’s Moosehiventt progress totals.
Article describes Rams coaching staff using television to study opponents and improve on field tactics. It notes defensive coordinator Jock Puclinen explains approach while players observe from the press box and sideline. The piece highlights communication between coaches, camera feeds, and on field adjustments during practice and game days.
The Baseball Writers Association of America selected the AP All Star team, led by Mickey Mantle Hank Aaron and Williams in the outfield. Don Newcombe and Billy Pierce top the pitchers, with Berra securing a strong vote total and Kilenn a standout shortstop choice. The squad totals show 1407 hits 4418 at bats and 753 RBIs, reflecting strong performances across the league.
Penn State faces Syracuse this weekend in a key matchup that may determine the Lambert Trophy winner. Syracuse is ranked first, Penn State second, and a Nittany Lions upset over Syracuse would strengthen their bid for a major bowl. Pitt sits 11th in the AP poll as the season nears.
Sports in Brief reports that Michigan State half back Clarence Peaks suffered a season ending injury. Other items note Grand Opera winning a Laurel purse, Hastego taking Grass Isle purse at Jamaica, and Early Warning narrowly beating War Age at Garden State Park in Camden.
Norkus a Port Washington, N C 28 year old blond, returns after two year layoff with a dull 10 round decision over Joe Rowan of Phoenixville Pa at St Nicholas Arena. Judges Grint and Davidowitch score 6-4, Bech 5-4-1 in a mostly sluggish affair televised nationwide. Norkus weighed 195, Rowan 185, bout drew 1590 paying 2861 dollars.
Lopez, former Cleveland manager who led the Tribe to a pennant and strong finishes, joins the Chicago White Sox on a one year contract. Comiskey praises Lopez, who will name his own coaches and eyes a pennant amid Yankees competition.
Boxing card in New Orleans features Charley Joseph defending against Willie Vaustin at 1607 Honywood. bout details sparse but listed as evening event with 198 rounds? unclear. promoters and exact venue not fully specified.
Pittsburgh Steelers halfback Lynn Chandnois may be out for the season after breaking a shoulder in the 24-16 win over the Cleveland Browns. He was placed on the NFL injured reserve list. Linebacker Marvin Matuszak also suffered a shoulder separation and likely will miss next Sunday’s game against the New York Giants.
The Hungarian Olympic team left Budapest by plane en route to Melbourne for the November 22 events. The International Olympic Committee announced safe conduct from both the government and rebels after a revolt in Budapest was reported.
Morabito, co owner of the San Francisco 49ers, said he would push Bert Bell at the January league meeting after a 38 21 loss to the Bears. He called Bell an incompetent dictator and warned other directors share his view though he cannot speak for them. Bell dismissed the threat saying Morabito must not accuse his honesty or family. LAS VEGAS results note: Randy Sandy outpointed Al Andrews in a separate boxing bout.
Minnesota is billed by sportswriter Carl DeParqua as the Panthers toughest opponent all season. He describes the Gophers as young and fiery, undefeated in five games, with quarterback Darrell Lewis listed as questionable with an ankle injury after the Oregon game.
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