Corry Beavers Face Rough Road After 3-3 Start
The Corry Beavers, once 2-time undefeated contenders, sit at 3-3 with three games left. They face Meadville on Saturday, then Bradford at home Friday, after Lamont Hanna and the team postponed a Grove City trip to November 15. Analysts eye possible Harborcreek at Veterans Day.
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Meadville Bulldogs Roll Over Five Opponents Under Duff
Duff arrived from Steubenville to coach Meadville using the split-T. The Bulldogs, after a 2-8 finish last year, have surged this season by defeating Greenville Franklin Harborcreek Old City and Sharpsville while defeating Warren. Duff, a 24 win coach at Steubenville, faces Beavers in a pivotal showdown with Titusville looming as the key test for the Section crown.
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Twins Backfield Duo At Center Of Erie Phone Misunderstanding
Bill Mitchell and Connie French, Corry Beavers stars from an undefeated season, were briefly in Erie sports talk after an anonymous caller claimed to share details about their Michigan State University status. The caller, Miss X, suggested updates on Mitchell injury, French entrance tests, and local interest, but the notes were clarified as inaccurate.
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Sport Shorts Preview for Corry Beaver Bulldog Clash
Corry eyes a trophy similar to its Potato Bowl as Beavers travel to Meadville for a city sponsored Industrial Bowl. If Titusville’s Rockets beat Franklin, Corry could post its first unbeaten season since 1906. Also notes Mitchell French Michigan State release lists Corry freshmen among promising players.
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Akins Second Contender For Welter Crown
Virgil Akins of St. Louis was listed second among contenders for the world welterweight title vacated by Carmen Basilio after a Boston elimination bout. Ring Magazine ranked Akins behind Isaac Logart with DeMarco moved to third, and NBA and World Committee plans to name eliminations. Other top contenders include Paterson's Vince Martines, Charley Smith, Gil Turner, and Gaspar Ortega among those considered. The World Committee was set to name its list next day.
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College Grid Attendance Drops Across Nation in 1957 First Half
An Associated Press survey shows college football attendance fell in most regions during September and October 1957, with a national drop of about 3.6 million spectators from last season. The Atlantic Coast, Southeastern, Big Eight, Southwest and Border Conferences posted gains, while major Eastern independents and larger independents overall declined. Notre Dame and Miami of Florida heavily influenced Eastern figures. Attendance trends contrast with earlier years and precede season end totals.
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Kansas Football Coach Resigns After Dismal Run
Kansas coach Chuck Mather announced he will resign at season end after four tough years at the University of Kansas. His Jayhawks have won seven, lost 26 and tied three, this season 1-4-1. Mather says no apologies for the time spent at Kansas.
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Idun Wins Frizette Stakes at Jamaica in Dominant Run
New York's Idun led from start to finish to win the 399,650 Frizette Stakes at Jamaica. In Camden, Decathlon closed his career with a neck win over Nan's Mink in the 14,820 Princeton Hand at Garden State Park.
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Four Way Tie Leads Open Golf Tourney at San Diego
The Lan Diego Open moves into the second round with four players tied for the lead after opening rounds. Arnold Palmer, Bob Rosburg, Don Whitt, and Charles Sifford all posted subpar 65s in rainy conditions. They hold a one-stroke edge over Doug Ford, Freddie Hawkins, and Lloyd Mangrum as 64 players broke par.
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Local bowling league leaders post solid scores
Chuck Stinner led Raymond Bowling League with 223, followed by Norm Swart 220 and others in the 200s including John Kapteiné 211 Sonny Staples 213 Bil Jankowski 204 Bob Hunt 200 and Lafe Douglas 206. Woven of the Moose loop saw Gerrie Brenoel top with 179 in June.
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Steve Gromek to Pilot Erie Next Season
Detroit Tigers pitcher Steve Gromek, who retired last August after 17 years in baseball, will manage the Erie Sailors in the New York Pennsylvania League, replacing Charlie Kress who led the team to second place and the playoffs. Gromek, 37, will also join the Tigers public relations staff in winter.
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Irish And Navy Coaches Eye Saturday Showdown
Navy and Notre Dame coaches voiced concern over Saturday’s game odds. Middies coach Eddie Erdelats argued Notre Dame should be favorites despite Navy ranking 16th. Notre Dame coach Terry Brennan backed the notion, saying injuries may tilt the balance. he implied Navy could be the better side when healthy.
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Undetermined Rematch Date Hangs Over Landmark Fight
Fragmentary notes from the Ue worlds Walter title bout discuss division of gate receipts and the exact rematch date. TV options, potential blackout in Boston, and broadcast plans remain unresolved. Mentions Breall and Pera among references to fighters and broadcast possibilities.
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