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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1953
Page
7
A fragmented political note shows a candidate criticizing an incumbent with claims of reduced taxes and policy shifts. The fragment hints at campaign messaging aimed at a broad electorate amid a competitive race.
Corry High School football returns Friday at Loveland Field against Youngsville after a 39-6 win over Warren. The team aims to curb overconfidence while high scoring season goals loom against Millcreek Union City Titusville North East and Ion City. Boxing commissioner Abe Green seeks limits on nationally televised bouts to protect small clubs and talent, proposing a per show fee to the NBA. Also noted are a shoulder injure to Bob Douglas and Dick Woods of Youngsville as a top back to watch, plus October 25 31 declared Hunt Safely Week in Pennsylvania.
Chicago Rocky Castellani of Luzerne Pennsylvania, fighting out of Cleveland, scored a unanimous decision over Johnny Lombardo of Mount Carmel Pennsylvania in a nationally televised middleweight bout. Castellani, ranked seventh, landed a fierce left throughout and won both meetings. Lombardo showed late resistance in the final rounds.
The Yankees hold a two game margin in the pennant race after a 6-3 win over Cleveland. Johnny Mize delivered a three run pinch homer in the eighth inning as Chicago White Sox faded in Boston. Detroit swept Washington to solidify sixth place while St Louis and Philadelphia split.
Corry rod and gun club held its annual field day despite showers and cold wind with about 450 on the Columbus Lottaville road grounds. Loyd Meerdink’s two pointers sang along in a 5:30 feature while skeet rounds and prizes dominated the event despite wet conditions.
National League results show Chicago 3 Brooklyn 4. St Louis 17 Philadelphia 2 Milwaukee 3 New York 1 Pittsburgh 5 Cincinnati 46. American League scores include New York 6 Cleveland 3 Detroit 10 Washington 4. Standings list Brooklyn Milwaukee St Louis Philadelphia New York and others with wins losses and percentages. Tonight's schedule includes Brooklyn at Chicago and Philadelphia at St. Louis with other games listed.
Yesterday's box scores show Johnny Mic for the Yankees delivering a pinch hit homer to spark a 6-4 win over Cleveland. Harry Byrd of the Athletics extended his personal win streak with a five hit 2-0 shutout of the Browns. International League notes list Montreal 5-8 and Buffalo 1-1 with various minor league player lines.
Notre Dame named the top college football team in the Associated Press pre-season poll by 11 writers. Michigan State slips to second with no first place votes while Georgia Tech UCLA and Alabama follow in order.
Bachomner captured the second flight crown at the Nutfolk 2 event in Newport News after defeating Bud Reed in the finals. Bachomner posted a 40 49 9 score while Reed finished 44 49. Norfolk teams led the series, with Newport News hosting the event.
Corry golfers traveled to Randolph New York and defeated the niblick Wielders to even the score. Johnny Chitlock shot 217 to capture low medal honors for the day while Paul Wade led the Randolph team with strong play.
Lynn Chandnois and the Pittsburgh Steelers came to terms on a contract ending his holdout. He was training with the team while terms were not disclosed. Scholastic scores list Erie Prep 23 Aliquippa 12 Youngsville 32 Union City 0 Sharon 13 Sharpsville 13 Waterford 31 Sheffield 0.
Corry faced a local tram event hosting a Lustery Diomer gathering. The night featured community members, with organizers signaling plans for future installments and regional participation.
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