July 1954 ad mentions cow in field
A fragmented July 1954 notice references a cow and an ad item. The readable fragments imply a livestock or property context, but details are unclear.
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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1958
Page
7
A fragmented July 1954 notice references a cow and an ad item. The readable fragments imply a livestock or property context, but details are unclear.
Maryland fell 34 to 0 at Wake Forest as the Tar Heels and Yellow Jackets both lost to North Carolina State and Kentucky. Duke and Georgia Tech also stumbled while Penn State and Pitt showed mixed results. The new two point conversion rule yoked more drama as California attempted three two-point tries and hit all three.
Abe Higgins agreed to a one year deal with Boston Red Sox for 1959 after the club pursued a key strategic option against the Washington Senators. Higgins secured a free season upon the contract signing.
Milwaukee fans mobbed General Mitchell Field and Wisconsin Avenue after the Braves clinched the pennant with a 6-5 win over the Reds in Cincinnati. An estimated 14,000 greeted the team at the airport terminal and another 15,000 lined the route, while fans celebrated with champagne and joyous cheers as Fred Haney led the coast-to-coast revelry.
The Associated Press lists leading MLB figures by league with batting, pitching and fielding leaders. Notable names include Mantle and Colavito in the AL. Mays, Ashburn, Banks in the NL. Banks leads NL home runs with 61. Turley and Ford top AL pitching decisions. Spahn and Burdette pace NL wins.
Willie May led at the plate with a hot showing supported by iHanal Cage as the team towed a 342 total. Hewer recorded two hits and Ted dietary added a run driven by St. Louis. Dick Ponovan and White Sev combined on the mound for Haney City scoring three straight innings of shutout defense.
Franklin edged Warren 14-6 in a Section I game at Corry, with Butch Conrad racing 60 yards for the opening score and Walt Thomas adding the second TD pass and both extra points. Warren answered late with a 10-yard TD pass from Lou Masesto to Bill Broma, but Franklin’s defense and the early big play gave the Knights a first place share as Meadville, Corry and Oil City hover at 11 league records. Meadville, riding a 11-game unbeaten streak, opens league play Friday against Franklin, while Warren seeks a rematch at Titusville.
The Cory Archery Club hosted a state archery safety clinic in cooperation with the Pennsylvania State Archery Association at the Lawrence Airport club range. Civic president Max Brown invited all archers to attend, with instruction on safe handling, hunting regulations explanations by Elmer Simpson, and general sportsmanship talks. Wayne Schuyler and M J Golden supported the event, noting widespread interest as the next archery season looms and urging game protectors to cooperate.
In a tight Pacific Southwest final Venus Hamilton Richa defeated Alex Omeli n in four sets 7-5 4-6 4-6 to claim the title in Los Angeles.
Corry Area High School hosts a doubleheader as the Beaver Jayvees face Titusville Junior Rockets, preceded by a Recreation League game. The Little Beavers, coming off a 13 7 loss to Warren, rely on a near full quarter of varsity help and a tested lineup in tonight’s matchup.
Milwaukee clinched the pennant as Warren Spahn faded after a one-hitter through six, Pittsburgh’s rainout helped the Braves seize lead while Cincinnati fell to the Dodgers. Bob Elliott notes Mays silence and Koufax’s win as San Francisco and Chicago chase spots in a tight N L race.
Winds delay the President's Cup regatta after choppy waters. Don Wilson of Detroit drove Miss U. 8 I to victory in two heats Saturday. Area grid results show Franklin 14 over Warren 6, Erie Academy 12 over Erie Prep 6, Northern Area 26 over Sheffield 21, Sharon 21 over Beaver Falls 7, Greenville St. Michael's 25 over Randolph Brookfield Ohio 20, and Sharpsville 6.
The Rev. O. J. Hassinger, 66, pastor of the Church of the Brethren in Claysburg, collapsed from a heart attack during a high school football game between Greenfield Kimmel and Williamsburg. He died on arrival at Nason Hospital. Hassinger had led the Claysburg church since July 1957 and previously served at Huntsdale Brethren Church near Carlisle.
Nigerian featherweight champion Bassey says he is open to all offers as he plans a rapid return and pursues high stakes bouts after battering Pep in a decisive win. Manager George Bildles asserts Hogan’s readiness and aims to keep Bassey active in six months with ongoing plans for major opportunities.
The report lists results across sports including weightlifting in Stockholm with Russia ahead of the United States, and exhibition football results featuring Chicago, Green Bay, Philadelphia, Baltimore, New York, Los Angeles, Cleveland, Detroit, and others. It notes a TKO at 42 seconds and mentions a boxer drawing later, with varied figures and names.
Bears coach George Halas took over duties as Chicago beat New York Giants in a playoff like exhibition. The Cards upset Green Bay 31 34 while Detroit and Cleveland opened with mixed results as teams showcased returning stars and rookies in pre season action.
Chuck Willett rolled 208 the big score in the Bowl-Aire Mixed Doubles League opener last evening. Frank Bernardt added 205 and Muland Harvey 201 as other top games reflected strong starts for the season.
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