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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1955
Page
7
The 1955 season started with the Dodgers’ 10 straight wins and Wally Moon’s ninth inning homer for the Cardinals. Records include NL wins by the Dodgers and 224 hits by hitters, with multiple pitching and batting milestones across the league, and managerial changes noted as the season unfolded.
In a fragmented item from a historical page, Lupe Wold is tied to a series titled Yesterday's Heraults with references to Minneapolis and Rochester Illinois. The readable text hints at a sports or serial storyline element plus dates or numeric codes, but details are incomplete.
Millcreek Eleven stayed undefeated at Loveland Field in a hard fought 18 to 14 win over Beavers. The Vikking McDowell Trojars opened with two first quarter touchdowns and added another late score as Corey lirsted and a pair of passing plays shaped the outcome in front of a small crowd.
Follett suffers a chipped ankle in the fourth quarter and will miss the Beavers for the season. Millcreek answered with a kickoff return and a touchdown to claim a 7-0 lead, while Schanffer to Heyl produced key plays as the Trojans rallied late but fell short.
Millcreek over Corry 18 7 in a rough back and forth game with Schaeffer to Harrington and Delavera scoring for Millcreek while Corry rallied late on a drive to a TD before Britton and Harrington added the decisive scores. Mitchell added two extra points as the visitors controlled the pace and execution.
The Beavers faced a tough Trojan defense most of the game and managed only limited gains. Early in the contest a Trojan fumble on their 24 led to a near scoring chance but the drive stalled after two plays. Elmer Schaeffer nailed a 54 yard field goal late in the first, edging the score.
Opening day shocks shook NFL standings as Cleveland and Detroit stumbled in Week 1. Washington routed Cleveland while Green Bay beat Detroit 20-17 on a late Tobin Rote pass to Gary Hunselo. Baltimore and Chicago also posted wins as Los Angeles rallied to defeat New York Giants 27-17. Chicago Cardinals and Pittsburgh Steelers kick off in Pittsburgh tonight.
Newcombe and Whitey Ford named as game one starters for the Dodgers and Yankees in the World Series at Yankee Stadium. Mantle’s muscle strain has shifted odds to a pick em affair while managerial plans for the next games include Byrne or Turley and Erskine or Newcombe for Dodgers as the series unfolds. Mantle has been inactive since September 1 and may not be ready for the opener.
Associated Press reports Billy Rigney selected to manage the New York Giants after Haney is fired by Pittsburgh. Rigney replaces Leo Durocher, bringing an aggressive style and Durocher era traits to the Giants. Haney says he will seek another baseball role and leaves with a clear conscience despite being dismissed by Branch Rickey.
The Arisons team led by John Cul mk and Ann Wiskeoone won a mixed golf tournament over Hollardd aid Connie. The pair posted strong scores including low putts with 24, as Teh mont St the Garry Country Cub Wester claimed high finish.
Fragmentary OCR notes show an Evanoff led hearing with Brighan Millcrevk Stowe and others including Mausz Haupt Robinson Ferrier and Undlee Mareuty. The scribbled lines reference officers, references, and a hearing in progress with unclear details.
Laura Sais 190 pounds stops Voree Macris 138 pounds in San Jose bout. Maxico and Hollywood clash as NIGMS contender advances, action packed event highlights a decisive victory for Sais.
Maryland projects a perfect campaign with 2-0 start and potential to go unbeaten in five years. The Terps face Baylor, Wake Forest, North Carolina, Syracuse, South Carolina, LSU, Clemson, and George Washington, aiming to continue dominance in a stacked schedule. UCLA and Notre Dame also feature as strong opponents in a crowded 1950s college football landscape.
The National League standings show Brooklyn leading with 55 wins and 8 losses, Milwaukee at 9 55, New York 74, Philadelphia 77, Cincinnati 75, Chicago 72, St Louis 68, Pittsburgh 60. Yesterday's results include New York 1 Philadelphia 2, Brooklyn 4 Pittsburgh 9, Cincinnati 13 Chicago 0, St Louis 8 Milwaukee 5, with Philadelphia at New York postponed.
The American League reports standings and results with teams like New York, Boston, Detroit, Cleveland, Baltimore and Chicago. Notable threads note New York leading 9 1, Boston 2 8, Detroit 6 and Cleveland 2 as recent games unfold with various pitchers and scores.
Lorain held a tense match to claim the President's Cup, edging Darwin Wolcott in a sudden death playoff after both sides reached the 18th and extra holes. The back and forth saw Wolcott lead early, with Stokes and Linalls contributing as the score tightened, culminating in a decisive extra hole victory for Lorain.
At a dinner and business meeting last evening, Dr. John Mohr chaired the session with reports from Secretary Rita Jackson and Treasurer Charles Shuss. New directors Ted Pain George Orcutt and Holford Artison were named for two-year terms. Tournament honors went to John Rudolph club champion Norman Neckers Robert Bracken Amy Jackson Joe Larain and John Orcutt. The group discussed improving the course and the potential hiring of a club manager next year.
Pitching by Billy Pierce of the White Sox limited the Athletics to three hits in a 5-0 victory. Wally Moon of the Cardinals collected four hits, including a three-run homer in the ninth, as they defeated Milwaukee 8-5.
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