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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1956
Page
7
In Annapolis BOGUTTE of the American Association defeated Roewater in a 2-2 tie at the International Shatye. Wheppenley of the Tuts Whilds scored seven points. New York Morphus made a 100 10 run. Belmont and Atlantic City also had action with Quig and Clivory contributing in their games.
North Carolina Tarheels meet defending champion Oklahoma Sooners in a bid to upset the top team as major college football headlines open with Notre Dame’s undefeated run and a crowded weekend slate across the nation. Coastal games trend, with USC, Michigan State, and other powers preparing for season openers and key showdowns.
Detroit’s Bucky Harris resigns after 59 years as manager. Rumors swirl with Jack Tighe and Fred Hutchinson linked to the Tigers job as new owners plan a World Series pause before an official announcement. Other names like Birdie Tebbetts and Billy Hitchcock circulate amid uncertain talks.
Pitt’s football squad, after tough practices, prepares for the Syracuse matchup. Despite last week’s 14-13 loss to West Virginia, Pitt remains a home favorite as Syracuse beat Maryland 26-10 recently. All-America end Jon Wallin showed strong form in drills.
The Corry Beavers travel to Franklin for their Teague contest with wins over Warren and Oil City and a 35 7 non league victory over Johnsonburg. Franklin has yet to score this season but Lone standout Don Snyder has 317 rushing yards and leads in receptions and passing. Starting lineup includes Burkhart Scott Turner Vanssens Kauer McMillan Nichols Brigham Scott Mitchell Walt Turner Williams French. Tickets sold until 4 30 with 50 cent student and 75 cent adult prices. Start time is 6 18.
Opening Davis Cup interzone play at the West Side Tennis Club Forest Hills faces disruption from a pulled tendon for Richard son of Westfield N J and weather-induced rain and wind after a southern hurricane and Canadian fronts. Italy’s Merlo and Sirola of Italy meet Seixas amid tense atmosphere as Flossie and a storm threaten schedule.
Pitt shocks Penn State 7 to 0 at Loveland Field to seize a first place tie with Notre Dame in the Recreational Football League. After a quiet first half, Pitt rallied as Steve Olson capped a 7yard drive with a 10–yard TD run and Roach added the extra point. Penn State threatened late but stalled at the Pitt one yard line on the kickoff drive. Pitt meets Michigan Monday night in a key rematch.
Promoter Jim Norris announces plans for a heavyweight championship bout between Archie Moore and Floyd Patterson, with negotiations completed and the fight set for Madison Square Garden on November 30. The event will be broadcast on ABC, linking New York and Philadelphia, and features Robinson versus Fullmer in a December 12 middleweight clash in New York.
Fragmented OCR listing multiple league scores and boxing and football notes. Highlights include 219 by Chick Elehyrsk, 204 by Romeo Marchitelli, 2025 by Leomard Misliiella, and 211 by Joe Gerzina in various leagues. Also mentions Sugar Ray negotiations, Fullmer gate share, and last night fights in Charlotte and Philadelphia plus Bears Packers historical tally.
Bobby Boyd of Chicago enters an 8-5 favorite to extend his winning string to 10 with a 10 round middleweight bout against Philadelphia’s Giardello at the Arena. The bout will be telecast nationally on NBC radio and TV at 10 p.m. Boyd seeks a shot at Sugar Ray Robinson’s title by night’s end, while Giardello aims to rebound from recent losses.
Washington Redskins shifted practice to the area due to weather and the Steelers prepared in Ligonier. Halfback Butler and fullback Shepard, both injured, are unlikely starters for Sunday's opener. Rogel also missed practice with a sinus condition.
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