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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1956
Page
7
Beavers overpower Franklin 35-0 as Bill Mitchell scores 23 points. Vanssens and Turner connect on passes while Mitchell adds fifteen boots. A noisy crowd witnesses a one sided contest with strong Beavers defense and timely offense.
A fragmentary report details a football game with Franklin and other players. The piece references players Mitchell Turner Snyder and Corry, a 46 yard pass, and a late scoring drive. It notes substitutions, penalties, and a final score outline though many lines are garbled.
Fragmentary report covers a basketball game with Beavers, Corry and Mills players named among others. Mentions fourth quarter, late plays, and a narrow Beaver victory as the team fights through a rough stretch. OCR garble limits precise details and figures.
Titusville High defeats Greenville 33 12 at Stewart Field in a lively game with both teams showing strong offense. Tom Farrell and John Brumfield spark the Rockets while Eric Pech and Willie Brumfield star for Meadville in a closer than score final. Farrell leads with versatile backfield work and a strong option attack.
Rainy Sunday sets Skyline Speedway’s last race a 2:30 pm. Heat races finish with Jin Batricle of Connneagul winning heat two and Jobin Macinley of Clarion clocking 14.63 seconds in hot laps. Emory Maton of Warren receives trophy honors as Sunday’s main event finale pits Seeley against Ben eaten at Reedekway for the season’s final match.
In Cleveland, Joey Giardello floored Bobby Boyd with a fifth round knockout, surging to a possible title shot. Once seen as underdog, the 26 year old Philadelphia Italian dominated the Chicagoan, displaying speed and conditioning after prior career troubles.
Penn State is favored to beat Penn in the 1956 open as both squads aim for a first victory since 1953. About 21,000 fans are expected at Franklin Field to watch Penn’s improved Quakers, led by Rich Ross and Neil Hyland, challenge a Nittany Lion lineup led by coach Rip Engle and quarterback Rich Ross in a game that could set the tone for the season.
Summary of standings with Brooklyn Pittsburgh Philadelphia and Milwaukee near top, results show St Louis 5 Milwaukee 4, New York and Philadelphia wins, weather rain affecting Pittsburgh Brooklyn game. Upcoming fixtures list Mets Cincinnati Chicago Milwaukee St Louis and New York Philadelphia doubleheaders and end of season notes.
Pitt, ranked seventh, meets No. 12 Syracuse in a test of offense and defense. Syracuse halfback Timmy Brown stars, aiming to repeat his 154-yard, two touchdown performance, while Pitt struggles to move the ball after a rough setback at Morgantown.
In relief, Larry Jackson strikes out Joe Adcock in the eighth as the Cardinals hold a 5-4 decision over the Braves. Ker Boyd adds a three-run first inning double and later lines a sixth inning single to spark a two-run rally that seals the victory.
The National League title hinges on the Braves’ two games at St Louis and a Brooklyn slip. The Dodgers falter as Pittsburgh, Milwaukee, and Brooklyn shuffle for the final standings. rain washed out some games while St Louis beat first-place Brooklyn 5-4 to tighten the pennant race. In the American League, the Yankees beat Boston 7-2 as Hank Aguirre tossed four hitter to edge Detroit. Kansas City downed Chicago and Baltimore Washington were rained out.
The Boston Braves and St Louis Cardinals clash in a decisive match as the Braves race to win remaining games to stay within reach of the Dodgers and Pirates. Jeffrinder Whose clutching solo plays and pitching staff plans loom large for a must win night against Milwaukee and Chicago.
Oklahoma remains the top ranked team as the AP preseason list shows no. 1. Georgia Tech SMU and Syracuse Pitt clash in notable early games. Ohio State Nebraska Mississippi Kentucky and Auburn Tennessee also feature, signaling a busy opening weekend with several top 10 teams in action.
Boston runner John Kelley and Nick Costes head an 82 runner field for the National AAU marathon championship on Sunday to select the Olympic team. Kelley posted the best American time at Boston with Costes fourth behind Finns Wiskari and Oksanen. Kelley later pulled up lame in Boston and faces a tough AAU battle with limited training.
The list highlights leaders such as Mantle from New York with 353 runs and 128 RBIs, Mays of New York with 20 stolen bases, and Aaron of Milwaukee with 33 doubles. It details triples led by Jasen and Minoso, home runs by Mantle at 53, and pitching leaders with Tortly of New York at 19 wins, plus Robinson and others for strikeouts and totals across teams.
A new ladies bowling league is forming at Avilon alleys with an open invitation. Eligible bowlers should contact Roxanne Bradford at Roannie’s Beauty Salon for details and registration.
Multiple high school football results across districts with teams such as Corny a5 Franklin, Tilsville, Sharon, New Castle, Brookfield, Grove City, Mayoer, Shenango, DUBOS, Clarion, Millcreek Bi, Hairawy, Edinboro, Wesleyville, North Bat, Wilenford, and others posting varied outcomes. Key victors include New Castle 6 over Sharon 41, North Bat 62 over Wilenford 6, and Fredonia 19 over Gland 7.
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