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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1958
Page
7
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Sport Today notes Corry and Titusville high schools dominate Section II in football football and basketball with Franklin joining the balance of power. Beavers held gridiron supremacy while Rockets and Knights show strength in basketball and track, with recent lopsided scores and close clashes shaping a heated regional rivalry.
Franklin and Corry cling to a long heated rivalry across basketball and track. The Beavers struggle to best Franklin since 1953-54 with close margins in recent years and strong 1957 track showings. Knights eye top title, Corry aims improvement amid fierce competition.
Undefeated through three games the Knights, led by Jim McCullough, stride toward Section IT leadership with Oil City and Titusville looming as final league tests. A Friday showdown at Franklin with Corry promises to shape the race, as Beavers seek to dent the Knights stride and uphold recent form against Warren and Meadville.
Connie French from Corry Area High School, a sophomore at Michigan State, shows promise as a tackle in his first year on the varsity. The 20-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Paul French starred in high school as a two-way player, set Beaver records in sprinting and shot put, and earned All-State honorable mention.
Manager Dan D Amato refused to confirm Floyd Patterson’s December Madison Square Garden title defense or opponent. He called “too much said already” and did not disclose fight details while hinting at a possible Garden rematch. Patterson and 34 year old Valdey remain in training as promoter moves toward the bout.
The Associated Press poll shows Oklahoma No. 1 with six first place votes and 1,387 points after a 47 14 win over West Virginia. Auburn rises to No. 2 with a 13 0 win over Tennessee, while Ohio State falls to No. 3 after a narrow 3 0 victory over Southern Methodist. New top 10 entrants include Iowa Wisconsin Clemson. Michigan State remains No. 4 and Army and Mississippi move into the top six.
New York Yankees manager Casey Stengel, in Milwaukee for the 1958 World Series opener, refuses to predict outcomes saying he hasn’t read his mind and that both clubs are first class. He notes the ball’s unpredictable travel and will comment only after the series ends.
Milwaukee Braves are favored to repeat last year over the New York Yankees in the 1958 World Series, pitching edges from Warren Spahn and Lew Burdette against Yankee hitters led by Whitey Ford. Series likely to go seven with Ford’s health and yankee hitting plus Braves bullpen and defense shaping the outcome. Spahn to open, Burdette may start game two, Larsen and Turley expected as key for Yankees. Mantle and Berra provide power, Siebern adds left handed stick, and Bruton may miss time in center as Covington recovers.
New York AP report notes promoter Teddy Brenner touts first sellout at St Nicholas Arena in 11 years as Jose Torres, 22, improves to 6-0 by stopping Otis Woodard in five rounds. The crowd of 3 216 cheered a Puerto Rican victory despite no TV coverage. Brenner asserts boxing remains alive as fans pay to see what they want.
Minneapolis Millers defeat Montreal’s International League champions 7 to 1 to complete a four game sweep in the Little World Series. J C Esple of Indianapolis shoots 71 to lead qualifiers for the National Seniors Championships at Pebble Beach California.
Corry Jaygees Notch MA Oil City 14 7 at Mitchell Field as Corry’s Little Beavers erase 5 0 halftime deficit. Ken Harvey’s squad scores in third quarter then seals with a fourth period TD as Bob Haden breaks 55 yards for insurance. Beavers improve to 2 1 0 with wins over Oil City and Titusville while dropping a 1 7 loss to Warren. Next Monday they host Mondville’s Bulldog pups on Coy Area field.
Kansas City AP Harry Craft will manage the Athletics again next year after signing a one year contract at a substantial salary increase. Owner Arnold Johnson delayed disclosure of the amount. Under Craft the Athletics finished seventh in the American League, matching 1957.
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