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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1952
Page
7
Boxing column previews Sugar Ray Robinson vs Rocky Graziano at Chicago Stadium with Robinson favored to win by knockout. Also notes Stan Musial and Ferris Fain eye batting crowns as the baseball season opens, plus other sports and local notes on rabbits, rooks, and roster moves.
Seton Hall relays bring top names to Newark on Saturday led by Kearny’s Time Sux of and Penn State student Sax as U S 1 400 meter hopefuls. Jamaica star McKenley looms, with Pearman Matotco Nelson Bright among rivals in a star studded field.
In Chicago, Ray Robinson defends his middleweight title in a planned 15 round bout against Rocky Graziano. Promoters expect a savage battle likely to end before the 10th round with a possible TKO or knockout and strong crowds at Chicago Stadium.
Philadelphia pitcher Curt Simmons, 22, signed for the 1952 season after returning from Army duty with the 28th Infantry Division in Germany. Owner Bump Carpenter confirmed the deal but did not disclose terms, noting Simmons likely earned more than his last contract. he will need weeks to condition before pitching.
Opening day across eight cities drew 250000 fans as the 1952 season began. Notables like Ted Williams and Joe DiMaggio left gaps, but new stars and managers predicted strong races in both leagues. Crowds expected in Detroit St Louis and Boston, with key matchups including Tigers Browns and Giants Phils.
Lou Hanna chief of Lit tle League Baseball announced a joint meeting of Little League and Teener League tonight at the VFW hall at o clock. All managers and interested parties are invited to discuss plans for the coming season and sponsor arrangements for Teener League teams will be announced.
Pete Russell rolled a 601 series with 202 and 201 games leading a 200 club show. Art Fairchilds 213 and Harold Rhebergen 213 highlight a list of double century counts as league bowling circles note top scores. In baseball news Monte Irvin to the disabled list with an ankle fracture, out until midseason and eligible after 30 days. The A’s face the Yankees as Raschi seeks to continue strong history against Philadelphia while Kellner and White Sox look to beat Indians and Cubs in opener.
Dave Douglas of Newark leads wire to wire to win the $40,000 Greensboro Open in Greensboro North Carolina. He finishes seven under par with 73 63 64 rounds and earns $2 009. Sim Snead suffers a two stroke penalty for a rules violation dropping to a third place tie.
The Clymer Bowling League features a string of close results and individual standout scores. Jim's Keystone edged Clymer Drug Store by one pin, while Bowl-Aire and Blue Bonnet faced blanking by rivals. Standings show Clymer Bars and GLF leading different divisions as Moose League action also yields tight margins and high totals.
The 1952 major league baseball season begins with President Truman throwing the ceremonial first pitch before a Boston Red Sox at Washington Senators game. Red Sox starter Mel Parnell faced Washington’s Bob Porterfield in a likely sellout crowd of about 90 000. Ted Williams, heading to the Marines May 2, is highlighted as a potential final return to the field. The night also reports a Portland boxing result: Harry Matthews defeats Charley Eagle.
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