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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1957
Page
7
A 1857 style Easter Sunday report notes a Washington doubleheader halted by power failure after five innings. The piece highlights early season chaos including Don Newcombe, Jim Wilson, and Frank Lane trades, with Yankees and Dodgers suffering losses as Milwaukee and Chicago stay unbeaten. It recounts erratic play, pitching feats, and managerial actions shaping early baseball lore.
Angelo DePentis, a top Hecht heavyweight prospect, is a 2-1 favorite to defeat Yvon Darelle in New York at St Nicholas Avenue. Darelle, a Canadian 175 pounder, carries an 18-3 mark and a 10 knockouts, while Bassey and Berrios loom as other notable fighters in the event. The winner could face France's Ghorif Hala for a featherweight title later in May. Nearby, Bobby Rogers versus Harold Comes headlines a Providence TV fight night.
Youth baseball drills for 10 to 12 year olds not on a Little League roster to be held at 5:45 p.m. on Olin Bracken Field at Mead Park. If ground conditions fail, practice moves to Loveland Field behind Wrteit School. open to all eligible boys born Aug 1 or earlier.
Meris Stirs Detroit with a late infield hit and a bloop single in the first inning to lift the Tigers past Cleveland 3-2. Roger Maris homered for a two run lead in the third as Detroit outhit the Indians.
Gene Littler captures the Tournament of Champions at Desert Inn, Las Vegas, finishing 285 three under par. The San Diego pro led after round three and closed with a birdie to win by three strokes over Don January and others. He earned $10,000 prize money with additional earnings from Frankie Laine.
The Corry Tents Club rescheduled its second meeting to tomorrow night in Room 100 at Corry Area High School due to a Wednesday Hi Fi dance conflict. Membership cards will be distributed, and groundskeeping plans for the Mead Park courts will be discussed as a large turnout of tennis enthusiasts is expected at 8 30 p m.
Robin Roberts rejected Mayo Smiths critique of his home run pitches calling them bad pitches not careless. Hank Sauer connected on Roberts fifth inning homer that helped the Giants beat Philadelphia 8 5 in the nightcap of a doubleheader after a 7 6 12 inning loss to Brooklyn.
Pirates move to Polo Grounds to start a two game series with the New York Giants and chase third place. Manager Bobby Bragan picks Luis Arroyo as the pitcher for Pittsburgh while the Giants counter with Reuben Gomez. The Pirates split yesterday’s twin bill with Brooklyn and sit 2-3 in the standings, tied with the Giants and Phillies for fourth. In the opening game they beat the Dodgers 5 8 behind home runs from Thomas Smith and Gront off Don Newcombe. Grant’s homer in two years provided the winning run. The nightcap went to Brooklyn 7 4 as the Dodgers, now second, rebounded.
Corry Area High School track opens its 1957 season Friday with a meet against Warren and Youngsville. The Beavers seek 80 plus points, relying on new talent and returning veterans to challenge and potentially overpower their opponents. If conditions permit, an interclass event will precede the meet to gauge speed and field strengths.
Hurst N G Robbins a slender Air Force lieutenant from Memphis starts his bid to repeat as North and South amateur champion, a feat not seen in 18 years. The 67 year old field includes Tom Loriber and other top players. Robbins aims for back-to-back titles in a field of about 30 contenders. Also note Orioles optioned outfielder to Vancouver on a 24 hour recall. Prancony, resident of New Brighton, Pa, posted a .258 average and home run totals in Sensory play.
Yesterday's results show Piltsburgh 11 4 Brooklyn 3 7 New York 2 5 Philadelphia 1 8 Chiuaua 5 3 St. Louis 3 6 Milwaukee 3 Cincinnati 1 Tonight's schedule lists Philadelphia vs Brooklyn Jersey Guy, Pittsburgh at New York, Chicago at Milwaukee, Cincinnati at St. Louis. Tomorrow features Pittsburgh at New York and Chicago at Milwaukee with all games night matches.
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