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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1954
Page
7
Correlation romped to victory in the Wood Memorial at Jamaica to reinforce his status as Kentucky Derby favorite. Jockey Willie Shoemaker eased him in late as the field faded, finishing 1 50 with no challengers. Fisherman, the favorite, faded to take only place money.
The Corry Rod and Gun Club will hold its regular monthly meeting tomorrow at 8 p.m. at the East Washington street home. Guest speakers Ed Palmer president of the Erie County Sportsmen's League and E G Mac Murdy president of the Northwest Division of the Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs will stress federation benefits. After the business session movies will be shown and a light lunch served.
In a torn ad the Bay lure promoter claims a “live” silver gear, asking readers to send $1 for each lure and promising payment of cents. The misspelled note lists ABA TACKLECO P.O. Box 741, Florida, as the contact.
Giants shut out the Philadelphia Phillies 3-0 and 5-0 in a doubleheader as Mary Grissom Sal Maglie and Johnny Antonelli dominate. Chicago White Sox surge from last to first in the American League with seven wins in eight games.
In a Penn York League match Falconer defeated the Corry skeet team by 243 to 239. Jim Latimer and F Martinseli each fired perfect 50s, with K Lindquist and GC Barditt adding 49s for the Falconers. Corry suffered its first league loss in two starts as the visitors invaded Falconer.
The Pauls Mens Wear bowling team in the VFW Men’s A League competed in the state tournament at Erie posting strong scores in singles and doubles. John Chillock led in team play with a 564 series, Clark and Bary led the doubles with 575 and 523, while singles saw Chillock 588 and Baker 51.
Art Wall Jr. captured the Tournament of Champions in Las Vegas Nevada earning about 10000 dollars for the triumph. The 30 year old from Pocono Manor Pennsylvania posted rounds of 69 66 70 and a final 73 to win by six strokes over the field of 16 players.
The Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League announce the signing of two players, back Jim Brand and guard Rudy Andabaker, bringing the team roster to twenty. The contracts are dated for 1954.
In a key game, Pittsburgh defeated an opponent with a bases loaded double in the seventh. Vernon Law pitched a complete nine innings while Johnny Podres allowed only three hits to help the Dodgers split the series.
Hunter resigns from Clymer Central after six years directing football basketball and baseball. Hyssler, who followed Clyde Bhis, led teams to an 8 0 football mark and a Canal City title run. Winters coached a 1952 53 basketball season 1 1 and the spring baseball squad won a championship.
Lollar and Fain delivered late in the Sox 2-2 and 4-3 wins over Baltimore and Chicago. Muglle and Aston blanked the Phillies 3-0 in the opener, while Antonetti added a three hit day in Giants 5-0 win.
All boys aged 16 to 18 interested in playing baseball in the Teen-er League should report this evening at 6 20 at Loveland Field. Only boys not signed to teams should report. Tryouts continue for one week and conclude with final selections.
A period rule states that players must be under 16 by August 1 to be eligible. The new standard centers on whether the player Graft can be held on this term before the season.
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