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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 30, 1956

Page

7

Hard Luck Hurler Scores With Cleveland Indians

Cleveland pitcher Score struggles in his third start of the season. He loses 1-0 as Bill Tuttle hits a late homer for Detroit in the 10th inning after a strong performance allowing only two hits. The young right hander has one win this season, a 6-2 victory over Kansas City, and is seen as a likely top starter for Cleveland by season’s end.

Ruguvtttore Cleveland Indians Tribe Fist Minde Bill Tuttle Detroit Tigers Herb Chicago Kansas City Twc Ate Cleveland

Game Birds Freed Under Pennsylvania Stocking Program

More than 316000 game birds were released in Pennsylvania last year under the Game Commission stocking program. Birds were raised at State Game Farms or obtained from private propagators and farmers, including pheasants 83,700, remaining 31,900 from other sources, wild turkeys 6,600, bobwhite quail 5,900, mallard ducks 6,700, and 90 Canada geese. Birds were released in natural habitats statewide, with releases in Crawford County and other regions, roughly half male and female.

Pennsylvania The Game Commission Commission Pymatunine Conneauil Lake Crawford County

Corry Athletes Win Denison Football Scholarships

Sport Shorts note Jim Rombaugh and Bob Follett of Corry Area High School earned football scholarships to Denison University. The pair and coach Lou Hunha visited the college over the weekend. Ted Murchibroda, ex Franklin star, signed with Pittsburgh Steelers aiming to be starter. Walt Minpham of New Castle claims national scholastic high jump record after a 6 ft 11 in effort at WPIAL Relays Mt. Lebanon.

Jim Rombaugh Bob Follett Corry Area Denison University Lou Hunha Ted Murchibroda Franklin ‘Uigh Pittsburgh Steeles Finks Notre Dame Walt Minpham New Castle Mt. Lebanon Charley Dumas Compton Calif Mung‘ham John Milanovich

Pratt Named Speedway Official At Sugar Grove Speedway

Pratt named public relations manager and director of publicity for Sugar Grove Skyline Speedway. He has been linked to stock car racing for years and announced the season opener set for Sunday May 1. Improvements are planned and operators expect another strong year.

Suasoa Oppon Remy Wen Sugar Grove Skyline Speedway Pratt Sugar Grove Maine

Redlegs sweep two as Post hits four home runs

Four homer by Wally Post lead Cincinnati to a doubleheader sweep of Chicago 5-4 and 8-4. Post's feat lifts the Redlegs with Ed Bailey Frank Robinson also homering, while Stan Musial and other stars chase records. Pirates, Dodgers, Giants, and Cubs also in action amid sharp NL play.

Redlegs Post Associated Press Ted Kluszewski Cincinnati Wally Post St. Henry Ohio Chicago Stan Musial Bt. Louis Cardinals Stan Tony Lagers Gus Zetnial Ralph Kiner Birdie Tebbetts Ed Bailey Frank Robinson Harry Chiti Ernie Banks Jim King Cubs Brooklyn Pittsbugh Milwaukee Hoth Nelson King Vern Law Dodgers Don Drysdale Billy Lees Jackin Robinson Duke Snider Dodger Walter Alston Ad Taal Jack Shepard Pirates Frank Thomas Law Robinson Roy Campanelli Brooks Ramon Monnant New York Giants Philadelphia del Ennistut Phillies Giants Jack Meyer George Wilson Audy Sem

Major League Standings and Schedules Overview

The American League standings show Chicago and Baltimore atop the table with Detroit and Cleveland struggling. Yesterday's results include Detroit 1-4 and Cleveland 0-8, while Baltimore beat Washington 8-4 and Kansas City lost to Chicago amid rain. Tomorrow's slate features Cleveland at Washington and Chicago at Baltimore, with other games postponed by rain.

Chicago Detroit Cleveland Baltimore Washington Kansas City New York Boston

Scoreless duel to soften rain delayed pairings in majors

Herb Score again loses a one run game as he fanned 13 Tigers but a Bill Tuttle homer in the 10th sinks Cleveland 1-0. Cleveland splits with an 8-4 win as Hoeft, Wertz, Smith homer in the nightcap. Orioles rally to beat Senators 8-6 with Tito Francona two run pinch homer and Sievers, Olson homers in second game.

Inick Phils St. Louis Milwaukee Chicago Kansas City New York Yankees Boston Herb Score Cleveland Detroit Tigers Bill Tuttle Score Orioles Roy Sievers Kim Lemon Senators Sievers Karl Olson Washington Dick Tettelbach

Tryouts for Little League Shifted Indoors This Evening

Lou Manny, director of the city recreation program, announced that all candidates for the four Little League teams must report at Wright School gym at 6 p.m. due to bad weather. The tryouts at Olin Bracken Field were moved indoors. open to boys ages eight to 12 not already unsigned.

Lou Manny Wright School Olin Bracken

Moore To Meet Thompson Tonight In Tucson Non title Bout

Light heavyweight Archie Moore faces Tiger Gene Thompson in Tucson Arizona in a one round non title bout tonight. Moore plans title defense against Yolande Pompey in London June 5. He has won seven straight since loss to Rocky Marcellino last September. Orlando Zulueta returns to U S action in a 10 round TV bout against Johnny Busso at St Nicholas Arena New York.

Archie Moore Tiger Gene ‘Thompson Tucson Ariz Yolande Pompey London Archie Moore Rocky Marelano Cubi Orlando Zulueta Europe United States DuMont TV Johnny Busso New York St. Nicholas Arena Zulueta Busso

Sowell stars in relays at Penn Relays with top times

Pitt’s Arnie Sowell shines at the Penn Relays as he anchors Pitt’s relay squads. He clocked a 2:58% leg in the three quarters, aided Pitt in the sprint medley, and posted a 4:09 mile split. Villanova and Oxford claimed major titles, while Sowell’s performances drew strong praise ahead of Olympic trials.

Philadecpeia Arnie Sowell Pitt Sowell Penn Villanova Oxford Lowell Vice Pitt Jess

Gymnasts Eye Olympic Games at Melbourne Trials

University Park reports the U S Olympic gymnastics squad shaping to Melbourne with Gene Wettstone as manager and coach. Top qualifiers Beckner and Dick Wettstone lead the line with Braun Schwenfeler and others earning spots. Women’s team features Mia Ruddick and Marie Davis among several youngsters as age rules push to eighteen.

Associated Press University Park United States Penn State Gene Wettstone Wellstone Finland Jack Beckner University of Southern California University Ofllinois New York City Joseph Kotys Kent State University Ohio Cleveland Armando Vegas Los Angeles Mia Bandra Ruddick Indianapolis Ruddick Marie Davis Joyce Racek Chung Judge Holt Hown Rochester Doris Fuchs N.Y Jackie Klein Chicago

Littler Again Golf Winner At Las Vegas

Gene Littler captures the fourth annual Tournament of Champions at Desert Inn Country Club Las Vegas with a final round surge over Cary Middlecoff. Littler earns $10,000 from an $48,500 purse as Frank Lime and two partners profit from a midweek legal auction.

Las Vegas Gene Littler Littler Gene Caiy Middlecoff Winbury Middlecoff Desert Inn Country Club Singer Prankie Lime Don Prankel Los Angeles Chauncey Needlam San Francisco Cary Gaydney Dickinson Jr Dickinson Inti Te

Golf match results feature Mangring third with 2200 dollars

The report notes Lloyd Mangring clinching third money of 2200 after a final round 69. Yasul Dickinson Bad tied for fh nt 299, earning 1260. Dick Mayer Doug Ford also shared the field. Balding Shelley Mayfield and Ted sro finished just ahead with 1400, listing multiple players and winnings in a terse summary.

Lloyd Mangring Yasul Dickinson Dick Mayer Doug Ford Werel Balding Shelley Mayfield

American Legion Key Event Opens 10th Goal Bowling Tourney

American Legion Howeys began a month of weekend bowling events in Tamaqua Pa with the 10th goal tournament. Ken Haught of Canonsburg Pa posted a 419 high in singles while leaders included Charles Sherry and Clay Ruie of Mechanicsburg. McVin Gambler of Philadelphia led the Chnos A doubles and John Oscne and Bil topped the field in other early events.

American Legion Associated Press Tamaqua American Legion Howeys Ken Haught Canonsburg Chis Babel Canonshire Chis Ted

Yesterday's Stars Batting and Pitching Spin News

Yesterday's Stars report Wally Post of the Redlegs hitting four home runs driving in eight runs as Cincinnati swept Chicago 6-4 and 3-4. Ramon Mon salt of the Giants held Philadelphia to one hit with nine strikeouts, while Del Ennis singled in the first inning. International League scores include Columbus 1-2 Buffalo 0-? Richmond 3-5 Rochester 1-7 Miami 8-3 Montreal 4-0 Havana 0-1 Toronto 2-3. Zendiler of Philadelphia knocked down 1,071 pins in a Class A doubles event.

Wally Post Redlegs Cincinnati Chicago Ramon Monsant Giants Philadelphia del Ennis Trumph Columbus Buffalo Richmond Rochester Miami Montreal Havana Toronto

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