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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1956
Page
7
Robinson provided the spark as the Dodgers edged to a 3-2 win. Key plays and late-inning hitting clashed with strong defense, with Walker making a decisive tag on a throw to preserve the lead. The Cubs mounted late pressure but failed to overtake, while Nameless players contributed in the bullpen and field.
Columbus claims the Teener League title after a abbreviated doubleheader due to dikes. In the fin al, Ajax Sef was downed as Coruna anance Ede Seagut Ting led by LeRoy Bleck with a triple and Dave Carlson driving in a run to break a 6 5 gap. The Merchants added four runs in the flat outing while the Yoyers had two hits. National Bank clipped Raymond's 6 8 in the first game.
Entries for the Tam O Shanter event include men and women amateurs and pros beginning Thursday with world tournament follow up next week. Qualifying rounds were held for men and women amateurs on Monday. women pros had no qualifying round. Notable players mentioned include Gene Bone of Detroit and Herman Scharlau of Chicago with a 698. Umpires Pitts and Single officiated.
The standings show Milwaukee and Brooklyn near the top of the National League with St Louis and Philadelphia close behind. In the American League New York leads, followed by Cleveland and Chicago, with Baltimore and Washington mid-pack. Yesterday's results included Brooklyn over Milwaukee 3 2 and Chicago beating Philadelphia 9 4. Tomorrow's schedule features Milwaukee at Brooklyn and Cincinnati at New York among others.
The National Harmsworth Trophy hydroplane race returns to the Detroit River with boats like Slo-Mo-Shun IV and Sayres craft competing in a five nautical mile course on August 25 27 28. The American defender will be chosen via APBA sanctioned regattas using a point system rewarding finish order speed and bonus speeds. Leonard H Thomson cites near 160 mph straightaway potential as top boats vie to be named U S Harmsworth starter as Gar Wood historically dominated the event with eight wins in the last century.
Manager Bobby Bragan turned to Eddie OBrien and his twin Johnny as pitchers for the Pittsburgh Pirates in a 7-0 defeat by St. Louis. The brothers, normally infielders, delivered two scoreless innings each with a single hit allowed apiece before the Cardinals broke the game open with a three-run burst late.
Big Ten officials rebut sensational claims by a magazine that all schools grant full ride football scholarships, noting only a few instances and stressing compliance with educational standards. Commissioner Tug Wilson cites a conference committee reviewing athletic aid amid allegations and details Kramer’s $500 grant and other financial help for Michigan players.
In New York the Kinkers recall pokie pitcher Ralph Terry amid Divitari Pub confusion. Boston Red Sox hurler Leo Wiely linked to San Francisco rumors. Toronto reports Shirley Campbell, 23, of Caluids, near completion of a Bamite event. Lake Ontario wire notes and a three length win for Tsir in the Waltwe Fiduo purse. Oceanport feature highlights Heavens Above upsetting Held Th. at Monmouth Pine.
Yesterday's Stars highlights include Wynn's strong pitching and a late rally by Yankoep, with a 3-2 Bravos victory. Robinson collects three hits as the Dodgers edge four runs late. Morse's solid fielding leads a 3-2 win, while Corning and Wozanil clash in a 6-6 tie as prep action and high school performances decorate the day.
Carter enters as favorite in a heavyweight nationally televised bout against Bob Satterfield. The Linden New Jersey puncher earned his edge with a March 21 decision over the unpredictable challenger. The Miami matchup on February 28 ended in a draw between Carter and Satterfield, who is ranked sixth in the division. Satterfield halted a 12 match winning streak by Summerlin, while Summerlin had defeated Carter on May 21.
The Ring awards Moore Fighter of the Month for his knockout of James J. Parker which solidifies his No 1 contender status for the vacant heavyweight title. Eddie Machen climbs to eighth after a knockout of Nino Valdes. Raul Macias is cited as lineal 118-pound champ by the NBA.
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