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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1958
Page
7
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Cleveland outfielder Rocky Colavito impressed manager Joe Gordon by delivering two scoreless innings in a Monday exhibition against Cincinnati, striking out five and allowing one hit. Gordon called Colavito the fastest pitcher he has seen, raising hopes he could bolster Cleveland’s pitching depth as he eyes a future relief role.
Frank Thomas drives the Pittsburgh Pirates toward a possible third place NL finish and MVP consideration in 1958. The 29 year old third baseman leads in homers and RBIs, adapts to multiple positions, and rides a 15 game hitting streak as he chases career bests of 30 homers and 102 RBIs, with Ted Kluszewski and Dick Stuart providing support.
Robert Parisi known as Bucky, a 1 year old sophomore at Indiana State Teachers College, signs with the Los Angeles Dodgers. He will report to the Bums camp in Vero Beach, Florida next March after a multi sport high school career at Ridgway High School. A North Dakota golfer scored a hole in one but triple bogeyed the hole due to two earlier shots in a creek.
Olympic champion and world record holder Courtney announces retirement from track competition. He states this season may be his last, plans to attempt a final 800 meters, and will race tomorrow against two Poles and an American. He held a best 800 time near 1 1 5, aiming to challenge the world record.
The National League pennant picture shifts as the Braves push to the top after two straight wins over the Dodgers, while the Giants stumble with a walk of losses to the Reds. Milwaukee extends its lead, and Chicago, Philadelphia, and Cincinnati pick up key wins shaping the race.
In Oceanside, manager Cus D Amato says heavyweight champion Floyd Patterson is slow in training for the August 18 fight in Los Angeles with Ray Harris. D Amato blames alleged manipulations by IBC staples and declines to expand on the accusation. Harris, challenger from Cut and Shoot Texas, has shown good form in workouts at Arrowhead Springs in the San Bernardino Mountains.
Chicago beat Pittsburgh 5 4 at Forbes Field in a rain interrupted game. Ernie Banks hit his 29th homer to surge ahead of Frank Thomas who kept pace at 28. Dick Stuart hit his sixth Pirates homer as Pittsburgh and Chicago traded runs before Hobbie earned the win.
Lake View Developments reports 82000 in stock sold for the North East 18 hole championship golf course on Route 89 overlooking Lake Erie. The project aims for 120000, with pathways laid, greens atop gravel bases, some greens covered in top soil, and investors urged to visit progress. Subscriptions at 4200 each have been sold to enthusiasts. $25 down options noted, aided by new Thruway access.
In Chicago the first round of the $50,000 Chicago Open was delayed due to rainfall. In tennis at Meadow Club in Southampton, Ham Richardson and Jack Frost advanced to the semifinals after defeating Jack Douglas and Crawford Henry in straight and two-set matches respectively. In Lexington Virginia J Robert McHenry was named basketball and lacrosse coach at Washington and Lee University.
Joe Miceli from New York and Yam Bahama from Bimini meet in a 10 round boxing bout televised nationally though locals show little excitement. The card was moved from a prior arrangement after Tony Anthony was ruled unfit. Miceli, 28, has 62 wins, 29 losses, 4 draws. Bahama, 25, has 61 wins in 59 bouts with 15 knockouts.
Persistent rain washed out two post season baseball and softball contests in Corry. The Teener League final between Ajax and Columbus Merchants was moved to Loveland Field Monday. City Softball League match between St Thomas and the Corry Merchants was rescheduled for Monday at Corry Area High School field. Monday also opens a best of three Little League final between VFW and Corry Jamestown, rekindling last year's title race won by the Vets.
Rain delayed the Chicago Open first round at Gleneagles public course finishing Monday. Bo Wininger of Odessa says soaked greens let players attack pins while Art Wall Jr. contends for the $9,000 top prize and notes his putter is finally clicking.
In Saratoga Springs, First Minister ridden by Eddie Arcaro, finished four lengths ahead to win the $17,575 Flash Stakes opening day event.
Jim Martinez from Glendale, Arizona, at 154 pounds, defeated Ramon Fuentes of Los Angeles, 155, in a ten round bout held in Albuquerque New Mexico.
Thirty three Pennsylvania high school football players train to prove state supremacy as they face 25 top U S players in a two-team showdown in Memphis after a national selection narrows to 50. Four Pennsylvanians named to All American consideration play under coach Bernie Bierman as proceeds go to Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, and the National Paraplegic Foundation.
American League leaders include Goodman Boston Fox and Mantle with runs and hits, Jensen Boston with 29 home runs, and Aparicio Chicago with 19 stolen bases. Pitching highlights feature Délock Boston 10 2 and Turley New York 15 4. National League leaders list Musial and Mays in batting, Banks Chicago with 83 RBIs, and Mays 131 hits. Banks also 29 home runs.
In an Associated Press recap, Frank Bolling drove in the decisive run with an eighth inning double, lifting the Detroit Tigers to a 3-2 victory over Boston. Juan Pizarro earned the win for Milwaukee as he held the Dodgers to four hits in a 4-1 win, their second straight.
Daily sports page lists teams from New York to Washington with scores Boston 3 Detroit 2 and Kansas City 3. It notes today's games including Boston at Cleveland and New York at Chicago along with rain delays and late results from all night games Chicago Philadelphia St Louis Pittsburgh Los Angeles Cincinnati and San Francisco Milwaukee.
At Monmouth Park in Oceanport New Jersey roughan 158.60 edged Neji by five lengths to win the $22 000 Midsummer Hurdle Handicap.
Fall River Mast. George Araujo and Pat McCoy see their scheduled boat race postponed to Saturday due to persistent rain. Weather delays shift plans for local maritime event.
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