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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1955

Page

7

White Sox Lead Boston by One Game in AL Race

The Chicago White Sox, missing their top pitcher, face the Boston Red Sox in a tight AL race with a one game lead. Tommy Byrne for the Yankees, Early Wynn for the Indians, and notable NL results including Brooklyn’s win, Giants over Cards, Redlegs over Phillies, and Pirates over Cubs.

Associated Press Chicago White Sox Boston Red Sox White Sox New York Yankees Gleveland Indians Red Sox Yanks Indians New York Marion Dick Donovai Tolur Connie Johnson Tommy Brewer George Kell Zauikees Thins Wynn Tommy Byrne Brooklyn Dodgers Milwaukee Braves New York Giants St Leuis Cardials Cincinnati Redlegs Philadelphia Phillies Pittsburgh Pirates Chicago Dhrédauns Johnny Logan Junior Gilliam Karl Spooner Thit Brook Ernie Johnson Ben Liddle Giants Walie Mays Hershel Freeman Miestesele Art Fowler Cincisnati Dick Hill Cubs

Ruths Record Is Challenged in Major League Mark

Ted Kluseewski of Cincinnati and Duke Snider of Brooklyn are within reach of Babe Ruth's 1927 pace of 60 home runs. Ruth hit 60 in 152 games, but Kluseewski and Snider have tallied 85 by roughly 104 to 105 games, while Willie Mayes shows 4 homers in 106 games, narrowing the gap in the South game era.

Ruth Associated Press New York Ted

Tough Rabbit Fights Snake at Harper Cemetery

Mr and Mrs H R Copeland witnessed a cottontail battle a big snake that had captured a baby rabbit in Harper Kansas cemetery. The adult rabbit kicked savagely and both rabbits escaped, amid a rare animal clash reported by local observers.

Kans H.R. Copeland Harper Kansas

National League and American League Standings and Schedules

National League standings show Brooklyn leading Milwaukee by two games with New York and Philadelphia close behind. Chicago and St Louis trailing with Cincinnati and Pittsburgh midpack. Yesterday's results included Brooklyn over Milwaukee and New York a big win over St Louis. Today's and tomorrow's schedules feature cross-league matchups including Brooklyn at Milwaukee and Philadelphia at Cincinnati.

Brooklyn Milwaukee New York Philadelphia Chicago Cincinnati St Louis Pittsburgh St. Louis IND Milwaukkee Cleveland Boston Detroit Kansas City Washington Baltimore

Michigan mink business grows across the state

Michigan expands its mink industry with about 186000 pelts produced annually by some 250 ranches from the Ohio border to Lake Superior. Last year mink pelts added about 20 million dollars to state coffers, as demand shifted toward small garments like stoles and canes, making fur more affordable for a wide range of buyers.

Lansing Mich Wolverine Michigan Ohio Lake Superior Ttle United States Lawrence Wakefield Triverse City Michigan Fur Breeders Association Wakefield

Grid Tickets Move Slowly at Area High School Games

The Area High School varsity football season tickets went on sale at the Rio Restaurant and at the Ritz. By 10 pm only 54 tickets had been sold. Tickets cost 4 dollars and remain available for Warren McDowell Franklin and North East games until the week before Warren.

Rio Epson Warren McDowell Franklin North East Ritz

Lawrence Park Falls 3-0 to Suburban in Area 6 clash

Suburban defeated Lawrence Park 3-0 in Area 6 inter district play at Olm Brack en Field. Pitcher Jim Patterson homered? No, he earned the win with 11 strikeouts while Paul Jones boosted Suburban with a timely two base hit and a pivotal defensive highlight. Suburban advances to face Oil City in the semifinals as Lawrence Park ends its run.

Cochranton Sandy Lake Saegerstow Lawrence Park Ehme Olm Bracken Field Hine Paul Jones Whit Jim Patterson Suburban Oil City Middlesex Aregy Frandolin Mendlville Jones

20-GAME WINNERS REALLY SCARCE IN MAJOR LEAGUES

AP notes scarce 20 win pitchers with only Ben Neuwehe of Brooklyn Robin Roberts of Philadelphia and Whitey Ford of the Yankees among those at or near twenty victories. Dodgers lead with 18 to 1, others listed include Frank Sullivan Barry Wynton Hob Lemon Dick Donovan and White Sox and more, as partial season progress and injuries impact possible 20-win totals.

Acarce Tegel Ben Neweube Brooklyn Robin Roberts Philadelphia Philles Victorias Newenbe Dodgers MIL Bank Hax Dick Donovan Ghlen Bo White Sox

Giants Beat St. Louis as Mays Powers Victory

Yesterday's Stars by Associated Press. Don Liddle started for the Giants and held the Cardinals to five hits while New York built a lead. Willie Mays starred with four home runs a double and a single as the Giants defeated St Louis.

Associated Cross Don Liddle Giants Amiontis New York St. Louis Corditls Willie Mays Gianta Aingle Lois

Boyd Knocks Anthony in Third Round at St Nicholas Arena

Bobby Boyd of Chicago defeated Tony Anthony in a televised middleweight bout at St Nicholas Arena. A right cross dropped Anthony in the third round after an earlier knockdown. Boyd improved to 34-2-? with 20 knockouts, Anthony at 26-? with 4 losses by knockout in recent years.

Simone New York Tony Anthony St. Nicholas Arena Bobby Boyd Chicago Anthony Boyd Als Thong Knoe

Seixas beats Shaper in Western Grass Court lead

Seixas defeats Shaffer in a 6-0 tie to lead the favorites into the second round of the Western Grass Court championships held in South Orange Nd Vic Seixom Philidelphiik and New York players featured in the match as notable contenders.

Seixas Shaper South Orange Vic Seixom Philidelphiik Tarry Shaffer New York

Pony League Scores Report

The Pony League results show Horviell 41 ahead of Olean Bradford 4 and Corning 1 to Jamestown 9 while Brie defeats Hamilton 6 to 4 and Wellsville records a 0. Strong scoring games highlight the league standings and player performances across multiple teams.

Pony League Horviell Olean Bradford Corning Jamestown Brie Hamilton Wellsville

March 1 Training Date Scrapped By Pro Baseball

Chicago reports the major leagues agreed to drop the March 1 reporting rule for spring training. Players may report earlier, or later, with no mandatory start date. A joint effort to end the controversial bonus rule was agreed, with talks spanning minimum pay, wintry baseball, and a planned August meeting in New York to study winter baseball. Commissioner Ford Frick attended.

Chicago Chago Deverber Ford Frick New York Baseball Carribown Confederation

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