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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1956
Page
7
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Readable lines show Brooklyn Dodgers winning and pushing toward the National League pennant race. Mentions players Mitchel and Al, Bravers, White Sox, Yankees, and other teams in a busy pennant chase with multiple game notes.
A ten lap match race heats up at Skyline Speedway near Engrove ATW West as leaders Vie for top points. Participants include Patricky Squirtolin Gi Nelson Emory Matinn Joe Gorber Don Balley Tobie MAGI Dos Pete Toho Farley and Alte Statran in the featured event with a total points tally around 408.
In last night’s Teener League twin bill Aero, Columbus won. Auto AA defeated Ajax 9 to 6 while Columbus edged Raymond’s 10 to 8. Raymond’s led early 7-2 before Columbus rallied with eight runs in the third. Pred Wilkinson and Terry Stroup highlighted the games with homers and a bases loaded double. Winning pitcher A Perkins, losing pitcher O T Mowrey. Umpires Perkins and Caster.
Youthful pros receive chances at the Tam O Shanter event with a $140 200 purse. The field includes former champions Peter Thomson Gene Sarazen and Arnold Palmer among others. The World Championship and $50 000 prize are noted, with young players stepping into a major golf arena amid a 223-player field.
Carter knocks out Harold Satterfield in the fifth round after a rapid sequence of body and head punches. Archie Moore eyes a bout with Floyd Patterson if his injured hand allows. Carter improves to 1 win 2 losses 2 draws, while Satterfield drops to 1 win 2 losses.
Meadville American edged Lawrence Park to reach the District One Championship, where Meadville will face Millweek Troquois Friday night at Troquois field. John Wellington dominated for Meadville, fanning nine in a bases loaded third inning to end Park’s hopes.
Union City will see the alleys open this year on Saturday August 4 under Joe Cerri and Sam Ciminnisi both of North East. Cerri is known as partner in C & 5 Bowling Supplies in North East serving the district. The alleys have been redecorated and now feature automatic pin setters. Grand opening planned for August 12 to introduce the new management to the public.
In Ely, St Thomas edged Elchyriski Fiso 18 to 8 with Roskowski the winner and Matthews the loser as Cummings and Wett umpired. Raymond’s beat Conny Jamestown 18 to 9 behind Cassel three homers with Cassett the winning pitcher and Pelton the loser as Robbins and Sarnicki umpired. Hornell defeated Olean 13 to 4.
Corry James roars back to win 14 0 and force a deciding game in the Little League championship series. Ed Linski pitched for Joe Baressi and held the Elks scoreless through six innings as Corry James exploded for 14 runs on 11 hits. Ronnie Brown and Bob Woodworth sparkled on defense while Beaver Club volunteers prepare for Friday night game day.
Coach Walt Kiesting led the Steelers first drills for the 1956 season at St Bonaventure University. Eleven players formed the advance group including quarterback candidates Walt Marchibroda and back Scarbath as Kliesting and the staff arrived to set up camp.
Philadelphia restaurant operator Taxin writes National League President Warren Giles to protest crude language by Dee Fondy and Don Hoak during a Wednesday night game against the Phillies. He describes Fondy’s actions near the dugout and a bystander’s protest, with others denying or refraining from comment.
Ruben Gomes and Mary Grissom led a pitching duel as the duo limited Redlegs to two hits with Gomes leaving after a shoulder injury while driving in the tying run in the seventh. Willie Jones of the Phillies sparked a late rally, belting a grand slam to turn a one run deficit into an 10-8 win over the Cubs.
Today's major league slate features Milwaukee at Brooklyn Cincinnati at New York St Louis at Pittsburgh and Chicago at New York plus Cincinnati at Philadelphia Milwaukee at Pittsburgh Tomorrow's schedule includes St Louis at Brooklyn Chicago at New York and Cincinnati at Philadelphia plus Milwaukee at Pittsburgh The American League lists standings and today schedule with New York Cleveland Boston Detroit and Washington in action with multiple late games reported.
Lake article reports Bing Crosby plans to retain his baseball shares in both his Pittsburgh Pirates and Debolt Tiger, despite rumors Ford Frick may require divestment. Crosby expects a Frick ruling next spring, according to Crosby's brother Larry. Crosby would keep Pirates stock if sold.
In an Erie County League pistol match at Behrend Center Keystone Sayre Corry Arcadius and Arcanios posted scores with Four High winners noted. Next league meet is scheduled at the same range on Monday August 5th.
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