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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1956
Page
7
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National League pennant chase tightens as Milwaukee and Cincinnati sit one game apart with 14 to play, Braves and Dodgers in pursuit. York and Chicago also in clear contention as late August games loom. multiple teams clash in pivotal matchups shaping final standings.
Columbus and Ajax posted victories in the Teener League finale ending regular season play. Ajax beat National Bank 1-1 in a tight contest while Columbus defeated Aero AA 4-1. The four team playoff begins tomorrow with National Bank vs Columbus at 1 and Aero AA vs Ajax at 4. Winners play for the championship Monday, August 6 at 6 p.m.
The article outlines a boxing match between Joey and Castellani, highlighting Joey as the favorite. It notes Castellani’s recent form and references rankings, a recent win by Joey’s team, and expectations for the bout at Madison Square Garden.
Sports world reacts to a newly devised anti professional pledge for the 1950 Olympics. Avery Brundage calls for a statement clarifying the rule while athletes and officials express confusion and protest. The pledge requires entrants to declare they will remain amateurs and meet Olympic rulings. Brundage hints athletes enrolled in physical education to teaching or coaching may not be barred. Basketball players and boxers fear loss of professional opportunities.
Bragan plans morning hitting drills for the Pirates after a 7-5 loss to the St Louis Cardinals. He blamed the team’s weak hitting and four errors behind a parade of pilots, while praising Munger and pitching depth.
St Thomas tied for first in City League softball after wins by Corry Jamestown 11 13 to 11 and Zalnecks 14 to 2. St Thomas can share first with a win tonight while Thompson’s loss or El chynski Esso in four team playoff. Ames and Loomis homered for the winners and Felton for Corry Jamestown. George Ames was winning pitcher. Benedict took the loss. Umpires Grelder and Pitts.
National League standings show Milwaukee leading with 51 wins and 37 losses, Cincinnati 41 , Brooklyn 87 4? , St Louis 49 47, Philadelphia 45 52, Pittsburgh 25, Chicago 41 55 42, New York 34 59. Today’s NL games include St Louis at Brooklyn and Cincinnati at Philadelphia. Yesterday Brooklyn beat Milwaukee 3 0. Cincinnati defeated New York 10 2. St Louis won 7 5 over Pittsburgh. Tomorrow Cincinnati visits Philadelphia and St Louis goes to Brooklyn. American League standings list New York leading at 67 33 and Chicago at 49 46 with Baltimore 45 55 and Detroit 45 50. Today’s AL schedule features Baltimore at Chicago and Washington at Kansas City with New York at Detroit and Boston at Cleveland. Cleveland beat New York 4 0 and Boston defeated Detroit 18 3. Chicago beat New York 5. Washington beat Kansas City 4 3. Tomorrow’s AL schedule lists Boston at Cleveland and Washington at Kansas City with night games.
Two foreign pros lead the All-American Rolf tournament at Tam OShanter. Petter Thomson of Melbourne and Antonio Cerdà of Argentina shot 67s to lead a 72-hole event, with domestic pro Mike Dietz 68 in the second round. Ford, defending champion, finished opening round with a 69 amid a strong field of 41 players near even par.
Brooklyn Dodgers star Jackie Robinson faces criticism from Louisi ana and local editors as race tensions rise after a new segregation law bans competitions between Negroes and whites. Keefe of the Times-Picayune and Bill Keefe of the Louisiana Weekly defend the impact of Robinson’s stance, labeling him insolent but acknowledging his role in widening awareness of Black athletes. Later boxing results from Minneapolis and Charlotte report Kelly Lane and Al Andrews winning decisions in respective bouts.
John Mohr and Jack Pfeiffer reach the semifinal of the Gey Country Club championship, aiming to earn a spot in the finals on Sunday. Mohr, a two time finalist, faces Pfeiffer in a student teacher styled clash, with Pfeiffer among the youngest contenders for the title.
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