Majors Expand As Continental League Dies
The Continental League is dead but its collapse spurred a push to expand major league baseball from eight teams. A joint meeting of the American and National Leagues expansion committees paved the path for adding four new clubs. The plan reflects a vigorous effort by a New York attorney and baseball executives to reshape the major leagues despite the league’s demise.
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Tribe Ousts Joe Gordon Hire Dykes
Cleveland Kissnball club released Joe Gordon as field manager and will hire Jim Dykes, currently in Detroit. Gordon had been manager since June 1958, while Detroit had earlier replaced Dykes. The move comes amid Cleveland sitting in fourth, seven games behind the leader, as the Continental League expansion plan dominates baseball news.
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Aero Triumphs Over St Edward's In Junior Playoff
John Cure and Lesh star as Aero Supply beats St Edward's 4 to 3 to force a best of three playoff with Ajax for the Junior Baseball League title. Correll relieves in the seventh, ending the rally and sealing the win at Loveland Field.
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Moose's Clinches City League Title With Third Straight Win
Moose's Bargit Restaurant defeated the Steel Age to claim the City Softball League title with a 7-3 victory. Ottaway pitched solidly after a rough first frame, while Corry Jamestown homered and Jim Melzer, Terry Williams, Helch, and Bob Ottaway contributed key hits. Moose's move to 3-0 in the final stretch as they eye an unblemished season, with A&M Battling Co. looming in a makeup game to close the campaign.
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Junior Golf Action Staged at Corry Country Club
Yesterday's weekly Junior Golf Day featured Class A action led by Tom Grice with a three stroke win and a 66 handicap tourney score. Mike Hanna finished second, followed by John Xander and John Davidson tied for third, while Barbara Keppel and Cynthia Chillock posted strong showings in Class A and B. In Class B four hole, George Pan nosed Mary Davidson for second as Gary Brown and Tom Xander tied for third. Class B Minus winner Doug Rothrock and Class C honors went to Kimberly Keppel.
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Yankees Sweep Into First As Senators Blast Newk Debut
Washington pounded Don Newcombe in his first American League start with Cleveland, scoring twice in each of the first two innings and cruising to a 9 4 0 win. Camilo Pascual hurled a five hitter with 11 strikeouts to halt Baltimore’s streak, while the Yankees took a doubleheader from Detroit to pull ahead in the standings.
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Cardinals Leap To Third After Braves Win Shine
Hemus reshapes lineup with White at first Flood in center and Musial in left as St Louis nets 24 wins in 38 since the move. Ernie Broglio fires five hitters, five-game streak, 1-2-5 record. Pirates and Phillies win. Cubs ride Thomas to three straight, Dodgers fall further back.
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Corry Tennis Club Lines Up Summer Tournaments
The Corry Tennis Club advanced plans for a summer tournament series at Mead Park courts with no entry fees or trophies. Officials will survey potential players, with first round pairings to be published in Saturdays Journal. Four events are planned: men’s women’s boys’ and girls’ singles, open to the 1960 Corry High graduating class to balance competition.
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Erie Linksman Fires Eagle At Country Club
Erie restaurateur Ted Majeroni carded a four under par 32 on the front nine at Corry Country Club, then finished with a 71 after a 39 back nine. He played with club pro Charlie Shuss, Jack Castor, and Steve Stroup.
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Minor League Results NYP League Scores
Geneva tops Wellsville 11 to 8, Erie defeats Corning 12 to 11, Elmira bests Auburn 9 to 0 in NYP League action.
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