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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1953

Page

7

Meadgite Bulldogs Gear Up For Preseason Drive

Meadgite football candidates reported for physicals as coach Rudy Gradisek readies a strong squad from last year. Sophomores and newcomers receive tags while the team trains for a championship run in a district with Corry Titusville Warren and Franklin.

Meadgite Rudy Gradisek The Squid Todig Meadyilic Corry Titusville Warren ON City Ranklin Gooch Gradisek Bulldogs Beavers

Americans Sweep Wightman Cup Victory Over Britain

The United States completed a sixteenth straight 1 9 sweep in eight years at Westchester Country Club led by Maureen Connolly and Doris Hart. Britain again suffered a decisive defeat with no sets won.

Rye Great Britain United States Col Duncan MacAunty Britain Maureen Little Mo) Connolly Doris Hart Westchester Country Club America Wightman Vietory

Yesterday's Stars Pitching and Bailing Lead Narrow Win

Billy Pierce struck out nine for a major league leading 124 this season and allowed two hits in Chicago White Sox 1 0 win over Washington. Red Schoendienst doubled and tripled for two runs as St. Louis Cardinals blanked Philadelphia.

Billy Pierce Chicago White Sox Washington Red Schoendienal St. Louis Cardinals Philadelphia

Meyer blanks Braves as Dodgers take pennant lead

Dodgers pitcher Russ Meyer tossed seven rain slowed innings of scoreless ball and hit in the winning run as Brooklyn beat Milwaukee 1 0. Meyer also drove in the go ahead run with a single and an intentional walk set up the finish. Brooklyn moved 81 games up on Milwaukee in the NL race while the Cardinals and Yankees won behind strong pitching in a busy day of major league action.

Associated Press Steve O'Neill Russ Meyer Philadelphia Brooklyn Braves Phillies Pooh Meyer Milwaukee Dodgers Milwaukee Board of Strategy Billy Cox Lew Burdette Jack Dittmer Washington Billy Pierce Chicago White Sox Johnny Schmitz Senators Cincinnati Joe Nuxhall Redlers Lmited Pittsburon St. Louis Cardinals Phils New York Yankees St. Louis Pierce Tom Wright Kerry Snyder Snyder Dick Smith Nushall Andy Seminick Cardinals Jim Konstanty Wilmer Mizell Ie Phils Connie Ryan Yankees Whitey Ford

Winners Named in Chuck Williams Trout Contest

Kenneth Boutt won with a 25 and one half inch brown trout weighing 4 pounds 14 ounces earning a Tru Temper fly rod. Elgwena Kennedy claimed the largest rainbow at 16 and a half inches winning a Pen Star drag trolling reel. Event closed July 31 with prize details from the International League standings listed.

Kenneth Bouth Elgwena Charles Kennedy Chucky Williams Boutt

Corry Little Leaguers Rout Greenville in 17-2

Corry Little Leaguers crushed Greenville 17-2 at Olin Bracken Field as Eddie Lantas homered and Francisco had three hits. The win advances Corry to regional semifinals against Hickory in Mercer County tomorrow night. Vanssens hurled six strong innings with four hits and two walks.

Greenville Corry Olin Bracken Field George Sprovers Joe Baressi Hickory Sharon Butler Ocat Cory Rlin Ernie Vanssens Jing Lee Allis Mercer County Walle Hye Uns Eddie Lantas Vanssens Jim Fordyce Sproveri - Baressi Dick Burnete Vaissens Duck Eastlake Ielder Austin Eastlake Chuck Yellig Burnett Corty Francisco

Old-Timers Ball Game Postponed to August 19

The Old-timers baseball game at Loveland Field is postponed to Wednesday evening, August 19, to avoid a clash with a Little League playoff at Hickory. The event is a benefit for Teen or Lessa and expects substantial turnout with Wes Pierce directing one team and Jim Maloney guiding the other.

Loveland Field Stelayos Hickory Lessa Wes Pierce Jim Shike" Maloney

Mangrum Dominates Tam O'Shanter and All-American Pro

Mangrum wins the Tam O'Shanter event and Loews prelude, earning $3,420 and a 275 total to lead the World Pro Tour standings. Patty Berg captures the All American Women's event with a 308 total. Joye Zicke of Waterford tops the top amateur field.

Patty Berg Associated Press Chilago Pro Golf Money Winer All-Americin Wilarnn Libya Marigru Tom O'Shanter Mangeum Tim Sammy Snead Ted Krall Ben Hogin Tom Obsenres George S May Tom West

Playground Activities Highlight Lanyard and Bracelet Making

Morning and afternoon play at the playground featured lanyard and bracelet making with Sandy Welch and Laurel Briggs commended for their work. Evening badminton saw Fred Diemer Danny McEldowney and Weanna Tinyaki Loh dominate games. other activities included German ball, basketball, and ping pong. Alvin Dank has played five positions with the New York Giants this season.

FAA Simp Alvin Dank New York Giants

Baseball Scores And Schedule From Yesterday And Today

National League results include Cincinnati 5 over Pittsharen 0 and St bowl 8 Philadelphia 4 with Brooklyn 1 Milwaukee 1. American League shows New York 11 St Louis 3 and Chicago 1 Washucon 0. Tonight's slate features Brooklyn at Milwaukee New York at Chicago Hillsburgh at Cincinnati Kleht Philadelphia at St Louis Detroit at New York St Louis at Boston Chicago at Philadelphia and Cleveland at Washington. Nellie Fox born Christmas Day 1927 in St Thomas Pennsylvania is noted as second baseman for the Chicago White Sox.

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Teener Finals Set As Ajax and Aero Clash Tonight

The Teeter League baseball title duel features Ajax vs Aero with a 4 tossup outlook. Ajax won the opener 18 12 while Aero tied the series with a 10 6 victory in the second game. Manager Eddie Kovach may start Dave Fleming for Ajax and Walt Swantek plans to use Walt Latas for Aero.

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