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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1956
Page
7
The article notes five leagues in Tiye with varied age groups 10 to 48 and a total of about 350 participants aged 8 to 28. A slow recreational program ends with a petik wanes event while the softball program focuses on polity and community involvement.
Mantle announces hopes for a 50 homer season and a .350 average as he eyes the Triple Crown in the American League. He vows to push toward the 1987 goal after a season showing strength in power and batting averages.
Brundage, president of the US Olympic Committee, urged to sign an amateurism pledge amid debate over eligibility. Critics fear the pledge could deter athletes who aim to turn professional, while Brundage defends the stance as essential to Olympic ideals.
The Cory Arta High School football program has added a new practice field for the 19h6 season. A single goal post is installed at the east end and the field includes regulations to support full team practice, with dimensions matching the main playing area for parity.
The pennant race tightens as Brooklyn loses to Philadelphia and St Louis overwhelms Brooklyn 11 to 8 in 12 innings. Cards slugger Enos Slaughter drives in four with a homer and three singles, while Abe and Clem Labine steer Brooklyn to a comeback bid that falls short. The Cubs, Yankees, and White Sox also post wins as Detroit and Boston chase the stretch run.
Mel Parnell of the Red Sox pitched four hits and allowed one unearned run in a 7-1 win over the Indians. Walker Cooper of the Cardinals homered twice and drove in two runs as late scoring helped seal an 11-8 victory over the Dodgers. John Kuppstein of the Cincinnati Hedlers beat Brooklyn in five decisions in 1955.
Meadville and Oil City claimed District Two titles with victories over Millcreek Troquois and Sharpsville respectively. Meadville defeated Millcreek to seal the crown while Oil City edged Sharpsville 1 0. Both teams advance within two wins of the state tournament in Williamsport and will meet the winners of Districts Three and Four in interdistrict play next Tuesday at Meadville.
Baseball commissioner Ford Frick rushes a survey of the minor leagues to gauge needs and survival prospects as a $500,000 reserve looms. Brooklyn's Walter O Malley proposes a national baseball day with major leaguers split into 20 teams to play across minor parks. The National League assigns the 1959 All Star game to Pittsburgh and limits a Sunday doubleheader under lights. Next season reporting date set for February 28. Baltimore seeks 1954 ASG game, likely to be granted.
Summary of top American League batting and pitching leaders with names and statistics. Mantle leads in runs batted in and home runs for New York, plus 129 hits and 34 homers. Other players set marks in doubles, triples, steals, and strikeouts across multiple teams.
Giambra defeats Focky Castellani in a ten round television bout at Madison Square Garden to extend his winning streak to four. Boxing manager Mike Scanlan says Robinson is unavailable, plans a rest for Giambra, and notes his wife’s January baby. The match ended with Giambra rallying in the final moments of the sixth round.
Three teams St. Thomas Zalaneck's and Fox Keystone finished 3-4, Elchynski Esso 6-6, forcing a four-team playoff draw by Robert Grélder. East Field hosts St. Thomas versus Zalenick's while West Field hosts Fox Keystone against Elchynski Esso on Monday at 6:90 p.m. Winners meet Tuesday for the title. Each club to supply two umpires. Giambra to rule on the decisive call.
Bob Migliaccio struck out seven and walked two as the Elks defeated Corry-Jamestown 11-2 to finish the season 11-2 and wrap up the league title. Jerry McIntyre homered, Migliaccio and Scott doubled, while John Kelsey collected two of Corry-Jamestown five hits.
Yesterday results show St Louis defeating Brooklyn and Pittsburgh edging Milwaukee while Philadelphia trounced Cincinnati. Today schedules include Milwaukee at Pittsburgh and Chicago visiting New York with several other matchups across the league.
Mayer holds a one stroke lead halfway through the All American Golf Tourney at Tom O'Shanter Country Club as he shoots a second straight 60 to reach 138. Julius Boros, Peter Thomson, Antonio Cerfia and Rempsey Cassius trail at 140 or 142 while the field is pared to 80 pros for the $50,000 World prize warmup.
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