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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1952
Page
7
Sports column notes fever in Cleveland over the Indians pennant chase. It details current AL standings, the need for a strong late run, and manager Al Lopez seeking key players to fix weak areas. Also mentions boxing headlines for Charles and Layne, golf entries, and local race track notes.
Philadelphia Athletics right hander Bobby Shantz heads to the mound at Shibe Park seeking his 20th win of the 1952 AL season. He owns a 19–3 record, 153 earned runs allowed, and 110 strikeouts, trailing only Billy Pierce in the majors.
Vic Rasch and Allie Reynolds star as New York pitchers conquer Washington 1 0. Reynolds aims for his 13th win in 20 decisions while Rasch improves to 19 2. The Yankees, now 3 games ahead of idle Cleveland and Boston, extend their dominance in the pennant chase.
Delaware star Shea Vouwas or Ross Collins of Arkansas opened defense of the National Lefthanders title amid a mist of misprints. Eighty-six was the co medal score for recipient Bob Buchanan of Indianapolis. Other scorers included Bill Gyles of Knoxville and Bren Waurigd. Sub par rounds were scarce as Hob Sears of Glencoe shot a 36 357, while Dick Zayn of York and H Helistein of Yaushie posted top finishes.
A fragmented early sports note highlights Bucky’s best bet on Shea, the former Yankee, as a key factor for the Washington Senators. The terse item suggests strong backing and high expectations for Shea’s impact with the Nationals amidst lingering speculation.
Ashenfelder helps set new world mark as American Olympic track and field champions defeat British relay team by seven seconds. The two mile relay team of Ashenfelder Pearman Barnes and Whitfield smashed the world mark in a wet, late afternoon meet. Rain wiped out a scheduled junior baseball game between Corry Ateviear Levion and training School at Estes Alsworth. Tonight’s corry series opener at North East features Shoop to replace May with McLytin behind the plate. Pony League series opens August 12 in Washington Pennsylvania with 120 young players invited to attend.
Yesterday in the American League New York edged Washington 1 0 in the only completed game. Tonight’s schedule lists New York at Washington, Cleveland at Chicago, with no other games confirmed.
Partial box scores note Branklyn at New York Philadelphia at Losten and Louis at Pittsburgh with hints of night play. Chicago appears as a garbled team name at an unspecified city, likely indicating more scores or schedules.
The Teen-er League resumes with the Ajax and other teams. Munger Wash Swantek of the Aero team is set to start alongside Walt Lals on the mound. Ed Koyachz will decide pitching, likely using Bill Turner or Jim Maley.
Goshen reports indicate 16 fillies and colts entered for the Hambletonian and Kentucky Derby prep heats may require three heats to determine a winner. Duke Of Sullwater is listed as a 3-1 favorite with contenders from New York and Pennsylvania, including notable horses and owners, as the scene shifts toward tomorrow’s races.
New York game summary describes Len Kiely pitching for the Red Sox against the Giants. Kiely held the Giants to few hits while Boston's offense produced 10 runs. Rinder also pitched for Boston, and the game stayed close until late innings. A rematch is scheduled at a later date.
Two Brooklyn fighters earned victories in New York last night. Joey Giardello outpointed Billy Gratiam in a ten round welterweight clash while Phil Morizio topped Henry Winch to stay undefeated.
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