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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1959
Page
7
Fragmented OCR text shows unclear references to a basketball or athletic event with an all star setting. It mentions a left handed player and a bat, with scattered phrases like gym, West, and 8 year and tiled ideas, making a concise summary difficult.
Corry Jamestown defeated VFW 10-3 at Mead Park to seize the Northern Division 1 Little League crown. Art Hotchkiss pitched well for Jamestown, adding three hits, while John Woodworth went 4 for 4 and Ron Stockhammer also collected two safeties. The champions bunched runs in the second and sixth innings for the decisive victory as VFW pitchers struggled to contain the onslaught.
Tito Pramrons drove in four runs including a two run homer as the Indians defeated Washington 8-2. Warren Spahn and Milwaukee took the NL lead with a three hit win over San Francisco, 4-1, marking his 15th victory.
Boxing results from Sacramento and Pittsburgh feature Zora Polley delivering a clear outpoint victory over Howard King. Other listed bouts include Philadelphias Johnny York and Uub pid Johnson earning decisions, with small city tags attached to each fight.
Cuban heavyweight Valdes aims to upset No 3 contender Sonny Liston in a televised 10 rounder at Chicago Stadium ABC covers the bout Liston has 17 straight wins 1 loss in 25 with top rankings from Natl Boxing Assn and Ring Magazine Valdes KO’d Dan Hodge last April but later lost to Alonzo Johnson in MSG. Liston 27 from Philadelphia relies on power left hook and right to end Valdes five KO losses.
Baltimore Orioles representative Bob Nieman says owners blocked a second All-Star game this season claiming a potential 90 000 attendance and a 40 percent cut for owners. He argues the move blocked a chance to boost interest.
Jensen, the American League MVP in 1958 and now 32, will decide on his baseball future after the current season. Red Sox general manager Bucky Harris stated he could not confirm reports of Jensen’s retirement as of late yesterday, and Jensen said he could not disclose his plans.
A garbled boxing list shows fighters from San Jose Pecos and San Antonio with scores 136 155 and 153. Henry Salted and Ray Sparks appear among partial city names. The fragment hints at bouts or weigh-ins but lacks clear event or outcome details.
Washington faces baseballs longest skid as the Senators drop to dismal depths. Harmon Killebrew, once league leader with 32 homers and 81 RBI, has collapsed to one homer in 17 straight losses while the team flounders in pitching and fielding.
A summary of top players across the American and National Leagues including batting leaders such as Kuenn and Aaron, runs and RBI tallies like Power and Banks, home run champs like Killebrew and Mathews, and pitching leaders with decision counts and strikeout totals. Includes players from Detroit, Cleveland, Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Louis, Cincinnati, and Los Angeles.
The House Fisheries Committee sets August 18 for the start of its investigation into Pennsylvania fishing conditions. Chairman William B. Curwood says over 100 organizations and individuals seek time to testify, with a first hearing to decide on further hearings. The probe, directed July 28, aims to explore declines in fishing licenses sales and may scrutinize fish commission policies and practices.
RENSSELAER INN AP The College All-Stars passed their first test against pros but coach Otto Graham said the squad remains sloppy and faces a tougher game in Baltimore. The Bears scored after a blocked punt, but the All-Stars rallied with a late score as Sam Williams of Michigan State kicked the decisive point.
NFL and Canadian Big Four clash as Chicago Cardinals visit the Toronto Argonauts in an exhibition mixing American and Canadian rules. Highlights include 12 men on offense for Argonauts, limited blocking under Canadian rule, and Pop Wy’s Cardin als with Tom Catlin. Injuries and roster moves dominate camp chatter as players from Redlands to Detroit miss time.
Warren Spahn pitched a brilliant three hitter as the Milwaukee Braves moved into NL lead with a 4 1 win over the San Francisco Giants at Seals Stadium. Willie McCovey’s first-inning single and a late rally by the Giants prevented a shutout. Milwaukee benefited from five Giants errors to gain two unearned runs and stay atop the standings with Los Angeles and Cincinnati nearby.
Tito Francona's hot bat fuels Cleveland as they trim Washington 8-2 aided by a two run triple and his 12th homer. The Indians press Chicago two games back while Frank Lane's deal bringing Francona from Detroit for Larry Doby ranks among his best. Detroit tops New York as Perry limits the Yanks and Mantle homers twice in a 4-3 Detroit win. Kansas City and Boston split a twi nighter as Boston wins 4-1.
California Pa AP A rookie tackle for the Steelers Porkkins cannot play in the opener against the Cleveland Browns next Tuesday in Pittsburgh. He was rushed to Browns Villa Hospital Monday with heat prostration and kept under observation. The team's practice and roster details remain unsettled as officials assess his condition.
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