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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1956
Page
7
A fragmented report notes Paul Waner era deals aiding the Redlegs in a pennant chase. It mentions trades, manager changes, and a dramatic late inning win over the Cubs, with references to Milwaukee and Detroit, plus various players and team names in a chaotic recap.
Playoff action decides the city softball title with Fox Keystone defeating Zalzneck’s 17 to 7. Zale Deck and Chase led a big late rally while St. Thoms’ fell short as the Williamsport playoffs move to Gerry Arex High School tonight at 6 40 p m.
Sergeant John A Adams of the U S Army reportedly landed a 15 pound trout in the Voldomiatis River near Konitsa Greece, breaking a world record held for four decades by Dr W J Conk who caught a 4 pound brook trout in the Pipizon River Ontario in 1916 Adams serves with the U S Mission in Greece
Babe Zaharias, famed athlete, underwent a three hour operation at John Hospital to relieve a blocked large intestine amid cancer, the second procedure in three weeks. George Zaharias said she had felt increasing discomfort and had consented to the operation, with recovery begun in a hospital room under doctor supervision.
Major and minor league style standings show win totals and games behind for the American and National Leagues. Today's and yesterday's results and upcoming games feature Kansas City Chicago Cleveland Detroit New York Boston Baltimore Philadelphia Milwaukee St Louis and Cincinnati with several night matches scheduled.
Medalist Maureen Riley of New Castle and Joan Wessel of Churchill Valley head the opening round pairings for the West Penn Women's Golf tournament at Chartiers Country Club. Riley shot 77 yesterday to earn medalist honors on the 37 3916 layout.
A large field of male and female divers began four days of trials at Brennin Pools Rouge Park seeking Olympic berths. Notables include Pat Patrick, Ford Konno, Bill Woolsey, George Breen, Bill Yorik, Shelley Mann, Mary Jane Spars, Robin Moore, and other top U.S. divers as they compete for limited spots.
Yesterday's Stars PITCHING Paul Foytack earned his first major league shutout with a five-hitter, blanking the Tridians 9-0 as he notched eight strikeouts in his ninth win. Gil Bell had four hits in five at bats, including a 20th homer, and scored in the 10th to propel Redlegs to a 7-1 win over the Cardinals.
St Thomas edged Warren 5-4 in the first game and won 6-5 in the second at Corry High School. Hank Roskowski pitched the opener for St Thomas with Ab Wotrus as catcher. Joe Farnicki and Ba Zewatsky handled duties in game two as Visilo and Sturdevant were Warren’s battery in the opener.
WBEN TV Buffalo Channel 4 broadcasts tonight featuring children’s theatre at 7 pm and a mix of news, sports and game shows through the late evening. Highlights include Annie Oakley, Do You Trust Your Wife, The $63,000 Quest, and late news plus weather. Several daytime reruns and children's programs are listed, with Captain Kangaroo and local news segments interspersed.
Calhoun edged Charlie Cotton in a split decision at St Nichols Arena, though he voiced unhappiness with the result and said he wanted a knockout. The crowd and judges differed on the outcome as Cotton pressed, while Calhoun claimed his strongest rounds came late. International boxing notes tagged his next bout against Spider Webb at Chicago Stadium on August 23.
Baltimore Colts attracted 38 457 fans to their annual intrasquad game, the year’s best turnout at Baltimore’s stadiums. Coach Weeb Ewbank used the fourth annual scrimmage to evaluate the squad, with rookie quarterback John Unitas starring by throwing two touchdown passes and scoring one on a sneak. Unitas had been released last year after a Steelers trial.
Chester R. Up Nam, 62, prominent natural gas and oil industry figure and founder and former president of the Palomino Horse Breeders Association of America, died Saturday in Mineral Wells, Texas. He was born in Butler, Pennsylvania.
Calhoun drove his man to the topes twice as Hornell won 10 to 2 in a Pony League contest.
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