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Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 09, 1955

Page

7

White Sox Lead AL Schedule. Indians Stumble Anew

In a busy AL slate the White Sox hold the edge as Kansas City hosts Chicago while the Yankees duel the Red Sox and the Indians face Detroit. Cleveland’s rough start persists though they sit just a half game back with 44 wins, 24 losses at home and 20 on the road, with key tests against the division leaders looming.

Chicago White Sox Chisox Kansas City New York Yankees Boston Red Sox Cleveland New York Bossolt Ballimore Washington Indians Topli

Two Champions Fight In Madison Square Garden Return

Carmen Basilio faces Carl Olson in a 10 round non title bout at Madison Square Garden New York City tomorrow night Basilio seeks his first ring appearance since regaining the welterweight crown June 10 Olson last fought in New York losing to Archie Moore on May 22 The bout is expected to be close with Basilio favored though Olson aims to prove he is not past his peak in the 180 pound class.

Hais Meen Suai pruBtin Carmen Basilio Carl “Bobo Olson Madison Square Garden New York City Bisilo Thilo Scottichini Tals Tony DeMiren Olmi Portland Ore Mike Jimmy Martinez Phoouis Afi Olson Archie Moore New York Bobo

Preseason drills near as Corry Ren High gridders prepare

The Corry Ren High football team begins pre-season drills next week as the season approaches. The Cleveland Browns meet the College All-Stars Friday in the annual charity game. Pair jaws set for both men and women President's Cup at Cory Country Club. first round must finish by Sunday, August 21. Defending champions are Paull Bowen and Elma Castor. Interest rises in the Pari-mutual foursome tournament set for Saturday, August 20. Penn State football boasts 343 wins, 189 losses, 33 ties in 68 years. Max Boydston of Oklahoma and Tom Bettis of Purdue named co-captains for the College All-Stars.

Corry Ren High Atiach Cleveland Browns Cory Country Club Paull Bowen Elma Castor Beirng Penn State Max Boydston Oklahoma Tom Bettis Yard Purdue

Cubs edge Dodgers 1-0 on Sam Jones gem

Chicago pitcher Sam Jones struck out seven in a 1-0 Cubs win over the Dodgers. Gene Baker delivered key hits as Jones held Los Angeles to a lone run, with Don Newcombe limited to a few Dodgers baserunners.

Associated Press Samh Jones Cubs Tor Dodgers Tf Devinion Mix Jefnine Gene Bicker Don Newcombe

Pony League Scores from Bradford and Nearby Cities

In Bradford G-14 action Wellsville fell 3 to 7, Erie won 4 to 4? Corin posted 4 and Hornell trailed 11 to 1. Jamestown defeated Humilton 2 to 1, and Olean dominated with an 18 run output.

Pony League Bradford Wellsville Erie Corin Hornell Jamestown Humilton Olean

Two Crucial Series Slated in Junior Loop

A frantic pennant race update details four top clubs Boston New York Cleveland and Detroit facing pivotal series while Chicago seeks to pull even with Kansas City. Yankees Red Sox and Indians Tigers clash as Jones hurls a neat four hitter and the Cubs win 1-0 at Wrigley Field over the Dodgers with Gene Baker homering.

Yanks Red Sox Indians Tigers Cubs Dodgers Jones Associated Press New York Boston Cleveland Detroit Chicago Kansas City Athletics Yankees White Sox Sikthe Kansas City Casey Brengel Brooklyn Dodgers Don Newcombe Newk Gene Baker Sam Jones Eax Wrigley Field

Area Sportsmen's Club to Elect New Officers

The Spring Creek Sportsmen's Club will hold its regular meeting tomorrow evening at Town Hill on West Spring Creek. Members are urged to attend as the annual election of officers will take place.

Area Sportsmen's Club Spring Creek Sportiver’s Club West Spring Creek

Baseball Standings and Upcoming Games Highlights

National League standings show Brooklyn leading with 36 wins and two games behind in the race. Milwaukee and Cincinnati follow, with St Louis and Pittsburgh trailing. Today’s schedule includes New York at Brooklyn and Pittsburgh at Philadelphia, with Brooklyn seeking to extend its lead. American League standings show Chicago atop the division with 63 wins, New York 45, and Cleveland at 44. Upcoming games feature Boston at New York and Detroit at Cleveland among others.

National League Watt Brooklyn Milwaukee New One Mo Priselghis Cilesg Cincinnatic St. Louis Pittsburgh New York Stoops Cinelangi Chicago Philadelphia Cleveland Boston Detroit Kansas City Washinton Baltimore Washington

Little League Playoffs Set At Williamsport

Eight championship teams from sectional playoffs converge in Williamsport Pennsylvania for the ninth Little League state tournament to crown the Pennsylvania champion and earn a shot at the world series. Pairings include Morningside versus Allegheny County Pittston against Meyersdale Morrisville versus DuBois Oil City versus Suburban National Wellsboro versus West Newton with subsequent cross matchups and a Saturday championship and consolation slate.

Masontown Pennsylvania Morningside Allegheny County Pittston Morrisville DuBois Oil City Suburban National Wellsboro West Newton

Negro LL team debuts in Florida state tournament

A Pensacola Negro boys baseball team is slated to debut in the Florida Little League tournament in Orlando as three white teams prepare to face it. Orlando officials noted no city ordinance forbade a Negro team from meeting white teams, while St Petersburg officials gave mixed signals about a potential final clash.

Associated Press Orlando Frs Pensacola Florida Mimi St. Petersburg Joe Clemente Harry Repaid St Petersburg Donald P. Bentersitt

Logart Loses Split Decision At St Nicolas Arena Bout

Logart lost 10 round split decision as Virgil Akins edged him at St Nicolas Arena before 1300 fans. Judges Agnolla and Yorkes had tight scores. no knockdowns occurred though Logart suffered a swollen eye and a cut. Akins weighed 148, Logart 1441/2 amid an International League note on Buffalo and Syracuse games.

Roy Miller Akins Logart

Sox Set to Open Series With Yankees in New York

Boston faces a crucial four game set in New York as the Red Sox chase first place by aiming to extend a 48-12 run in their last 60 games. Casey Stengel’s Yankees look to halt Boston’s surge with Don Larsen and Bob Turley starting rotation duties.

Bosley Rei Yorkin Stadium New York Yankees Sox Yuiks Massiger Pinky Hares Villars Nixon Whitey Fort Nixon Yanks Agkar Casey Stengel Don Larsen Bob Tilney Higuine Brulkel Red Sox Sten

Brant Named To Coaching Staff At Union City

Seant Brant, long time teacher and coach at Union City, was named to the football coaching staff by the Community Area School District. He will earn 4000 dollars as a pay grade and 250 dollars for duties as a member of the football staff, succeeding NL Bogden who resigned. Brant brings ten years of experience and will join Low Hasna, Victor Cran, and Ken Turvey on the squad.

Reslate 4 City Loop Softball Contests

Contests reslated with four postponed games to fix positions for playoff seeding. The schedule lists Raymond’s, Saint Thorns, Hust Ed, and Thompson’s games across midweek and next days, aiming to crown the league winner after completion.

City Loop

International Golf Play Set for World Championship Odds

A chaotic OCR fragment reports on an eight-man foreign team in an international cup, with prize details and projected payouts. It mentions a match format, a contender named Lisle, and a predicted PGA tie to a significant prize pool, with unclear references to dates and venues.

Associated Front Chicago Holt Enbk Dons Utis Lisle Kory Tie Run

Williams May Not Be Lost To Giants

New York Giants second baseman Davey Williams, sidelined by back pain, underwent Mayo Clinic tests in Rochester showing no slipped disc. He will continue examinations at home as Giants medical reports also warned catcher Wes Westrum may miss most of the season due to a broken finger.

Ascraven NEW York Davey Williams New York Giants Pyle Dence Williams Mayo Clinic Rochester Minn Williame Giants Wes Westrum Ulsty Newann

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