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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1957
Page
7
Braves seize their largest lead of the season as St Louis loses to Milwaukee. Crowe hits his 24th, Schoendienst stars for the Braves with a 10th win by Burdette, while the Cubs, Giants and Dodgers sweep. Phillies, White Sox win. Yankees edge logró, and several pennant chases tighten.
Yesterday National League games saw Philadelphia beat Pittsburgh 6 3 Milwaukee Cincinnati 3 New York 18 Chicago St Louis 4 Today Milwaukee at St Louis Brooklyn at Pittsburgh Philadelphia at New York Tomorrow Philadelphia at New York Brooklyn at Pittsburgh Chicago at Cincinnati Milwaukee at St Louis Also in the American League New York Chicago Boston Cleveland Detroit Detroit New York at Baltimore Chicago at Washington Kansas City at Cleveland Washington at Boston New York at Baltimore Tonight Kansas City at Cleveland Washington at Boston New York at Baltimore Chicago at Cleveland
Atlantic City reports The Crack 1460 captured a $17 400 King Optim Handweapil opener. Petrick Te- HOW ISRO) won the $10,000 Providence Stakes at Saratoga. George Berry outpointed Ald Cen Tel la in a Chicago bout. Bobby Gordon edged Akron Obie Morris in Jeannette. Billy O'Dell and Dick Gernert’s home run spree highlighted the day. Ray Navnost took a 9-1 record with six strikeouts. Duke Mias lost.
Johnny Morris of Pittsburgh loses a tough five bout card in Jannette. GordonWebs led 15 percent more at the appawe. LaQuatea of Pittsburgh, Want, and Jackie Pave halted Emil Brtka in the fifth round. Curtis Coles beat Braddock in a six round contest.
Cleveland pitcher Early Wynn missed a scheduled start against the Detroit Tigers due to a goat attack incident. Wynn reported improved health and said he plans to pitch on his regular turn if possible, with a possible extra day needed.
Oakmont golfer Murti challenged by rival in a tense final at Fox Chapel Golf Club as West Penn Ladies crown their champion. Mrs Semple of Allegheny earned the derldine round title after defeating Mrs Haskell while Mrs Martin, 147, TPA, and 1951 holder, faced a strong field. Bernard Rose of Allegheny set a long-standing record with four titles in 1924 1926 1927 and 1953.
Joe Fries defeats Sylvester Chessman to retain the national men’s archery championship as Ubbie Wind-Up tops the field. Carole Mogilant of Pittsburgh wins the women’s national title, repeating her prior success.
Sam Snead, 45, opened with 7-under 65 to take a one stroke lead in the World golf championship at Tam O'Shanter. Jerry Barber followed at 66 as 32 players broke par. Ward Wettlaufer and Don Cherry chased a stroke behind, while women amateurs led by Clifford Ann Creed posted 81 and Marilyn Smith led the women's pro chase with 71.
Hart holds 7 9 favorite over six ranking Virgil Akins in a welterweight TV bout tonight at Public Hall Cleveland. 10 rounds on NBC radio TV at 9 p m EST. Akins manager Marty Stein says Sugar Hart is optimistic about a title shot after a potential win. Basilio vacates the title next month after defeating Sugar Ray Robinson.
Phillies pitcher Curt Simmons held Pittsburgh to nine hits in five and one third innings as Philadelphia built a 6-3 victory. Bob Skinner hit a big two run homer, Gene Mazeraski and Frank Thomas contributed hits, while Law saw his seven game winning streak over the Phillies snapped. Simmons left after seven and a third frames with an 1-8 record, Law at 7-7.
Herb Lam of Beverly Hills Calif and his rival from Dayton Ohio beat Barry McKay to reach the guard finals in South Orange New Jersey.
Ardmore Cardinals manager Lenigue Dunn was shot by a hotel porter during a game at the ball park. James Johnson, 32, was detained by a patrolman after an earlier dispute with Ardmore players. Dunn’s condition was not critical as bullets hit near his rib and in his right mind, and the game was immediately halted.
Giants hold a 10 point spread against the All-Stars in the annual game. Notable Giants include Curly Lambeau era figures and players like John BLM Stohard, Lenni Dawson, Harris, Hornine, and Kramer from Michigan, Indiana, Syracuse, Oklahoma, and Michigan State. All-Stars feature Ron Kramer, Tom McDonald, Jon Arnett, and Clarence Peaks among others, making for a talent rich but unsettled squad.
Semifinals of Pennsylvania Life League baseball are played today in Williamsport with Potter-McKean Taren tum, Duquesne and Medi advancing from regional eliminations among 387 league teams statewide. The finals tomorrow determine the state champion who will compete in regional events for a spot in the World Series starting August 21.
Detroit 1 righthander Ray Narleski pitched six hits and earned his fourth consecutive win as Cleveland beat Detroit 3-1. Hal Naragon drove in the decisive run with an eighth inning single. Vic Wertz added a first inning sacrifice fly and a ninth inning homer for his 19th. Narleski improved to nine wins against one loss, fanning six and walking three. Duke Maas took the loss, as Reno Bertola homered for Detroit in the fifth.
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