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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1953
Page
7
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The Game Commission reports 7 104 mallards released in Pennsylvania from State Game Lands 23 in Crawford County late July, the season's largest duckling release since 1951. Many birds are already flying as natural foods rise, with expected higher success for hunters and future local duck populations. The rest of the note covers Cleveland Indians pennant hopes, an upcoming golf tournament, and fiscal prosecutions.
Yesterday sees stars Zornial and Williams shine for Athletics and Red Sox with a 4 3 win and a late grand slam in a pinch hit role. Williams returns from Korea to belt a 420 foot homer for Boston as Cleveland tops the Red Sox. Billy Pierce of the White Sox fires a 5 0 shutout over the Yankees with eight strikeouts, extending his scoreless streak to 98 innings.
The Corry American Legion gun joy baseball team saw their Kane game end in the second inning as Kane led 2 to 0. A benefit contest is planned for next Sunday at 3 pm here to help erase debt from the first season. Advance tickets are on sale.
Left hander Piette Pierce delivered an eight run shutout over the New York Yankees to preserve the Chicago White Sox pennant hopes. Ted Williams homered for Boston as Cleveland edged the Red Sox. Stan Musial and Ralph Kiner highlighted NL scoring while the Dodgers and Braves split DH action.
Lew Worsham edged Chandler Harper by one stroke to claim the World Golf Championship title and a $25,000 first prize in Chicago. Harper shot 70 to finish 279, while Worsham capped the win with a dramatic 140-yard sand wedge ace on the 18th, sending the event to a playoff and drawing a massive crowd.
Freddy Muller of Muncie dominated the 14 year old field at the All American Soap Box Derby, clocking fast times and defeating 160 entrants from 40 states. Despite health limits he trained five weeks, earning an eighty dollar scholarship and plans to attend Ball State Teachers College after Wilson Junior High. His father Ernest Muller works as a school official in Muncie.
Vice President Richard M. Nixon planning a four hour detour yesterday, misrouting toward Philadelphia after leaving Turkey Point, then heading toward Spring Lake Golf Country Club, where he had intended to spend the weekend.
Maurice waitinson sien moun and Dr. Joh Mohr joined John Chillock in the semifinals of the Corey County Club golf championship. Chillock won 4 and 1 over Bill Duckee-Lirother to reach the semis. Wilkinson beat Barwlas Brown 6 and 4 and Castor defeated Bob Bracken 4 and 3 while Molt turned back Bob Moron 6 and 5. Semifinals set Wilkinson vs Chillock and Castor vs Molt with key matches to follow on the 8th- hole floats.
Heavy rains force cancellation of last week's races at Dicky Ben. A full program including the stock car feature and supporting events is moved to tomorrow night. Top drivers from Pennsylvania New York and Ohio are expected to compete. The show promises many thrills and a demonstration of expert driving.
Corry’s Little League Team 10 departs Tuesday morning for Williamsport to compete in the opening round of the state tournament. Coach and staff plan practices and a formal welcome as the squad prepares to stage an early morning exit and aim for the title, with several possible opponents from across the state listed as contenders.
The Easty Lobe softball team traveled to Butler yesterday and won the opener 11 to 9 in a best two out of three series. The second game will be played here next Sunday as Butler and Corry vie for the championship trophy. The report mentions players, teams, and the playoff setup context without graphic detail.
National League results show Brooklyn beating St Louis 9-1 and New York routing Cleveland 6-1. Chicago edged Washington 7-5 while Milwaukee beat Detroit 7-1 and Philadelphia split with Boston 4-4. American League highlights include New York 6, Cleveland 1 and Chicago 4, Philadelphia 4. Standings list Brooklyn, New York, Chicago, Cleveland near top, with wild mixing in other clubs. GAMES TODAY feature St Louis at Milwaukee. details unclear due to messy OCR. International League and other results appear misread with multiple errors across teams and scores.
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