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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1953
Page
7
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The DuMont network will air nine NFL games over a nationwide schedule starting October 8 through December 12 with WICU Erie and about 65 stations carrying broadcasts. Pittsburgh Steelers prep for opening exhibition vs Chicago Bears at Forbes Field under Coach Joe Bach, with a mixture of veterans and one rookie in the lineup.
New York Giants outfielder Monte Irvin suffered a slight sprain to his right ankle with no fracture, per X-ray results. Giants front office said he will be out at most three days. In the International League, Rochester at Ottawa and Montreal at Syracuse were postponed. Buffalo beat Baltimore 11-7. Toronto defeated Springfield 80-3 in suspended games.
Washington pitcher Bob Porterfield fired a sparkling two nothing victory for his 14th win of the year as Boston’s lone safety came on a third inning single by Kim Piersall. Porterfield has completed 17 games with eight shutouts, matching a notable mark in recent NL history.
New York dispatch notes Vernon of the Washington Senators leading the American League in batting with 146 hits and 84 doubles through 1953. Al Rosen and Red Schoendienst trade points in the National League, while Minoso Kell Furillo Zernial and Mathews figure among leaders in RBIs and home runs as the season unfolds.
A mixed badminton tournament saw winners Boyd Japsi Mary Beth Keppel and Caurel Briggs. Don Carroll led ping pong with top honors while John Nichols won the foul shooting posttest. A senior basketball game ended 40 36 with Bid Hatch’s team beating The Squid contained by Ben Wood Hatch scored 18 points.
The National League saw Milwaukee defeat St Louis 8 to 2 while American League leaders Washington beat Boston 2 to 0. Standings show Brooklyn 37 wins behind, Milwaukee 45 9, Philadelphia 44 7, and New York 51 14 with Chicago 41 65. Tonight’s schedule includes St Louis at Milwaukee and Brooklyn at New York with several night games and a suspended July 3 Pittsburgh game to be completed.
High school football players from Cony Area High School to report for physicals at Hitch Vocational School Thursday evening. Grades through 12 must confirm intent to join varsity squad and receive equipment. Practice begins Tuesday at 9 40 am on two a day schedule. weather and term timings noted.
Del Cameron of Pinefirst NC hopes Newport Star will back him in the 28th Humbletonian Stakes at Good Time Park. 28-horse field, largest since the race began. Purse total around 117,447.90. Cameron, trainer and driver, believes the favorite has a chance.
Corry's Little Leaguers left for Williamsport this morning aboard the Erie Railroad with a stopover in Olean and a plan to practice tomorrow before departing for Munich for game time at 3 o'clock. Parents and fans anticipate a dedicated trip with reserved seats for fathers and mothers of the players.
Pittsburgh luncheon speech by National League president Warren Giles warns that commercialization will hurt baseball. He argues the sport thrived when priced access kept the game popular and cautions against abandoning affordable offerings.
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