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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1956
Page
7
A chaotic mash of names and numbers recounts a Red Sox versus Yankees pivot with Boston beset by misplays while New York presses ahead. Mentions of Mantle and Berra mix with scattered game notes, but the piece reads like a tangled box score and shorthand summary rather than a clear report.
Rudolph defeats Hixson in a tough Corry Club championship match after steady play through the front nine. Rudolph posted a 37 and despite a 40 on the third nine he remained within reach as Hixson countered with a 43 and 39. Going to the final nine the rivals were even for the semis, setting up Rudolph’s final against Jack Pfeiffer next Saturday.
Nashua sidelined by jockey Tommy Ache due to stomach ailment. Nashua, a millionaire horse trained by le, was scheduled to race at Atlantic City with a $100,000 handicap and a potential $1,251,200 purse from the Nystun Jas folly event. Trainer Leslié Goins U reported Nashua’s withdrawal and planned exam before the Barotoga trip.
About 50 Mend ay football prospects gather as practice opens under Coach Tuldy Gradliek at North Street Stadium. Sessions run 9:30 to 23:30, with a 2:30 end, excluding Sunday rest. Coach Grivack to issue equipment. sophomores and new men to report Thursday. Pony League scores include Erie Corsiing 4, Dioain 3, Hornell 3, Jamestown 13, Wellaville 7.
National League standings show Milwaukee leading with 65 wins, Brooklyn 64, Cincinnati 46, Philadelphia 52, Pittsburgh 48, Chicago 62, New York 66. Today Brooklyn visits New York, Cincinnati hosts Milwaukee, and Pittsburgh meets New York among night games. yesterday Brooklyn beat Philadelphia 7-3, Milwaukee defeated Cincinnati 8-2, Chicago routed St Louis 8-0.
The page lists league records with Cleveland 63 45 and New York leading, plus standings for Boston, Detroit, Baltimore, Washington and Chicago. Today's card shows matchups including Cleveland at Detroit, Washington at Baltimore, Boston at New York, and Kansas City against Detroit with no game times posted.
Pellegrini, Maryland All American center, named most valuable player as the College All-Stars shutout the Cleveland Browns 26-0. The Yale-born 235 pound pivot starred on defense with the All-Star line dominating and totaling 279 yards. Gary Glik from Colorado A&M was runner up on the AP ballot for second team All America.
Warren coach Bell outlines a strict rebuilding program for 1956 after losses from last season. He names returning backs John Berdine and Bob Hartnett, end John Powley, and tackle Dick Kremer as core hopes. Bell forecasts Corry as league champion, with Mitusville Ol Gily Meadville Franklin and Warren following in that order, as he admits 10-2 record and five straight section wins are unlikely to repeat.
Richard Richardson, a top Davis Cup hopeful and Rhodes Scholar from Westfield New Jersey, won the Eastern Grass Court championship at Newport defeating Neale Fraser in straight sets. He had earlier topped Roy Emerson Ken Rosewall and Audrey Cooper as part of his route to the title.
The Monday St Nicholas Arend show in New York airs alone this week while Wednesday and Friday bouts are canceled due to the Chicago political convention. Jerry Liedee of New Haven and Willie Troy of Washington, D. Cyrre reminished in a 10 round middleweight clash seen on TV DuMont in parts. Troy edged Luete on a split decision. Eddie Machen seeks a 16th straight win Thursday in Portland against Waller Hater after stopping Nino Valdes last start.
Ted Kroll won the World tour’s richest prize, $50,000, posting a 277 or 278 total at Tom O’Shanter to top the year’s earnings with $72,695. A World War II Purple Heart recipient from New Hartford, Conn., he plans to sign for $1,000 appearances with promoter George S. May, amid fresh fame and fortune.
A report describes Nate Feeman teaching a bird lineque called bird liniqué to help novices. He trains two parakeets to sit on the rims of glasses while the pupil follows the ball, keeping focus as the head tilts. Any movement by the bird prompts the birds to fly away.
In a double elimination event Williamsport defeated Ellwood City 12 11 and York 9 7 before losing to York 9 7. Slovak Club upset Glissmere 18 6 to clinch the state title and earn a spot at the national tournament in Cleveland Ohio on September 1.
Prank Rolling Tigers drove in three runs with a home run and a double against the Rangers as they defeated the White Sox 5 2 PITCHING Herb Score Indians struck out 14 batters in his second highest toll of the season Cleveland downed Kansas City 6 3 to sweep the three game series
TV listings show a dense slate with children shows, news and sports, Adventures of Gene Autry, Robin Hood, Burns and Allen, and Captain Kangaroo. Later programs include Arthur Godfrey, The Guiding Light, Love of Life, Search for Tomorrow, Democratic National Convention coverage, and The Democratic National Convention. News, weather, and sports wrap the broadcast day.
Local teams split into three games with Warren Independents defeating Bighyn gli-Bino 10 12 on Wool field. St Thomas toppled by Warren 4 11 on East field as Robskivnski and Wol fie Bendled handle battery duties. Final win sees Warren defeat St Thomas 4 11 with Smith taking over pitching duties and Sturdevant catching.
Night at Skyline showcased John McGinley of Clur Lois nose ahead in the feature. The 25-lap event served as a preview for Wednesday's program with Dark Baileys and Jim Potilok in modifieds, while Midwest Association for Race Cars prepares for upcoming speed trials in Steubenville.
The Major League Pension Committee planned a session today to review a proposed pension increase tied to a $16.5 million radio and TV package and a five year contract. Representatives from Cleveland Philadelphia Boston and Pittsburgh were unavailable for comment but the group reportedly agreed on a plan to double benefits with five year men getting $100 a month at 50 and ten year men $200 a month at 50. The pact would cover all players with at least five years of major league service as of 1947 when the pension began.
Pittsburgh Steelers turn to replacements as two rookie players depart for military service. Tackle Jack Muldowney, ex-Catholic High School star, starred at Dayton University while Lionel Reed of Central State joins the draft. Coach Walt Klessing shifts end Jack O'Brien to fullback, with O'Brien a Florida University alumnus from Jeannette Ohio.
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