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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1959
Page
7
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate changes in farm family earnings and wage gaps, with references to June figures, a shift to higher hourly rates, and comments on production gains and losses across industries. Names, dates, and locations are unclear due to damaged text but imply economic trend in farming sectors.
In Chicago the college All Stars face the Baltimore Colts with a 17 point line favoring the NFL champions. ABC will broadcast the 26th annual game at 8 30 p m. Otto Graham guides the All Stars with varied backfield options against a Colts defense led by a strong aerial attack from quarterbacks Lee Grosscup Bob Baylor Bob Newman and Bob Ptacek. Receivers include Buddy Dial Rich Kreitling Winds Dave Sherer and Boyd Dowler. Fullback Larry Hickman and Nick Pietrosanti head a seasoned backfield along with Tick Haley and Houston Brown. The outcome hinges on the College Stars’ daring plays and disciplined substitutions to outscore the Colts in Soldier Field.
ace Early Wynn carved his 16th win of the season guiding Chicago to a 4-0 victory over Detroit as the White Sox extended their lead to 4 games. He collected three hits and four home runs were hit by Landis Phillips Torgeson and Lollar, while Russ Kemmerer yielded six hits for his first win since June 28.
The American League standings show Chicago leading teams with records, next to Cleveland and Detroit. Friday results include Chicago 0 Detroit 0 and Washington 5 New York 2 along with Cleveland 7 Kansas City 5. Saturday’s schedule lists Boston at New York, Chicago at Kansas City, Cleveland at Detroit, and Washington at Baltimore.
National League standings show San Francisco 64 43 Los Angeles 351 Milwaukee 61 50 Chiao Si 57 Pittsburgh 58 487 Cincinnati 63 St. Louis 53 63 AN Philadelphia 47 65 420 San Francisco at Chicago Los Angeles at St. Louis Milwaukee at Pittsburgh Cincinnati at Philadelphia 12 Unienight Thursday Results Chicago 2 San Francisco 4 Los Angeles 7 St Louis 6 Cincinnati 9 Milwaukee Only games scheduled Cincinnati at Philadelphia Milwaukee at Pittsburgh Los Angeles at St Louis
Baltimore经理 Paul Richards will stay with the Orioles through the 1964 season after signing a two year contract. He described his job as one of the majors best and rejected reports he might leave when his current deal expires. Richards, 50, longtime field manager and GM, noted his team has been in the first division most of the season and credited his scouting program for signing young players. He declined salary raise details but noted a likely around $13,000 base with a small attendance bonus. In Philadelphia, Eddie Sawyer is reportedly set to remain as Phillies manager in 1960, with GM John Quinn declining to discuss future personnel amid a push to improve from a cellar position.
Frank Robinson of the Reds drove in five runs including a homer and a sacrifice to lift Cihelimath to a 9 8 victory over Milwaukee. Early Wynn of the White Sox pitched his second straight shutout and fifth of the season as Chicago beat Detroit 9 0 for his 16th win of the year and 265th of his career.
The league leaders include Aaron of Milwaukee with 368 at bats and 166 RBIs leading the batting list, followed by Cunningham 339 at bats and Banks of Chicago with 18 RBIs. Matted by strong showings from Pinson, Ot Cincinnati, and Mathews, Milwaukee, the season’s power and contact hitters are named alongside pitching leaders Face and Antonelli with 15 and 164 decisions respectively. Strikeouts top the mound via Drysdale 182 and Jones 156, with Mays and Cepeda stealing 19 bases for San Francisco and a 2 for Mays.
Weather favorable as about 47 women from 10 area clubs join the Women's Northwestern Golf Association at the Country Club for a three flight handicap tournament. Prizes cover low gross and top nets plus putt awards, with entrants including Mary Brown of Corry and players from Meadville, Grove City, Greenville, Warren, Titusville, Edinboro, Erie and more. a banquet follows the 18 hole play.
Betsy Rawls holds a two stroke edge entering the second round of the $7,500 Women's Western Open after a 70. Betty Jameson, Pally Berg, Louise Suggs, Marlene Hagge, Marie MacKenzie and others are within a few shots as the field contends in Seattle.
Carol Chirienzio won the Corry Tennis Club summer girls singles title with a straight-sets win over Judy McMichael 6 2 7 5 at Mead Park. McMichael later defeated top seed Randi Varassa 6 0 6 4 to reach the playoff round while Mike McLaughlin and Tom Varassa faced off in a boys quarterfinal.
The fragment highlights top AL performers with at bats and runs. It names Kuen and Kaline of Detroit, Colavito of Cleveland, Killebrew of Washington, Fox of Chicago, Aparicio of Chicago, Mantle of New York, and Wynn of Chi town among leaders in hits, home runs, and strikeouts.
In a tense late game, Gene Oliver replaces Stan Musial and hits the decisive homer in a rally that keeps the Cubs atop the standings. Dodgers win to stay second, Giants drop to lead the West as the Reds and Braves rally around late-inning blasts.
Green Bay coach Vince Lombardi inherits many problems in his first year. He stresses building player confidence and a winning mindset to spark a top-flight quarterback from Fordham. The article lists top newcomers and current veterans amid questions on depth and offensive help as Lombardi reshapes the team with a modest 1959 outlook.
St Louis star Stan Musial, benched for the rest of the season, insisted he is not finished. The 38 year old NL great said he plans to return next year and blamed a slow start and conditioning. General Manager Bing Devine said the move aims to give younger players more action.
Rudolph, a 25 year old from Clarksville Tennessee, holds a one stroke lead at the Motor City Open, firing a 67 with an eagle. Stranahan, from Crystal River Florida, shoots his best round in months to sit second. Phisterwatd also competes as a developing tour youngster at Meadowbrook Country Club.
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