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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1956
Page
7
Burdette hurled a gem as the Dodgers blanked the Cardinals while the Cubs fell to third place behind the Redlegs. The article recounts notable pitching feats and key at bats across the National League, including Burdette’s shutout and Cleveland and Boston results shaping pennant chances.
The Saratoga Springs thoroughbred yearling sale concludes tonight with consignor Larry Le MacPhail of Jeningus Farm Bel Air Massachusetts and the Hintord brothers Ira and Gurl, both former jockeys in racing.
Stan Musial, 35, breaks NL record for consecutive extra base hits in a season with 107, surpassing Mel Ott in 2,102 games. He inches toward 3,000 hits as he leads in batting average at .316, with six batting titles and a Hall of Fame‑worthy career path.
In the Milwaukee Open first round Furgol and Burke shared the sub par lead with 64s and 65s. Kim Turner and Gene Littler matched 65s to sit close behind as pros and amateurs chased the £45,000 prize at Blue Mound. Babe Lichardus posted 65, Don Finsterwald and Al Balding shot 66, while Ford and a 7 year old noted standout potential in brief rounds.
Mrs Paul Spiesman and her son Chip near Chautauqua lake caught one muskellunge each, adding to a strong season total. Mrs Spiesman’s 93 inch fish marked her third of the year, while Chip’s 31 inch catch was his first. The duo earlier landed two muskie strikes in a single day before a dry spell.
National League standings list Milwaukee leading with 68 wins and 43 losses, Brooklyn 65 46, Cincinnati 65 45, St. Louis 58 56, Philadelphia 54 57, Chicago 50 65, New York 67 38, with today’s games Milwaukee at Cincinnati Brooklyn at Philadelphia Chicago at St. Louis Pittsburgh at New York. Yesterday Milwaukee defeated St. Louis 8 0, Brooklyn beat New York 10 9 in 13 innings, Pittsburgh beat Philadelphia 4 1, Chicago beat Cincinnati 4 0. Tomorrow’s games Milwaukee at Cincinnati Brooklyn at Philadelphia Chicago at St. Louis Pittsburgh at New York.
Saturday and Sunday listings show a full day of programming from 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. with children’s shows like The Gene Autry Show and Captain Kangaroo, Westerns such as The Range Rider and Tales of the Texas Rangers, comedies including Oh Miss Brooks and Jackie Gleason, dramas like Gunsmoke, and live events such as the Democratic National Convention. Sports coverage includes a Tigers vs White Sox baseball game and a Baseball Preview.
The Randolph and Cory clubs prepare for a crowded Don MackKenare 18 hole handicap on Sunday with 60 golfers in match play. John Rudolph faces Jack Pfeiffer for the club championship while locals watch the Rudolph Pfeiffer duel and the Randoph guests. Entry fee is 10 dollars and includes golf, lunch, dinner and prizes. Awards exceed 400 dollars in value with multiple category prizes.
Titusville faces a rebuilding season with a new coach Lee Mowrey guiding a largely inexperienced squad. Only two veterans remain on the line, with Weaver and Myers back, while Sampson Olsen and Creasman anchor backfield. Eight-game schedule includes CW City, Millcreek, Warren, Greenville, Harborcreek, Corry, Kane, and Franklin.
The Women’s National AAU Track and Field Championship opened at Franklin Field with about 100 girls aged 14 to 17 on the first day. Officials forecast strong future prospects for the U S team, led by strong entrants and a hopeful Olympic showing in Melbourne.
Yesterday's stars included a no-hit through seven innings from Witlind Nixon as the Red Box kept the Yankees scoreless until a two-run single made it 2-1. Sally Dike of the Cubs collected three hits in five at bats, helping a 4-2 win over Red.
Bums topped St Thomas 7 to 4 in a tight matchup at Bear Lake last night as Joe Zale and Clarence Benedict sparked the wins. Daily homer of the game went to Brice RaRky of the Bums.
In Williamsport four top LL teams moved to the semifinals of the state tournament. Wilkes-Barre faced Braddock and Upper Darby drew Homer City after opening 4-0 wins by Wilkes-Barre Upper Darby Homer City and Braddock. McGlynn struck out 10 for Upper Darby and Krous homered and doubled driving in two runs. Homer City toppled Masontown 4-0 behind Tom Barr who allowed three singles.
Toronto athlete Lumsdon completed a landmark 184 mile Strait crossing from Victoria to the Washington shore in about 11 hours 35 minutes. The route, famed for danger and unpredictability, was unusually calm for this record swim and marks a historic achievement in long distance paddling.
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