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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1957
Page
7
A church notice outlines a prayer event connected with a local group. It mentions trustees worship and a broad story over the shoal, with services and blessings planned at 4 10:00 Pm. A program of communal prayer and reflection is anticipated led by church officials.
Cardinals beat the first place Braves 6-2 as Walker Cooper and Del Ennis contribute key hits. Hank Aaron and the Braves falter after a 10-game win streak. Boston, Chicago, and New York also post wins in a crowded pennant chase.
Milwaukee owner Lou Perini says it is too early to discuss manager Fred Haney’s renewal while noting the Braves hold a large NL pennant lead after a 6-2 loss by St. Louis. Perini downplays contract talk, emphasizes on-field performance and potential late clinch concerns.
Dodgers pitcher Roebuck shut down Pittsburgh as Brooklyn halted the Pirates four game win streak in Jersey City. Podres earned 10th win in relief, while Boum Purkey started for the Pirates and was charged with the loss.
Don Junker a 27 year old Union City High School alumnus and former coach at Randolph-East and Pitt area schools, is appointed head football coach for Union City. He replaces Frank Osborne who resigned for a new Ohio assignment. Junker holds a master's in physical education from the University of Pittsburgh and is a father of two.
Rams roll to a 45 14 exhibition win over the Washington Redskins with coach Sid Gilmah praising the team spirit instilled by co op Gina Norm Vat Brooklin and Bill Sherma. Packers beat Cardinals 24 18 as Bobby Dilton returns two interceptions for touchdowns. Giants meet 49ers next in fall NFL season preview with several marquee matchups noted.
World heavyweight hopeful Floyd Patterson and challenger Pete Rademacher resume drills in Seattle as promoter Jack Hurley firm on a $150000 gate and $50000 more by Monday. Former champ Tommy Loughran named sole referee with WA Athletic Commission review scheduled.
In nitty sports notes, Myers of Los Angeles won the national AAT women outdoor platform dive to seal a rare double by capturing all five national indoor and outdoor titles in one season. Sylvia Ruuska and Nancy Ramey posted record performances in yard freestyle and 10 yard butterfly. Gene Sara shot an under par 87 to lead Spokane’s Senior Open. Jay Hebert led midway in St Paul Open with 65 to stand two back in the field. Bamboo Money won the Hockingham Park top event by a half length.
A compilation lists top American and National League leaders based on 250 at bats and 10 decisions. Mantle leads several American League categories with 145 hits and 83 runs batted in while Aaron tops the National League in runs and home runs. Kuhn of the Cleveland Indians is set to join Reading in the Eastern League tomorrow night as his two-year bonus period ends Monday morning.
National League standings show Milwaukee ahead with 1 win 43 losses, St. Louis 62 50 for a .558, Cincinnati 58 53 .535, Philadelphia 55 55, New York 62 46.2. Chicago 43 69, Pittsburgh 47 36, Boston 41 68. Yesterdays results: Chicago 8 Cincinnati 6, Brooklyn 4 Pittsburgh 1, New York 8 Philadelphia 7, New York 2 Philadelphia 1. Today: Pittsburgh at Brooklyn, New York at Philadelphia, Cincinnati at Chicago, St. Louis at Milwaukee. Tomorrow: New York at Philadelphia, Pittsburgh at Brooklyn, Cincinnati at Chicago, St. Louis at Milwaukee. No games Monday.
Cleveland Indians beat Kansas City 4-2 to avenge four straight defeats. Mike Garchi limited the A’s to seven hits while Rocky Colavito and Dick Williams hit homers. Williams opened with a first inning shot, Carrasquel scored in the second, and Colavito’s sixth inning homer sealed the victory. Garcia earned the win, Kellner took the loss.
Manchester mass report shows Althra Gibson joining top Americans Dorothy Head Knode Louise Brough and Darlene Hurd in the Essex tournament semifinals as the field narrows.
Mrs. Brown captured top honors in the Northwestern Pennsylvania Women’s Golf Association tournament at Kahkwa Club near Corry. She posted a 75 on the Corry Country Club course to win the handicap division, with Mrs. Tune of Grove City taking the low net prize at 81. The event drew 62 players from Warren, Crawford, Lawrence, and surrounding counties, with multiple divisions awarding prizes for handicaps and low putts.
Reading shows multiple doubles bouts with Downey and McKnight rallying to reach the finals after beating Messina and Ollie 6 0. McCallerty and Clarke edged Tunnel and Titus 6 1 1 6. Amorise and Radecki triumphed 6 1 6 2 against Bichynski and Bogden with forfeit noted.
Chuck Stilts, a southpaw for the Sen ators, blanked Boston with a five hit effort as Ted Williams was out with a neck stint. Ray Jabloinski collected three of Ghgls hits in four at bats and delivered a two run homer in the ninth to edge the Phillies. Giants struggled to complete the game.
Ham Richardson advances to the net semifinal in Newport after a 6-3 6-1 victory, facing Australian Ashley Cooper. Fraser and Cooley chase upset bids as the field narrows to two players for the final.
Valle, Ky. Paulo Rosi, the Bronx transplanted light welter, ready to guarantee lightweight champion Joe Brown a $50,000 purse for a title fight in Louisville. Rosi won a split decision over Ruby Vasquez of Mexico City to trigger the offer. Vasquez, 24, weighed 135. Rosi, 21, weighed 136. There were no knockdowns but Rosi’s power right shook Vasquez in the fourth round and had him in trouble in the ninth. Judges Beck and Knuckles had it 48-46 and 47-44 for Rosi. Referee Leslie had 47-45 for Vasquez.
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