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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1951
Page
7
Joey Maxim defends his heavyweight title tonight at Madison Square Garden against Trish Bob Murphy in a high risk bout with heavy betting odds. A loss could make Maxim the sixth champion to drop the crown this year as promoters watch telecast implications for future fights.
The VFW Ladies League organized for the season at the club home last evening. Officers named are Mary Lol McCray president Mary Sears vice president Helen Hoyt secretary and Josephine Harvey treasurer. The league will meet each Tuesday at 7 o clock.
In Los Angeles Keeny Teran won on points over Tom my Tmeda. In Seattle Gena Hairston tour postponed to tonight due to rain. In Honolulu Henry Davis outpointed Aurique Bolos. In Montreal postponements noted with misc scores and league results across Buffalo Toronto Syracuse Baltimore Rochester events.
Cleveland's Bobby Feller tossed six singles and guided the Indians to a 26-0 win over Washington to stay one game ahead of the Yankees. The Yankees crushed Detroit 11-4 as the Giants stretched a 10 game win streak by beating Cincinnati. Braves topped Pittsburgh 3-1 while rain halted St Louis vs Brooklyn in the third inning.
Thompson Products beat Raymonds 17 to 13 in a City League game last night. Home runs came from Danny Dyckes Chuck Jackson and Howard Pier. Battery was Chuck Jackson with G Ames. pitching duties shared by Jack Plath and Ed Kovach. Bob Long and Laie Douglas played catcher.
Yesterday in the American League Cleveland failed to score against Washington as New York overwhelmed them 41 to 0 while Detroit beat St. Louis 6 to 4 and Chicago defeated Philadelphia 12 to 5. In the National League New York won 7 to 4 over Cincinnati and Boston edged Pittsburgh 3 to 1 with Philadelphia beating Chicago 4 to 2 plus 1 run. St. Louis faced Brooklyn in rain delayed or day games with Cincinnati visiting New York and Chicago visiting Philadelphia for night matches.
Bob Murphy predicted a knockout of light heavyweight champion Joe Maxim in Madison Square Garden tonight. The bout, for the title, is scheduled around 9 p.m. EST with CBS coverage. Maxim defends the crown for the first time since his London win over Freddie Mills. Bettors favor Murphy who has surged from underdog to early favorite amid Maxim’s intense workouts.
In a rough match, Corky Gonzales of Denver, aged 18, defeated Charley Riley of St. Louis by outpoint in Denver. The staged bout featured Kia Matthews, 172, of Seattle, and Basora, 172, of New York, amid a crowded arena.
New York August 22 The baseball commissioner post may go to Warren Giles Gov Lausche or Ford Frick after owners cut candidates from 11 to five and plan a September 20 meeting to elect a czar with expanded powers and a bigger salary. Douglas MacArthur and Milton Eisenhower were named as possible late entrants but have not accepted.
Stamford Connecticut defeats Potter McKean Pennsylvania 4 to 2 as Fairmont West Virginia edges Florida 5 to 4 in Williamsport. The winners advance to the semifinals with Stamford and Fairmont set to meet. Mike Hall’s strong pitching and key hits pace Fairmont while Puspari and Wasil drive Stamford runs.
The Pony League game ended 7-6 with Jamestown defeating Olean after strong hitting by rivals. Bradford manager John Daven pitched two homers for the Phillies in a 14-0 shutout over Wellaville Rockets. Doc Alexton hit his 10th homer as Hornell Dodgers beat Hamilton 6-4. Corning edged out with late rally in a separate tight contest.
Niagara Falls held a slim lead as Erie dropped to second after a close contest. Ben Geer limited the Sailors to seven hits while Ted Toles hit a two run homer in the fourth for New Castle. The Butler Pirates defeated Tack Erie 6 to 2 after an eighth inning three run burst.
Beaver Club board met at Dr. P S Kelsey’s home on Wright Street to outline the year and 1952 program. Mind raising campaign and membership drives will begin with Robert Bracken as general chairman. Planned expenditures include about 2500 for projects. 1952 camp needs and a football banquet with a noted coach as speaker.
Pittsburgh fans expect a 20,000 crowd as the Steelers open 1951 exhibition play at Forbes Field against the New York Yeoks. Pittsburgh enters favored after a 424-9 warmup win over the Eagles and carries a one game advantage in experience.
Edward Berry, manager of Avalon Alleys on East Main Street, announced the business will open for the 1851 52 season on Tuesday September 4. The management reports the approaches have been cleaned and other improvements made. Berry has openings for several leagues and interested parties should contact him for details.
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