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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1954

Page

7

Indians Clinch AL Crown Triggered by Sweep Over Orioles

The Cleveland Indians widened their lead in the American League with a three game sweep of the Baltimore Orioles, while the New York Yankees dropped three to Boston. At 54 games ahead with 32 remaining, the Indians near their first title since 1948. If they play .600 the rest of the way, Cleveland would finish 104-50, forcing the Yankees to win 21 of 31 to keep pace. The article also covers the Pennsylvania Farm Game Project’s growth, wildlife conservation efforts, and local sports notes from Corry and surrounding areas.

Cleveland Indians Baltimore Orioles New York Yankees Boston Tribe Yanks Troma Cleveland Indians Cleveland Uly New York Bronx Bombers Pennsylvania Game Commission Commission Associated Press Orrieral Boston Red Sox Casey Stengel Detroit Chicago White Sox Philadelphia A Washington New York Giants Brooklyn Dodgers Pittsburgh Pirates Philadelphia Phillies Brooks Milwaukee Braves St. Lois Cardinals Cincinnati Redlegs Barry Wynn Baltimore Lopez Enos Slaughter Ted Williams Sox Frank Sullivan Harry Byrd Billy Pierce Frank Bolling Tigers Billy Hoeft Joe DeMaestri A's Senators Charlie Bishop Pirates Giants Johnny Antonell Bal Maglie MTT Arts Pittsburgh University of Pittsburgh Fis Peretive Squid Panthers Southern Califorgia Los Angeles Minnessol Will Bry Todag Paine Billy Taylor Stright Nightcap Mighe Hoyt Wilhelm Dodgers Herman Wehseler Murry Dickeson Phils del Brals Carl Erakeme Fust-Panie Vic Jim Russ Meyer Bobby ‘Thomson Milwaukee Allygger Eddie Mathews St. Louis Cinelli Nat Redlexs Stan Musial al Bragle

Wright Hurst Win Top Awards in Golf Tourney

Favored by dear weather the amateur golf tournament at Corry Country Club drew 49 players. Glalie Wright Edinboro won top net with 67 on 16 handicap while Larry Hurst Sherman Navy man posted best day score 71. Hurst earned MacGregor woods as prize. Wright claimed MacGregor irons. Second low net Tom Graham Erie 68. Clyde Bidens Chautauqua 74. Jim Williams Erie Kabkwa 75. Nearest to pin Bob Applebee Erie 85 inches. Joe Henne Titusville 290 yards long drive No 9. Youngest golfer Bob Hixson Corry 17. oldest Jack Seymour Titusville 66.

Larry Dick" Hurst Don McKenzie Corry Country Club Sherman U.S. Navy Chautauqua Brunswick Titusville Camp Coffman Bob Lytle Warren Field and Stream Club Wilder Field Irvine Pennsylvania State Police Riss Brant Union City High Jim Mahoney Altoona St. Gregory's High School North East Don MacKenzie Glaile Wright Edinboro Culbertson Hills MacGregor Irons Larry Hurst MacGregor Woods E. H. Harmon Tom Graham Erie Corry Media Graham Clyde Bidens Clymer High Chathauglin Club Jim Williams Eric Kahkwa Gerry Lynch Joe Henne Dave Bates Bob Williams Glade Wright B. H. Harmon Corry Kabkwa Jerry Lynch Bill Pratt Eric Dick von Tacky Bob Applebee Bob Hixson Jack Seymour Sr

National League standings and today’s game in Milwaukee

National League standings show New York leading with 76 wins and Brooklyn with 73, Milwaukee 68, Philadelphia 58, Cincinnati 59, St Louis 58, Chicago 47, Pittsburgh 44. Tonight Cincinnati at Milwaukee is the lone game. Yesterday New York and Pittsburgh split, Philadelphia swept Brooklyn, Milwaukee beat Chicago, St Louis beat Cincinnati.

W. L. Pet. Seid New York Brooklyn Milwaukee Philadelphia Cincinnati Bt Louis Chicago Pittsburgh St. Louis

McHEECE AND PANTER COLLIDE IN TEN-ROUNDER

A take-and-give middleweight clash headlines the Brooklyn bout at Eastern Parkway Arena tonight. Garth Panter of Salt Lake City meets Billy Meneese of Central Islip in a 10-round main event, with ABC telecasting at 9 p.m. EST and other fights including Chico Varona versus Frankie Fernandes in a separate 10-rounder at St Nichols Arena on Du Mont-TV.

New York Billy Meneese Central Islip Garth Panter Salt Lake City Brooklyn Eastern Parkway Arena ABC Chico Varona Frankie Fernandes Honolulu St. Nichols Arena du Mont-Tv

Cardi Wins National Caddie Golf Tourney

Columbus teen Wene Vara Cardi, 41, outsteadied classmate Dick Burgoon, 17, of Carlisle PA, to win the National Caddie Golf Tournament in 35 holes. Cardi received a 1500 scholarship, Burgoon 1000, both plan to enter Ohio State next June. Meadville Wins Tourney

Columbus O—wene Vara Dick Burgoon Carlisle Cardi Burgoon Ohio State University

Indians wallop Orioles as Bosox crush Yankees

The Indians rout Baltimore 12-1 as Boston shells the Yankees 8-2. Detroit tops Chicago, A’s beat Washington in a doubleheader opener. Giants sweep Pirates to push toward the pennant, while Dodgers falter with two losses.

Indians Wallop Orioles Bosox Yankees

Local angler nets record lake trout in Canada trip

Snyder, Ohio angler Andy Sventek accompanied by Raymond Gocal of Union City fished Lake Te Anagami in Canada on a productive trip. Sventek landed a 32 pound lake trout with four pints of meat, highlighting a week of successful fishing and a notable catch in the northern waters.

Andy Sventek Snyder Circle Lake Teanagami Canada Svenstek Raymond Gocal Union City Elant

Colts Rally To Defeat Steelers In Exhibition

Baltimore Colts overcome Pittsburgh Steelers 27-21 as George Taliaferro breaks free for a 59 yard touchdown in the final quarter after Buddy Young and Bert Reimer score earlier. Steelers led 21-20 entering the last period before the decisive TD drive.

Colts Steelers Pittsburgh George ‘Taliaferro Baltimore Colts Pittsburgh Steelers Tuliaterra Winnitg Tovichi Buddy Young

NFL Exhibition Scores Roundup and Minor League Results

Sunday games saw Baltimore beat Pittsburgh 27 to 21 while San Francisco defeated Washington 80 to 7 in a Saturday night slate. Cleveland 14 Green Bay 1 New York 26 Chieno Cardinals 0. International League results include Loronto 1 Rochester 0 and Britfilo 7 Syracuse 2. PONY League action lists Bradford 11 Hornell 6 and Hamilton 6 Wellsville 4 with Corning 1 Evi 6 Olean 5.

Baltimore Pittsburgh San Francisco Washington Cleveland Green Bay New York Chieno Cardinals Pony League Bradford Hornell Aumoxtown Hamilton Wellaville Corning Evi Olean

Native Dancer Retired to Stud at Agamore Farm

Native Dancer the famed grey horse known as the people’s horse will retire to stud after an right forefoot injury. Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt, trainer Bil Winfrey, and plans to stand the colt at Agamore Farm in Maryland next spring are noted. The horse won 41 of 52 starts and had been poised to race in the Saratoga Cup before retirement.

Saratoga Springs N. x Maryland Alfred Gwynine Vanderbilt France Vanderbilt Bil Winfrey Dancer Agamore Farm Man O'War

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