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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1953
Page
7
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Gavilan of Cuba will defend the welterweight title against Carmen Basilio of Syracuse on September 14 in Basilio’s home city. The bout will be televised with Syracuse blackout. The winner faces Johnny Bratton within 60 days. Gavilan makes his sixth defense as Basilio seeks the New York crown after beating Billy Graham.
Washington D C girls clinched the Central Atlantic regional title by beating defending champion Allentown 6-2 to earn a spot in the Amateur Softball Association World Series in Toronto September 7 12. It was their fifth tournament win without a loss in the double elimination format. In semis yesterday Washington defeated Allentown 4-1 while Potts town eliminated Erie 5-0 and Allentown defeated Potts town.
Yesterday Hilling-Al Reson sparked the Indians with his 38th homer four RBIs and two singles as Cleveland swept both ends of a doubleheader from St Louis 3-1 and 9-0. Vic Raschi pitched a five hit shutout for his 26th win as the Yankees beat the Athletics 4-0. International League scores show Buffalo 6 Syracuse 3 Springfield 9 Montreal 1 Toronto 6 Rochester 2 Baltimore 6 Ottawa 4.
Al Rosen leads the American League in home runs batting average and RBIs as Cleveland beats St Louis Browns 2-1 and 9-0. The Indians, though in third, trail New York Yankees by 13 games while Ted Williams and others hit key outputs for their teams. Dodgers win twice, White Sox sweep Tigers, and Red Sox topple Washington in a busy AL NL slate.
Olean defeated Batavia 4 to 2 and Hornell beat Bradford 9 to 8. Jamestown led Corning and Hamilton 14 to 6 8, while Wellsville stood at 3 3.
National League results include Brooklyn 10 Fittsburgh 4 Philadelphia 6 New York 4 Cincinnati 5 St Louis 3 Milwaukee 10 Chicago 2 American League scores show New York 4 Philadelphia 0 Boston 5 Washington 4 Chicago 2 Detroit 1 Cleveland 3 St Louis 1 GAMES TODAY No games scheduled.
The Gary Rod and Gun Club will meet tomorrow at 8 o'clock in the new club building east of Columbus. Final details of the September 13 Field Day will be discussed. The club, with over 400 ringneck pheasants, expects release next month and Elmer Simpson will supervise stacking. Refreshments and a social time follow.
Ted Luther of Corry County golf club recorded a hole in one at Schenley Park course in Pittsburgh during the Dapnet Dan Club event. The 122 yard No. hole eight iron shot landed in the cup on its first bounce, marking Luther's first ace in 25 years. He earns a 9100 war bond prize. Also noted, Gus Bell of the Redlegs and Pee Wee Reese of the Dodgers live nearby in Louisville.
Dr Mohr won the Corry Country Club championship in a 36 hole final over Manerod Wilkinson. He trailed early but matched on the back nine then pulled ahead with a late surge, finishing strong to claim the title in his second year with the club.
Marine Captain Gerry Coleman arrives at Travis Air Force Base after completing 64 Korean air missions. The New York Yankees plan to meet him and assign a rehab start at Sinker Stadium on September 12 as Coleman awaits his next move and training.
Lou Manna of Gary Area High announces adjustments to football scrimmage plans with Erie East postponed to Wednesday. A second scrimmage next Saturday will feature an opponent to be determined, then a September 2 trip to Erie to face Vince, followed by a final September 5 session at home versus New East.
Corry Red and Gun Club claimed the post season skeet shoot at the Galumbus range with a 244, Latimer and Dressler each perfect 50. Meadville’s Dressler tied for individual honors. Corry’s Latimer and teammates ranked high as officers for 1954 season in a ceremony at the VFW Garden Room.
The team of dim Sweden Dan Jove Bol Quilter and John Du Wendorfer won the best ball foursome at Corry Country Club. They posted 81 Saturday and 31 Sunday for a total of 19 percent. Two teams trailed far behind the winners.
Sunday results Cleveland Browns 20 San Francisco 49ers 49ers 7. Saturday games Detroit Lions 16 Pittsburgh Steelers 13 Green Bay Packers tied. New York Giants 7 Philadelphia Eagles 24. Chicago Bears 103 Baltimore Cole? Cards.
Eight teams age eight to twelve from 46 states and foreign countries begin play in Williamsport Pennsylvania. Opening games feature matchups with Schenecta Wyandott North Newton and others from Regions 1 2 3 and 8 as teams vie for the world series title. The championship is scheduled for Friday afternoon.
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