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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1955
Page
7
The team, after more than a week of double daily practices, trains in Erie with Vincent to prepare for the season opener against Warren Dragons on Friday night September 9. Coach Hanna notes progress yet worries about reserve strength as key players’ health looms.
Elchynski moved from the University of Michigan to Cincinnati and will join the Bearcats in pre-season activities. He earned an athletic scholarship but remains ineligible for varsity play this fall as a transfer student. He will practice daily to be ready for the 1956 and 1957 seasons. Ted, a standout end for Corry High School in 1953, brings size and athletic skill to the squad.
Local sports notes report Wooster College noting Bob Douglas ordered to be ready for first practice on September 7 while Dennison University adds incoming talent. Charley Shuss earns a deuce at Gary Country Club. Millcreek McDowell High faces strong Corry High slate as nine lettermen return. Holtonic 18 hole handicap golf at Randolph draws interest. Moon Brook pro Poby Lyons impresses at Randolph tourney. Chautaugus County Six-Man Football League unveils 21-game schedule. Clymer Central opens home season September 23 versus Mugville.
Vic Wertz was moved to an isolation ward by Cleveland doctors after a contagious condition was suspected. Dr Don Kelly assured players the exposure does not guarantee illness, noting Wertz was diagnosed yesterday but no symptoms have appeared in others yet.
Eagles roll to a 27-20 victory over the Bears in the annual Charities game. Pele Pi hoffs led with 194 receiving yards and scored twice, while Liem added a TD as Philadelphia stayed undefeated through three exhibitions.
The Cleveland Indians beat the New York Yankees 5-2, moving within one game of first as Chicago White Sox stumble 10-0 and Boston also loses. Doby sidelined by thigh strain, Wertz out with polio, Woodling bruised ribs, yet Cleveland teases a comeback behind strong hitting and solid relief. Ferris Fain drives in two, Hoot Evers contributes, and Bob Lemon earns the win. Meanwhile Detroit edges Boston, Kansas City beats Baltimore, and major league action shifts the pennant picture across both leagues.
The Brooklyn and Milwaukee teams top the NL table with New York, Philadelphia, Cincinnati, St. Louis, and Chicago close behind. Upcoming games include Milwaukee at New York and Chicago at Pittsburgh, with Cincinnati at Brooklyn and St. Louis at Philadelphia on the slate. Yesterday’s results saw Brooklyn 2 over Cincinnati 4, Milwaukee 7 over New York 1, St. Louis 4 over Philadelphia 1, and Chicago 6 over Pittsburgh 3. Tomorrow’s matchups feature St. Louis at Brooklyn and Chicago at New York among others.
Brooklyn fans booed Duke Snider after a beer incident but his 308 average rose with a three hit game. The Dodgers beat the Phillies as Philadelphia extended a six game win streak ended by a five hit effort from the visitors. The Cubs produced offense with Banks supplying a double and triple while Sam Jones walked eight in a Pittsburgh loss.
Forest Hills reports show the U S Davis Cup team led by Tony Trabert and Vic Seixas facing Australia as doubles pairings Lewis Head Rex HartWhy compete. The match reviews note Rosewall and Seixas in a dramatic rally and Trabert’s mixed form as the Americans still chase two singles wins to retain the trophy.
Yesterday's game saw Pedré Ramos struggles early yet the Nationals offense exploded, pacing a 10-0 victory over the White Sox. Key moments included a fourth inning double and a ninth inning single as the Nationals toed a shutout win.
Giambra moves closer to a title fight after a dominant display by Asciplis, earning praise from promoter figures. The bout featured sharp counters, strong defense, and a unanimous decision victory that showcased Giambra’s readiness for a title challenge.
Fragmented data lists baseball players and teams with scattered names and numbers. It references Pittadelite and Brooklyn figures, Milwaukee, St. Louis, Chicago, and New York venues, plus league standings and schedule notes. The text is garbled OCR of an International League update with partial scores and player mentions.
Morrisville wins at Williamsport defeating Schoenectady to claim early lead in the series. Continski’s seventh inning homer, Foulke and Wieduhauer hits spark the comeback as New Jersey effort falls short.
Corry women dominated the Corry area golf tourney at the Sunnutsville Country Club with 65 pars in a field including nine Corry players. Highlights featured a box ball foursome and top scorers Joe Hich Jackson 63 Connie Ar eisai 84 Mary Brown 00 Brice Neckers 8 Aimy Jackson 10 Rosa Baker bity. other Corryites Frances Hurlbut and Turman also competing. Local notes include Pony League results Bradford Mornell 4 Hunton Jamestown 0 and Grand Haven fishing items noting Lake trout and other catches with mixed details.
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