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Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1955

Page

7

Swaps Vs Nashua In $100,000 Match Race At Washington Park

The Showdown at Washington Park in Chicago Wednesday afternoon pits Swaps and Nashua in a match race for a $100,000 purse and three year old honors. Nashua rides by Eddie Arcaro, Swaps will be ridden by Willie Shoemaker. both riders are top figures in a race watched by a large crowd and broadcast on radio and television.

Chicago Washington Park Swaps Nastat Nashua Churchill Downs Eddie Arcaro Willie Shoemaker Arcaro Shoemaker Nashia

Galbreath drought of Pirates hints at sale and Rickey future

The Columbus investor Galbreath confirms he has been approached about selling the Pittsburgh Pirates. He also says General Manager Branch Rickey's future will be decided after the season ends, with options including moving the franchise or continuing operations in Pittsburgh. Rickey's five year contract plus advisory terms are up for review amid concerns over progress under his leadership.

Pittsburgh Pirates The Columbus Millionaire Branch Rickey West Coast Othen Pirais Pitsburoh Galbreath Om Rickey Galbreath Rickey Maringer

Corry High Sports Roundup Faces Busy Week

Corry Ave High School sports cap a hectic week with Low Huirna preparing for drills, then county all star event. Bill Mitchell takes over Walt Wolfe’s punting duties, Ted Williams shines in Detroit. NL home run leaders slump, shaping early season totals.

Low Huirna Kilecesatal Coweh Corry Ave Tia Grange Erlet Bill Mitchell Junior Fulfback Walt Wolfe Corry High Eleven Will Osten Ted Willams Detroit Neenime Tinston Ted

Yesterday's Stars By Associated Press

Baiting Hedie from the Red Sox hit a pair of three run homers. Huston trumped the Kauaits City Athletes 4 to 2. Pitching by Vernon Law helped the Pirates in a 2 to 0 victory over Milwaukee.

Associated Press Hedie Doost Red Sox Huston Kauaits City Vernon Law Pirates Milwaukee Briven Pittsburgh Milwaukee Belves

Practice skeet shoot at Curry Rod and Gun Club range

A practice skeet shoot is planned at the Curry Rod and Gun Club outdoor range. The event will run from late afternoon until dark tomorrow evening and invites all interested participants to attend.

Curry Rod and Gun Club

Indians Puzzled as Senators Split Series with Yankees and White Sox

The Cleveland Indians faced a puzzling day, watching the Washington Senators surge to seventh while the Yankees and White Sox split. In game one, the Senators beat Cleveland 8-2 as Mantle and Berra powered New York past Chicago 9-2 in the opener, with the White Sox answering back 9-2 in the nightcap. Yankees then gain on leaders as Red Sox press pennant chase. Pirates sweep Braves. Phillies win nine of ten. Dodgers blank St Louis. Giants shut out by Cubs.

Associated Press Cleveland Indians Washington Senators Senators New York Yans Tedias Yankers Chicago White Sox Cleveland Redhot Senators White Sox Tribe Yanks Whem Yankees Chicaro Mickey Mantle You Berra Bob Kennedy Sox Boston Red Sox Sas City Orioles Tigers Pittaturgh Pirates Werth Milwaukee Braves Frooklyn Dodgers St. Loui Philadelphia Phillies Cincinnati Redlegs Chicago New York Chuck Stobbs Tridians Stubbs Mike Garcia Mickey McDermott Don Messi Ray Narlecki McDermott Ralph Kiner al Smith Whitey Ford Berra Bob Turley Imates Billy Pierce Dixie Howell Red Sox Eddie Joost Grady Hatton Ted Williams Karl Spooner Dodgers Honters Gil Honges Roy Camp Bob Hull Vernon Law Braves Huill Law Dal Ennis Jimmy Greengrass Stan Lopata Phillies Redlegs Ennis Phils Jackie Collum Rudy Minivein Giants Bob Rush

Major League Baseball Standings and Schedules

National League standings show Brooklyn leading with 72 wins and 54 losses, followed by Milwaukee Philadelphia Chicago St. Louis and Pittsburgh with varying records. Yesterday Brooklyn and St Louis tied, Chicago beat New York, Philadelphia defeated Cincinnati, and Pittsburgh beat Milwaukee. Tonight’s games include Brooklyn at St Louis and Cincinnati at New York among others. American League standings list New York at 78-51, followed by Chicago Boston Detroit Kansas City Washington Baltimore. Today’s schedule features Boston at Kansas City and Baltimore at Detroit, with several other games listed for tonight.

Brooklyn Milwaukee Philadelphia New Cincinnati Chicago St. Louis New York Pittsburgh Boston Detroit Kansas City Washington Baltimore Cleveland Ruin

Littler Captures Montreal Open in Sensations Finish

Gene Littler the 25-year-old Californian edged Vancouver’s Stan Leonard by a slim margin to win the $26,800 Montreal Open golf tournament. Leonard faded on the final holes with a bogey got, while Littler posted an eight under par 272 total to hold off Doug Ford and others for the victory.

Gene Littler Californicas Vancouver Stan Leonard Leonard Ted Doug Ford Geyearound Links Kelimesha Lake N.Y Ujon. Littler Lonard Ford Porky Oliver Lermont Sam Snead West

49ers and Rams Set to Vie for Division Crown

In a charged NFL clash, Detroit staved off a late rally as Palabinhay sealed a 65 second remaining win. Green Bay rallied with a late score, while key players like Ray Matthews and Carmichael featured for their teams in a tense, high stakes divisional showdown.

Green Bay Marge Ollows Agemird Lyrinkly George Maderon Paweto Chiw Shitson Dave Minn Dowk Walker Howland Detroit Art Palabinphay Wim Ray Matthews Green

Aussies Blank U S Netters In Davis Cup Play

Davis Cup action at Forest Hills saw Australia overpower the United States as Tony Trabert and Vic Seixas struggled against the visitors. Australia dominated the singles and doubles, led by Ken Rosewall and Lew Hoad, securing a decisive match victory and leaving U S captain Bill Talbert uncertain about next year’s lineup.

Lewis Hoad Tony Traber Rent Wek BBY Forest Hills United States Lewis Ken Rosewall Austrain Tony Trabert Vic Seixas Richirsluon America Seixas Trubert Rosewilll Richardson Rolindi Dow Bell Hee Ho Fir Pip Mone Toad Tafeleyt Mickey Bill Talbert Hand Rose Wall Tony

Baseball Scores From The International League Summary

Montreal defeats Syracuse 15 to 3 as Huffato goes 2 for 5. Toronto edges Richmond 3 to 3 tied in Havana as Havana collects seven runs to Richmond three. Rochester dominates Columbus 10 to 1 in another IL action with Montreal and Syracuse games completing a busy slate.

Toronto Richmond Havana Rochester Montreal Syracuse Huffato Columbus

Busy Week For High Gridders

A hectic period looms for the high school grid squad as practice and preparation intensify. Coaches report a mix of strong play and areas needing work, with emphasis on line play and defensive alignment ahead of the opener against Warren next Friday. The squad also charts week’s schedule and reviews performances from recent scrimmages and drills.

Strom Warren Erte Hesserine Wen Ian Run Hinyni Paiva Walt Dave Tin Weiner Lin Pekar Conte Pind Jack Wriehuns Ona Anan Dolile Milnes

Layfield Cops Skyline Feature at Skyline Speedway

Report details a high school program at Skyline Speedway Bugur Grove with Dewy Layfield Lomtime Trams leading the event. Heat results name Bud Hardner Oneal Miler Ed Nelson Tow Helee Paul Wilpon Moree Voli Chast Toy Key Johnson Red Rider and others with multiple riders listed and photos noted.

Skyline Bugur Grove Bud Hardner Oneal Miler Ed Nelson Helee Paul Wilpon Voli Chast Johnson Deg Rayneld Arm Stearny Prat Geral Miller Hob Squak George Garner Goeakd Miller Wob Shunk George Gardner Pawl Wilsoh Bud Sprinkler Gon Prive Ful Jon Byanger Ken Tobysen Teyle Russell Mutoh Tei Thyfield Emory Monon Fen Tae Pear Lagfield

Poirier Favored In Bout Tonight At St Nicholas Arena

Poirier a welterweight prospect from Niagara Falls New York is slight favorite to beat Denmurk’s Chris Christensen in a one round bout at St Nicholas Arena in New York City tonight. Christensen carries a 18-2-2 record while Poirier cites a different figure, and the bout features two up and coming fighters with local boxing interest.

Gene Poitier Niagire Falls N. Y Denmurk Chris Christensen New York St Nicholas Arena Poirier Kore

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