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Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1954

Page

9

Gavilan Saxton welterweight title bout set in Philadelphia

Kid Gavilan defends his welterweight crown in a 15 round scheduled bout with Johnny Saxton in Philadelphia. Gavilan favored to win by knockout within 10 rounds as Saxton carries a recent draw streak. Gates set for roughly 15,300 attendees and an $80,000 gate. telecast by GBS.

Kid Gavilan Hie Johnny Saxton Philadelphia Bobo Dison Saxton Johnny Lombardo GBS

Villanova names Otis Douglas line coach

Otis Douglas former college and pro coach named line coach at Villanova University. Ambrose Dudley Villanova athletic director announced the selection to succeed Eddie Michaels who resigned to enter private business in Wilmington Delaware.

Villanova Otis Douglas Villanova University Ambrose Bud) Dudley Douglas Eddie Michaels Wilmington Del

Giants and Dodgers face off after tight NL pace shift

The Giants sit atop the NL standings with a 21 game lead over the Dodgers as they prepare for a three game series starting Friday at the Polo Grounds. Brooklyn drops 7-5 to Milwaukee while New York defeats St Louis 4-1 behind Johnny Antonelli who reaches 20 wins. Bobby Thomson belts a three run homer in Milwaukee. Duke Snider hit his 34th for Brooklyn earlier.

Indians Yankees Open Big Series in New York

New York reports the Cleveland Indians arriving hot to face the New York Yankees in a pivotal three game set. The Indians lead the American League by four games and seek a sweep to widen the gap, while the Yankees must win two of three to stay in the race. Stalwart pitchers Early Wynn Mike Garcia and Bob Lemon anchor the Tribe as they head toward Chicago after the series.

Walt Kiesling Joe Bach Pittsburgh Steelers Eri Kiesling Forbes Field New York Cleveland Indians New York Yankees Indians Yanks Casey Stengel Tridians al Lopez Early Wynn Mike Garcia Bob Lemon Schedle Tribe Chicago

Two Bowling League Meetings Scheduled This Week

Organization of two men s bowling leagues will be completed at meetings on East Washington street alleys. The Men s A League session is set for tomorrow at 7 30 p m with all eight teams urged to attend. Thursday night the Men s B League will be organized at 8 p m with sixteen teams expected in American and National divisions.

Richard Staples Corry High Thiel College Loveland Field Warren Dragons Beavers Bob Lemon Cleveland Indians Smokey Joe Wood Walter Johnson Lefty Grove Rowe Jamestown High School Walt Colburn Fed Raiders East Washington Street

Giants Pitcher Johnny Antonelli Wins 20th of Season

Yesterday’s baseball notes show Johnny Antonelli of the New York Giants limiting St Louis to four singles in a 4-1 win for his 20th victory, first NL pitcher with 20 wins this season and first Giants lefty to reach 20 in 17 seasons. Bob Thomson homer gives Milwaukee 7-6 win over Brooklyn, Reds top Phillies 6-1, Majest adds three-run shot for Cleveland in 5‑man relief effort. Turley no-hits bid ends with Busby single, then fanned McDermott with bases loaded in ninth for 11th win. Jim Greengrass homers as Reds rally past Phillies.

Associated Press New York Giants Brooklyn Dodgers Polo Grounds Giants Dodgers Brooklyn Milwaukee St. Louis Johnny Antonelli New York Bobby Thomson Braves Bill Bruton Joe Adcock Thomson Carl Erskine Eariier Duke Snider Jack Dittmer Antonelli Carl Hubbell Dusty Rhodes Cleveland Indians Yankee Stadium Boston Red Sox Fenway Park Sox Baltimore Milwaukee Braves Ington Cincinnati Philadelphia Heinie Majest Cleveland Ray Narleski Mike Garcia Bob Turley Orioles Jim Busby Maury McDermott Phils Jim Greengrass Redleg

Northwest Women Golf Tourney Set At Corry Country Club

The Northwest Association of Women golfers schedules its season finale at Corry Country Club on Friday. An expected 30 to 40 players will compete in two handicap flights with prizes for low gross, low net, and low putts in both flights. Lunch will follow the round and coffee and doughnuts will start the day.

Northwest Association Corry’ Country Club Northwest Women’s Golf Association Corry Country Club Niblick

Shantz Returns in Arm Trial Exhibition

Philadelphia Athletics pitcher Bobby Shantz started in the clubs annual exhibition against Gratersford Penitentiary inmates. Shantz worked seven batters in seven innings, allowing one hit as the A's won 4 3. His last mound appearance was earlier the season against Boston when he retired after six innings with a muscle spasm.

Philadelphia Bobby Shantz Philadelphia Athletics Shantz A’s Gra=tersford Penitentiary A's Bobby Boston

Baseball Standings and Tonight's Games Summary

League standings show Cleveland leading with 36 wins. New York 40, Chicago 47, Detroit 67, Boston 56, Washington 46, Baltimore 43, Philadelphia 42. Tonight schedule features Cleveland at New York and Chicago at Boston among others. yesterday results include Cleveland 5 Boston 4 and New York 4 St. Louis 1.

Cleveland New York Chicago Detroie Boston Washington Baltimore Philadelphia Chiesko Detroit Aoany Brooklyn Milwaukee St. Louis Cincinnati Pittsburgh Cincinnatii

Satterfield Scores Kayo in Thrilling Victory

Bob Satterfield bulldozes to a sensational win with a knockout at St Nicholas Arena as Frankie Daniels and Chris Christensen also score decisive knockouts or decisions. The night features Lomardo and Christensen delivering impressive showings, while New Orleans claims the All-American Baseball Association junior title with a dominant 6-0-8 victory over Washington.

Associated Prean New York Belling Bob Satterfield Action Plus Chicago Timpel Fay Bob Ting Matten Ess Azzard Charles Kayo Rats Frankie Daniels Bakers~ Field Calif St Nicholas Arena Chris Christensen Billy Graham Johnny Lombardo Mt. Carmel Eastern Parkway Arena Gherstensen Noor Pennnsylvania Johnstown New Orleans All-American Baseball Association Southerners Washington, D.C

A's Pitcher Fined by League President

CHICAGO Will Harvidge president of the American League fined Marion Frivano pitcher of the Philadelphia Athletics $150 and warned him against throwing at batters. Also fined $100 for Steve Gromek Detroit pitcher who tangled with Fricano after being hit in the kidney by Fri cano's pitch. Fricano is the hurler who also

A’s League Lees Chicago Will Harvidge American League Marion Frivano Philadelphia Athletics Steve Gromek Detroit Fricano

Cassio Struck By Pitch Fractures Arm in Philadelphia

Struck infielder Cassio of the Chicago White Sox suffered a fractured arm after being hit by a pitch Friday night. He was taken to a Philadelphia hospital for treatment. Fricano commented that he'd like hearing the next time they're in Chicago and noted there are two aides to every story and the full account hasn't been told.

Cassio Chicago Philadelphia Fricano

Pony League Scores and Postponements in Local Games

Local slate shows Wellsville 2, Hornell 10 to 12. Jamestown 7, Bradford 13. Olean games include Bradford at Hamilton postponed, Erle facing G. Hamilton postponed.

Pony League Wellsville Hornell Jamestown Bradford Olean G. Hamilton Erle

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