Erie County Tops Local Fishing Licenses Despite Nearby Counties
Erie County ranked fifth among Pennsylvania's 67 counties for resident fishing licenses issued in the year, with 25,223 permits sold. Mercer led among nearby counties, while Erie also issued 1,229 non resident licenses, second to Susquehanna and Mercer. Five day tourist licenses saw Erie second with 870 permits, Wayne County leading with 1,022.
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Pennsylvania
Ccordinne
Pennsylvania Fish Commission
Erie
Mercer County
Crawford
McKein
Venango
Warren
Erie County
Susquehanna
Mercer
Wayne County
Open slated for Jamestown Open at Moon Brook Club
In northwestern Pennsylvania and western New York, over 1,500 players are expected for the third annual Jamestown Open at Moon Brook Country Club on Monday. Moon Brook pro Toby Lyons predicts a mix of 150 pros and amateurs will compete on handicap and non-handicap formats. Lyons, winner of the two previous events, aims for another strong showing.
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Kinomy
Pennsylvania
New York
Moon Brook Country Club
Toby Lyons
Moon Brook
Lyons
Cornell crew wins Grand Challenge Cup at Henley England
Philip Gravink of Clymer helped Cornell rowers defeat the Russian Oarsmen and Yale as Cornell captured the Grand Challenge Cup in Henley. All nine crew members are seniors, with one exception, and most started together in freshman year. Corry Tennis Club schedules next meeting for Monday at 7 30, deadline for tennis tournament entries. Birdie Tebbetts questions All-Star picks, Ted Williams may miss. Indians shift to Minneapolis rumors reflect attendance drop. Stan Musial to miss second games of doubleheaders for rest of season.
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Clymer
Cornell
America
Yale
Henley
England
Corry
Birdie Tebbetts
Cinemauth Redlews
Pilot
Ted Williams
Minneapolis
Tribe
Indians
Stan Musial
Cardinal
Sevon
Grom Belli Wins French Open in Close Finish
International field contest ends with Grom Belli topping the French Open by two strokes after a late surge. Belmont Park and Monmouth Park meet provide context for broader racing results as standout performances are noted across venues.
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Yin Waner
Grom Belli
Ato Lis
Hevait
Shiong
New
Bukes
Belmont Park
Oceanpord
N. J
Decath
Monmouth Park
Aero routs National Bank in nine innings deadlock
Aero Supply crushed National Bank 23-2 in Teener League action to claim first place. Terry Houser dominated on mound and plate with three hits allowed, while Bob Lindsey, David Gites and Bob Caster contributed two baggers. The game featured a nine-inning surge with Aero scoring in every frame but the third and nine runs in the fourth. The Nine innings saw a pitching duel as Houser struck out 18 National Bank hitters across five overall wins.
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Elis
Hine
Denny McEldowney
The
Elks
Harold Brantley
Vets
John Gortell
Elke
Mike Knowlton
Willy Laree Frins
Anly White
Elk Eros
Alley
Elks Ud
WEW
Botton
Jim Black
McEldowney Wit Bromley
Sters
McElgowney
Bromley
Howard Labowst
Bob Lawson
Aero Supply
National Bank
Terry Houser
National “Bank
Houser Agaist
Kenny Seati
Bankers
Pirates Bounce Braves 5-2 Behind Purkey Strong Start
Pittsburgh righty Purkey improved to 9-7 with a 2.10 ERA as he shut down Milwaukee, striking out seven in a six hitter. Bob Friend’s era of trouble for contenders echoed, while Skipper Baker delivered a three-run single to back Purkey. The Pirates grabbed leads in the sixth and final frames to seal a 5-2 victory.
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Associated Press
Bot Purkey
Pittsburgh
Bob Friend
Pirate
Friend
Brooklyn
Bucs
Purkey
Milwaukee
Aero
L. Grinder
Braves
Butcher
T. Casler
Red ‘T. Houser
Schoendienst
Ed B. Lindsey
Mathews
D. Gates
J. Marty
J. Mortis
Bob Buhl
B. Wilcox
Bob Skinner
Homer A. Benson
Gene Baker
P. Bynd
Cincinnati
St. Loui S
J. Woodworth
Depa
J. Roach
Pirates
Buhl
H. Wade
H. Lindsley
Dick Grant
D. Berbers
Frank Torre
T. Carlson
K. Scott
Baker
Yesterday's Stars Shine in Early Baseball Action
Gene Baker delivered a three run single as the Pirates broke a 2-2 tie with a six run rally to defeat the Braves 6-2. Bob PurKey earned the win for the Pirates, beating Atlanta for the second time this season with six innings pitched, seven strikeouts, and two hits allowed.
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Gene Baker
Pirates
Bros
Bob Purkey
Braves
Fisherwoman nets 12-pound bass in flood pool tale
Murray Kentucky report recalls Mrs Prentice Overby using her car to reach a shallow flood pool where she hauled out a 12 pound bass. She returned home with the fish and prepared it for dinner.
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Murray, Ky
Prentice
Vaughn Scores TKO Win Over Hernandez
Vaughn defeats Hernandez by seventh round technical knockout in a notable middleweight bout. The fighter pressured with sharp combinations, scoring a midround knockdown and finishing at 2 18 of the seventh. Hernandez weighed about 159 to 161 pounds. Vaughn had been ranked among the top middleweights before the win.
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Vaughn
Hernandez
Cricago
Wilie Vaughn Pane
Ruigred
Mernandez
Vallehn
Bobby *Boyid
Sid
Hernandes
Golfer Denied Suit Over Eye Injury In Court
William V. Boynton Jr a University of Pennsylvania student from Milford Connecticut sued Gordon Ryan Paoli Pa for 50000 after losing his right eye when struck by a bell during a golf game Judge Allan K Grim denied damages finding Boynton contributory negligent for signaling Ryan to play through and stepping left of the fairway the accident occurred May 4 1956
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Peuuaneurs
William V. Boynton Jr
Milford
Conn
University of Pennsylvania
Gordon Ryan
Paoli
Allan K. Grim
Boynton
Yankees Hold Saturday Practice Session at Corry High
Yankees manager Frank Bernardi announced a 2 p.m. practice Saturday at Corry Area High School field. All Yankees players are urged to attend the session.
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Yankees
Frank Bernardi
Corry Area
Oliver and Ransom Share Lead in Canadian Open Golf
KITCHENER Ontario Ed Porky Oliver from Canton Mass and veteran Henry Ransom shared the first round lead in the $25 000 Canadian Open Golf tournament with a three under par 68 eight.
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Kitchener
Ontario
Porky" Oliver
Canton
Mass
Henry Ransom
Less 20-Game Winners Seen This Season
A New York report notes that through the season's midpoint, only seven pitchers had 10 or more wins in the majors. Notable names include Billy Pierce, Early Wynn, Jim Bunning, Larry Jackson, Rick Sanford, and Ruben Gomez. Several 20-game winners from 1956 are unlikely to reach that mark again, with Don Newcombe and Warren Spahn each at eight wins. Other veteran 20-game winners face poor records, underscoring a weaker cohort of 20-game victors this year.
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New York
Seasor
Billy Pierce
Chicago White Sox
Early Wynn
Cleveland
Jim Bunhing Af Detrott
Larry Jackson
St Louis
Rick Sanford
Philadelphia
Ruben Gomex
New York Giants
Pierte
Wynn
Don Newcombe
Brooklyn
Warren Spahn
Milwaukee
Johnny Antonelli
Giants
Bob Lemon
Frank Lary
Detroit
Billy Hoeftone
Heth
Hnes
Lary
Tigers
Chuck Stobbs
Washington
Camille Pascual
Senators
Ronnie Kline
Pittsburgh
Robin Roberts
Art Ditmar
Kansas City
Ditmar
Yankees
Moore Anthony Title Bout Set at Gilmore Field
Archie Moore defends his light heavyweight crown against Tony Anthony in a scheduled title fight at Gilmore Field home of the Hollywood base ball club. The bout will be nationally televised.
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Los Angeles
Archie Moore
Sind
Tony Anthony
Gilmore Field
Hollywood
Gail Clu
Hartack injured in Arlington spill derails Derby hopes
Leading jockey Hartack suffered a severe spill at Arlington Park while riding Reverie Knoll Farms Juvenile. He was hospitalized after the crash with x rays pending to reveal bone damage. Doctors said a fractured vertebra would end a Derby bid, while clear x rays could allow a return in weeks. Hartack, the top rider of 1955 and 1956, expressed cautious optimism about resuming racing if condition permits.
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Wille Crassa Hation
Acion
Herman J. Garr
Arlington Park
Snk Hattack
Carr
Hattack
Sdldie Arcano
Hartack
Tron Liege
St. Joseph's Hospital
Elin
Arlington
Jin
Moose and Columbus Engage in Teener and City League Action
Last night results include Ik s 4 to WEW 4 in nine innings and Dodgers 13 over Indians 2. Teener games feature Ajax against Columbus and Raymonds versus Columbus while minor leagues showcase Pirates versus Indians and Yanks versus Senators. Tomorrow highlights include Gurard at Corry and Fox Keystone versus McInnes Steel in city play.
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St Louis
Bar — Milwauker
Philadelphia
Lcueinnsti
Brooklyn
New York
Pittsburgh
Chicago
Cincinnati
Jersey City
St. Louis
Phelphia
Milwaukee
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Cleveland
Detroit
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Washington
Washinton
Moose
Corry-Jamestown
Raymonds
Columbus
Yanks
Senators
Fox Keystone
McInnes Steel
VFW
Ajax
Pirates
Indians
WEW
Aeto
National Bank
Dodgers
Major League Homers Decline Across Leagues
Baseball totals show a drop in home runs this season with 1 144 circuits so far, 612 NL and 532 AL, down from 1 198 last year. The dip follows injuries and fatigue, impacting both leagues as the rabbit ball era slows.
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New York
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