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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1952
Page
7
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Major league attendance edged down slightly overall with National League totals 1 fewer per cent while American League figures stayed near prior levels. Brownies and Phillies posted notable gains and defense highlighted by strong pitching from Simmons and Roberts as the Dodgers and Yankees led in defense and New York traffic rose.
Cleveland and New York duel at Yankee Stadium in a key three game set with first place on the line. Washington routed Cleveland 18-4 while Detroit beat the Yankees 2-1 and Philadelphia edged Chicago 2-1 in 10 innings.
New York heavyweight colt Walcolt agrees to a low round elimination bout with Rocky Marciano or Harry Matthews set for July 28 at Yankee Stadium. The winner earns a September title shot and the match drew keen attention from Marciano and Matthews who witnessed the signing.
Corry junior team aims to extend its win streak by facing Waterford at Love Field tonight. Gary Nyings leads the lineup as Ted May starts at shortstop with Hoodie McLean catching behind the plate. The prior game ended in a forfeit for Corry Grapepickers.
In Major League action Carl Erskine hurled a three hit shutout to lift the Dodgers past the Cardinals 6-0. Dave Philley collected four hits for the Athletics in a victory over the White Sox amid early scoring by Philadelphia. Hector Rodrigues, Chicago White Sox rookie, hails from Cuba and speaks little English. Kyle Rose of the Giants is an off season building contractor in Corpus Christi, Texas.
The Moose defeated the Elks 4-2 as Gerry Lewis and Carmen Merritt led with key hits and two walks. Bob Staples started on the mound, fending off Elks until the fifth when three hits produced a run, and Dennis Merkle relieved in a late surge to seal the win. District playoffs with Meadville are scheduled for midweek after this game.
Corry Little League all stars prepare for a best two out of three state and national bid opening against Meadville at Olin Bracken Field. Game time 6 p m tomorrow with a Meadville crowd expected, second game Friday at Meadville and third if needed at a later date.
Yesterday's activities featured younger children making crafts while older participants played checkers and a design contest. Tonight's program includes a bubble wagon parade at 7 p.m. Tomorrow the basketball game on the same avenue pitted Penn State against Ohio State with 110 in attendance yesterday.
The Talmeck team captured their seventh consecutive win by defeating Tennessee Gas Transmission. Talmeck scored single runs in the first second and fourth innings and two in the fifth while TGT managed runs in the bottom half. Final figures show Talmeck with eight to one.
The Falcons press the standings with a tight win over Wellsville as Hornell Dodgers beat Batavia 11 to 4 and the Fats beat Wellsville 8 to 3. Olean defeated Bradford 4 to 3 while Corning upset Hamilton 4 to LAST NIGHTS FIGHTS BROOKLYN-Bigeye Hairston 161 stopped Bully Zer. Coached by Barossi a Meadville visit noted for district playoffs potential. Paul Stroup and Chuck Williams named as Corry sympathizers with Mondville men filling remaining spots.
Yesterday’s American League scores show St Louis 1 Boston 2 Philadelphia 2 Chicago 1 Washington 15 Cleveland 4 Detroit 2 New York 2. Tonight Cleveland at New York Chicago at Boston St Louis at Philadelphia Detroit at Washington with twilight games listed. Brooklyn 6 St Louis 0 New York Cincinnati at Chicago Philadelphia at Pittsburgh with night starts.
Russia enters its first Olympic competition in Helsinki with the Red Army team leading the lineup for a friendly soccer match. The program includes basketball and track events as teams begin warmups and preliminary rounds ahead of full competition.
The welterweight Davey and Basilio square off on Wednesday night in Chicago at the Stadium. The event will be televised nationally at 4 p.m. EST with Carmen Baallla as the ring side host. Basilio is drawing attention for his quick defense while Davey seeks a decisive win.
Fragmented text shows names and scores but key details are illegible. The article appears to mix player names with team references and incomplete figures, preventing a coherent summary.
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