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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1957
Page
7
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Columbus upsets Ajax 8-6 as VFW move into a second place tie with the Elks. Joss WilHudt led a late rally for the VFW while Black pitched for the win and Malone took the loss. Corry Jamestown battles the league leaders tonight to tighten the Little League standings.
The Philadelphia Phillies halted a slide and moved into first place after a 5-1 win led by a five-hitter from Sanford, his 12th victory. Roy Hamey praised the hustle and depth, while Santana Santora noted the timely hits that boosted their NL race. Columbus Merchants defeated Ajax 6-2 to climb into third, with VanDresar earning the win and Bailey suffering the loss.
Elchynski's beat Corry Jamestown 20 to 5 in the City Softball League on a night of four home runs. Merle Ottaway and Bob Hixson hit roundtrippers for Elchynski's while Dick McKeta and Don Proctor did the same for Corry-Jamestown. Ottaway pitched the win as Frank Mossina closed out. Tomorrow Hlchynek's faces league leader St Thomas in a pivotal matchup.
Glen Cove report notes Herbie Pinm bfeverly Hills California, nation second ranked, winning the Naseace Bowl invitation Gras Courts Tunnie Championship. Dick Sayilt of East Orange Wyty Bed, Ae, G8, defeated in finals. In Chicago, Ashiny Cooper and Monte Fryer, Australian Davis Cup players, won their open interior in the National Clay Courts Tournament.
Stocking of game land is a boon to hunters in two thirds of states, says Henry P. Davis of Bridgeport Conn. Charley Dickey of the Sportsmen's Service Bureau adds that shooting preserves, privately operated at no public expense, boost state game departments. Fees are paid based on birds bagged or released to cover operator costs. The pheasant remains a famed preserve bird, while pen raised birds and mallards draw many hunters, with some preserves hosting wary "old timers" outside the common reach.
Ippolito, a Manhattan College graduate nicknamed the intellectual fighter, traded with Tommy Salem of Cleveland at St Nick’s last week. After a brief warmup, Ippolito mounted offense, finishing Salem in the sixth round at 187.
Pirates and Cubs clash in a cellar showdown as both teams sit near the bottom of the standings. Pittsburgh holds a slim edge over Chicago by roughly six percentage points, with Vernan set to start and Poly Fetond listed as a starter for the slate game.
American League standings show New York leading with 28 losses and 650. Chicago 51 31, Boston 44 40, Detroit 41 50, Baltimore 39 40, Kansas City 31 58, Washington 28 58. Yesterday Washington beat Kansas City 10 to 3. Tonight New York at Detroit, Baltimore at Chicago, Washington at Cleveland, Boston at Kansas City. Tomorrow Baltimore at Chicago, Washington at Cleveland, New York at Detroit, Boston at Kansas City. National League standings list Cleveland 48 25, St Louis 47 35, Brooklyn 30 68, Cincinnati 38 54, New York 39 44, Philadelphia 39 25, Chicago 50 35. Only listed games included. Night games feature St Louis at Brooklyn, Cincinnati at New York, Milwaukee at Philadelphia, Chicago at Pittsburgh. Chicago at Pittsburgh repeats.
A roundup of local league results includes VFW over Moose 20 to 12 and Columbus defeating Ajax G Elchyrisk 8 to 20. Corry Jamestown beat Elchyrisk 20 in a mixed schedule with prep games and upcoming matchups listed for multiple leagues.
Phillies beat St Louis 6-2 as Jack Sanford notches his 14th victory to top the NL. Giants edge Cubs 5-3 while Dodgers rip Milwaukee 20-4 to move near Braves. Senators topple Kansas City 10-3. Pirates note remains unclear.
Milwaukee’s Aaron belted 11 game hitting streak ends as Brooklyn pitchers Don Drysdale and Ed Roebuck blank him. Haney calls Aaron the best hitter in the game and compares him to Rogers Hornsby and Willie Mays. Campanella and Red Schoendienst also praise Aaron’s power and hitting. Aaron, 24, leads NL with 28 home runs and 75 RBIs while batting .443, eyeing a triple crown.
Tennis Club holds Mead Park meeting last night and accepts entry blanks for summer tournaments. Two more entries available in men's and boys' singles. Girls should contact Tony Amoroso by Friday to join the girls' singles. First round seeding and scheduling to be published by Saturday's Journal.
Yesterday's Stars feature Jack Bwnford of the Phillies pitching six strong innings to beat the Cardinals 6-2 while striking out seven for his 12th victory and NL lead. Charlie Nenad of the Dodgers homered twice and drove in three as Brooklyn defeated the Braves 10-4.
Marsh a minor league outfielder from Corry has been transferred from San Antonio to Omaha in the Class AAA American Association. He began 1957 with Vancouver in the Pacific Coast League, then moved to San Antonio in the Texas League. At San Antonio he hit .263 with 70 hits in 266 at bats, plus five homers and 12 doubles, 23 RBIs and seven steals. Omaha sits fourth in the league, 6 1/2 games behind Wichita, previously affiliated with St Louis.
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