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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1956
Page
7
Braves defeat Pirates 2 1 to stretch winning streak to seven behind Hank Aaron's timely homer and strong pitching. Phillies rally to sweep series vs last–place Cubs as modern batting faults and errors shape a tense later game. Dodgers and Giants also notch wins in a crowded pennant chase.
A late report notes Gov. Hel Lait introduces a measure to restrict games and athletic activities after October 15. The bill targets dances, bowling alleys, and interscholastic contests, with enforcement on venues and offerings linked to training and personal contact within the Texas League and other sports setups. It references sanitation, drinking water, and facilities at venues, amid racial tensions and segregation-era concerns.
Teener League susitars plan to finish their bid for district honors with a game against Titusville at 6 30 this evening at Love 1 lifid field. The same two clubs meet again tomorrow night to decide the site by a toss of coins. The Corry Titusville winner advances to the district finals to face the survivor from Punxsutawney DuBois and Red Bank Valley. Corry's All Star lineup includes Terry Williams Bob Casler Erle Vanssens Ed Latos Jim Woodworth Dave Carlson Le Roy Rieck John Morris and Terry Houser with substitutes Tunnelly Austin Van Dresar Barr Pitzgerald Steen. Last night Columbus Merchins beat Raymonds 5 2, and Ajax defeated National Bank 6 4 in a doubleheader. Columbus scored five runs in the first two innings while Raymonds counted two in the third. Ajax added a run in the first and third and sealed the win with a four-run rally in the fourth. Tosers tallied two in the fifth, one in the fourth and the first counter in the fifth.
Elks move into a first place tie after a victory over Wie VFW last evening. Both clubs hold second half records as the game featured a late rally by the Vels but the Elk defense held. Williams Olson and Beat led the Elks with two hits apiece, while Stan Butcher and others contributed for the losers.
In the American League New York leads with 57 wins and a .687 pct, Cleveland 46-35, Chicago 43-35, Detroit 36-45, Washington 33-53, Kansas City 30-51. Tonight's schedule includes Cleveland at Washington Chicago at Baltimore Detroit at New York Kansas City at Boston. Yesterday Cleveland beat Boston 7-3. In the National League Milwaukee leads at 30-? with a .615 pct, followed by Milwaukee at 30-? Philadelphia at Chicago and Pittsburgh at St Louis on tap. Pony League results Jamestown 12 Olean 3 and Hornell 6 Erie 2.
Harvey Haddix of the Phillies walked one and struck out seven while scattering seven hits in a 1-0 win over the Cardinals, his third victory over former mates in four tries. Ed Batley of the Redlegs drove in five with three hits, including his 16th homer, in a 10-4 win over the Giants that kept Cincinnati within a pennant reach as Corning led Weirsville 12 to 6.
Pitchers loom as likely 20-game winners, led by Don Pierce and Johnny Kucks with 14 wins each for the White Sox and Yankees. In the National League, Brooks Lawrence and Don Newcombe pace with 11 plus wins, while veterans Robin Roberts and others chase the milestone as the season progresses. Roberts, a Phils stalwart, remains unlucky with a 9-10 record.
A special PCC Presidents Council meeting opens to review penalties imposed on four member schools for football violations. USC led by Dr. Fred C. Fagg proposes suspending pending bans and drafting a new athletic scholarships code to guide past punishments while some presidents question the move.
Detroit reporters reveal a syndicate led by Fred Knore and John Ferrer secured control of the Detroit Tigers for 5.5 million dollars. The group promises to pursue the franchise’s traditional policies, with Spike Briggs remaining in a leadership role and a planned October official takeover.
Wayne Bethea, a 24-year-old from New York with three fights this year, defeated Jimmy Slade in a unanimous decision amid backpedaling action. Referees Harry Enets and Artis Aldain tallied a 7-2-1 card as Bethea outweighed Slade and exposed his arm tiredness through the rounds. International League results listed Rochester 4 Rochester 0, Columbus 4 Havana 0, Toronto 0 Buffalo 5.
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