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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1959
Page
7
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a car related accident involving individuals named Robert Lercer and Alant. The text references Dr. Pro Sburg Hospital and possible injuries after a fall or stair incident. Details are unreadable. core facts cannot be fully confirmed.
In a weekend of tight pennant race action, the Yankees swept Cleveland to retake first place in the American League by a thin margin. Enos Slaughter hit two homers for the White Sox in a 6-2 win, while Eli Grba and Ryne Duren combined on a 6-4 victory. Cleveland’s Tito Francona drove in three in the nightcap, but Boston and Washington also posted key wins in the tight division race.
League standings show Cleveland and Chicago atop the American League with recent results from games in Baltimore Detroit and Boston. In the National League San Francisco Los Angeles and Milwaukee lead with Tuesday schedules noted alongside Sunday outcomes including Pittsburgh San Francisco St. Louis and Philadelphia games.
Rosburg of Palo Alto Calif sits 10 under par at 206 through 54 holes to lead the Utah Open by one stroke over Ed Oliver of Denver. Zell Eaton and Billy Casper follow at 210 and 211 as Oliver and Rosburg each carded 69 and 70 in the final three rounds to date.
Baseball's elite gathered in Cooperstown? No, that is a miscue. Zach Wheat, famed for breaking pitching records and long career with the Dodgers, earns induction in a Hall of Fame ceremony. An annual exhibition at Dougherty Field featured Pittsburg Pirates and Kansas City Nubilettes.
Teenagers dominated AAU events led by Chris Von Saltza and Sylvia Ruuska, setting world and American records in freestyle and medley races. Beckly Collins added a second world record in the butterfly as Berkeley YMCA edged Santa Clara for team honors. American marks also fell in backstroke events as competitors prepare for the Pan American Games and the 1960 Olympics.
Dodgers, led by Duke Snider and Gil Hodges, beat the Phillies to split the LA series and stay unbeaten. Giants drop, Cardinals win as Milwaukee sinks again, while Curfew halts a Cubs and Reds doubleheader after a 30 minute wait. Mizell bests Braves as Adcock and Mathews homer late.
In a six day span eight Minor League games kept the Senators and Dodgers unbeaten heading toward a big Wednesday showdown if the Dodgers win tonight. Dodgers crushed Braves 13 1 as Pete McLaughlin pitched a two hitter and hit a homer. Senators throttled Pirates 28 6 with Gary Blynt collecting a homer triple and two doubles. Indians beat Pirates 17 6 on Friday and won 9 8 in a doubleheader Saturday while Yankees posted a 23 7 nightcap win. Next slate has Dodgers vs Braves tonight weather permitting and a busy midweek with several cross matchups for first place.
The list highlights top NL players by at bats runs RBIs hits doubles triples home runs and stolen bases across teams such as Milwaukee St Louis Cincinnati Chicago San Francisco and Los Angeles. Notable leaders include Aaron Cepeda Mathews Banks Mays and Gibson along with pitchers Frat Antonelli Pryor and Jones, reflecting the era's strong performances.
A fragmented report notes the Browns and Steelers opening game moved to an earlier date with scheduling changes and venue details. The piece mentions Pittsburgh and Cleveland, a field name, and a Wednesday trading period with limited readable specifics.
Baseball leaders listed include Kuenn of Detroit with 115 hits and 338 at bats, Madsen of Kansas City at .333, Killebrew of Washington with 32 home runs and 60 RBIs, Avila not shown. Pitching leaders show McLish of Cleveland at 11 3 and Pascual of Washington with 112 strikeouts.
Enon Slaughter, a 43-year-old outfielder for the Yankees, belted a pair of two run homers as New York defeated Chicago 6 to 2 in the opener. Camilio Pascual of the Senators pitched a shutout, extending Washington’s win streak to seventy with a 7 0 victory. Also notes Saturday night boxing in Havana feature Bantiano Martines and Claudio Adams in a cross border bout.
In a weekend golf action at Corty Country Club, Walter Bowen, the 16 year old defending champ, lost in sudden death to Darwin Wales after 18 holes. The event featured multiple foursomes with Rudolph, Bab Ott, Shor Arrison and Fred Kaier leading the winning quartet. Other top finishers included Darwin Walcoll, Morgan Beverly, Bill Peiffer and Howard McMullin, while John Chitlock defeated Bob Porrester in a separate title bout.
Preview of the Little League championship series shows CJ and VFW at Mead Pat Old Bracken Field this evening. Carty damestown bakes on VW needing one more win to seal the second half title while unbeaten Gi noses out Moose vial by one game to claim the first half trophy. The Teener League makeup games include Act Supply Ajax and Avra lads seeking revenge after a 14 Hcking by Ajax last Thursday. Corry Merchants remain undefeated in City Softball, set to play Hi-Fi Club in their 13th win of the season.
The Soviet Union defeated the United States 167 to 98 in a mixed men and women track meet in Philadelphia. U.S. men showed strength in field events and distances but lagged in walking events, while Soviet women dominated with multiple first places. Standout performances included Parle O’Brien and Tamura in the shot put, and Don Brae and Ray Norton leading U.S. efforts. Truex of Southern California faced a late ruling error in the 100 meters.
The Chicago AP reports Wimbledon and Davis Cup star Alex Olmedo faced possible suspension after River Forest officials alleged he threw a quarterfinal at the National Clay Court Tournament. The Clay Court Championships Committee debated the evidence as finals were postponed, with Olmedo leaving for Philadelphia to compete in another event. The Davis Cup squad leadership weighed Olmedo's status for the upcoming Forest Hills challenge round.
Mickey Wright, a Bonita California four year old golfing prodigy, rallied from seven behind to win the Alliance International 72 hole event. She finished 291 over par and claimed a 12.50 prize plus a year’s custody in a trophy valued near 12,000. Traders Mary Lenn Paulle and others also contended in the final round.
The 40 year old American League batting champion strained his neck and back while swinging at a pitch in the first game of Boston’s doubleheader with Cleveland. He missed the first 25 games of the season but was expected to play on the road trip to Chicago. Also sidelined is AL MVP Jackie Jensen.
Hazy OCR reports a boxing card in Coeur d Alene Idaho with fighters including Lewis and Spokyney. Details are fragmented but the event references a fight night with multiple bouts and local ring activity.
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