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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1953
Page
7
Union City 1, Corry 4. Ten year old Tinker Casler dazzled on the mound as Corry’s defense held firm, limiting Union City to one run on three hits. Casler allowed one run and three hits with two walks in a masterful season highlight before about 500 fans.
Gerry drove in two runs on three hits while Tunnell scored from third on two passed balls. Higgins and Williams contributed key plays as Union City mounted a late bid but fell short in a fast moving district playoff game with scoring through five innings.
Aero defense clamped down on National Bank to win 20 to 8 at Loveland Field. Manager Walter Swantek’s squad moved a half game ahead of Ajax, building a late six inning surge while the Bank stalled after six innings. Austin Middleton McMullin Steen and Pfeiffer contributed in the six run rally.
American League leaders stay the same as yesterday. NL batting leader Schoendienst of St. Louis at .934 average. runs leader Snider of Brooklyn with 70 along with Dark of New York and Schoendienst. Campanella drives in 82 for Brooklyn. hits leader Schoendienst with 120. Kluszewski and Mathews tied at 28 homers. Bruton has 11 stolen bases. Burdette 7-0 with 2000 strikeouts Roberts leads with 0T.
Dodgers manager Dressen has sharpened a pitching staff led by Russ Meyer and Jim Hughes. A 3 0 shutout of the Cubs boosted Brooklyn’s lead to 3 1/2 games as Meyer and Hughes combined for the win and the Pirates beat the Cardinals in a suspended game.
Yesterday's Stars Batting Steve Bilko of the St. Louis Cardinals broke a slump with two home runs and two singles in a 9-4 win over Pittsburgh. Pitcher Russ Meyer of the Brooklyn Dodgers struck out nine and, with Jim Hughes finishing the last two thirds of an inning, shut out Chicago 3-0.
The Associated Press highlights Harvey Kuenn of the Detroit Tigers as a leading American League rookie and Hy Vey Tydary of the St. Louis Cardinals as the top National League rookie. Mesh from Wisconsin stands out with 311 hits and 12 errors in 48 games. Haddix and Gary Staley anchor the Cardinals in a season with few late-night games in the National League.
The article lists several juniors and boys and girls events with matches between Juuisured and Ella Mi Muller, Sandy Varrassy, Mary Beth Keppel Toppett, Kharl Barnes, David Up Vooyman, Ronald Hunt, Gary Miles, Quinny McEldowney, Robert Chas, Tomy Dietseh and others. Names appear with placements as winners and runners up in a youth playground activity context amid a minor league baseball note.
Pittsburgh adds fullback Jim Williams from Louisville and guard Don Exley from South Carolina to the Steelers roster. Both were rookie signings after college play and joined the team this season.
Ramsay of Pittsburgh and Tori Morrow of Biller are entered in the U S Junior championships in Pittsburgh Western Pennsylvania. Ramsay finished second and Morrow third at a recent qualifier, with note of Ronnie Schwarze. Tulsa event listed with results from an international league showing various teams and scores.
The page shows American and National League standings with teams such as New York St Louis Brooklyn Pittsburgh and Chicago. It lists wins losses and percentages with games played and upcoming schedule notes for matchups like Milwaukee Philadelphia Cincinnati and Cleveland.
Giants star Monte Irvin may win the National League batting title as the season nears its close. The article notes leading hitters like Joey Wares and others, with Mattes and Kell among top contenders, and mentions standings across leagues and teams.
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