Cassett Hurls Merchants to 10 7 Victory
Behind Russ Cassett the Corry Merchants defeated Pleasantville Firemen 10 to 7 at Lave Sand Field. Alex Dubrosky led the offense with two triples, Costello added a triple and two singles, while Cassett fanned key batters to preserve reliefs. Corry built early and held off late threat as infield errors by Pleasantville were countered by aggressive baserunning and timely hits.
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Erie Defeats Johnstown to Extend Win Streak
The Erie Sailors, hottest team in the Middle Atlantic Teague, extended their win streak to seven by scoring all runs in one inning to beat Johnstown 5-3 and stay in third place. Vandergrift split a doubleheader with Uniontown, losing 2-0 and winning 12-? The day also saw New Castle defeating Butler 6-4 and 18-4, while Youngstown and Oil City split. The Colts ended a 10-game skid by taking the first game 1-1, then Oil City rebounded to win the nightcap 3-2.
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Associated Press
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Olympic Games Open With Royal Pageantry At Wembley
The 1948 Olympic Games open at Wembley Stadium with King George delivering the ceremonial proclamation. About 5,000 athletes from nine nations prepare to compete in 17 sports as the opening flame travels from Mount Olympus.
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Berlin
Bobby Long Chosen for East West Pennsylvania All Star Game
Bobby Long of Corry High School era and current America Legion baseball standouts was selected as one of six area youths to play in the East West Pennsylvania all star game in Pittsburgh. He caught for the South as it beat the North 12 to 4 at Ainsworth Field in Erie. scouts ranked him as the second of the six selections. Don Sturdevant also played for the Legion nine on the North squad.
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Olean Oilers Upset Jamestown Falcons 7-3
The Olean Oilers rallied to beat the Jamestown Falcons 7-3 in Pony League action dropping Jamestown a full game behind the league leading Portport Reds who also defeated the Hornell Maple Leafs. The Wellsville Red Sox moved into fourth place after a 6-2 win over Bradford Blue Wings while Hamilton Cardinals topped the Clippers 9-2.
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Yankees Beat St Louis 4 0 Behind McQuinn Double
baseball roundup notes George McQuinn drove in three with a two bagger in New Yorks 4-0 win over St. Louis. Dizzy Trout pitched a shutout as Detroit halted Bostons 13 game win streak. Syracuse topped Montreal 7 to 1. Buffalo beat Baltimore 7 5 Rochester 8 Jersey City 4 Toronto 6 Newark 2.
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Dodgers Dynamo Shakeup Sparks 12-4 Win Over Cardinals
Dodgers destroy the Cardinals 12-4 as Burt Shotton replaces Leo Durocher, Giants win. Brooklyn gains on leaders while New York fires up under Durocher with nine wins in 14. Reds fall. Phillies beat Cubs in Sawyer debut. Tigers blank Red Sox. Doby powers Indians past Cleveland.
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Baseball results and boxing notes from recent games
National League results feature Philadelphia defeating Chicago and New York topping Brooklyn while Boston and Pittsburgh meet in Boston. American League shows Getrair and Collego collisions. Washington and Philadelphia split, Cleveland and New York draw, St. Louis shuts out. Frank Shea aids Yankees in loss, Marino Pieretti shines for White Sox as Chicago beats Washington. Changes in boxing action include Willie Fep and Bobby Jefferson’s decisions and Henry Brimm’s win in Binghamton.
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Indians Win In Midget League Advance Plans
In the Midget League game on Wednesday the Cleveland Indians overtook the New York Yanks after early two run innings. Alley Caufield pitched a relay win for Therons and Le, while Blynt started for the Yanks as plans continue for golf events and a seafood dinner at Corry Dab club with Lobster and steamed clams.
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Golf tournament adds to day of events at noon start
A community day features a noon golf tournament with evening activities. Advance admission tickets cover both the tournament and the supper. For emergencies contact Dr. Compton or committee members M S Cobbett Theodore Hubley Laurie Baker Harry Fasson Shu and Wallace Hammond.
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Laurie Baker
Harry Faxson
Shu
Wallace Hammond
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