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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1953
Page
9
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Philadelphia pitcher Robin Roberts emerges as the standout arm in the National League with 21 innings pitched and a 2.28 ERA. His 1-6 record belies effectiveness as he hints at a 30-win pace, while Philadelphia struggles to finish higher than third in the pennant race. Governors sign fishing and hunting bills, boosting license revenues and imposing season restrictions, with penalties for out-of-season hunting. Local sports notes include Charley Craker named bowler of the year in Oak Ridge, Joe Frisina’s Pueblo team contends in Western League, and Buffalo Raceway hosts eight-race meet as 1953 season closes. Jay Hobert resigns Erie Kabwka Club post for Woodmere Club, and Browns coach Brown shifts Lin Houston to retirement plans. Little League faces upheaval with R Regis Harrison’s firing from Edinboro. resignation accepted by trustees.
The Ajax took a 1-0 lead in the Teener League best of three series by an 18 to 12 win over Aero Supply. Tom Linski and Floyd Wilkinson pitched full games, with Ajax erupting for five late runs aided by walks and timely hits. Czech batted for three extra-base hits as Ajax piled up 13 hits to Aero’s 12.
Art Anderson topped the Dicky-Ben Speedway feature race with Don Dahle of Leeper, Dick Bailey of Grove City, Emory Mahan of Warren, and Nook Walters of Niles close behind. Earlier heats and semifinals saw Dave Hansen, Fred Knapp, Len Briggs, Jim Patrick, Jerry Carver, Sammy LaMian, Pete Williams, and others in podium contention.
Dan Giovanelli, slight favorite, faces Carmine Fiore in an all-Brooklyn welterweight bout at Madison Square Garden. One round, CBS telecast at 9 p.m. Giovanelli seeks his 14th straight victory amid strong fan and TV support. Also notes Rawlings outpoints Wember. Harald Jones defeats Georgia Dunn in Hartford.
National League results included Brooklyn 13 over Chicago 2 and Cincinnati 5 over Philadelphia 4. American League saw New York 4 Cleveland 2 and Philadelphia 9 St Louis 4 with Detroit and Washington also listed. Tonight features New York at Milwaukee and Philadelphia at Cincinnati among others.
The Pittsburgh Steelers place a promising rookie running back on military duty after a call from Uncle Sam. The roster move follows an incident involving a player named Richard Doyle and a prior stop by another athlete in Los Angeles.
The American League standings shift as New York and Chicago White Sox win while Cleveland and Boston stumble. New York defeats Cleveland 4 2 aided by early four run surge, while Chicago tops Boston 4 2 with Sam Mele driving in three runs. Ted Williams faces retirement at Fenway Park after Marine Corps duty. In the National League, Brooklyn dominates Chicago 13 2 and the Braves beat New York 2 0, opening gaps with Philadelphia and St. Louis close behind.
The arts and crafts group produced painted jars for flower pots in the airyground. Elste Hhimt earned praise for color harmony. Friday evening parade entrants were asked to bring Towers for arranging by supervising staff. Yesterday's tournament results named Sendra Weicht as girls ping pens champion, Gerald Marling as boys box hockey champion, and Terry Houser as badminton champion. a blue ribbon was awarded to all champions. Attendance across sessions totaled zero.
Detroit outlasted Washington 5 to 4 while Philadelphia beat St. Louis 8 to 7 on Ray Murray’s two run homer in the eighth. The New York crowd of 87,461 saw the Yankees break their Cleveland jinx as Joe Collins and Gil McDougald homered and Irv Noren added a two run double in the sixth. The Red Sox drew 35,95 fans to watch 18th straight slump bust. Minnie Minoso and Mele homered for the White Sox in Chicago. Cubs lost to Brooklyn as two errors helped Brooklyn score three unearned runs. Johnny Podres held Chicago to three hits in a two run game. Hank Aaron and Milwaukee edged San Francisco. Bob Buhl earned his seventh win. Vince Lombardi and Frank Thomas sparked Cincinnati’s nine run outburst. Cincinnati beat Philadelphia as Perkowski weathered eighth inning trouble for his ninth victory.
Boston owner Tom Yawkey and GM Joe Cronin staged a public welcome for Ted Williams as he returns from military service. Williams, a Marine pilot who completed his wartime duty, will resume in 1958 by a phone call to the American League and sign a contract for the remainder of the season. Williams is expected to receive about $80,000 to return to baseball.
Commissioner Wieuwe Grays announced a meeting of all players at Oli Brackin Field this evening. Several important matters will be discussed and it is imperative that every boy attend.
News present a misty recap of a baseball game where the Milwaukee Braves lost 2-0 to the Brooklyn Dodgers. Buhl pitched his fourth complete major league game, delivering a shutout for New York style scoring while the Dodgers offense produced a trio of runs on timely hits and a double. The piece highlights standout pitching and a solid defensive effort.
Weillbville defeated Corning 11 to 4 while Hamilton beat Byarifure Morell three to nil. Jamestown routed Ball 10 to 0 in the day’s standings.
Westbury N Y reports the Old Country Trot is scheduled tonight with 10 horses in the field for the $100,000 Hambletonian, led by favorite Star and others in the two divisions. The program features 2 year olds and notable contestants from Hambletonian trials at Saratoga and nearby tracks.
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