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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1951
Page
7
A cryptic fragment hints at Ben and a group ready to perform in a nearby venue. The note references an upcoming event and potential changes to the lineup, suggesting a cautious buildup before a public appearance.
New York Yankees surge in pennant race as Joe DiMaggio returns from injuries with three homers in as many games. The 100000 dollar outfielder powered an 8-3 victory over Chicago and a 2-0 win in the nightcap, lifting the Yankees two games ahead of Boston while the Indians beat the Red Sox 5-4. Dodgers pile pressure in the National League with a 9-3 win over St. Louis as Cincinnati and Chicago split, and Philadelphia and Boston-Pittsburgh split doubleheaders.
An advance contingent of the Pittsburgh Steelers headed for Cambridge Springs for pre season drills in Crawford county. About 60 players expected. rookies Ray Mathews from Clemson and Ted Gehlann from William and Mary have signed. Veterans Darrell Hogan and end Val Jansante signed over the weekend.
Golfer Loyd Mangrum faced a death threat after a Saturday call warning him not to win the St Paul Open or be harmed. He later set a St Paul Open record and played under police watch with uniformed officers in the gallery. Chicago notes also report the same gamblers ordered Sam Snead to win.
Friesailors, atop the Middle Atlantic Baseball League, swept Lockport 4-0 and 7-5 to widen their lead. Niagara Falls split with Butler as Bobby Nicholls drove in the winning run in the 10th inning of the 9-3 victory. Ed Stvke earned his eighth win for Oil City with 17 hits support in a 13-3 triumph.
Two speedway drivers Cecil Green and Bill Mackey died within 15 minutes on the Funk Speedway curve near Winchester Indiana as their cars plunged down a 25 foot embankment after spinning from an oil slick. A third top driver Walt Brown died at Williams Grove while racing. A spinning wheel injured five spectators at Mt Hawley Speedway in Pearis, with two seriously hurt.
Mechanicsburg Veterans of Forever Wars captured the Pennsylvania state VFW softball championship after an 8-4 victory over Norristown in the final. The win earned Mechanicsburg a berth in the national VFW tournament at Fort Madison next week.
Results recap for yesterday includes Cleveland 5 Boston 4 and Detroit 8 0 while New York 8 2 and Chicago 3 0 led winners. Tonight Detroit visits New York as the lone scheduled American League game and the National League slate features Philadelphia Cincinnati and New York Chicago among others.
Lon Hanns, Little League baseball commissioner, announces the new constitution and board of governors with terms from August 10, 1953. Bracken named Chairman of the board of directors with Pete Russell Howard McMullen Roger Brown Paul Stroup and Richard Bachomer. League officers include N. L. Bogden president Victor Cragg vice president Charles Bracken treasurer and Lou Hannn secretary. Managers continuing through the season are Joseph Baressi Gam Baressi Vern Group and George Sproveri.
Washington July 20 Minor League Baseball Czar George Trautman today lifted the 90 day suspension of Dixie Walker manager of the Atlanta Crackers in the Southern Association. The suspension issued June 28 after a home plate dispute at Mobile was overturned and the $100 fine rescinded. A Mobile runner was ruled safe when Atlanta catcher Roy Jarvis obstructed the plate by Umpire Paul Roy.
The Penn State athletic board proposed abolishing platoon football and Spring practice amid concerns about cost and academic impact. Stakeholders cited funding, modern game needs, and mortgage pressures on stadiums, while some observers warned of August coaching drafts and continuing evolution of football. Pirates infielder Rocky Nelson’s baserunning miscue is noted as a separate game anecdote.
Luciani wins the Pennsylvania Public Links title in Hershey after 54 holes with a 294 total, finishing three strokes ahead of runner up Walter Billrea Jr. Defending champ Billrea wins a three hole playoff to take second, while Robert Schoener and Ted Robertson also place high. The 1952 event returns to Hershey in late July.
A 16-7 Wellsville win over Jamestown featured 29 bases on balls, a league record. Ed McNulty earned his 7th win of the season as Jamestown swept Hamilton in a twin bill, 4-3 and 12-1. Olean and Corning split a doubleheader, Paul Owens homering in the nightcap, Bradford fell to Hornell 6-3 as Davenport and Furrell homered for Bradford.
A one-year-old Scot swims the English Channel in both directions becoming the fourth person in history to complete the feat. Ned Burnie of Edinburgh achieved the reverse crossing. harsh winds and current made the journey harder than the France-to-England swim. The distance is about 21 miles and his time was 19 hours and 2 minutes.
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