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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1951
Page
7
Advocate suggests permitting runners to advance on a passed ball or wild pitch but score only on a batted ball. The piece notes pitchers lack control and calls for a rule tweak to improve play for local fans and players, while discussing pennant races and recent MLB action including the Dodgers, Giants, and Phillies.
Indians sweep both games of a doubleheader from the Yankees 6 3 and 4 1 with Feller and Lemon throwing. Pirates drop two to Phils 11 12 and 8 3 as streaks shift. Giants and Cards split. Reds beat Braves twice to pull even with Chicago. Indians hit six homers led by Easter Raschi and Shea in a 2 1 doubleheader.
In the American League yesterday Cleveland won 8 to 4 while Philadelphia led 7 to 1. Chicago lost 11 to 5 and Detroit was 4 to 10. Tonight Washington plays Detroit and Philadelphia faces St Louis with New York at Cleveland and Boston at Chicago. In the National League Philadelphia 11 Pittsburgh 2 Brooklyn 3 Chicago 2 Cincinnati 4 Boston 2 New York 3 St Louis 0. Cincinnati visits Boston and Chicago visits Brooklyn with St Louis at New York and Pittsburgh at Philadelphia tonight.
Fatune Lee Wallard winner of the 500 late race at Indianapolis was burned badly in his first dirt track outing at Reading fairgrounds. He finished fourth in the 15 mile race, was hospitalized in serious condition with burns to arms and legs, with recovery expected up to two months. Bill Schindler won the 80 lap event as Wallard’s car caught fire on the home stretch.
Pirates sit last as eight straight losses and 14 of 15 defeats leave them 111 games back of first. Ralph Kiner, at 823 batting, remains the club's bright spot with a homer and two doubles in a 11-2 win over Philadelphia, while fans fret over the skid.
Niagara Falls won the doubleheader against Lockport 3-2 and kept pace with the Erie Sailors atop the league. The Sailors later ruined a game with City. New Castle Indians routed two pitchers for a 20-2 victory.
The piece tracks Gil Hodges of the Dodgers with 17 homers while discussing Kiner's pace and the Pirates’ slump. It highlights June 12 as the date of Kiner’s 1st homer of 1950 and reflects fan reaction to a difficult streak as Brooklyn stays competitive in the standings.
Ottawa defeated Rochester 2 to 1 and 3 to 1 in two games. Enthilo led Baltimore to a 5 to 2 win and Montreat topped Syracuse 8 to 4. Springhidla blanked Toronto 4 to 0.
Zalzneck's top local delegation leads Corry bowlers in the State Bowling Association team event at Wilkes-Barre with a 2756 series 883 910 531 and 133 handicap. Paul’s Men’s Wear Sterling Milk posts 2596 and 2559 respectively. Clothiers 873 814 815 with 84 handicap. Singles list scores for Carl Feteron Leo Carroll Robert Rastelter and others. doubles show Peterson Carroll Rasteller Chase Keefer French and more.
New York June 4 One of the largest fields in United States Golf Association history tees off for 126 spots in the title play at Oakland Hills Country Club Birmingham Michigan June 14 16. 1481 professionals and amateurs seek 36 hole tests across 29 courses with 162 starting at Oakland Hills 84 exempt including former open champions 1950 British amateur titleholders and top scorers. Dick Chapman not automatically eligible Frank Stranahan 1950 winner qualifies Johnny Goodman last amateur to win open 1933 Ben Hogan defending champion among 11 former winners exempt from today’s qualifying.
Yesterday's Stars Batting ey Baster Tudlans slugged three homers and drove in five as Cleveland swept New York in the doubleheader 8 3 and 4 1. Dave Koslo pitched a two hitter to edge Max Lanier 1 0 in a Giants pitching duel.
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