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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1957
Page
7
The Philadelphia Phillies beat the Cincinnati Redlegs 6-2 behind Robin Roberts seven strong innings as Enver palyers homered, tightening the National League standings. Milwaukee and St Louis also won, while Chicago White Sox swept Boston in the American League as Detroit and New York moved in the standings.
Sawyer of Cincinnati defeated Hall in a rain soaked outdoor bout at Arnold via a 10 round decision. The crowd of 58 paid 4260 in a slow clash marked by clinching and tugging with Hall repeatedly under pressure but Sawyer landed the sharp right in round two and controlled the action to secure the win.
American League standings show New York leading with 27 wins, Chicago 31, Cleveland 23, Detroit 24, Boston 23, Kansas City 20, Baltimore 19, Washington 16. Yesterday New York beat Cleveland 14 to 5 while Chicago won 3 to 2 and Detroit topped Washington 7 to 6. Tomorrow’s schedule includes Baltimore at Chicago and New York at Detroit among others. In the National League Cincinnati leads with 29 wins, Brooklyn 26, Philadelphia 27, Milwaukee 22, St Louis 22, New York 20, Pittsburgh 15, Chicago 13. Results yesterday include New York 2, Milwaukee 0. St Louis 6, Pittsburgh 0. Philadelphia 6, Cincinnati 2. Tomorrow’s NL games listed include Chicago at Brooklyn and Milwaukee at Pittsburgh.
Gene Fulmer, 9-5 favorite, meets Tiger Jones in a 10 round title bid at Chicago Stadium. Fulmer seeks win to stay in contention after a Robinson loss. Jones, 6th rated, aims to rebound after a prior setback. Robinson expected to face Basilio later in September. Jones, 29, Yonkers native, records 44-17-4. Fulmer, 25, 40-4 with 20 KOs.
In Pittsburgh the Ladies PGA final round begins with young stars taking over. Margaret Smith Ruthie Jessen Marlene Hagge Louise Suems Mary Wright and Betty Jameson lead after first round scores on the Churchill Valley course. Also last night Rocky Castellani stopped Lester Felton in Youngstown.
Corry Jamestown moved into a tie for first place in the league after trouncing the Moose 18 to 8. Ronny Brown earned his second win with four innings of work, while Bob Zalzneck relieved in the fifth. Moose starter Mike Johnson took the loss as Corry Jamestown amassed 19 hits. Ray Griswold doubled twice for Moose and several players added two-base hits. The VFW, sharing the league lead, faces Moose next to challenge for sole possession of the top spot.
Dickson at 40 silences Pittsburgh by holding the Pirates to six hits in 10 innings as Musial adds two doubles and drives in two. Fondy, Thomas, and Clemente go hitless as Ennis hits his 4th homer to open the second inning, giving the Cardinals a dominating win and a 2 game lead in the series.
Ruben Gomez of the Giants shut out the Braves 2-0 on four singles to become the NL leader in wins with seven. Bill Skowron and Yogi Berra each drove in five runs as New York crushed the Indians 14-5, while Skowron batted 10-for-14 across the threegame Byer series.
New York lawyers debate if fines imposed by baseball owners on players are lawful. Johnson argues fines breach due process. Frick's attorney and Rep. Gouge defend legality. Players express acceptance of the procedure while noting discomfort with the penalties.
New York welterweight champion Carmen Basilio agreed to defend against middleweight king Sugar Ray Robinson in a September bout in New York. In other brief items, French Amateur quarterfinals featured Ken Smith Orlando Richard Nash and Jacques Houdry. Ladies PGA lead after round 1 featured Wild Smith. Rubber Duty Open leaders include Gay Crewer Tom Bolt and Charlie Sifford. Northern lawn tournament progress saw Matthew Gilson advance. Belmont feature event went to Countermand. Midway Point won the Monsoon Purse at Delaware Park.
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