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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1953

Page

7

Little Leagues Prep for District Playoffs Across Districts

Corry's Little Leaguers prepare for playoffs leading to district and state finals with eight districts and two Meadville area teams. Low Hanna named district tournament director. play to begin early July. Also notes on 10 football rules, college football trends, trout fishing season opening July 1, Castellani title hopes, Simmons injury update, and White Sox spring ops in Tampa Bay.

Corry Williamsport Lite State Meadville Gerry Havborcreek Northast Wesleyville Union City Low Hanna Little Lange Rocky Castellani Pierre Langlois Becky Weiter Curt Simmons Piv Indelahia Phillies Freddie Marsh Chicago White Sox Tampa Pasauna Calif

Pirates Sued for 150,000 Over Foul Ball Injury

Robert J. McFarland of Morgantown West Virginia sues the Pittsburgh Pirates for 150000 in U S District Court claiming injuries from a foul ball strike at Forbes Field amid alleged negligence and lack of public protection. He states the incident occurred shortly before a night game on June 10 1852 while seated in an unprotected area behind home plate. The area is now screened.

Pittsburgh Robert J. McFarland Morgantown W. Va Pittsburgh Pirates Forbes Field U. S Pirates McFarland

Yesterday's Stars Spotlight In Baseball Wins

Ted Gray of the Detroit Tigers allowed five hits in his first win after nine losses as Detroit edged the New York Yankees 3 2. Tommy Gloviano of the Philadelphia Phillies, a reserve, hit two home runs and a single as Philadelphia defeated Cincinnati 10 3.

Ted Gray Detroit Tigers New York Yankees Tommy Gloviano Philadelphia Phillies Phils Olneinnatl

Fight Develops for Second Spot in Junior Loop

In the American League race for second place Cleveland leads by three games over Boston with Chicago White Sox in between and Washington and Philadelphia still in contention. The Indians beat Washington 4-2, Yankees lost to Detroit 9-2, White Sox beat Philadelphia 5-2, Red Sox topped St. Louis Browns. In the National League the Braves lost badly to the Giants 15-1, Brooklyn split a doubleheader with the Cubs, Cardinals beat Pittsburgh 4-0, Phillies defeated Cincinnati 10-0. Big Mike Garcia earned his eighth win, and Billy Goodman extended a hit streak to 11 games as Philadelphia and other teams posted solid wins.

Associated Press New York Yankes Cleveland Boston Chicago White Sox Washington Philadelphia Indians New York Yankees Ted Gray Detroit Tigers White Sox Red Sox St. Louis Browns Braves Milwaukee New York Giants Brooklyn Chicago Cubs Cubs St. Louis Cardinals Pittsburgh Cincinnati Mike Garcia Senators Marion Fricano Bob Elliott

Major League Leaders Shown From National and American Leagues

National League leaders include Schoendienst in runs with 51, Campanella tops RBIs with 56, and Mathews hits with 18. Bruton leads triples and Bruton tied for stolen bases, while Burdette posts top pitching with a 1.60 ERA and Roberts 1.% strikeouts. American League marks place Vernon batting .308, Mantle leading runs with 54 and RBIs with 48, Kuen hits 77, Kell 17 doubles, Jensen 11 triples, Zernal 15 home runs, Rivera 13 steals, Lopat 8-0, Fierce 54 strikeouts. International League results include Ottawa 8-5 and Baltimore 3-9, with Buffalo 6 Rochester 3, Syracuse 3, Toronto 2, Montreal 8, Springfield 3.

Baltine—Schoendienst St. Louus Schoendienst Gilliam Brooklyn I — Campanella Dombies — Snider Dark New York Bruton Milwaukee Mathews Millwaukee Betse Burdette Roberts Philadelphia Vernon Washington Mantle Battei Kuenn Detroit Kell Boston Jensen Zermal Ottawa Baltimore Buffalo Rochester Syracuse Toronto Montreal Springfield

Ajax Scores 11-6 Victory To Near Teener Title

The Ajax moved a step closer to the Teener League crown by an 11 to 6 win over Rogers Steel. Brougit, Turner, and Scott fueled the attack as Ajax built totals in the second through sixth innings. Jan Van Dresar allowed two runs in the fourth, while Ed Latos and Ted Francisco aided Moose with eight hits. A postponed Tren-er League game tonight pits Ajax against Aero Supply. a win would clinch first-half honors.

Aero Tonight Moose Trips Vets Ajax Rogers Steel Moose WEW Ajo Tomner Chick Scott Bi Turner Steelmen Paul Dietsch Acros Jan van Dresar Herel Vets Ed Latos Ted Francisco Ue Moose Aero Supply Joep Anagers Marty A Tomer Scott Be Swanson Ry A Ross Burch I Merkle Dawson Steen Rf ‘Hosier Gates I Lirnski A Turner Mitchell Grech F Fleming Ui McMullin

Olson Wins By Decision Over Paddy Young

Olson defeats Paddy Young by unanimous decision in Madison Square Garden to claim the America 150 pound crown. The bout drew 7,418 spectators, grossing about $32,500 with TV and radio payouts pushing each fighter’s total to around $23,000. Judges scored 11-3-1, 12-3, and 11-3-1 as Olson announced plans for a potential world title clash with Ramdy Turpin in August in New York or San Francisco, promoter venue debates continue.

Associated Press New York Carl Bubai Olson Gugland Ramdy Turpin Paddy Young Madison Square Garden America Balding Bobo Turpin Olson Sid Flaherty Flaherty Norris Maherty San Francisco Young Agai Arthur Sussikind Arthur Aldala Petey Scalzo Bobo

Baseball scores and upcoming games from yesterday and today

Detroit defeated New York 3 to 2 and Boston beat St. Louis 4 to 1. Chicago won 5 to 2 against Philadelphia while Cleveland triumphed 4 to 2 over Washington. Chicago led 11 to 1 in another match with Brooklyn at 8-7. New York 15, Milwaukee 1. Philadelphia 10, Cincinnati 3. St. Louis 10, Pittsburgh 3. Today Detroit meets New York and Cleveland plays Washington among others.

New York Cleveland Washington Chicago Philadelphia St. Louis Boston Milwaukee Brooklyn Pittsburgh Cincinnati

Playground Activities and Upcoming Sessions Begin

Yesterday’s playground program featured stories Alive in Wonderland and art for children, with winners in dolls and pets categories. Beginning Monday, Junior High area kids meet at 9 15 and 1 15 at Right Street Entrance to march to the grounds. next week arts and crafts start at 10 am making series. Checker and badminton games, costume night next Friday with prizes, and an attendance contest runs through July 23.

Mary McClaskey Lins du Hanna

No clear headline due to fragmentary text

A fragment describes a school outing to Titusville for top attendance performers in a swimming event with slips awarded for participation and a bus trip for the top 50. It also lists Pony League game results including Wellsville, Batavia, Hornell, Bradford, Corning, Jamestown, Hamilton, and Oleati with scores.

Tithisville Wellsville Batavia Hornell Bradford Corning Jamestown Hamilton Oleati

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