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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1954

Page

7

Wrestling Card Promises Bears Wright Rematch at Tarzan Hewitt

Abe Cohen books next Tuesday night card headlined by Bearcat Wright versus Tarzan Hewitt in a best two of three falls one hour match. Frankie Ruff debuts in lightweight division after beating Brian Kelly at Brooklyn Eastern Parkway. Ryff eyed August 9 date with Zulueta or Dupas, risk caution with Zulueta. Also Evens junior golfers Pfeiffer Hixson Cassett in Erie tourney. Open champion Furgol eligible for PGA at St Paul. Ohio Derby nominees listed. Boliver new Thiel coach. Pesek named Grove City football coach.

Frankie Ruff Brian Kelly Brooklyn Eastern Parkway New York Kelly Niagara Falls Ryff Orlando Zulueta Ralph Dupas Corry Jack Pfeiffer Larry Cassett Bob Hixson Erie Cleveland Hasty Road Trnflerup John Boliver

Shantz Faces Long Rehab After Shoulder Tendon Pull

Philadelphia pitcher Shantz suffered a pulled tendon behind the left shoulder. Doctor George T. Bennett ordered three weeks of rest from pitching and gradual throwing if pain remains, a setback for the Athletics and manager Eddie Joost. The report also notes minor baseball scores and a boxing result from Miami Beach.

Philadelphia Poppy Shantz Philadelphia Athletics Shantz Baltimore George T. Bennett Athletics Eddie Joost

Orioles Struggle As Browns Fall Further Behind

The Orioles, mired in last place, suffer a prolonged losing streak as Baltimore grosses crowd boos while the Indians widen their lead. The Giants edge Milwaukee on a ninth inning Monte Irvin single, and Cincinnati crushes Brooklyn 13 to 1 as Philadelphia beats Chicago 4 to 1.

Associated Press Browns Orioles St. Louis Baltimore Memorial Stadium Cleveland Indians Indians Philadelphia Chicago Washington White Sox New York Yankees Detroit New York Giants Milwaukee Monte Irvin Cincinnati Brooklyn St. Equis Pirates Pittsburgh

Playground 4 Activities Highlight Casual Day

Yesterday's events at Playground 4 featured badminton ping pong basketball coloring checkers and group games with the wading pool active in the afternoon. Attendance reached 130. In baseball Jim Greengrass of the Cincinnati Redlegs hit two home runs in a 13 1 victory over Brooklyn while Steve Gromek of the Detroit Tigers allowed eight hits in a 4 1 win over the New York Yankees.

Jim Greengrass Cincinnati Redlegs Redlegs Brooklyn Steve Gromek Detroit Tigers New York Yankees

Baseball scores and upcoming games recap

Yesterday results across leagues show Detroit beat New York 4 to 1 and Boston defeated Baltimore 3 to 1 while Chicago routed Washington 7 to 5 in the American League. In the National League Cincinnati overwhelmed Brooklyn 13 to 1 and Philadelphia toppled Chicago 4 to 1. Today schedules include Washington at Chicago and New York at Detroit with several night games.

Detroit New York Philadelphia Cleveland Boston Baltimore Chicago Washington Cincinnati Brooklyn Milwaukee St. Louis Pittsburgh Iain National League ABA

Teen-er and Little League Games Postponed

Rain and wet grounds forced postponements of Teen-er and Little League games last evening. Tonight Rogers Steel hosts Aero Supply in Teen-er action, with Rogers facing the National Bank tomorrow to aim for a first-half tie and possible playoff with Ajax Iron Works. In Little League, Corry Jamestown faces Moose.

Rogers Steel Aero Supply Rogers The National Bank Steelmen Ajax Iron Works Corry -Jamestown Moose

No hitter tossed by Piedmont loop hurler

A York White Roses left hander from Chicago pitched Piedmont League first no hitter of the season. He defeated Hagerstown 1-0 in seven innings of the first game of a doubleheader. Four Hagerstown batters reached on walks. Weglarz struck out four. The win was his fifth of the season against four losses.

Ra—Uene Weysts York White Roses Chicago Hagerstown Weglarz

Leigon Loses At Waterford In Erie County League Play

The Corry American Legion Junior baseball team fell 3 to 1 at Waterford in the Erie County League. Corry outhit Waterford nine to two but failed to deliver when runners were on base. Dick Latos led the offense with two doubles and two singles in four at bats. Bramagin struggled with wildness allowing Waterford to score on four walks and an error in the third. The club hosts Girard Friday at Loveland Field.

Corry American Legion Waterford Patsey Notte-Warren Ross Corry Strikers Corry Skiff Bramagin Dick Latos Girard Loveland

Card Completed For Second Pro Wrestling Show

Promoter Abe Cohen announced Hill presents a second pro wrestling card at Corry Rollerway for next Tuesday evening. Opening bout Hombro Montana of Mexico vs George White of Buffalo in a one fall 30 minute match. Semifinal Lucky Simunovich of Honolulu vs Man Mountain Dean II in best two of three falls 45 minute limit. Main event Bearcat Wright vs Tarzan Hewitt in a full bout as Buffalo seeks revenge after their earlier loss. Advance tickets on sale now through Tuesday afternoon at Sham-

Abe Cohen Bearcat Wright Tarzan Hewitt Buffalo Bearcat Hewitt Negro Hill Corry Rollerway Hombro Montana Mexico George White Lucky Simun Ovich Honoluli Man Mountain Dean II Taran Hewitt Sham

Nardico Meets Andrews In 10 Round Chicago Bout

Danny Nardico returns to light heavyweight action facing Paul Andrews in a nationally televised 10 rounder at Chicago Stadium tonight at 10 p.m. Nardico, an ex Marine from Tamapa, Fla, is 48 9 4 with 12 defeats and four draws. Andrews, a 24 year old ex paratrooper from Buffalo, N Y, is ranked sixth by the NAB A. A win could set up a possible showdown with former light heavyweight champion Joey Maxim.

Chicago Danny Nardico Paul Andrews Chicago Stadium Nardico Tam‘oa Fie Ight Buffalo Natonal Boxing Association Joey Maxim

Promoter Cohen Sells Seats at Rollerway for Big Event

Erie PONY League game noted Wellsville 11 to 10 alongside other games postponed by rain. Rollerway floor to host promoter Cohen with over 1,000 seats filled and room for 200 standing spectators.

Burg's Cohen Pony League Erie Wellsville

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