Morton Cooper and kin in major league rumblings
The Wind writing notes Mort Cooper, a Giants pitcher nearing careerend, with brother Walker as a key catcher for the Mets. predicts possible sale or release amid arm troubles and prior trades. Ken Yount, a Penn State product, shows promise as pitcher and infielder, with multi sport talents, while other league notes include Feller-Griffith feud rumors and local minor league updates.
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Erie Sailors Rally Past Johnstown 5 2
The Erie Sailors staged a ninth inning comeback to beat the Johnstown Johnnies 5-2, moving from third to second in the Middle Atlantic Baseball League standings. Oil City suffered a 5-0 no hit loss to cellar-dwelling Butler Wanks, while Tommy Encinas limited Nisgera Palls Pron fiers in a 9-6 Uniontown Gal Barons win. Yorkestown Colts downed Vendergrift Pioneers 12-10.
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Ferrier Triumphs Over Chick Harbert In PGA Finals
Australian born Ferrier from San Francisco defeated Melvin Harbert of Northville 2 and 1 at Plum Hollow to win the American PGA Championship. Ferrier bagged 3300 dollars for his first victory of the year, pushing his season earnings to 9,669.28. He played about 12 rounds on the 6022 yard course, dropping six putts inside 35 feet, including a 60 foot putt to advance in the third round. Harbert lamented Mussing chances after Ferrier’s late run sealed the title.
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Falcons Strengthen Lead Over Bradford in District Turmoil
Batavia Clippers rebounded to a 6-1 win over the Lockport Reds securing their third straight triumph and a seventh-place spot as 1946 co champions sharpen form. Jamestown Falcons widened gap on Bradford with a 6-2 defeat of the Hamilton Cardinals while Olean Oilers crushed Blue Wings 9-2 behind Karl Morrison's seventh win.
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Doyle Operated On After Robinson Fight in Cleveland
Jimmy Doyle of Los Angeles, knocked out in the welterweight title attempt against Ray Sugar Robinson, underwent surgery at Charity Hospital early today under Dr. Spencer Braden. Officials said Doyle remained in critical condition and was unconscious after receiving last rites. The fighter was carried from the Arena on a stretcher following a seventh round knockdown, as 11,275 spectators paid 9 gross gate earnings of 979,240. Also listed are Erie 5 Johnstown 4 and other scores in the Middle Atlantic League.
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Corry Legion Defeated At Waterford 4-0 in Legion Baseball
Paul Ryan of Union City pitched a perfect game with no walks as Waterford defeated Corry 4-0. Letty Hixson of Gerry was the only runner to reach base for Corry, caught stealing at second in the second inning. Waterford tallied once in each of the first, second, and fourth frames and added a late run.
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Spahn Wins 11th As Braves Trim Cardinals 9 4
Warren Spahn and John ny Sain of the pennant hopeful Boston Braves threaten to break the modern NL record for two pitchers from one club with 20 wins. Spahn earned his 11th victory as Braves beat the Cardinals 9 4 in St Louis, keeping a slim lead over the Dodgers while other NL games shift the standings. Rain washed out several scheduled night games in Detroit Boston Cleveland and New York.
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Booster Game Carded Tonight at Loveland Field
Weather permitting booster teams face the Old Timers in an eight inning booster clash at Loveland Field tonight at 6 30. Ticket sales have dwindled but management hopes for the season’s largest crowd to ease mounting campaign debt. Russ Casseth likely starts for Chuck Williams crew and Mike Popovich for the Old Timers, a curve ball specialist.
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Stag Party Planned at Cony Country Club
Thursday evening will be Dog House night for male members at the Cony Country Club. A nine hole handicap golf tournament will start the event with several prizes. Golf cards may be turned in after moonrise until dark, followed by social time and a light lunch. If successful, more stag events will be planned at intervals.
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Babe Ruths Edge Ted Williams Team In Beaver Club Midget League
The Babe Ruths defeated Ted Williams’ crew 15 to 14 Tuesday morning as Jack Dempsey led a five-hit effort and leveraged walks and errors to surge ahead in the final frame. Today’s listed games include Cleveland at New York and Detroit at Boston with night games in St. Louis at Philadelphia and Montreal’s 12-2 score over Jersey City.
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Major league results and standings flash recap
Major League Baseball results show Brooklyn defeating Pittsburgh 4 to 2 and New York routing Chicago 11 to 0. Cincinnati edged Philadelphia 4 to 3 while Boston beat St Louis 9 to 6. Other scores include Philadelphia and Cincinnati, plus a rain affected Detroit at Boston and Cleveland at New York with partial bowls noted.
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Softball League Meeting Set for Thursday Evening in City
Softball teams in the city are urged to attend a meeting at the Raymond plant conference room tomorrow evening at 3 30. Each pilot must submit a 15 man roster and pay entrance fees by the deadline. In last night’s contests Short Center beat VFW then tied Ajax 10 10 in a game called after six frames. Stanford Hose edged Corry Jamestown No 1 8 1.
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DiMaggio Maintains Lead In All Star Ballot Totals
Chicago news reports Joe DiMaggio of the New York Yankees holds the top spot in All Star ballot counts for the July 8 game at Wrigley Field. Total ballots passed 4.27 million, with the million-plus threshold likely reached before voting closes at midnight tomorrow. Others named include Enos Slaughter and Joe Gordon among leading vote-getters in a sweeping roundup of major league stars.
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