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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1950
Page
7
In Hartford Wille Pep of 427 Hartford outpointed Bobby Impsoh of 234 Youngstown in ten rounds. In Elizabeth Johnny Son of 144 Brooklyn outpointed Mike Epulla of 148 Pittsburgh in ten rounds.
The Detroit Tigers edge near a bold goal as Hal Newhouser Ted Gray and Art Houlleman emerge as likely to post 20 wins each this year. Newhouser leads in wins but should stretch in the second half while Gray and Houlteman already pace the team. Freddie Hutchinson provides relief though his record vs top clubs lags. Bob Teller eyes more milestones with the Indians as Cleveland aims for strong showings.
Associated Press reports in Columbus that Walter Hagens described the 36 hole final of the National PGA where Hank Williams Jr. and Walter Harper contend for a $3,500 first prize. Williams, the young pro from Windspire, overtook heavyweights Demaret and Picard in a dramatic rally, while Harper, the 86 year old Portsmouth Public Fee Club pro, aims to extend a storied career. The match reflects a gathering of top pros with a mix of youth and veteran prowess.
ALL AMERICAN MALES WIN AT WIMBLEDON America’s men’s eight players swept all their matches yesterday as fans packed Wimbledon courts in England. Nancy Chafee and Marta Barnett faced each other in women’s draws while top seed Louise Brough met British player Mrs. A. Brighton. Second round men’s singles also on the slate in a schedule likely to stretch into twilight.
Yesterday in the American League Detroit defeated Chicago 6 to 4 in the sole game. Today’s schedule lists Washington at New York, Boston at Philadelphia, Chicago at Detroit, and Cleveland at St Louis with night games. Additional matchups include New York at Brooklyn and St Louis at Chicago with varying times.
Weather disrupted the Summer recreation program with the lowest May attendance so far, 105 participants. Readable results include Mikigel baseball-Carts Darterrs 0, Pee Wee softball Rainy, Junior softball Panters 14 Pelicans 4, Beavers 14 Bulldogs, Senior basketball divilor basketball Kalu Stevior softballgirls Rain Towmorraws scheslles, and various Pee Wee to Junior matchups listed for Beavern Terrie Ann Bulldogs Panthers Long Island Brydiey and other teams.
Erie teams split twin bill in Atlantic League play to keep standings. New Castle lost game one to Youngstown 3 to 4, then won 4 to 3. Bob Bassler pitched a two hitter for Youngstown. Joe Wisneski closed strong. Oil City split, winning 18 to 4 then 14 to 8. Smish had four hits in the first game. Jose from Vandergrift noted in report.
George Kell of the Detroit Tigers tops the majors with 372 points in a season preview of exhibition games. The Tigers edged the White Sox as Kell contributed two singles and scored a run amid a shifting American League race. Pete Castiglione homered late to lift Pittsburgh past Boston, while the Yankees, Giants, Phillies, and Athletics also played, highlighting a varied spring slate.
In a chaotic exhibition between the Pirates and Red Sox, Kiner and Williams staged a hitting duel. Williams silenced the quick swing and tallied a dramatic 2-1 Red Sox win as Kiner delivered eight solid drives but the BoSox prevailed with timely offense and sharp defense.
Piggett notches a triple while Gowale and vu notch singles in a tense drive. Ene and Biller split the spare work as Erle takes a 3-0 to Butter. Une nichtens opens 0-6, Ni agary Falls edges a late push to shade Dali 10-9 in a quirky, unclear set of bowling scores.
The Damestown Falcons executed a rare triple play during a split doubleheader with Hornell Dosyers. Leary Sagan sparked a second inning run by taking a two base hit, while Wright and others contributed as the team won 4-0 in a later game.
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