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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1951
Page
7
City boys ages 9 to 12 gear up for spring Little League trials led by seasoned managers. Uniforms provided. evenly matched clubs aim for spirited games as crowds in other towns have enjoyed strong turnout.
Jackie O'Brien of Meriden Connecticut defeated Joe Atta of New York in a six round points decision. Atta, listed at 147, faced O'Brien at 146 pounds in a tightly contested rematch.
Bob Feller pitched a six hitter to defeat the Boston Red Sox 7-1 as Cleveland kept a tight race with Washington in the American League. Mickey Vernon and Larry Doby led the Indians with key hits, while other pennant contenders posted varying results across the league.
Two new squads enter the Church Softball League adding St. Thomas and St. Elizabeth's to the circuit. Tom Jansen will manage St. Thomas and Edward Gloyna will pilot St. Elizabeth's with Pete Reagle managing BU Club. Officers named include Williams, Stroup, Marsh, and Harvey. Season starts May 14 with Monday and Tuesday doubleheaders and a final preseason meeting next Tuesday at the Y rooms.
The Corry High School track team traveled to Erie yesterday and dropped a 35 to 24 decision to Academy Thief and second stringers. Doug Spaulding Ian Cotes and Kim Bogden won events in pole vault 220 and high jump while Hody McLean ran a strong half mile to finish second.
The Ladies B League final standings show Franz Furniture defeating Rossbacher's Insurance by six frames. Bliss Cleaners beat Avalon Center to win the add game, while Downstie Sewing edged Leeds. Individual events include Segters surpassing 200 in opening, with distances and heights listed for various field contests.
Detroit May boxing news says former heavyweight champion Joe Louis is a strong 19 to 1 favorite to win tonight’s 10 round bout at Olympia Stadium. Louis adapts a new training plan and shuttling style aiming for a quicker knockout against his challenger in front of a TV audience.
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