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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1953

Page

7

Minor League To Boost Youth Baseball In Corry

A new minor league will be formed to feed the Little League in Corry serving boys, parents, and clubs. Officials say this expands opportunities, raises play quality, and mirrors Yankee bench depth with future pro potential. A Cleveland boxing card at Arena in the Chin Metropolis also headlines local sports. The main bout pairs Johnny Bratton vs Livio Mioli Bratton is seen as a top welterweight contender.

Corry Uouids Fintt Alent Ute Little Beagne Cleveland Area Inns Chin Imetropolis Johnny Bratton Livia Mii Bratton Kid Gavilan Minelli Anody Chuck Hunter Ben Skelton Tne Ila Billy Wasser Pittsburgh Mickey Mars

Bowling ladies lead as Market and Grice Jewelers shine

In the Ladies B League Model Dairy remains atop with a one game edge, while Market Way Market and Grice Jewelers dominated their opponents. Results show Model Dairy 669 613 676. Way Side Market 507 577 61. Grice Jewelers 549 686 bili. Jackson's Floral Gardens 961 533 825. Raymond's Jewelers 566 602 632. Connie's 625 582 607. Katherine's 620 575 653. John's Grocery 586 66 oa.

Model Dairy Keglerettes Grice Jewelers Jackson's Floral Gardens Grive Jewelers Raymond Jewelers Katherine’s Connie's Jackson's Florists Wayniide

Tiger Jones Beats Herring In National TV Fight

Ralph Tiger Jones defeated Jimmy Herring by a 10 round decision at St Nicholas Arena in New York. Jones claimed the victory came after a contentious exchange earlier, blaming Saxton for any lingering dispute and signaling readiness for future matches.

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Native Dancer Faces Derby Test In Louisville Race

Associated Press reports Native Dancer, wearing Vanderbilt silks, seeks Derby glory as 12 entries vie for the $118,850 gross purse at Churchill Downs. Jockey Eddie Arcaro rides with Social Outcast a doubtful starter amid changing weather and track conditions.

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Gavilan vs Wember Tonight In Syracuse Fight Card

Welterweight champion Kid Gavilan meets Danny Bang Bang Wember in a national ABC telecast from Syracuse New York. Upstate New York blackout noted. Georgetown beats Penn State 4 2 Navy tops Pittsburgh 1 Bucknell 5 Dickinson 4 Penn 10 Harvard 7.

Gavilan Syracuse Welterwelzhi Kid Danny ABC Upstate New Work Georgetown Penn State Navy Pittsburgh Bucknell Dickinson Penn Harvard

Meadville Falls to Corry in Upset Track Meet

Corry High upset Meadville 57 to 52 as Dory High led with wins in the half mile and mile events and ran on the winning mile relay. Dick Staples secured second in javelin to seal the victory while the Cragemen captured six firsts and balanced scoring across sprints and field events.

Cory High Treir Meadville Bulldogs Dory High Tninch Beavers Dick Staples Vic Crage Scarthin Don Wood Corry Hiph Butler Coates Watter M Coates C Buller N Wolfe Mercatoris M Dougls C Wood Lotus Grippi M Mild — Wood C Chinosky M Esterly M Meailville Hilind Vatter Powell Hannan Dovelas MeKeta Miuutes Rockwell M Staples C Gunsallus Matlin M Lanphere Seidler Martin Wi Lloyd Gates C Powell M Elehynski C Helzht Iehes Vaul — Fuock Mt. Blynt Hoteli Hiland Fleming C Hatch

Douglas and Wall Lead Pan American Golf After Third Round

In Mexico City at the Pan American Open, Dave Douglas from Crwark Delaware and Ark Wall of Honesdale Pa pace the field midway through the third round. Ben Hogan sits near the front, three behind the leaders, with Hogan's steady play offset by Higgins Fort Worth. Hogan has won the U S Open three times and shares a high standing among the leaders as the round progresses.

Mexico City Ben Hogan Ute Master Dave Douglas Ark Wall Honesdale Hob Ak

Baseball scores and today’s schedule from the majors

Yesterday’s American League results include Detroit 7 over Philadelphia 2 and Boston 1 over Cleveland, while Chicago beat New York 5 and St. Louis defeated Washington 6. In the National League St. Louis 3 beat New York 2 and Milwaukee 5 defeated Philadelphia 2 with Brooklyn 6 over Chicago 5. Today’s games feature New York at Chicago and Washington at St. Louis among others.

Detroit Philiessina Boston Cleveland Washington St. Louis Chicago New York Milwaukee Philadelphia Brooklyn Pittsburgh Cincinnicti Amerinsty League Cincinnati Cleveland A Chicago Isu Louis Es Broadlys Chicago A Fittsburgh

Delay Opens At Country Club Postponed To Next Week

President Jack Castor announced the Corry Country Club opening is delayed at least one more week as work on the new clubhouse addition and interior renovation progresses. The course remains closed to play but members may tour the hilltop layout while heavy rains ease and weather improves.

Corry Jack Castor

Senators win behind Dixon relief in six five victory

Washington relief pitcher Sonny Dixon struck out the side to finish a 6-5 win as Pittsburgh defeated Cincinnati 8-0 with Pete Castignone and Clemnati contributing in the earlier play.

Pete Castignone Pitts Tyite Sin Pittsburgh Clemnati Phching Sonny Dixon Washington Senators Fie Bises Leslie St. Laws Washington

International LACT Postpones All Games

Jerry Hennessey, defensive end for the Washington Redskins, is noted in a local item about his off season work as a movie stuntman in Holiswond, with a brief reference to his league status during the postponement.

Jerry Hennessey Washington Redskins

Dodgers Edge Cubs to Regain Top NL Position

Dodgers defeat Cubs to reclaim first in the National League as Pirates and Cardinals win elsewhere. Pee Wee Reese homers for Brooklyn while Lemon, Nixon, and Garver surrender key runs in a day of varied results across major league action.

Dodgers CUBS Phils Braves Pirates Red Sox Lemon Chisox Yankees Detroit Fintbuat Nuswonol Permant Avil Giy'ze Brek Ciminnati Reds Phillies Milgather Mie Jlave Pittsburgh Cin Gonauth Louis Gardinals New York Boston Red Sox Cleveland Bob Lemon Philadelph Washington St Louis Lenny Nixon Chicago White Sox Wivee Howe Chicago Athletics Ned Garver Brizes Stadium Thelves Billie Joost Gus

Major League Leaders From A Scrambled Box Score

Batting leader Wyrostek of Philadelphia and runs leader Gillam of Brooklyn appear amid a jumbled box score. Highlights include Campastella of Brooklyn RBIs, Snider of Brooklyn hits, Mathews of Milwaukee home runs, Guin of Footscray, Surkent of Milwaukee pitching, and others like Roberts and Shishu. Stolen bases credited to River Chutaga. pitching by Parmel Bastan with 30 strikeouts by Pierce.

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Baseball Summary From a Faded 1950s Box Score Card

Fragmentary lines recount various baseball events and players, mentioning Berra Pettit and Peters with Pittsburgh, Phillies, Cardinals, Braves, and Dodgers in a bustling game recap. The garbled OCR includes references to homers, baserunners, and notable names like Al Daq and Murry Dickson, but many details are unclear.

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Softball League Meeting Set for City League Organizers

A meeting for all interested in organizing a four-city softball league is urged. The gathering will be at Chuck Williams Sport Shop on West South Street tonight at 7 oclock. Organizers hope enough interest will be shown to form the league.

Chuck Wiliams West South Street

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