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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1955

Page

7

Derby Week Builds to Nashua and Summer Tar Showdown

Louisville braces for the Kentucky Derby as Nashua and Summer Tan loom as the main rivals in a potentially small field. Swaps emerges as a dark horse after a Santa Anita Derby win, while Boston Dore fades after a third at Belmont. Betting center on the two front runners and possible third-place bets.

Coupre Roman Louisville Nashua Summer ‘Tan Boston Churchill Downs Belmont Swaps Santa

Fur Prices Down in Pennsylvania Fur Market

Pennsylvania fur dealers bought 645,861 wild pelts for 774 31447 dollars. The breakdown shows miskrats 556,820 for 524,400.51 dollars. skunks 23,261 for 16,447.54. minks 10,628 for 125,824.62. opossums 16,737 for 2,415.10. beavers 3,459 for 34,573.99. raccoons 54,578 for 59,787.28. weasels 14,531 for 10,266.69. red foxes 2,723 for 291.55. gray foxes 9,123 for 296.13. one wildcat for 0.10. Market remains weak with low pelt values, signaling reduced trapping activity.

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End Slcky Derby Weekend and Baseball News

Sport Shorts recounts Mr. and Mrs. AS Boag of Erie at the Derby weekend crowd, notes Penn State football chain of backups, mentions Corry Country Club greens upgrade and Freddie Marsh’s return with the Orioles. Feller’s four Red Sox losses highlighted as he eyes a late-season return. Also reports on Delaney versus Akins at St Nicholas Arena and Puleo versus Costa at Brooklyn Eastern Parkway in featherweight bouts.

AS. Boag Erie Freddie Marsh Baltimore Ori Bibs Bob Feller Biyalfist Boster Red Sox Kansasity St. Nicholas Arena New York Rondie Delaney Virgil Akins Delpiney Brooklyn Eastern Parkway Tony Puleo Carmelo Costa Featherwerknts Costa

Dodgers win as Hodges hits homer and Shube drives winner

In Brooklyn the Dodgers beat Milwaukee 4 1 with Hodges blasting a homer and a late pinch hit by George Shube producing the decisive run. Feller and Spore pitched for the mound duo while Feller had a 12th one hitter through seven innings and Sammy White contributed a late single. In Cleveland the Indians swept Boston 2 0 and then 2 1 as Fel ler trails a major league record with two strong wins.

Hodges Dodgers George Shube Brooklyn Milwaukee Bob Feller Herb Spore Feller Sammy White Cleveland Boston Fed. Sox Felier Indians

PONE LEAGUE Scores and Standings Report

PONE LEAGUE results show Hommel 10 over Corning 4 Bradford 11 over Wellsville 6 Olensf 10 over Jamestown 7 with 110 in 11s Exig 6 Hamilton 6. INTERNATIONAL LEAGUE sees Rochastar 18 over Byrwine 4-2 Columbus 11-4 Toronto 4-4 Buffalo 7-6 Richmond 8-5 Montreal 10-3 Havasin tht.

Hommel Corning Bradford Wellsville Olensf Jamestown Exig Hamilton

Feller and Score Lift Indians to AL Lead in Hard Fought Wins

The Cleveland Indians moved into first place in the American League behind a pair of pitching gems from 21 year old Herbie Score and 39 year old Bob Feller. They shut out Boston 2-0 and 2-1, with Feller pitching a one hit game and Score setting a tie strikeout record as the Indians beat the Red Sox and gained a half game on New York and Detroit. Orioles, White Sox split a doubleheader, while Kansas City’s Athletics shocked Washington. Dodgers beat Braves, Cardinals split with Pirates, Giants edged Reds in 16 innings, and Cubs outlasted Phillies 8-7.

Associated Press Cleveland Indians Bob Lemon Mike Garcia Bob Feller Indians Boston Red Sox Felter Bob New York Detroit Chiexico Cleveland Yankees Baltimore White Sox Orioles Kansas City Athletics Red Sox Washington Jim Finigan Brooklyn Dodgers Milwaukee Braves George Shuba St. Louis Cardinals Pittsburgh Milwaukee Cards Ronnie Kline New York Giants Cincinnati Reds Johnny Antonelli Redlegs Bil Taylor Whitey Lockman Chicago Cubs Philadelphia Ransom Jackson Aea

Corry Skeet Team Beats Erie 298 241 in League Match

Corry's crack skeet team won three straight in the Penny York League, defeating Erie 298 to 241. Kurt Lindberg led Corry with two perfect rounds of 25, while B Palmer paced Erie with two perfect 25s. Louis Kuhn was runner-up for the winners with 49, and Kermit Mewes and Jim Latimer each posted 48.

Orry Erie r-Kurt. Lindberg Corry B. Palmer Louis Kuhn Kermit. Mewes Jim Latimer

Corry Archers Top Union City in Informal Shoot

The Corry Rod and Gun club archery team defeated Union City 1318-087 on the local range. Ralph Bailey led with 518 points, Larry Eckman added 263, while for Union City L. Johnson scored 278 and K. King 253 as 90 arrows were shot per team at 60, 50, and 40 yards.

Corry Union City Ralph Bailey William Tell Larry Eckman L. Johnson K. King

Moore Favored Over Cuba's Nino Valdes in Las Vegas Bout

Light heavyweight champion Archie Moore and Cuba's Nino Valdes meet in a 15 round non title bout in Las Vegas. Moore, 38, sought a return shot at heavyweight champ Rocky Marciano. Valdes, 30, seeking status as top challenger. No radio or TV coverage planned.

Spy Ehle Moore Cuba Nino Valdes Rocky Marolang Clash Tonight Las Vegas Nev Muarciano England Donl Gockell

Night schedule and past results roll for major leagues

Baseball schedule lists Milwaukee at Brooklyn Chicago at Philadelphia St Louis at Pittsburgh and Milwaukee at Pittsburgh as possible. Yesterday results show Brooklyn 5 Milwaukee 4 New York 2 Cincinnati 1 Philadelphia 7-2 with St Louis 4-0 and Pittsburgh 3-7. American League standings and tomorrow’s night games include New York at Detroit and Baltimore at Kansas City among others.

Milwaukee Brooklyn Chicago Philadelphia St Louis Pittsburgh New York Cincinnati Cincinnat Chiowko TAK Fats Boa

Redleg players unharmed in train sideswipe

Redleg baseball players traveling from Pittsburgh to New York were unharmed when their train was sideswiped near a trestle 45 miles west of Philadelphia. After a two hour delay, passengers were transferred to another coach.

Pittsburgh New York Uils Philadelphia

Littler Captures Rich Colonial Invitational Title

Gene Littler of Palm Springs won the $37,500 Tournament of Champions, securing $2,566.66 and finishing with 200 total strokes after a final round 72 at Desert Ten Country Club. The victory left other notable players like Bob Toski, Ed Burgol, and Billy Maxwell earning smaller prizes. All entrants received at least $1,000.

Associated Prom Las Vegas Tor Texas Fort Worth California Gene Littles Palm Springs Ritie Mvay Trumph Ben ‘Hogi Portland Dre Alro Witty Aid Bob "Toxkl Ser Ssarbaryn Pele Coupe Ed Burgel Billy Maxwell Tisnal Wd Bovelak Durham Berwick

Manhattan Wins Three Titles In Penn Relays

At Philadelphia Penn Relays Manhattan College captured three titles led by the half mile four mile and shuttle relay events. Pitt struggled with injuries and mishaps as Arnie Sowell and Lowell of Pittsburgh faced setbacks while Villanova earned a notable scoreless team finish in the 61st running of the carnival.

Manhattan PENN Aswociayeg Philadelphia Arnie Sowell University of Pittsburgh Runeliie Sithirday Lowell Panthers Pitt Magihattin Villanova

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