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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1959
Page
7
Jimmy Dykes, in his Detroit managerial debut, guides a reshaped Tigers lineup to a doubleheader sweep over the New York Yankees 4-2 and 8-2. Charlie Maxwell drives in six runs with four homers across the two games.
The Bay area junior Legion team under manager Patsey Notte was alerted this morning. Practices run Monday to Thursday evenings at Shady Avenue field and Friday evening plus Sunday afternoon in May. Road game at Erie on June 5 highlights the schedule.
Willie Shoemaker chose Tomy Lee over Sword Dancer and won by a nose at Churchill Downs. Trainers credited Shoemaker’s ride and noted the margin and final time of 2:02 1-6 for 1 1/4 miles, with Tomy Lee earning a record purse and advancing Derby momentum for Preakness contenders.
Sunday results show Cincinnati 6-1 over, Los Angeles 3-7, Chicago 4-4, Pittsburgh 4-1, St. Louis 3-2 in two games, Milwaukee 9-4 over San Francisco. Saturday results include Pittsburgh 2-1 St. Louis, Cincinnati 16, Los Angeles, San Francisco 8 Milwaukee 5, Chicago 4, Philadelphia 3. Upcoming Monday and Tuesday schedules include Los Angeles at Milwaukee, San Francisco at Cincinnati, Chicago at Pittsburgh, plus American League standings and results featuring Cleveland, Baltimore, Kansas City, Washington, Boston, New York, Detroit, and Chicago.
The Rod and Gun Club riflemen lost to a visiting Falconer team 244 to 238 yesterday afternoon. Key scores included V. Shaka and B. Oniel each firing perfect 50s for Falconer, while R. Malta led the locals with 49. Corry’s top scorers were Kurt Lindberg 49 and G. Conklin and J. Bielawski with 48s.
CHICAGO. Bill Veeck says he will keep trading until he finds help after swapping Ray Boone for Harry Simpson. The White Sox also sent Don Rudolph and Lou Shizas to Cincinnati for Del Ennis, as Simpson, 33, enjoyed his best Kansas City season in 1956 with a .293 average and 21 homers. Boone arrived from Detroit last May.
Hank Aaron homered twice and drove in a run as the Braves beat the Giants 9-4 to reclaim first place. He expanded his batting average to .500 with 36 hits in 72 at bats, sharing league lead with Eddie Mathews in home runs at eight and boasting a slugging percentage near .972.
Corry High’s Meade Beavers head to Meadville and Warren for two road games to close the regular season. Led by Ben Calderate and Dave Yard, Corry aims for a perfect 7-0 mark, with standout performers including Jim Vanik, Sid Stewart, and Rudy Silvis. Key bits: Meadville visit tomorrow. Warren also on schedule. Downey a doubt in the 440. Silvis added to bolster sprint events. several field events depth noted.
Bob Hunt led with 236 in the high single and Lafe Douglas topped the league with 175 average. Roger Haight missed the singles title but claimed the 442 series leading finish, while Everett Phillips earned the all events title with 1807 total and $5 prize. Prizes included three bowling balls to Albert Ross Lin Hurbut and Marlyn Jukes and three bowling shoes to Morris Routwell Everett Phillips and Pete Heerlein. Don Gilas was elected secretary treasurer for 1959 60 season.
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post Hone hosted the Raymond League bowling awards banquet detailing a steak dinner, invocation by Willum Dahl, and program led by Ler Danner as master of ceremonies. Prizes included $4 and trophies for 1958-59 season top performers, with other honors to Autancatis and multiple high single and series awards.
In Newton Mas, Chico Vefar defeated Joe Denucel by outpoint as Satyrh Cont fought 1634 rounds, delivering a notable boxing card from weekend action.
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