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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1956
Page
7
The Boston Red Sox used bench depth to beat Detroit 6-4 as Zouchin homered for an early lead and Don Buddin contributed a two run single. Mickey Vernon and Norm Lombrone remained productive despite limited playing time as Boston improved to 4-1 in spring training.
Nashua, the 4-5 favorite in the Grey Leg Handicap at Jamaica, carries 126 pounds and will be ridden by Ted Atkinson as he seeks to surpass Citation on the all time money list. The race is a $50,000 added mile and an eighth, with an expected winner’s purse around $38,000.
About 300 athletes and community members attended a sports dinner at Corry Area High School. Beavers club leaders praised volunteers, and Browns quarterback Otto Graham delivered a keynote message urging youth to stay active and organized.
In Washington Algerian featherweight Cheri Hamina edged Ike Chestnut by split decision after a fifth round left hook opened a cut under Hamina's eye. Referee Reynolds had it 9 2 9 2 draw. judges Bunsa and White stone gave Hamina 94-93. Associated Press card listed Hamina ahead 26-0-4.
Sauer, a 1-year-old outfielder, is reported in good condition at Jewish Hospital after a bat slipped from Walker Cooper during pregame practice. He is expected to be ready for duty with the St Louis Cardinals in two or three days.
Louisville coverage of the Kentucky Derby details race day conditions with Needles as the morning favorite. The 17 starters face varying weather after rain and sun, with post time at 4:90 p.m. EST and CBS broadcasting the event. Needles, trained in Florida and Oklahoma owners Mick Dudley and Bonnie Heath, rides on Dave Erb.
Fort Worth Tex Don Finsterwald and Peter Thomson shared 141 after 36 holes while Ben Hogan faltered with a cold putter missing birdie chances on 14 greens. Hogan, a four time National Open and Colonial winner, faced rare putting woes in the Colonial National Invitation.
American and National League standings shown with wins losses and percentages. Today's and yesterday's results listed for multiple teams with scheduled games for tomorrow. Key teams include New York Chicago Cleveland Baltimore Kansas City Detroit Boston and Milwaukee St Louis Brooklyn Pittsburgh Philadelphia Cincinnati and Chicago.
Bob Rush outpitched Robin Roberts as Chicago beat Philadelphia 2 to 1, yielding seven hits. Eddie Mathews fueled Milwaukee’s 3 to 2 10th inning win over the New York Giants with a Rally single driving in Johnny Logan. Erie defeated Bradford 2 to 0, Hamilton over Jamestown 8 to 5, Lebre at Corning postponed with a similar score.
Oil City High School's track team dominated Corry Area High, winning 13 events and posting a 73 to 36 victory. Connie French led with three firsts in the 100 yard dash 220 yard dash shot put and points for Corry. Bob Follett added a 10 6 pole vault, Jim Tomer was sidelined.
John Landy, world record holder, is set to chase a four minute mile on a Fresno track in the West Coast Relays. The Los Angeles Coliseum crowd, weather cool and cloudy with a chance of sprinkles, watches rival sprinters from Australia and the U S. Contenders include Candy Bailey Delany Dellinger Spiriter Schwellenri ter Walters and others. International League briefly notes Richmond defeating Toronto 8 to 4.
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