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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1956
Page
7
Needles of D and A Stables unleashed a late surge to win the Kentucky Derby by three quarters of a length after long trouble, aiming for the Preakness at Yoeyalleo Park on Saturday and the Belmont Stakes next month. The track was fast but the time not stellar, leaving Needles to prove his greatness in the remaining Triple Crown races.
The State Game Commission outlines crow hunting guidance for May and June including best hunting times from early morning to evening, concealment in blinds, and the use of decoys or mounted owls. Hunters are advised to avoid hilltops, seek lowland hides, and comply with regulations while recognizing crop protection and pest control benefits.
This brief notes Countermand’s Derby bid at Churchill Downs and folds in local high school sports moves. It mentions Jack Colina at Erie Lake Shore course, Jim Mahoney’s resignation for Ripley High, Connie Prendh stepping in as point guard at Corry Area High, and Mickey Mantle’s potential breakout with Yankees as a predicted Triple Crown prospect.
Richmond defeats Montreal 6 0 to 2 1 while Columbus 2 9 falls to Toronto 1 1. Other games postponed.
Milwaukee leads the league in percentage but trails Cincinnati by a game as rain and cold mangle the standings. St. Louis splits with New York, while Pittsburgh edges Chicago and ties the Cubs in a six six game called after seven innings. The Yankees pull ahead in the American League while Kansas City belts Washington in a doubleheader. Baltimore takes Detroit twice as Cleveland and Boston are rained out. Musial homers for the Cardinals. Mays, Rhodes and Freese play key roles in late games for the Giants and Pirates.
The Pacific Coast Conference fined the University of Washington $52,000 in penalties as part of a two year probation announced at a PCC athletic directors meeting. Restrictions begin August 1, blocking conference titles post season play and any Rose Bowl receipts, while UW athletes may still try for the Summer Olympic Games.
The Raymond League held a year end banquet at the Moose Club on East Washington Street. Forty members and two guests attended as trophies and prizes were awarded for season and tournament achievements. Door prize winners were named and a social evening followed.
Bowl-Aire B Loop held a dinner at the Moose Club for 64 keggers and two guests with steak dinners. Following the meal a business meeting elected next season's officers led by High Romeo Marchitelli as vice president and xi Tom Lamenders as secretary treasurer. Trophies and prize money were awarded to Corry Pharmacy and All-Way Electric for seasonal supremacy, with high scores recorded by McInnes Steel and All-Way Electric in team games and by Ed Zewatsky, Phil Amoroso, Joe Sarnicki, E Bailey, Romeo Marchitelli, and John Kolanoski in individual events. Robert Damon received the sportsmanship award from secretary LT EB Anderson.
Souchak, ex Duke football star, wins the Colonial National Invitation by one stroke over Tommy Bolt at Colonial County Club. He finishes 280 after 72 holes to claim $5,000, boosting year earnings to about $12,850.43 as Cary Middlecoff falls to second with $10,886.67.
Australian runner Landy of Melbourne aimed for another mile record at Fresno but was outpaced by fellow countryman Bailey of Oregon who smashed the American mile mark with 3 58.7. Bailey led with 220 yards to go and finished strong, while Landy praised the effort and looked ahead to Fresno and the Northern Coast meet before NCAA defense.
New York Yankees shortstop Jerry Lumpe was optioned to Richmond of the International League, to 48 hour total, after being benched nine games with seven errors. The move reduces the Yankee roster to 29, three over May 11 limit. Billy Martin, back from service, is not counted against the limit. Also notes Milward J. Simpson, Wyoming governor, captained the university teams in the 1920s.
A compact sports brief lists today’s Major League games including Cleveland at Boston and Kansas City at Washington with night games. It also notes yesterday’s results with teams like New York, Baltimore, Detroit and Chicago plus standings and upcoming games in both National and American leagues.
Louisvill e report notes Needles, Derby winner from Powder-Noodle Soup, remains a top 3 year old but his Preakness bid May 19 at Pimlico and Belmont Stakes June 16 hold the key to his greatness. The Derby champion’s 107 550 Derby win boosted his 1956 earnings to 332 280 for the year and 462 055 overall after two seasons.
Yesterday's Stars batting summary highlights Cas Zernint of the Athletics with a .352 average from 30 at bats, including two homers, a double and two singles, driving in five runs in a double victory over Washington. Whitey Ford of the Yankees earned a 4-0 win in the first game of a doubleheader. Saturday night in Hollywood Armstead, 29, Los Angeles, defeated Vic Ponce, 128, San Pedro, 0.
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