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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1951
Page
7
Fragmentary OCR notes reference a national election with a 3.04 magnitude drop in observed figures and unclear political context. Names, places, and precise outcomes are not readable, leaving only vague hints of a voting event and measurement data.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions safety for residents and covers a warning or advisory tone. Names and places are unreadable, but the piece appears to urge protection or precautions for local people.
Rumbaugh stars in Erie stock car races opening the season with a heat win and a third in the final amid spills. The Cleveland Indians face the New York Yankees in a key American League series, aiming to end the title jinx. Tyike, Easter, Lemon, Wynn and others are listed among spring roster moves as Erie prepares for a busy season, including a national public links qualifier at the Erie Golf Club.
New Castle clings to one game lead as Butler’s seven hit pitching by Fred Wardie shuts out the Erie Sailors 10-2. Niagara ejects New Castle from unbeaten list with an eight-run late surge in a 12-5 win. Youngstown splits a doubleheader with Jorkport 2-2 and 12-4 as Lockport drops to last place.
Branch Rickey reshapes the Pittsburgh Pirates with unusual infield shifts and position swaps. Ralph Kiner moves to first base while Pete Reiser may become a catcher, as the club wins two of three games and climbs to third place. the Braves lead after a 2-2 night.
Leo Diegel, famed golf pro and two time PGA champion, died at age 62 in North Hollywood after a four year illness from throat and lung cancer. Born in Detroit, Diegel began caddying at ten and built a storied career including Ryder Cup representation from 1927 to 1934, and a notable 1929 PGA upset of Walter Hagen. His remains were to be sent to Detroit for interment.
Franklin school board announced John Oram will be head football coach for the 1951 season at Franklin High School. Alex Dubin advances to varsity basketball duties while Uram adds basketball and track roles. Wayne Eakit tapped as head junior varsity and junior high basketball coach with Aram to coach junior high football. E.W. Treadwell remains athletic director. International League scores listed.
Yesterday in the American League Doetrott beat New York 9 to 6 while Philadelphia won 9 to 4 over Chicago standings list New York and Washington tied for first with 70 wins and 4 games behind current leaders Detroit and Boston close behind with several teams in reach. Tonight Washington visits Detroit with Boston at Chicago and Philadelphia at St Louis playing at night along with New York at Cleveland.
Rex and Doug Spaulding were chosen as Corry High School varsity athletes of the year, with Rex noted for multiple sports and Doug for basketball, football, and track. The balloting ended in a tie similar to two years ago, and their names will be added to a trophy-case plaque in the main corridor.
A Cleveland pitcher suffered second degree burns from hot water splashed during an on-field incident. He stated soreness should ease by tomorrow and hoped to pitch again soon. Separate boxing and boxing-related notes mention Billy Wyatt and Freddie Beshore, with results from New York, Manay City area, and Honolulu events.
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