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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1956

Page

7

Spahn Tosses 3-Hitter As Braves Blank Pirates 5-0

Warren Spahn, aging but effective, pitched a three hitter with 10 strikeouts to lead the Braves past the Pirates 5-0 for their first win. Don Newcombe fanned three in a three-hitter as the Dodgers blanked the Cubs 4-0. The Cardinals routed the Phillies 9-1 behind strong hitting, while the Yankees beat the Indians 4-3 in the American League.

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High Golfers Triumph Over Edinboro in League Opener

Corry High golf team opened the Crawford League season with a 11 to 4 victory over Edinboro at Culbertson Halls course. Pfeiffer led with 2 1/2 points, while Linski, Merkle, Weicht, and Weicht all contributed three points each. Edinboro’s Alward, Cauley, and McGlaughlin posted lower scores as Corry moved toward a strong spring, with a key upcoming home match against Mendystle and a return tilt slated.

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Amateur Sports Faces New Ruling Body Over Seething Conflicts

New York report says amateur sports in the United States may place governing power under a National Committee on Amateur Sports. The panel includes five government groups and two representatives from AAU US Olympic Association US Tennis Lawn Tennis and Golf associations. The move follows years of scandals across college basketball and other arenas.

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Beavers Trounce Titusville In Dual Track Meet

Corry Area High track team, led by Connie French, defeated Titusville 579 to 5114 in a dual meet. French set a shot put school record with 47 feet 7 inches and won the 100 and 220 yard dashes. Chuck Scott added wins in javelin and discus, with Eaton, Tomer, Follett and others contributing.

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Baseball Standings and Tonight's Schedule Show Busy Era

In American League action Detroit visits Washington and Kansas City plays Baltimore while Cleveland tours New York and Chicago hosts Boston. Yesterday Chicago beat Boston 4 3 and New York defeated Cincinnati 5 4 as weathered by earlier scores. Tomorrow's matchups include Chicago at Boston and Detroit at Washington along with other looming league pairings.

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Baker Beats Holman In 8-5 Favorite Victory

In Miami Beach, Bob Baker defeated Johnny Holman 8-5 in a 12 round heavyweight bout telecast by ABC from the Miami Beach Auditorium. Baker, touted at 210 pounds, was an 8-5 favorite in the elimination showdown alongside stars like Marciano, Moore, Jackson, and Patterson casting a widening path toward a new champion.

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EELERS TO MEET RAMS IN PORTLAND EXHIBITION

The Pittsburgh Steelers will meet the Los Angeles Rams in an NFL exhibition game in Portland, Oregon, on September 22. The matchup joins two storied franchises in a pre season tune up.

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Boxing cards show scores from California bouts

In Sacramento Jovy outpointed Don Jordan 135 to 193 in a local card. Stockton sees Elordé 129 Manilay outpoint Chico Rosa 128. Oakland hosts another bout.

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U S Golfers Defeat Canada In PGA Matches Fort Worth

In Fort Worth Texas the United States team routed Canada 21 to 6 in the internationals. Captain Cary Middlecoff praised the squad as the strongest ever while Al Balding of Canada acknowledged their best effort. Fleck and Bolt led the Americans with decisive singles wins and high scoring performances.

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Braves Shutout Pirates Behind Spahn's Ten K's

Yesterday's baseball brief highlights Yan Spahn pitched for the Braves in a 5-0 win over Pittsburgh, recording his 36th career shutout and fanning 10 while walking one. Harvey Kuenn drove in three runs with a double and three singles in five at bats, as the Braves defeated Washington 14-8.

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Fishing Season To Begin On Paradise

The Paradise trout stream on Spring Creek in Centre County opens for a two month season Friday. William Voigt Jr. of the State Fish Commission said about 45,000 anglers are expected before the July 14 closing. Plastic artificial ties were added to approved lures this year. Permission was granted to clean designated fishing places.

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Hornels defeat Hamilton 4 to 0 in Pony League game

Hornels dominate Hamilton 4 to 0 as Tucker contributes key plays. Includes unclear line about 2 and 1 and 2 percent points for the United States. local scoring details incomplete.

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Bulard Leads Headpin Toumey in Hoyt-Aire Tourney

Marion Bulard tops a 368 four game set at Hoyt-Aire, taking first place in the Headpin Toumey tournament. Mary Himtyszyn holds second with 347, J. Fillets third with 344, while leaders Chase 343 Wotus 337 Beardsley 334 Baker 339 Crapser 321 Lytton 313 Churchais 0 Kane 311 fill the field.

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