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Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1955

Page

7

Indians Beat Yankees 9-6 to Open Series

Cleveland pitcher Bob Lemon won his sixth game of the season as the Indians defeated the New York Yankees 9-6. Don Mossi protected a late lead, Andy Carey drove in two, and the Yanks fell further back in the standings. Chicago moved to second with a 4-2 win over Boston as Brooklyn’s Don Newcombe pitched a one hitter against the Cubs. Pirates beat Milwaukee 9-6 in 10 innings, St Louis topped Philadelphia 5-3, and New York defeated Cincinnati 8-4.

Associated Press Bob Lemon Eatohike New York Yankees Cleveland Funder Lemon Bombers New York Yanks Don Messi Chicago Boston Washington Detroit Bullmore Kansas City the Nation Brooklyn Don Newcombe Pittsburgh Milwaukee St. Louis Philadelphia Cincinnati Lemon Lad Yorks Andy Carey Mossi Elston Howard Bob Cervin Tribe Don Larsey Newcombo Pracl Ice Snow Gene Baker Baker Duke Snider Warrett Hackesey Brooks Pirates Braves Freese Gene George White Sox Yankees George Kell Bng Harry Doristi Johnny Antonelli Willie Mays Peanon Tarrettiey Agaist Thes Screeriows Rhiladelphia Bob Poplerfield Gaile Pascuil Vie Tberg Baltimore Gual Triandos

Baseball Standings and Schedule From National and American Leagues

The latest National League standings show Brooklyn leading with 12 wins and 11 losses, New York at 12 11, Milwaukee at 12 12, and Chicago 11 13 among others. The American League lists Cleveland at 18 7 with Chicago 15 8 and New York 4 9, plus Detroit 14 8 and Washington 10 14. upcoming games include Brooklyn at Milwaukee and Philadelphia at Cincinnati with night starts in several matchups.

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Tommy Burns Dies in Vancouver Former World Champion

Tommy Burns, 73, former world heavyweight champion from 1906 to 1908, died in a Vancouver hospital apparently of a heart attack. The Canadian, 6 foot 7, 175 pounds, won the title by beating Marvin Hart in Los Angeles on February 29, 1908, and later pursued a varied career from pub owner to evangelist after retiring.

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Doctor Reports Johnson drugged before TV fight

Philadelphia officials suspended all professional boxing in the state for 90 days after a commission doctor testified Harold Johnson collapsed in the ring from a barbiturate. Johnson blamed a stranger for an orange given after weigh-in. authorities doubt the tale. Johnson remained hospitalized under guard as investigations continue.

Philadelphia Harold Johnson George M. Lender Alfred S. Ayella Jr Commission Johnson Julio Mederos Ayella Venter Commission 5 Pues Rongtime Hahnemann Hospital Solrce

Braves Fans Boo Manager Grimm After Road Trip

Milwaukee fans jeered manager Charlie Grimm after a Pittsburgh Pirates game as the Braves, a three year old Milwaukee club, endured a harsh road trip. The crowd showed growing disenchantment with mediocrity, signaling a shift toward demanding victories rather than mere tenure.

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Corry golfers blank Girard in league match

Corry Area High School golfers made it six victories in a row by blanking Girard 12 0 in an Erie Crawford League clash at the Cone Country Club. Without their top man Bob Paxson, Corry still outplayed the visitors in all four matches with J Orcutt moving to No 2 and shooting a 87 on the front nine and 46 back for 133 to take medalist honors. Jack Pfeiffer was 44 40, one stroke behind. Corry hosts Meadville tomorrow with a win likely sealing the league title for Coach Livin Downs’ squad.

Corry Area Ianieing Girard Bob Paxson Beavers Joh Orcutt Jack Pfeltter Orange and Black Tinksmen Meadville Livin Downs Corry Girard J. Pfeiffer Stubbe Orcutt Hrinda L. Pfeiffer Dickey Linsil Kateeman

Satterfield And McBride Clash In Chicago Heavyweight Bout

Chicago heavyweight veteran Bob Satterfield 31 clashes Archie McBride of Trenton New Jersey in a scheduled 10 rounder likely to go six to eight. Satterfield known for a punching hammer and a tough chin faces a less tested foe in McBride who has a modest pro ledger and a string of knockouts. The bout is set for nine p.m. EST with Floyd Patterson’s substitute in mind after pot likely kept him from boxing.

Chicago Dovor Bob Satterfield Archie McBride Trenton N. J Sitterfield Puicher Dresden Chin Floyd Patterson Fins McBil Wice

Dodgers blank Cubs as Newcombe fans 27 in first complete game

Yesterday's Stars by Associated Press report Don Newcombe pitched a complete game for the Dodgers, hurling a one-hitter and fanning 27 as Los Angeles routed the Chicago Cubs 9-0 for a fifth straight victory. Gene Freese slugged his fourth homer and first grand slam, lifting the Pirates to a 9-6 win over Milwaukee.

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Red Sox Sell Two Pitchers in Quick Trade Moves

The Boston Red Sox yesterday sold two pitchers Hector Brown and Hershel Freeman. Freeman went to Cincinnati of the National League and Brown to Oakland. Freeman had 30 starts with 17 in wins. One notable victory was against Nitio Valdes.

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KINER CONFIDENT HE WILL START HITTING

Former National League home run king Ralph Kiner, now with Cleveland, says his low .298 batting average stems from facing American League pitching for the first time. He admits he knows little about the AL hurlers and believes familiarity will lift his output as he gains actual experience. He notes spring form has been weak with four homers in 25 games, a pace not unusual for him even in 50 home run seasons.

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