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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1959

Page

7

Big Meet at Corty Area High fuels title bid

Tomorrow’s track meet on the Corty Area High School field tops a crowded Section II race. Four clubs Corry Franklin Titusville and Meadville lead the chase with 15 events decided and a possible tie in sight as dual meets wrap up.

Providence Corty Area Ted Tor Ason Warren Dragons Oil City CAHS Corry Franklin Mearlville Titusville

Double Winners Forecast in Tomorrow's Track Meet

Franklin's Butch Conrad is favored in the 100 and 240 yard dashes while Meadville's Jerry Peterson faces a tough challenge in the 880 and mile. Ken Downey leads the local sprint squad in the 440 with Cozad and Fulvs close behind. Warren's Craig Johnson tops the highs with Brundage in the lows. The 880 relay pits Le Car Van Dresar Vunik Brundage Williams against Meadville's Bailey Garrigus Painter Hunter. Franklin's Parker Michaels Judy Conrad anchor the sprint group and the Knights feel strong in the smile relay with Fully Sherene Moyar Covad.

Franklin Butch Conrad Jerry Peterson Meadville Ken Downey Franti Bill Cozad Frank Fulvs Downey Warren Bob Haslet Craig Johnson John Brundage Brundage Johnson le Car Jan van Dresar Jim Vunik Terry Williams Bailey, Garrigus Painter Hunter Beavers Parker Michaels Judy Conrad Knights Smile Fully Sherene Moyar Covad

Field Events Face Strong Opponents In Local Meet

Titusville and Corry athletes headline a field event day with no defending champions. Gedree Dewey leads shot put while Walt Allen and Dick Fowl vie in discus. Joel Bessey meets Denny Mong in the javelin, both above 180 feet. Latky Bolr and Fred Hapvin eye high jump and broad jump showdowns as Franklin and Meadville runners contest the rest.

Titusville Ge Ghamp Gedree Dewey Meadville Walt Allen Corry Doug Stewart Warren Dick Fowl Joel Bessey Walrop Denny Mong Steve Olson Corry Sophomiere CAHS Wild Benson Mong Besvers Terry Williams Franklily Tela Davociin Corrs Franklins Titsville

Yanks Take Two Pierce Wynn Halt In Tight AL Action

Billy Pierce pitched 11 innings to beat Cleveland 5 4 for the White Sox as Bubba Phillips delivered a game tying hit and Del Ennis homered for Chicago. Early Wynn shutout the Indians 5 0 allowing four hits. Detroit beat Kansas City 7 4 as Jimy Dykes earns a seventh win, while the Yankees take two from Washington 3 2 and 3 2 in 10 innings. Boston tops Baltimore 3 2 in 10 innings with Don Buddin’s homer and Bauman’s three run triple.

Wynscuumecu Billy Pierce Early Wynn Shave Chicago-White Sox Amercan Legaue Pierce White Sox Cleveland Winnie Bubba Phillips Wynn Sox del Ennis Lexelle Detroit Tigers Jimmy Dykes Kansas City New York Yankees Washington Boston Red Sox Baltimore Don Buddin Ram Leo Kiely Prank Baumian Indians Chicago Billy Goodman Phillips Rive Pierce Dick Brodowski Minne Minoso Rocky Colavita Mike Garcia Charles Maxwell Lew Berberet Rocky Bridges Roger Maris A’s Ryne Duren Yankee Stadium Whitey Ford Senators Duren Norm Siebern Jim Lemon Yanks Mickey Manle Camilo Pascual Duke Maas Buddin Man Kiely Boston Bauman Brank Malzone Jack Harshman Hee Brown

Pirates Struggle With Pitching Darkens Pennant Hopes

Pittsburgh Pirates stumble in doubleheader against the Philadelphia Phillies as Bob Friend falters and George Witt lands on the injured list. The Pirates slip further from Milwaukee’s pace, tied for second in the NL with six games to lead. Smoky Burgess shines with power and clutch hits, but the rotation must rebound to salvage 1958 prospects.

Pittsburgh AP Pittsburgh Pirates Tpp Bob Friend Philadelphia Phillies George Witt Pirates Dinnish Friend Witt Phillies Teadin Milwaukee Teadine Will Jhe Smoky Burgess EA Bouche Wally Post Harry Anderson Ron Blackburn Willie Jones Robin Roberts Philadelphia Ashburn Granny Hamner Bouchee Post Jones George Anderson Burgess Homer Bob Skinner

Milwaukee Lass Wins Tourney in Herin Pines

Milwaukee amateur Ziske wins the Southern Pines Invitational golf tourney in a record 210 strokes over 54 holes. She carded 69 71 70 to finish atop a field including Lena Palilk and Beverly Hanson, with top prizes totaling $8000. Robin Roberts’ mother Sarah Roberts dies in Springfield.

Pote Doyce Ziske Milwaukee Wis Lena Palilk Thomasville Beverly Hanson India Calif Joanne Prentice Birmingham Abin Betsy Rawls Sparkinsburg D. C Barbara Rothack Sacramento Wift Smith St Ola Mich Marilynn Bylch Wichita Kan Bach

Berra Extends Errorless Streak To 148 Games At Bat

Yogi Berra, catcher for the New York Yankees, extends his record by completing 148 straight errorless games behind the plate. He recalls Bill Dickey's guidance in his early years and notes he may have two more seasons, feeling fit and confident. Berra surpassed Buddy Rosar's 147 errorless games record from 1947 and holds a long list of World Series marks, including leading home runs by a catcher.

NEW York Yogi Berra Saab New York Yankees Yori Yankees Bill Dickey Bill Berra Washington Buddy Rosar Philadelphia Athletics Babe Ruth Joe DiMaggio

Major Loop Leaders in American and National Leagues

Major League leaders listed by batting hitting and fielding marks. AL leaders include Kvenn Detroit .405 Fox Chicago 385 and Killebrew Washington with 10 home runs. NL leaders show Aaron Milwaukee 405 at bats and Mathews Milwaukee 27 RBI with 49 hits and 12 doubles.

Aslerican Kvenn Detroit Fox Chicago Killebrew Washington Power Cleveland Cerv Kansas City Ka- Mine Williams Strickland House Jensen Boston Galavito Maris Lemon Aparicio Chicaimo Wilhelm Baltimore McLish Wynn Score Bunning Det Wolt Aaron Milwaukee Burgess Pittsburgh Mathews Pinson Cincinnati Robinson Banks Demeter Los Angeles Temple Cimoll St. Louis Mays San Francisco Milwaur

Bantam Heavy Kings Warm Up For Title Runs

Warm up week for world bantamweight champion Alphonse Halimi of France and von Durelle as Halimi faces Manila’s ALAS Bidon ia nop l le in Paris at the Sports Palace while Durelle meets Tinker Pico in Dorchester. July 15 features Ralph Dupas vs Charley Scott in Chicago Stadium TV showdown.

Alphonse Halimi France von Durelle Halimi Manila Alas Bidon Paris Sports Palace Mexico Jose Becerra Los Angles Durelle

Drysdale Fined After Hitting Willie Mays

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Don Drysdale protests a $50 NL fine imposed by Warren Giles for hitting Willie Mays on the shoulder during the third inning of a Dodgers- Giants game. Drysdale vows to pitch inside despite the penalty, criticizing the batter’s plate approach and warning he may alter his style.

San Francisco Don Drysdale Los Angeles Dodgers Willie Mays Drysdale Warren Giles Mays Frank Ivy

Braves Ride Hank Aaron and Eddie Mathews to Lead by Example

The Milwaukee Braves surge atop the league as Hank Aaron posts a .495 average with 49 hits and Eddie Mathews leads with 11 homers and 27 runs. A Sunday rally propelled Milwaukee past Cincinnati, while Los Angeles moved up to second with a 3-2 win over San Francisco aided by Clem Labine. Curfew dampened Pirates Phillies game in Pittsburgh, forcing a completion later, as St. Louis edged Chicago 3-2 sealing a 1- wins streak. Dodgers and Giants matched slugging in a crowd of 22,441 with Alou homering for San Francisco and AAL managing altercations.

Frese Milwaukee Braves Hank Aaron Eddie Mathews Aaron Mathews Milwaukee Braves Cincinnati Dom Newcombe Aaron Brok Los Angeles San Francisco Clem Labine Labine Johnny Podres Phillies Pirates Pittsburgh Phila Bob Friend Smoky Burgess St. Louis Hally Chicago Bobby Thomson Bart Averill Cubs Gino Cimoli Cort Fland Reds Bob Rush Newk Don McMahon Carl Willey Joe Nuxhall Rip Repulska Charlie Neal Dodgers Felipe Alou Giants Walter Alston Sabine Burgess Rath Elmer Singleton Milwanker Pailadelphia Cincimnati Philadelpha Philadelphia Los Aeles Cincinnati del Chicans UL Soning Louis

Pennsylvania Picks Pigskin Performers For All-Star Tilt

Harrisburg AP report lists 33 scholastic football stars chosen as Pennsylvania’s Big 39 for the annual Aug all star game in Hershey against the National high school All-America squad. Names span Ends to Pullbacks including Thory Butako, Mike Wing, Jim Givadi, and Pete Americus, with schools tied to Harrisburg, Allentown, Reading, Philadelphia, and more.

Harrisburg Pennsylvania Hershey Spartawriters Har .Risburg Patriot - News Thory Butako Cans “Township Mike Wing Allentown Gary Amspacher Hanover Dov Fll Washington Ken Thornan Reading Bob Long Sharon Gary Kaltenbach Chirton Hichard Wix Central Dauphin John Sherer Mike Laprinla Lock Haven Jerry Phillips Waynesburg Ron Tet Jens Ambler Ralph Conrad Altoon Rinaldo Peeile Hazleton George Azar Johnstown Toe Hrezo Uniontown Bernie Sabol Cont Tennship Frank Shaler John Harris Ed Behemmn Hempheld Jim Murphy McDevitt Keith Hinkle Astlane Mark Rulkorky

Major League Baseball Mayhem Dodgers Braves Shine

Unclear OCR text reports on Hank Aaron and the Braves defeating Cincinnati in a double sweep with 10 runs in the ninth. Early Wynn of the White Sox earns a shutout in second game of a doubleheader. Scattered boxing notes mention Havana bouts and Cuban fighters with mixed results.

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Baseball Monday Schedule and Sunday Results Mixed

Major League results and upcoming fixtures across the American League and National League. Highlights include New York and Washington games, Boston’s doubleheader against Baltimore, and Detroit defeating Kansas City 7 6. Also notes Milwaukee Chicago LA San Francisco Pittsburgh and Cincinnati clashes with scores and suspended game details. Weekend fights list Detroit Gene Gresham and Johannesburg Mike Holt with brief outcomes.

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