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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1958
Page
7
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Willie Mays powered the Giants past the Dodgers 12-3 as New York legend Don Drysdale took the loss. Mays hit two homers, including a grand slam, with Daryl Spencer adding two, and Ruben Gomez earning his third win against Los Angeles. The win kept the Giants within a half game of the NL lead as St Louis also won to stretch their streak to five.
Kim Hershberger a 28 year old truck operator toured a golf course ten times in a marathon feat. He completed 130 holes in 860 strokes and logged 12 hours 51 minutes with a knee treatment break after a wrenched knee. The stunt was done on a dare.
The Los Angeles Dodgers reassigned three pitchers and an outfielder to the farm system. Jackie Collum went to Montreal, Ron Nesray to St Paul, Larry Sherry to Spokane, and Don Demeter to St Paul. The roster now stands at 26 players.
Gordie Howe of the Detroit Red Wings wins his fourth NHL Most Valuable Player award, tying the all time record. He receives the trophy emblem and a $1,000 cash prize, marking his second straight win and his fourth Hart in his first years with Detroit, a record matched previously only by Eddie Shore of the Boston Bruins.
DETROIT The Detroit Tigers acquired pitcher George Susce from the Boston Red Sox in a brief transaction.
Section II track meet brings six league teams to Gary Area High for the afternoon showdown. Titusville and Warren loom as early favorites with strong 6-0 and 6-3 records, while Corry leans on underclassmen led by John Brown in track and Denny Hyer in field events. Ken Downey of Beavers seeks an undefeated 440, facing Bill Cread and Willey Brown as top threats.
Dodgers drop to the cellar for the first time since July 2, 1948 after a 12-3 loss to the San Francisco Giants. Manager Walt Alston dismissed talk of a quick rebound, noting a slump could force lineup changes while pitcher Don Drysdale took his sixth setback in seven decisions and showed less control than last season.
School Director Robert Tunnell told the Joint Committee that the Athletic Council's cash balance has fallen to 1,065 with debts possibly exceeding it. To shore up funds, the council plans a record hop this month and seeks Beaver Club support to finance out of town golf trips.
Slippery Rock won the Pennsylvania State Teachers Colleges golf championship played at the Aimco Golf Course in Butler. Charles Hilbin led with a 36 40 26 for Slip ery Rock, Bobby Young aced the par 3 fourth hole with a five iron for 164 yards, and the team posted an aggregate 320. Indiana and California followed, with Shippensburg, Mansfield, and Clarion trailing. Edinboro posted 163 in the two-man event. Last night’s boxing round in Dallas featured Donnie Freeman stopping Bobby Lane.
Pennsylvania reports show statewide trout catch below normal in the first month of the season. State Fish Commission notes some near limit catches despite the overall downturn, blaming last summer’s drought and unusually cold winter for reduced trout survival. Executive Director Voigt cites streams drying to pools and higher temperatures plus winter kill as factors.
Corry Rod and Gun Club rifle team held four practice shoots last evening at Columbus Tango with scores led by Stroup 49 49 39 totaling 42 01 G. Dingfelder 59 49 44 72 30 A. Knapp 50 50 48 86-297 5. Davis 50 49 46 93-238. Next shoot set for next Monday at 6 o clock. Last nights fights include Davey Dupas stopping AI Barriz in Dallas.
Washington rallied past Boston 5-4 at Griffith Stadium as Neil Chrisley hit his first homers of the season after a slow start, delivering a two-run shot that sparked a late rally. Woody Held homered for Kansas City in a 2-1 win over Chicago, ending the A’s skid.
The Ajax Teeners will hold a practice session at Loveland Field tonight. Manager Tony Radecki announces the squad should meet at 6 o'clock on the Wright School diamond.
Willie Mays powered the Giants with two homers including a grand slam while amassing five RBIs in five trips, fueling a 12-3 win over the Dodgers. Murry Dickson earned his second victory for the Athletics, tossing four scoreless relief innings in a 2-1 win over the White Sox.
In a muddy Derby aftermath at Pimlico the field for the Preakness stayed largely unchanged with Gone Fishin securing the Gone Fishin's mile and a sixteenth prep win while Staysail and others edge toward Baltimore. Sly Robby led a list of familiar Derby contenders including Calumet Tim Tam and Linco Road as 12 eligibles remained in question for the second jewel of the Triple Crown.
Today's schedule shows All Night Games with Baltimore, New York, Boston, Washington, Cleveland, Detroit, Chicago, Kansas City. Yesterday's results include Washington 5 Boston 4 and Chicago 11 Kansas City 2. Tomorrow's schedule lists Cleveland at Detroit and Boston at Washington. National League standings note Milwaukee 68 and San Francisco 63. Multiple regional matchups include St Louis at Chicago and San Francisco at Los Angeles.
New York welterweights Schmidt and Eddie Lynch fought to a draw in a ten round television feature at St. Nicholas Arena. Schmidt, who had knocked down Lynch twice, claimed victory in his view while judges and AP card split, with one judge calling it a draw and another favoring Lynch.
Stan Musial, one hit from 3000, was benched by manager Fred Hutchinson to let him reach the milestone at St Louis. Musial had just collected his 2999th hit in a 6 4 win over the Cubs, doubling in the first inning and later walking. The Cardinals return home Wednesday for a two game series with the San Francisco Giants.
Lamarr Tech golfer Ann Creed led the field with a one over par 76 in qualifying for the Women's Southern championship seeking a second straight title. Notables include Dorothy Langkey of Dallas and Mary Ann Downey, 1956 winner, among others in the field as round one begins.
Mr and Mrs Russell J Roberts of Mc Connellsville welcomed their ninth son at Bethesda Hospital in Zanesville making their family ten children. Their first child was a girl.
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