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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1958
Page
7
Warren defeats Titusville 60 to 41 to reclaim Section II crown as Corry Beavers place fourth in a meet that also features Meadville, Oil City and Franklin. Bob Swanson dominates with victories in the mile and 880 and anchors Warren’s winning mile relay. Jim Bodamer leads Titusville with multiple firsts while Corry struggles for podium finishes.
In a close 440 yard race at Corry Area High School, Ken Downey of Corry nosed Bob Haslet of Warren at the tape to hand Downey his first loss of the season. Franklin’s Bill Cord and Jerry Osborne of Ol City also featured as readers followed the meet. Warren’s Bob Swanson dominated with two individual wins including the 88 yard dash and a mile, aiding Warren to a Section 1 title with strong relay performances.
Recap of events with winners across sprints and distance races. Bodamer and Swan son headlined with multiple top finishes in 120 yard hurdles, 880 yard runs, and relays. Field events saw Dewey and Bowen lead in shot put and discus, Tremblay taking poles vault while Bodamer tied for high jump honors.
Yesterday's Stars report Willie Mays and Daryl Spencer each homered twice driving in 10 runs in a high scoring game with Mays 5-for-5 while Spencer plated all runs. Don Larsen and the Yankees blanked the Orioles 3-0 extending a scoreless inning streak to 28. The district 10 battle nears Erle's Academy Stadium.
American League standings show New York and Baltimore leading with mixed results. Yesterday New York beat Baltimore 3 0 and Boston defeated Washington 9 6. Today Baltimore visits New York and Chicago travels to Kansas City. In the National League San Francisco and Milwaukee hold top records with several tilts including San Francisco at St Louis and Los Angeles at Chicago.
The New York Yankees top Orioles 4-0 as tube-like pitching shines. White Sox beat Kansas City 9-2 while Boston’s rally tops Washington 9-6. Larsen returns from shoulder trouble with a four-hitter, downing Connie Johnson and hitting a homer as New York strengthens their lead.
Los Angeles, mired in NL cellar, opened a long road trip with a 16 to 9 defeat to the San Francisco Giants. Willie Mays starred with two home runs, two triples and a single, driving in four runs as the Giants set a modern NL record with 50 total bases. Charlie Neal added a homer for the Dodgers in the loss.
Nellie Fox returned to second base for the Chicago White Sox after an injury scare in Kansas City. Bob Cery of the Athletics had upended Fox the prior night, spiking him and leading to his absence in the fourth inning. The report also notes Len Matthews defeating Hen Ult in a Philadelphia bout by decision.
Stan Musial collects his 3000th hit in a 5 3 St. Louis win over the Cubs. He becomes the first major leaguer to reach 3000 safely with the Cardinals benching him earlier for the momentous hit. Fred Hutchinson praises Musial after the game as Musial eyes becoming the NL all time hit leader.
Los Angeles reports San Francisco manager Bill Rigney questioning the benefits of winter league baseball. He argues the system drains pitchers’ arms and disrupts spring training, noting players from winter leagues like Ike Ramon Monaant from Maracaibo may become celebrities at home but are needed for the regular season.
Cuban heavyweight Mederos battles Sonny Liston in a 10 round Chicago Stadium bout. Mederos, 25, 21-18-2 with 14 KOs, weighs about 200, Liston, 26, 17-1-0, 210 pounds, making his national TV debut on ABC. Liston seeks step up after win over 17 of 18 pros. sole loss to Mary Marshall.
Weather outlook favors a dry run at Pimlico for the Preakness after a muddy Kentucky Derby. Calumet's Time Tum looms as a feared late closer, having defeated Song Blue Farm's Lincoln Road by a half length. Derby runners Noureddin, Reward, Chance It Tony, Gone Fishin, and Shiky Sulivani return, joined by Talent Show, Pllm, Michore, and Stays in the Friday entry box.
Detroit Lions report strong ticket sales as the 1958 campaign opens. Already 28,923 past buyers reserved seats, with hopes to top last year’s record of 39 844 tickets sold.
Pirates rout Reds 16-3, Don Gross earns relief win after trade brought him to Pittsburgh. Bob Purkey boosts the Pirates with 3-1 record as they extend a five-game streak, while Reds slide to third consecutive loss. Giants, Phillies thrive elsewhere with record-setting hitting nights.
In Camden Garden State track meet feature Dunraven scored a notable victory with an $11 value noted in the win.
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