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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1952
Page
7
A fragment notes a bill related to a five dollar drawing and security measures, with unclear or garbled wording. The readable elements reference a five dollar drawing and a House committee or committee action, but specifics and context are missing.
The sixth running of the Preakness at Pimlico near Baltimore features up to 10 thoroughbreds including Sub Fleet Blue Man One Count and Armageddon. One Count with jockey Harlie Aracaro is favored as a potential winner while Primate is a hopeful for second and Armageddon for the show spot. The Jamestown Falcons prepare for the young Pony Donate season at Municipal Stadium with five initial contests and a three game series against the Cardinals starting Sunday.
English-born jockey Johnny Moneybeps Longden, now an American citizen, rode Fleet Diver to his 4000th win at Hollywood Park marking a new American record. The 40-year-old rider aims for a 5000th victory as he matches past feats and faces tougher competition.
Earl Kindra, a 29 year old from Detroit, rolled a perfect 300 in the Petersen Individual Classic. His feat marks the first perfect game in the meet since 1946 and the event’s fifty second year.
AP Sports writer notes Virgil Trucks hurled a no hitter against the Washington Nationals as Detroit and Chicago teams posted shutouts. Nine others were held to scarce offense while Robin Roberts and Lefty Kellner contributed clean wins. The day featured low scoring games and weather delays affecting several schedules.
Associated Press report describes Jamestown beating Corning A s 16 to 11 at Corning as seven pitchers used by Corning produced a rough night. Hamilton’s Mal Contini singled in a run in the ninth to lift the Cardinals 10-9 over Batavia. Other league games fell to rain.
Billy Graham the rising star known as the almost Weller champion holds a 7 to 3 favorite over Honky Castellani in a one round bout marking boxing return to Madison Square Garden after seven weeks. The fight airs on ABC radio and NBC television at 9:00 p.m. EST.
The American League finale crowned Columbus champion by 21 games with final night action over Thomas Motors and Grocery. Davis Insurance and Thompson Products posted strong totals. National League titles went to Aero Supply and Williams Sport Shop, with several matches and totals listed for the season’s closing standings.
Bill Lamielie led the night with a high score as the 200 Club event featured eight Keslers in a 4 team format. John Dobrosky posted 200 and 204, Danny Dykes 203, Walt Shannon 201, Lewis Hurlbert 205, Chuck Must 214, Merle Ottaway 202 and Richard Chane 210.
A fragmented recap notes Vic Wertz and a late ninth inning homer boosting Detroit, with Virgil True on the mound and Washington and Cain figures in pitching notes. Bill Dole takes a new role as football coach at Davidson College, following West Virginia University links.
Four Little League clubs prepare for opening week in pre season trials. Managers Baressi Spraver and VFW-V and Moose units rely on veterans and new pitchers as they scout lineups and aim to improve on last season. Probables include Davis Exton Reed Johnson Dwyer Hicks Hillstrom Mulings Barr Abi Davison Baressi and Beklund.
Pirates manager Bil Maser faces a 15 game deficit after one month, urging players to act, work hard, and stay hopeful. He stresses boosting morale, avoiding low spirits, and relying on faith and effort to turn the season around.
Yesterday Philadelphia defeated St Louis 6 0 and Detroit beat Washington 1 0. Brooklyn beat Pittsburgh 2 0 and Philadelphia won 5 1 over Cincinnati. Chicago lost to New York in rain, Boston edged Chicago 1 0, Montreal players Armand Savoie 187 and Rocky Brisebois 145 noted. Today New York at Detroit and Boston at St Louis under night, Washington at Cleveland, Philadelphia at Chicago, Chicago at New York, and Cincinnati at Philadelphia scheduled amid rain and light snow conditions.
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