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Newspaper

Corry Evening Journal

Location

Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1956

Page

7

Early 20th Century Pennant Drama In Major Leagues

The column surveys 19th century baseball standings with strong teams like Cleveland, New York, Chicago, and Cincinnati contending for the pennant. Obie and other top clubs are noted as secure in the upper half while divisions shuffle, with Milwaukee, St. Louis, Brooklyn, and Cincinnati shaping the race. The Braves, Dodgers, and Cardinals appear central to the hotly contested race as the season progresses.

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Corry High School track team eyes PIAA finals at Penn State

Cragg praised coach Vic as Corry High School’s track squad prepared for the District 10 meet. Key athletes include Balliterfay, Bob Follett, Child Scott, Jim Tomer, and Connle ranch, with aspirations in the 100, 220 and shot put events. The goal is top two in each event to reach Penn State for the PIAA finals next week.

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Sports Shorts Highlight Mon Air Way and Local Contests

A fragmented recap shows upcoming games at Cary Area High School and Lovaland Field with teams like the Teene and Red Rudders mentioned. The piece recalls May 24 1935 Cincinnati versus Philadelphia night game and notes seven players achieving the MLB Triple Crown, including Ted Williams and Rogers Hornsby, with others listed.

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Saxton 8-5 Choice Over Gil Turner in Chicago

Johnny Saxton dominates Gil Turner in Chicago with an 8 to 5 choice. The Philadelphia welterweight contender, 26, showcases a swift, tactical style while Turner pushes back, but Saxton lands cleaner punches and controls the bout.

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Warren dominates Section II meet at Allegheny College

Warren won the Section II League track meet with 56 points, edging Ol City by one. Couble Prench led local stars by capturing the 220 and 100 yard dashes, while others set marks in the mile relay, pole vault, javelin, and high jump.

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Major League Clubs Trim Rosters Before Deadline

Major league teams haggled over final cuts and trades to reach the 5 man limit by Thursday midnight. The Dodgers sold Jim Hughes to the Chicago Cubs for Mamie Tour while Dan Maglic moved from the Brooks to the Cubs. The White Sox dealt Bob Kennedy and Jim Brideweser to Detroit for Jim Delsing and Fred Hotfield and sold Harry Byrd Charleston. Boston placed Willard Nixon on the disabled list as they near the cutdown. Cleveland reduced to 20 players after Gene Woodling went on the DL. Baltimore optioned rookie Red Basin to Vancouver, Cincinnati added Belcher Al Silvert on release, New York Giants sent Bob Lennon to Minneapolis, Cubs sent Gale Wade and Sally Drake to Los Angeles and St Paul respectively, releasing Jenteher Elis Tappe.

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Pitching and Hitting Highlights From Last Night

Yesterday's Stars recap across leagues notes Bob Keegan of the White Sox pitching a complete game for a 5-1 win over Washington, extending his 21 2/3 inning perfect stretch. Willie Mays and Don McKee of the Giants each had three hits with a homer and five RBIs in a beat down of the Cubs. Other results include Clarence Hinnai defeating Willie Troy in a Miami bout, and several boxing and regional boxing signals with local results from Spokane and Holyoke.

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Chisox Beat Senators to extend fifth straight win

The Chicago White Sox rallied with 14 hits including nine doubles and seven homers to beat the Washington Senators 5 1, led by Bob Keegan in his first start back. The victory narrows the AL gap to 1 2 games behind Cleveland and New York as the Sox heat up offensively.

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Parker Beavers Top Corry In 7-5 Golf Match

Corry Area High School golf lost 7-5 to Lawrence Park at Corry Country Club after Beavers edged ahead late. Jee Pfeiffer led Corry with an 80 medal score, but Dennis Merkle swept his match for Corry's other points while Parkers clinched the league win. An unfinished Corry match today was postponed as the course remained unplayable after rain.

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Baseball Scores and Schedule for Today and Yesterday

MLB results and tonight’s slate show Brooklyn edging St Louis seven six while New York, Chicago and Philadelphia posted wins. Milwaukee faced Philadelphia and Cincinnati spark rain delayed at Pittsburgh with St Louis visiting Brooklyn tonight.

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Baseball results and faded play by play notes from various games

Unclear report summarizes Pony League Wellsville over Hornell 12 to 1 and other scattered scores like Bradford 2 runs, Limestown 7, Olea Goring 90, and Erle 0 with rain delays. Mentions Dodgers, Polotsky first toss, Hodges homer, Clem Tabine win, Burdette complete game, and Mets Phillies and Giants players with homers and RBIs in a jumbled, non-coherent recap.

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Mayfield Tops Golf Circuit With $6000 Texas Open Wins

Shelley Mayfield, Long Island’s leading pro, won $6000 after finishing first by three strokes in the Baton Rouge Open and placing in the money in all but one tournament. He played in the Texas Open after his wife Sally gifted him time, a remark reflecting his bright winter tour results. Mayfield, Seguin, Texas, is the Meadows Brook Club star amid a crowded circuit.

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