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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1956
Page
7
Connie French and Carey Hikh'x' star for Corry High in the district meet at Allegheny College. French wins the 220 yard dash and places high in the 100, while the Beavers total 193 points led by strong performances. French sets a new Corry High mark and eyes Penn State meets this weekend.
The Pirates, led by Bobby Bragan in his first year, gain momentum as hitters circle in, with Bob Friend and Ronny Kline strong in pitching. A reliable southpaw starter and improved second base help bolster bench depth, aiming for a division push despite early uneven showings.
The Kane invitational golf event concluded with players like Jack Castor and others failing to share prizes. Corry Area High School athletes push toward exams after spring schedules. Pens meanwhile add Bill Virdon and Jon Folles to a Pirates roster now with six sluggers. The Pennsylvania Game Commission notes better nesting for pheasants rabbits and quail amid rain. Al Lopes faces criticism from Trident fans over Al Rosen injury during Friday’s game. The Pittsburgh Steelers sign three more players for 195K season, adding Don Frits Joe Pam Car, and other college transfers. Press Maruyich of Aliquippa becomes head basketball coach at Clomeory College.
Pirates erupt with two wins over Milwaukee 6-3 and 4-0 at Forbes Field in front of 32 348 attendance high for five years. Dale Long hits two home runs and leads with 29 on the year. Bob Friend earns his sixth victory, while Kline also picks up a win as Pittsburgh narrows the gap in the NL standings.
In the state American Legion tournament fourth week, East Greenville topped Class A team standings with W. Moyer leading all events at 1922. Moyer helped East Greenville to first in team events while Klara Kraft and G Bibs of Milford posted high scores in Class Houtites singles.
In a Preakness classic, Needles defeats Fabius by a decisive margin after a late challenge, setting up a Belmont Stakes rematch. Fabius stumbled early but recovered to press Needles down the stretch as a crowd of 20 000 watched the suspenseful finish.
Brockway speedster Johns roared to victory at Skyline Speedway before 2,000 fans driving a 1955 Chevrolet. He took the end on the eighty lap and held on for first place with John McGinley second and Don Balley third. Other results include heats and semifinals featuring Mirat Parks Ditch Johns McGinley Nelson and related placings.
Charles with a 93-17-1 record faces Bethea 9-4-2 at St. Nicholas Avenue in New York. Bethea has five knockouts to Chiles one, and the bout is framed as a high stakes scramble in the era’s welterweight scene.
Mt. Lebanon High School captured the WPIAL track and field crown on Saturday marking its eighth win in recent years. The squad surged to victory with crucial points in the final mile relay, narrowly beating New Chutk and Latrobe which finished with strong showings.
Eric ay Wellsvills defeated Jamestown 4 to 1 in a Tony League match. Also noted are Saturday night boxing results from Hamilton Bermuda where von Durelle outpointed Jerome Richardson in a 165 pound bout.
Exie Academy led by Connie French and Bernie Cozad of Franklin at Allegheny Coliene with 66 points as district champs. French won the 220 in 24.4 seconds and the shot put at 47 feet 11 inches, finished second in the 100 yards, while Cozad swept the 100 and helped Franklin to top honors.
Nashua, famed 2x Horse of the Year, earned his 11th win and pushed his career earnings to 1,100,368 dollars after capturing the Camden Handicapping at a mile and one eighth. Citation trailed by 14,605 dollars, as Nashua surpassed the legendary rival in total earnings.
Winingert wins the Kansas City Open at Milburn Country Club with a 270 plus one stroke over par. Finsterwald, tied for top, salvages a share of the pot as Rosberg, Hawkins, and Liter chase in a crowded leaderboard. Wininger’s 4300 prize lifts him into near the pro rankings lead amid a $22,500 total purse.
National League standings show Milwaukee leading with 28 wins and 11 losses, followed by Brooklyn Chicago Cincinnati Philadelphia St. Louis Pittsburgh and others. Yesterday Brooklyn defeated Chicago 5 3 and Cincinnati beat Philadelphia 5 1, with Pittsburgh beating Milwaukee 3 0 and St Louis losing 0 2. Tomorrow Milwaukee travels to Brooklyn and St Louis visits Pittsburgh. American League standings list New York Cleveland and Boston among leaders. yesterday Cleveland beat Baltimore 6 5 and Boston beat Chicago 12 2. Tomorrow Baltimore at Chicago and Washington at Kansas City are on the docket.
By Alan Mayer qualified drivers from Herman to Seth in a 500 mile race at Indianapolis. Herman posted a notable qualifying speed of 141 610 miles an hour. The report also mentions Saturday night fights in New Haven with Steve Ward and Earl Mathews among others.
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