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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1957
Page
7
Tigers lose 2-1 to Baltimore as starter Fru Lary struggles through a season in flux. Washington’s win tightens Detroit’s grip on fourth, while Connie Johnson shuts down the Athletics. Brooklyn roars back with a three-homer outburst to move within a half game of the pace.
Judge Sylvester J Ryam declined to compel the sale of 42 million shares in Madison Squire Garden amid the International Oxime Club autopory case. Rosewood at 3.60 won the Wildwood Purse at Garden State by five lengths with Calumet Farm entry in command.
The 1957 Teener League starts tonight with 74 boys aged 13 to 15 across five teams. Managers include Ronald Hills, Culutslux Merchante, Ted May, Nation Bank, Joe Glavin, and Tom Swuvll. Schedule lists May through July game pairings and venues for Columbus, Ajax, National Bank, Raymonds, and Aero, with a second half slate continuing into July.
Teen League baseball teams start the 1957 season tonight after rain postponed yesterday’s openers. Cori Jamestown meets the Elks in Little League action while National Bank plays Raymond in the Trenoa. City Softball Leagues see Metnnes Steel against Corry Jamestown and Fox, with Keystone facing Thompson's Lost.
The patient Cumys LaNyvy-astrb Sune Cleveland eyes an eye injury from a line drive during a game, received care at Lakeside Hospital. Dr Thomas reports progress with eye sight improving and repair anticipated, while treatment responses and tests will continue in coming days.
The Cleveland Indians signed 36 year old Eddie Robinson as a free agent to serve mainly as a pinch hitter. The veteran previously played for Detroit New York and Kansas City and hit seven homers last season with a .204 average. Robinson will join Hye Tidinne against the Boston Red Sox as the team seeks a pennant repeat style run.
A jumble of league matchups including Corry Jamestown Ellis National Bankers and Melaiés Steel Cory Jamestown with scattered team names. The text mentions pitching totals for a player unclear in origin and a quoted management remark about trades, reflecting chaotic early season chatter.
Archie McBride a 28 year old refrigerator machinist by day defeated Germany's Willi Besmanoff at St Nicholas Arena in ten rounds to snap Besmanoff's 13 fight win streak. McBride ranked 13-5 underdog earned 8-1-1 on AP card leading 7-2-1 overall with Patterson looming as the heavyweight scene grows more chaotic.
Corry Archers win a four club shoot at The Saving Outdoor Course on the Tainence grounds. Paul Sheont of Titusville won high individual with 481, Cass 2nd, Ralph Bailey 396, Miles 980 tied for top three. Propher et al Titusville high scorers. Gerad Hicks won novice prize. Jenn Lindberg and Nancy Kallbremmer top open women. Carl Wasack top open men. Weather delayed but event completed with medals and plaques awarded.
The article recounts Lippe Breidbart and Jackson's manager in a dispute over financial terms for a title fight. Breidbart allegedly warned that Jackson would require a 150000 guarantee plus 2000 in expenses, while noting the challenger never asks such guarantees.
Cincinnati beat Milwaukee 21 to 18 while Brooklyn lost to Philadelphia 16 to 19. Yesterday Brooklyn topped St. Louis 10 to 4. Today New York visits Chicago and Philadelphia hosts Milwaukee with Pittsburgh at St. Louis and Brooklyn at Cincinnati on tap at night. Yesterday’s star Ed Fite Gerald of the Senators drove in the deciding run. Connie Johnson of the Orioles blanked Kansas City.
Camden New Jersey Gen Duke will be rented for at least a month, virtually eliminating the fleet 3 year old from the June 15 Belmont Stakes in New York. Bunny s Babe trained by Ted Atkinson, won the Springfield Purse at Jannica by a neck over Golden East in 1 11 2/6 for six furlongs.
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