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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1950
Page
7
Corry Rod and Gun Club announces a Tubay night meeting with president Paul Straup urging full attendance. The agenda includes business items and a social hour with PELE and a tunely program after the formal sessions.
In the American League yesterday the results were New York 14 Cleveland 5 Washington 6 Detroit 2 St Louis 11 Philadelphia 6 Boston 7. Tonight Washington at Detroit Boston at Chicago New York at Cleveland. In the National League yesterday Pittsburgh 4 Brooklyn 8 New York 2 Boston 4 Chicago 2 Cincinnati 10 Brooklyn 9 St Louis 6 Philadelphia 3.
Prince has emerged as Horse of the Year after victory at the Preakness on Saturday and is the heavy favorite for the Belmont Stakes next month. He beat Middleground and others in earlier races this year, showing both speed and stamina. Also notes strong showings by Saddler, Gavilan, and other boxing and track figures in a busy week of sports.
Nearly 40 top golfers compete today in a tri state PGA qualifier at Butler county layout. Notables include Mike Pavens Washington Country Club An fly Gaaper Pittsburgh Ted Luth er South Hills John ny Bulla Westmoreland Coffey Mountsville Bellan Monzos Range. Rip Engle Penn State football view joins as observer.
The New York Yankees swept both ends of a doubleheader in Cleveland, winning 14-5 and 12-4 to extend their lead in the standings. Joe DiMaggio fueled the surge after a slump, batting .229 on the road trip as the team moved to 20-8 and built a two and a half game edge over Detroit and a three game cushion over Boston. Other major league results included Philadelphia splitting with St. Louis, Boston tying for third, and Pittsburgh moving into fifth after doubleheader wins.
Cory High baseball team prepares for a three game slate this week. On Tuesday at Loveland Field they meet Erie Academy and Lions, the season opener for Beavers who aim to start strong. Wednesday travels to Union City for a postponed game, then Friday hosts Baes Strang Winvens to close the home schedule. Ronnie Shoop and Bill Dimmick are expected to starter the mound duties with both posting two wins.
Elmer Smith blasted a center field homer breaking an eighth inning tie to power the Refiners past Johnstown and close the gap to a half game in the Middle Atlantic League. New Castle split a doubleheader with Butler 12-4 and 4-11. Vandergrift beat Niagara Falls 12-5 as Dick Schultz slugged two homers. Johnstown improved to 5 10, Erie toppled Youngstown 16-12, and Oil City defeated Johnstown 9-3 while Erie beat Youngstown 8-7 and Niagara Falls edged Vandergrift 15-11.
Catcher Joe Garagiola lifts the Cardinals in game one with a single and two doubles driving in a run. A double play ends Richie Ashburn threat as Curt Simmons earns his fifth win. Johnny Sain notches his sixth as Braves beat Cubs 3 2. Ralph Kiner belts his eighth homer and a 475 foot triple in two games versus the Giants.
Corry's skeet squad captured its second victory in the York Penn League yesterday posting a 240 of 289 score in a long day of shooting. Individually, Kubin led Corry with a perfect 35, while Mowey and Lindberg added solid marks. Standings show Brooklyn atop the league with 10 wins 0 losses, Pittsburgh and St Louis trailing. Cincinnati at Brooklyn is the only game on today’s schedule.
Unclear OCR reads list of players and results. Mentions DiMtageto, Yatiktees, Me Malthere, Ulmer, Garland, Corraita Mareoyo, and a game where Senators beat the Detroit Tigers 2 to 1. Details are garbled with many misspellings and unreadable segments.
Grove City Galleay clinched the state title as the period\'s entries posted points to take top honors. Allegheny Guild finished strong with 20 and Westminster 26. Calridge Ween, Slippery Hack, Bethany West Virginia, Washington Jefferson, and Gettysburg also scored, reflecting a tight regional meet.
Weather favored a busy Corry Country Club schedule yesterday as a morning golf tournament and an evening dinner and membership meeting were held. Jack Castor won the golf honors, with other prizes awarded to Chillovls, Bob Williams, Miss by St. Clair, Venice Alton, and Norm Rosengren for various scores. President Harland Davis led the business meeting, noting the club’s financial condition and plan to install new porch furniture and a television set next month.
The Hornell Dodgers remain unbeaten and reclaim pace after a 4-1 win over Batavia Clippers. Wellsville toppled Jamestown 8-7 as Jamestown fell to Wellsville. Hamilton split a doubleheader, taking game one 2-1 and dropping game two 5-4. Olean outpaced Lockport 4-0, then beat Bradford 6-1. Jamestown defeated Bradford 5-2 on Saturday.
Prospective members are invited to learn details from directors or club pro Nick Carter. The event highlights a social and membership push and a date for the next luncheon is set for Sunday, June 1.
The British amateur golf championship started at St Andrews with stars Wille Tip pest Dick Chapman and Sim Mc Cready among the early entrants. A 34 to 1 shot known as Jocke Wilson drew crowds at the event, while Crosby expressed optimism about his chances. The day included practice at St Andrews Old Course as the bath observance marked the lead up to the long event.
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