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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1961
Page
7
A fragmented note suggests Jad de Presidents involvement in a committee report on maneuvers within invaded departments. The text hints at a hands off stance and a presentation by White about ongoing efforts and future steps.
The Braves defeated the Pirates 6 to 3 at Loveland Field in the Teeney Baseball League opener for both teams. Bob Lawson earned the win, allowing two hits in nine innings with five walks, while Mike Hanna took the loss for the Pirates. The game featured early errors by Pittsburgh, key Braves hits by Jim Black and Leo Higley, and two insurance runs in the sixth. Tonight the Braves face the Yankees in a battle for first place after both teams started 1-0.
The Detroit Tigers beat Minnesota 5-2 to trim the A L leaders by one game amid a six-run surge. Norm Cash Steve Bohos and Dick Brown homered as Hank Aguirre won in relief. Al Kaline added his first homer of the season. The Twins’ Lennie Green extended a 20-game hitting streak with a fourth-inning single. The Orioles, Indians and White Sox also posted wins in the day’s schedule.
In the City Softball League opener at Corry Area High School, Corry Jamestown routs East End 17-4 behind Bill Turner who belts two three-run homers and adds a triple plus six extra-base hits. Tony Radeck also homers and drives in four, while Bill Turner and teammates dominate with three doubles, two triples, and three homers. East Ender Connie Shields hits a fifth-inning homer, but the winners seize control early with eight runs in the second and six in the fifth.
AL president Cronin says he favors reinstating the spitball as a legal pitch. He argues it is not dangerous and notes he faced it as a batter, adding that a good knuckleball is harder to hit. Cronin spoke after Al Spans complained about Ryne Duren using the spitter and the White Sox questioned league action.
Hammond’s quintet posted a 2772 series in the ABC tournament at Detroit, earning a slice of a $467,000 prize pool shared among 14,000 winners. Ed Burr led locals with a 617 all events, while Corry’s Morton sat out with a leg issue as the club chased payday amid a 11-week event drawing 32,000 bowlers.
Rookie Ken Hunt and reliever Bill Henry led the Cincinnati Reds to a 2-0 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers, ending the Dodgers seven game road win streak. Say Francisco clung to a slim lead after St Louis hammered their opponent. Milwaukee and Philadelphia also claimed wins while Chicago fell to the Phillies in a 2-1 affair. Hunt, 22, improved to 9-2 with a 2.10 ERA, driving the Reds' late surge as Henry earned his fourth save. Dodgers starter Don Drysdale took the tough loss, yielding three Reds runs in the sixth inning.
Five of the inductees are All Americas with ex Army back Glenn Davis, Stanford tackle Bob Reynolds, North Carolina back Charley duxtier, Rice guard Weldon Humble, and Tennessee guard Bob Suffridge. Coaches Dot Faurot and Charlie Caldwell join the selection along with Duke halfback George Meal, Oklahoma fullback Claude Red, and Lehigh back Pat Parentt.
Community seeks players for 1A season at Curry Area High School. Registration is Monday night as officials from Minor Loame league organize teams. Contact Hurn or Hayes to volunteer. doubleheaders set for evenings at Corry Aru High School with a 7 p.m. start.
A collage of box scores and fixtures lists results for several games including Cincinnati 2 Los Angeles 0 and NY 2 Philadelphia 2, with Pittsburgh 0 at Milwaukee and Chicago 1 at Milwaukee. Several Thursday and Wednesday schedules feature matchups like Pittsburgh at Chicago and Philadelphia at Milwaukee. A Boston game notes Jose Torres and Pury Ries, with sign-up urged for playground baseball.
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