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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1956
Page
7
Mickey Mantle went 5-for-5 as the New York Yankees walloped the Detroit Tigers. The Yankees built an early lead, chased starter Sam with a string of hits, and cruised to a dominant victory behind a strong offensive showing. Mantle starred with five hits, lifting his batting average and fueling the team's surge in the Western Division race.
In a heated pre bout frame at the New York gym, Fullmer, labeled Cyclone from West, held favored status against Humer. The event, with many top contenders like Moore and Pullen, promises a showcase of strength as 160 pounders and other weight classes collide, telecast by NBG.
C J Softball Team rallied to defeat Zalzneck's by nineteen to eleven. Key players included Clark, Gato, Pal Tey, Willtma, and Sinan. Pitcher Benedl Teka led the defense as the offense posted a strong late rally.
The article reports ongoing confusion over Ted Williams illness with conflicting details from Dr. Ralph McCarthy and others. It notes Williams’ ankle issue from a fall and delays in recovery with a doctor’s prescription and uncertain test results. Also lists last night’s boxing results in Los Angeles and New York with several named boxers and locations.
Connie Freeh from Corry High heads to the PIAA track meet at Penn State with coach Vic Cragg and athletic director Lai Hannatett. He won the district titles in shot put and 220 dash, setting all time marks, including 47 feet 1 1/4 inches in the shot and 22.4 seconds in the dash, as trials lead to state competition with morning events and afternoon finals.
Golf course crews report greens and fairways in excellent condition after recent rains with mowed fairways and improved greens. President George Orcutt says dining room to reopen for members on Wednesday after brief closures with summer hours set Wednesday through Sunday. Noted sportsman Chauncey E Huber Sr. dies at 69 in Tiffin, Ohio. Philadelphia and Boston box results noted with local names and ages.
The chart shows American League standings with teams and records, upcoming games for today and tomorrow, and yesterday’s results. It lists New York, Cleveland, Boston, Chicago, Baltimore, Detroit, Kansas City, Washington, plus other leagues with scores like Philadelphia, Brooklyn, and Pittsburgh, and interleague results.
Don January, a Texas freshman in pro golf, led the Dallas Centennial Open into its second round at Preston Hollow. Henry Ransom shot 65, with Mike Bolchak, Mario Gonzalez, and Bud Holscher at 68. Ben Hogan struggled with putting and posted 71.
Yesterday's Stars BATTING Mickey Mantle collected five hits in five at bats including a frame stealing run as the Yankees beat Detroit 11-4. PITCHING Tom Sturdivant shut out Detroit allowing one hit and no runs in five and one third innings.
Speedway action returns to Skyline Speedway at Sugar Grove Sunday evening with a 125 lap feature. Johnny McGinley leads the field in the point scramble with two seconds in features, while Squirt Johns and Jim Patrick are also entered. The program adds a second feature race expanded to 25 laps and includes another race. A Pony League score notes Erie 15 Corning 8 with Jamestown at Hornell, and postponed relief pitching changes the winner.
Minor League rosters for the 10 year old age group are announced with teams Braves Indians Dodgers and Yankees. Players listed must report at West Field Corry High School in one week at 6 15 PM for uniforms schedules and further instructions. Wellsville 4 Olean 2.
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