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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1950
Page
7
A partial OCR fragment describes a street area with vague references to a Cony, a street address on 816 and entries that read like property or sale notes. Details are unclear, but it mentions Floyd, Cann, and BBETT with a 5-15-tf date marker and muttered phrases about a sale or inquiry.
Weather permitting, the annual grade school track meet will be held Monday afternoon at Loveland Field at 8 o clock. If rain delays, it will be rescheduled for Wednesday at the same time. Classes A B and C divide by grade and school, with 41 points in A and B events and 2 in C. Qualified boys from Concord Washington and Junior Elementary Schools compete in sprints throws and relays for class and individual titles.
The Middle Atlantic League saw top teams stumble as New Castle lost 11-10 to Vanderers after Herman Kiehl’s three run homer in the eighth. Miagna Falls snapped an 0-8 stretch with a 5-3 win, reaching 8-8 for the year. Youngstown exploded for 17-6 over Oil City, with most runs in the late innings as Johnstown’s game was rained out.
The Gary High baseball team saw its five game winning streak end at Loveland Field as Straig Vincent hurled a brilliant duel with Erie ace Neil Zimmerman. Zimmerman fanned 17 while Dimmick allowed seven safeties and 10 strikeouts. Corry scored 14-1 in the game as Strong Vincent travels to Tintotile next for a rematch with Warren County.
Frank Stranahan of Toledo and Dice Chapman of Pinehurst advanced to the British Amateur final after a grueling 36 hole match at St Andrews. The field opened Monday with 24 entrants including Willie Turnesa of Elmsford, New York, who faded by midway. Stranahan defeated Cyril To rey in the semi while Chapman outlasted Jim Mo ise in the other semi to set the final showdown.
Batavia Clippers win 6 to 4 over Jamestown Falcons as Pony League action sees Glenn Oilers remain atop standings despite a 6 5 loss to Hamilton Cardinals. Other results include Lockport Reds 11 10 over Hor nell Dodgers in 11 innings and Wellsville Senators 7 1 over Bradford Phillies.
Corridon named manager for Chicago White Sox. Philadelphia Athletics promote Jimmy Dykes to assistant manager and Mickey Cochrane to general manager. Connie Mack remains president as Earle Mack becomes player scout. Yankees and Dodgers continue strong pace despite changes. Newhouser wins with strong relief. Stengel directs A’s late rally as Sox and A’s stumble. Phillies beat the Giants as Smalley drives in key runs.
Yesterday results show New York 4 Philadelphia 9, Cleveland 2 Chicago 1, Detroit 11 St Louis 2. Today Cleveland at Chicago, New York at Philadelphia, Boston at Washington, Detroit at St Louis. National League listings include Pittsburgh 0 Cincinnati 4, St Louis 2 Brooklyn 1, Philadelphia 2 New York 2, and Boston at Philadelphia.
Yesterday's stars include Hoy as Smiggiey and Cubs win 4-0 in a bases traded game. Robin Roberts earns sixth win for the Phillies after fanning one to beat the Giants 3-2. A separate civil suit in Binghamton seeks $500 in behalf of a youth accusing Bud Hassett of slapping a man at a 1948 Eastern League game at Jolion Field Johnson City.
Hydetown hosts a season opener Sunday at 2 30 p m with a mostly youth lineup led by manager Angela Frisina The squad features Fred Schwab Art Pius Joe Saracki YaH Jackson Lai Douglas John Randinelli and others with pitching duties assigned to Len Hixson Felix Matuszowski and Bil Harmon Union City visit highlighted by a holiday showdown with the Erie County League Legion team A community fund drive boosted by merchants and the Quarry Tavern Drivers Association supported the effort ENGLE NAMES ASSISTANT PROVIDEANCE May 2 Penn State will have backfield coach J Paterna as part of the Fall staff continuing a Brown eleven link from last season
The announcement lists two golf tournaments over a holiday weekend. One is a blind bogey event with handicap play and special pros awarded. Tuesday Memorial Day features a wave tournament with team placements and prizes for top scores. The schedule, prizes, and social plans are disclosed by Rasselay Trew, chairman of the committee, noting the season’s start midmonth and a television segment to cover the events.
The City Softball League starts Monday evening at 6 29 o clock at Aero Field with Brigham's Hardware facing Ajax. Other clubs Marty’s Raymond's Stahl's DeWelors East End join a five week schedule through June 16. First round May 28 features Brigham's vs Ajax Marty’s vs Stahl's Raymond's vs East End.
Rochester defeated Montreal 19 to 3 while Baltimore beat Jersey City 5 to 4 and Buffalo prevailed 9 to 8 over Toronto. The note lists only the results and that no further games are scheduled.
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