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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1959
Page
7
The Indians drop to within one game of first as Early Wynn defeats Cleveland for the fifth time this season. Chicago White Sox ace Wynn (7-3) again tops the Indians, who have lost seven of his last eight decisions after a 5-1 setback. Baltimore stayed in the hunt after Camilo Pascual blanked Baltimore, and Detroit’s KO spoiled by rain.
Milwaukee star Warren Spahn moved within one victory of Carl Hubbell as the Braves beat the Pirates 4-3 to maintain a three game lead. Spahn allowed five first inning hits but shutout threat ended when Johnny Logan mishandled a ball, ending the bid with two out in the ninth.
The field for Saturday’s 500 mile race aims for a razor close finish with pit work deciding the winner. Pneumatic jacks reduce stop time on five cars while crews load air tanks for rapid lifts as drivers Rathmann, Sachs, Bryan, Ward, Thomson and others prepare on the front row.
The Pittsburgh Steelers traded defensive back Richie McCabe to the Washington Redskins for fullback Bill Hicks. McCabe, a former Pitt halfback, spent three seasons with the Steelers.
Harrisburg AP reports Governor Lawrence paused official duties to honor Pirates pitcher Harvey Haddix for his 12 inning near perfect game against the Milwaukee Braves. The former Pittsburgh mayor sent a telegram praising the performance as thrilling and masterful, to be remembered long after the game's result.
Logan delivered three singles and drove in two runs to raise his batting average to 343, as two more runs came with McMahon on the mound. He had two putouts and six assists, though a costly error marred the Held and at bat.
Union City erupted from a 6 1 deficit after four innings to beat Corry Jamestown 7 6 in City League softball. Ron Hopson earned the win as Union City took advantage of two errors and walks in the fifth and sixth, capping the rally with a walk and miscues in the seventh. C J’s Jackson took the loss despite a 4 1 showing at the plate and six runs scoring on costly errors.
American League standings show Cleveland 24 14 and Chicago 24 16 leading their divisions with Milwaukee 25 14 atop the National League. Tonight's games include Kansas City at Cleveland and Detroit at Chicago as well as Baltimore at New York and Boston at Washington. In the NL, Milwaukee hosts Pittsburgh while St Louis visits San Francisco and Chicago plays Los Angeles. Last night’s boxing card saw Jesse Bowdry decision Tony Anthony in Chicago. Reds slugged two homers and drove in three in a 10-4 win over Philadelphia.
Camilo Pascual of the Senators held the Orioles to no hits through six innings and earned his first two hit shutout in a 6-0 victory. Frank Robinson provided key hitting for Washington in the game.
MeMOrL Day games announced for Mead Park Meade Bracken Field Corry Little League schedule features Bills vs Moose at 2:00 and Corry Jamestown versus winless VFW at 4:00 Moose had forfeited last night over VFW giving Pred Abi a better grip on second place at 3-1.
Jesse Bowdry of St. Los vaulted into top light heavyweight contention by decisioning Tony Anthony, the former No. 1 contender, in a brutal ten round televised bout at Chicago Stadium. Bowdry dominated the action, elevating his profile and boosting his standing in the division.
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