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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1952
Page
7
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The Pirates fell 2-1 to the Reds, dropping their 32nd defeat as aging veteran pitchers contended. Bucs suffer another loss while Giants, Cubs, and Tigers win in a crowded NL and AL slate with few other results detailed.
Corry Country Club plans two big events this weekend with Lite Magazine and the Professional Golfers Association promoting National Golf Day. Memorial Day is expected to draw the largest field as 30 to 40 entrants compete using established handicaps and noting Ben Hogan medals for winners.
Jamestown Pilcher Row Sshuett shut out Batavia 3 to 0 to keep a first place bid in the Class D Pony League. The Dodgers beat Wellsville 7 to 3 in a 22 tilt game with just two extras. Rain postponed the Hamilton at Batavia game.
Indianapolis crowd debates whether Wallard’s 105.1 mph record can be surpassed in tomorrow’s Memorial Day 500 mile race. Veteran drivers claim Wallard’s 126244 mph average may stand, while this year’s 33 car field shows slower qualifying speed amid weather and wrecks.
Aero Supply edged Rogers Steel 7 6 in a Teen League game with Tony Sprovers Connie French and Leo Proilfer starting for Aero. Dave Way relieved, and Denny Hyer pitched as Aero built a lead with runs in the first third and fourth innings. Amy of the losing side went 2 for 4 with two singles while Bill Kinney drove in three runs for Bankers. Tonight Ajax team debuts against Rogers Steel at 6 15.
In New York, Tim Hearn and the Giants defeated Hreallyn 6-2 to complete a three game series sweep. Stars Ren Mueller Garis Flthomer and two doubles contributed as the team rebounded from a knockout the night before.
Yesterday Detroit beat Cleveland 6 to 3 and St Louis defeated Chicago 3 to 1. Today Cleveland visits Detroit while Washington travels to Boston and Philadelphia visits New York. In the National League Cincinnati won 5 to 2 over Pittsburgh and New York 6 to Brooklyn 2, Chicago 7 over St Louis 2. Standings show New York leading. league schedules list several games for July and matchups including New York at Philadelphia and Boston at Brooklyn.
Brooklyn buzzed with Leo Durocher praising Willie Mays on the Giants bench as he nears stardom. Durocher, calling Mays the greatest young ball player he has seen, compared him to Joe DiMaggio and listed five essentials for greatness. Mays played his final game yesterday before entering the armed forces, with teammates and observers noting his arm speed and outfield prowess.
Two Little League games scheduled at Mead Park Hes Kame on Memorial Day with Moose making debut against Elis in the opener and VEW facing Gerry Jamestown in the nightcap. Moose hold a 1 0 start, Biks at 1 0, Vets winless after opening loss. backstop erected and bleachers in place for anticipated crowds.
Lutherans surged with a nine run first five innings then an eight run parade to beat the Methodists 17 to 10 at Mead Park. Methodists plated five in the fifth, one in the sixth and four in the seventh, while three pitchers split duties for the Lutheran victory.
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