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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1959
Page
7
An unclear AP style fragment references a president, weather, and a sports club context. It mentions Lat ement Allen and a Marine-related note, with scattered references to a bridge, a race, and a team’s plate performance, but lacks coherent events or dates to form a specific concise summary.
The column foresees Franklin over Corry and Warren over Ol City. Meadville and Titusville are predicted to fall, Union City to lose to Lawrence Park, and Meadville hosts Erle Tech while Greenville hosts Titusville. Also Bradford over Erie East and St Marys over Ridgway with several minor picks.
Opening day for the 1959 World Series at Comiskey Park features the Chicago White Sox favored 11-10 over the Los Angeles Dodgers with Early Wynn pitching against Roger Craig. The forecast predicts cloudy, dry weather as NBC plans TV and radio coverage. The Sox seek their first title since 1917 while the Dodgers aim to spoil the bid after a strong finish.
The article notes Titusville's 7-6 win over Warren last Saturday removes a three way tie for the league crown. Corry would challenge Franklin Knights tomorrow and Beavers hope for upset wins to stay in title contention. The piece stresses Franklin must play flawless football to compete.
Sport Shorts recaps Meadville District 10 rankings with Franklin leading at 3-0 and Eric Prep second at 1-2. Corry Beavers drop from top ten and face Franklin in a potential upset. Knight Jayvees had a 12 game streak before a 6-6 tie with Meadville as Corry prepares to play Monday.
In Chicago the Los Angeles Dodgers display confidence despite being slight underdogs to the White Sox. Manager Walt Alston jokes about the odds while praising his team's hard work and determination to prove critics wrong. Also mentions last night’s boxing results in Charlotte and N. C.
The Chicago White Sox enter the World Series with strong pitching and defense but face uncertainty in the rotation with Barry Wyn and Don Gragg as likely starters. Manager Al Lopez weighs right hander Bob Shaw and lefty Billy Pierce as possible Game 2 options while confirming bullpen confidence with Gerry Staley. The team may rely on both Shaw and Donovan if needed, as injuries or form could force adjustments at the Los Angeles Coliseum.
Dick Tier, a bullish heavyweight champion, defeated Giardella in Chicago, ending Giardella’s three fight streak. The bout featured 0 knockdowns televised in 19 rounds with Tier earning his 25th win in 45 starts, two fighters weighing 180 and 192 pounds respectively.
Series notes recall 1906 win and the 11 game loss to the White Sox. Dodgers hold a 14 game lead in the previsit series and play their first title run since moving to Los Angeles two years ago. The schedule shifts to the National League park Sunday with rest days before games three four and possibly six and seven at Candlestick Park if needed.
Detroit AP reports Bill DeWitt received a three year contract as president of the Detroit Tigers and as owner of the Manhattan club interests. He will earn 50 000 dollars annually and may receive purchase stock. DeWitt succeeds Harvey Hansen whose resignation along with VP Chaves Gehringer was announced. Knorr had been president for six months in 1956 after a prior era under Walter Brigas and Spike Brigas Jr.
The Centennial Open begins at the Portland Golf Club with about 100 professionals led by PGA champion Bob Rosbury and U S Open victor Billy Casper. 27 amateurs join the 72 hole event as field conditions show soft fairways and greens. Charlie Congdon ofTacomin Washington top the pro amateur match at seven under par.
The Bears host Lawrence Park tomorrow night in Bre County B League action aiming to rebound from consecutive losses to Waterford Wesleyville and North East. Parkers bring star quarterback Sandy Dagfish and a veteran lineup as both teams seek a crucial win.
New York reports detail the Chicago White Sox betting plot with $47 000 discussed and $17 000 actually paid. Key figures include Arnold Rothstein Abs Attell Billy Maharg Bill Burns Eddie Cicotte Joe Jackson Chick Gandil Buck Weaver and Fidel Gutierrez amid World Series intrigue and bribery schemes.
The Soviet Union dominated the final leg to win the modern pentathlon title at Hershey Pennsylvania with 13 802 points. The United States placed third overall with 48 153 points as the Americans fell behind in the 4000 meter cross country segment.
The Conny Rod and Gun Club announces Skeed Field opening in Columbus. The event begins Sunday morning at 10 o’clock.
Weather Bureau forecast notes cloudy skies and cool, with north to northeast winds about 10 mph. Temperature near the Uo degree milk region, with a 1 p.m. EST update.
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