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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1953
Page
7
A terse item notes a joint order issued after an event in southern Amstet. The report underscores procedural steps and potential implications for local governance without detailed background. Citizens are urged to consult official notices for exact terms and deadlines.
After a summer layoff boxing fans can watch two telecasted fights this week from Madison Square Garden New York City Tomorrow features Randy Sandy vs Ernie Durando a 10 round middleweight bout in St Louis with strong odds and a close expected decision. Lulu Perez faces Davey Gallardo in a featherweight bout with Perez favored though the line may shift. The Phillies acquire Johnny Lindell from Pittsburgh hoping he aids a late season push for third place in the National League and possibly 1954. Lindell brings knuckleball and defensive skills plus potential as a hitter. Other notes include Navy bowling team star Bob Wharton in Japan, golf results from Venango County Amateur and Arcaro scheduled to ride at Cleveland’s Park, Williams homer at Cleveland Stadium, and pre-season football drills starting in Jamestown and surrounding districts.
Pitt coach Dog Dawson names five players as starters for the season opener with West Virginia on September 26. End Dick Dietrick tackles Lou Palatella Eldred Krasmer guard Ed Stowe and fullback Bobby Epps expected to start. Dawson discuss two way football limits and freshman team quality. International League scores listed follow.
Ted Williams belted a three run homer in the seventh as Boston beat Cleveland 6-4 at Municipal Stadium to halt a six game Cleveland win streak. Williams 7th homer in four weeks since Marine Corps leave helped Boston narrow the gap behind the Yankees. Other MLB results: Newsom earned his 200th AL win in Philadelphia 10-4 over Detroit. Dodgers beat Cardinals 6-3. Cincinnati swept Philadelphia 12-8 and 7-5. New York topped Chicago 13-4.
Roberto Campanella and the Dodgers beat the Cardinals 6-3 as Campanella drove in two more runs to reach 12 for the season. Benny Newsom of the Athletics threw his second complete game since 1827 and earned his 200th AL decision in a 10-4 win over Detroit.
National League results show New York 18 over Chicago 4 and Cincinnati 12 to 1 with Philadelphia B 5. Brooklyn defeated St. Louis 6 to 3. American League games list Washington 4 over St Louis, Boston against Cleveland 3, Detroit 9 over ?, and Philadelphia 7 20. Today only games include St Louis at Brooklyn, Chicago at New York, New York at Chicago, Boston at Cleveland, Philadelphia at Detroit.
Pitts returns to Princeton last evening and begins pre-season drills with candidates for the squad. The former Corry High standout will anchor a two-platoon system on defense and offense. Coach Caldwell projects another strong season as the Tigers aim for the Ivy League title with Navy slated for a mid October clash.
New York The Chicago Cubs announced they acquired the contract of star shortstop Gene Baker from their Los Angeles farm club. Baker becomes the first Nestoyer to play for the Cubs, following recent moves involving other players and farm system trades.
Brooklyn Dodgers pursue multiple batting honors led by Gil Ferrel? 39 percent? Jackie Robinson 329 and Roy Campanella 328 pace NL. Red Schoendienst leads NL with 340 with Monte Irvin 339 injured. In AL Mickey Vernon aims for second title at 329 with ERos? 28? home runs and 192 RBIs. Ernie? Mathews tops NL with 43 homers.
New York report says baseball commissioner Ford Frick and attorney J. Norman Lewis privately resolved misunderstandings after a press conference. Frick had declined a feud and both sides aim to address players' proposals. No details on the 12 major proposals were released. Brooklyn note recalls Walter Catter and a Surf Canal dig in a separate item.
Amerikan Stores Co plans to distribute the 40000 tickets via its M4 stores in Greater Philadelphia as part of a buying plan with Villines College. The scheme aims to fill the Villanova Georgia game at Philadelphia Municipal Stadium on September 19, hoping to attract 103000 seats for the event.
Associated Press reports colleges across the nation opened football practice as teams prepare for the season. The piece notes players and coaches adjusting to postwar conditions and mentions several universities preparing for spring and fall workouts amid league-wide drills and tactical planning.
Pat George Fazio of Pine Valley and Max Ry aus of Mount Clemens tied for the golf title at the Jeffersonville Golf Club event. Both fired 65 to threaten the course record as Besselink, an entry from Grossinger, posted a 68 and won $173. The field included Frank Wond Memorial Tour details and hints of final round workouts and schedule.
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