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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1956
Page
7
Confused sports page text shows scattered references to a farmhand game and pirates in a rough lineup. Names and teams are jumbled, with multiple incomplete phrases suggesting a chaotic OCR pass rather than a coherent event report.
A chaotic recap notes Redlegs beating the Braves 4 2 in a tense confrontation. The feature highlights key hits and pitching shifts, including Mikey Mantle’s multi hit night and strong bullpen work. Top NL contenders collide as margins shrink in the pennant chase.
An amateur event at a gun club drew competitors seeking 1000 ringnecks and a title race. The meet featured rifles and shotguns with participants from Humid town and nearby areas. The winner, named in local notes, edged rivals in a tense shootout, earning a regional crown.
Yesterday's Stars note Cincinnati Redlegs pitcher Robinson helped by White and Jaman as Cincinnati earned a 4-2 victory over Milwaukee. The Redlegs also benefited from two key defensive plays and a notable double by a batter to solidify the win.
St Louis University defeated Chase College at Waukesha in a pivotal 1908 football game that fueled national talk on gridiron violence and rule changes. The public uproar over dangerous formations led President Roosevelt to convene college presidents to discuss reforms while St Louis rolled to an undefeated 11–0–0 season and scored 407 points.
The Wellsville and Hornell teams begin the Pony League series with five inning play at Olean. Hornell faces Wellsville in a matchup marked by early action and regional standings of the league.
Warren Giles said a three way event could decide the tongue champion in a double elimination series.
The Pennsylvania Fish Commission reported favorable reaction from organized sportsmen to a proposed license hike from 4.60 to 5. The Pennsylvania Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs had not yet taken a stand. Officials indicated most opposition came from individuals opposed to the fee increase. The agency plans a 1957 General Assembly request to authorize the raise to fund a modern fisheries program including propagation, distribution, research, enforcement, and conservation education. Revenue would total about 3.5 million dollars yearly, doubling current funds.
Scores show behind in standings for both leagues with results from yesterday and upcoming schedules. Key games include Brooklyn, Philadelphia, Chicago, St Louis, New York, and Pittsburgh in NL action. Yankees, Red Sox, Cleveland, Detroit, Baltimore, and Washington in AL. schedule notes indicate limited games and some reschedulings.
The Corry junior team traveled to Union City for a late afternoon game. Young players like Bob Tinie and Harry Paulson showed defense and effort while Joe Loyd, Johnny Morris, and Tomey Bleck contributed solid gains. Paulson suffered a weeklong ankle injury. the team plans to inform local officials of upcoming schedule changes.
In Halifax Dick Howat defeated Teddy Davis by decision in a 190 pound bout in Hartford Gonth. In Miami Beach Bat Low bested Mic Diaz at 151 pounds in Toledo Ohio. In Portland Eddie Masden beat Julio Meceros at 198 pounds in Havana.
Mexican bantamweight champion Macias of Mexico City a 1-1 favorite faces Larry Bataan of the Philippines in a 10 round non title bout at the Hollywood Legion Stadium televised by ABC at 10 p.m. Macias carries a 9 fight win streak since a June 1955 loss to Billy Peacock. Bataan, 28, a former Far East bantamweight titlist, has defeated foes like Bush Hlord, Tanny Cam o, and Espinosa.
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