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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1954
Page
7
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Cleveland holds a five four win over Philadelphia as Joe Coleman’s one hitter sinks the Yankees. The Indians edge closer to clinching the American League flag with a ten game magic number, while the Giants split a doubleheader and Milwaukee trails New York in the National League.
Corry Area High School, led by coach Lou Hanna, unveils an all new Beavers squad at Warren Memorial Field to face the Dragons in a highly anticipated season opener. The 17 game victory streak hangs in the balance as Warren’s veterans clash with Corry’s young lineup in a tossup matchup.
National League standings show New York leading with 65 72 and Brooklyn 57 82 near the top. Tonight Milwaukee at Brooklyn and Cincinnati at New York, plus Chicago at Philadelphia and St. Louis at Pittsburgh under night conditions. Yesterday New York won 7-0 while Chicago prevailed 5-3. Brooklyn beat St. Louis 10-1. American League shows Cleveland 100 49 with strong records, New York 83 49, Boston 53 0. Philadelphia and Baltimore standings listed with several night games on schedule. Yesterday results include Cleveland 5 Philadelphia 4 and Washington 3 Chicago 0.
Carmen Basilio is a 1 to 3 favorite to beat Carmine Fiore for a second time and stay alive in the welterweight title race. They meet for 19 rounds at Madison Square Garden starting 9 p.m. EST with NBC telecast coast to coast. Basilio from Canastola, N Y, is positioned for a title shot if he wins.
Joe Coleman of Baltimore allowed only one hit as the Orioles beat the New York Yankees 1-0. Enos Slattery delivered a late single to secure the win in the opener of a doubleheader. Hank Thompson of the New York Giants hit a homer with a man aboard and followed with a two out bunt in the ninth for a 7-8 Giants win over Chicago in the nightcap.
Milwaukee Braves visit Ebbets Field for the opening game of a crucial two game set with the Brooklyn Dodgers. Milwaukee seeks to extend a long winning streak while Brooklyn looks to sweep and close the gap behind New York in the standings. Manager Charley Grimm plans Lew Burdette to start for Milwaukee, while Walt Alston will counter with Billy Laws for Brooklyn.
Pat Tackles from Republic and Phil Marella of Merrittstown are named co-captains of the California State Teachers College football team for the coming season.
Rumors swirl around Chicago White Sox executive Richards sizing up options as Baltimore Orioles reportedly push for him as both general manager and field manager. A three year deal around $80,000 annually is mentioned, with negotiations ongoing and no final commitment.
Corry Area High hosts a Corry Warren pre game pep rally tonight at 7 30 on West South Street playground. The event features a dragon burn and group cheers followed by a business district snake dance to conclude. All students are urged to attend both rally and tomorrow’s game to show support.
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