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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1953
Page
7
In a day packed with league previews many teams eye key games for position. Erie Tech, Corry, OM City and Meadville challenge rivals as title races tighten with two platoon debates and season stakes rising across the region.
Milwaukee reports the National Basketball Association approved a uniform scoring plan starting January 1, 1954. Referees will award points per round with the winner gaining ten points and the loser earning up to nine. Minnesota’s system inspired the change, and former NBA president George Barton noted debates on possible knockout outcomes.
The 1953 season sees 18 managers from April still in place with little chance of firings before the final week, while rumors swirl about Cleveland and Cincinnati shifts. Lemon earns his 20th win for the Phillies as Brooklyn and Chicago win in tight pennant races. Yankees, Indians, and Giants also post key results amid a tight AL and NL chase.
The men s B League kicks off tomorrow night with American League teams competing at the alleys. Notable clubs include Avro Supply Ajax Show Bachomney Soft Drinks Barstorff and Filey Esso Service Sawyer s Studio Staht s and TAGM Electric in the American lineup. National League entries include Ajax Offise Al s Clothes Shop Davis Insurance Gulf Service Johnson Brothers McInnes Steel Paul s Men s Wear and General Telephone. A late score shows Butte, Mont Glenn Fanagan 134 and St Paul 136, Freddie Herman ten hits in doubleheader totals reported.
The Ladies A Langue season begins at Bow-Aire as Raymond's and Brigham's Hindware lead early, Raymond's at Brigham's 8 0. Team scores show Make Shoppe 2 1, All-Way Electric 4, Plast Sewing Machine 4, with multiple player results listed. Mildred Fall tied for best individual with 189. Avalon Center hosts Ladies B League opening with Helen Shoppe and Rosshaghier's Bay among results.
Johnny Lyttner of Notre Dame is the top back in the 1959-60 season according to a AP poll of 84 sportswriters and broadcasters. Minnesota’s triple-threats receive the closest vote as All-America selections are announced.
National League results show Philadelphia 2 Chicago 4 Brooklyn 4, St Louis 9 New York 3 Glaciamatl 1 Milwaukee 5. American League Cleveland 1 New York v. Chicago 1 Boston 0. Tonight Brooklyn vs St Louis New York at Cincinnati Philadelphia at Chicago Pittsburgh at Milwaukee Chicago at Washington Boston at Philadelphia St Louis at New York Chicago night.
Anb Lemon of the Chevetaned Tadians earned his 200th save at the Senco in a 1-0 win. Duke Snider hit a home run as a pinch hitter in the ninth for the Dodgers. The Giants and Senators are also mentioned in a fragmented recap of baseball action.
The Beavers routed Waren in a non conference showing Sunday. Key players, including Haylie and Dawson, led the offense while the defense held firm. The team aims to build momentum for Friday’s clash with a stronger foe.
Coe and Ward meet in the National Amateur Golf Championship with two other former amateur champions among the field. Upsets loom as Stranahan exits early and challengers from Florida and New York press to the fore in a windy, cold day of match play.
The article previews a Chicago boxing showdown between Flanagan and Moody. Moody seeks a second win over a top opponent as fans expect a televised scrap and bankers hint at a title-hopeful clash while mentioning contemporaries and venue speculation.
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