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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1957
Page
7
A fragmented page outlines plans for a civic event involving key figures, including a social president and federal entities. The note hints at invitations, regional attendance, and funding considerations, mentioning a high level meeting and potential guest participation.
Haney’s pep talk sparks a 14-hit Braves attack to a 5-1 victory over Philadelphia, extending their NL lead to three games. Bob Buhl earned his eighth win in a row with a complete game, Del Rice hit his eighth homer, and Johnny Logan went 1 for 4 as Atlanta snapped a three-game skid. In Cincinnati, Brooklyn dropped a 3-2 ten-inning decision to the Reds as Joe Taylor drove in all three Reds runs with two homers and a bases-loaded walk.
In New York Charlie Cotton from Toledo and Garnet Hart of Philadelphia battled to a ten round draw. In Tijuana Auburn Copeland weighing 196 outpointed Roberto Garvin of Mexico City over ten rounds.
LA council clears way for Dodgers to shift NL franchise to coast as Harold C. McClellan says the offer, drafted to lure Walter O'Malley, is a major opportunity for both Dodgers and Los Angeles. Key hurdles remain: Dodgers acceptance and county approval of over two million dollars for Chavez Ravine road funds.
Associated Press reports Herb Flam of Beverly Hills California defeated Don Kierbow also of Beverly Hills 6 3 6 3 in the opening round of the Pacific Southwest tennis championship in Los Angeles.
Mary Perkins led Bowl Aire Men's A League with games of 0 and 237 and a 0u2 series. Top scorers included Ed Zewat sky, 20, Paul Hurlbut 204, Louw Jensen 206, Joe Jungfleisch 200, Bob Bracken 209, Ted Froehlich 202, Bill Hammond 200, and Tab Weeks 203. In VFW B League Sandburg topped with 205, Bob Owens 201, EL Pier 200. Standings show Bemis Service and Hahimond's Blue Bonnet competing with solid totals as matches concluded.
Coach John Michelosen led Pitt Panthers through two drills on a muddy field as they prepared for Saturday’s game with Oklahoma. Defensive patterns aimed at countering Oklahoma’s multiple offense were emphasized and guard Di Carr avoided a fracture after an ankle x ray, signaling readiness for the matchup. King Frederik of Denmark is 88 years old.
The Browns cut 230-pound Maurice Basett and others as teams trim to the 8 player limit through trades and releases. Pittsburgh’s Buddy Parker reshapes the Steelers, obtaining Earl Morrall from the 49ers while sending Marv Matussak and draft picks. San Francisco trades Mike Sandusky and Morrall, and Pittsburgh acquires Harland Carl and Aubrey Rowell from Chicago, with Rowell bought for cash. Also cut were quarterback Jack Scarbath and Browns center Frank Gatski, plus Paul Gamers and Thurlow Cooper among others.
A doctor told Bob Lemon his pitching arm should be okay by spring and he could pitcher baseball for four or five more years. Hank Greenberg, Indians GM, said the report came in a phone call to Lemon at his Long Beach home. The veteran right-hander, who turns 37 next Sunday, had bone chips found in his elbow after x rays last month and finished 6 31 with Indiana this year. Greenberg called Lemon elated, noting the pitcher feared his career might be over.
Today and tomorrow feature matchups across major markets. Detroit visits New York while Cleveland plays Washington and Chicago meets Baltimore with several late games. Kansas City travels to Boston as Philadelphia and New York mix with Milwaukee and Brooklyn on tonight's cards. Tomorrow highlights Detroit at New York Kansas City at Boston and Cleveland at Washington with night games.
Bob Buhl earned his eighth straight win in his second start back from shoulder trouble, defeating Phillips on eight hits for a 5-1 decision that halted Atlanta's three-game skid. Joe Taylor, for the Reds, drove in all three runs with two homers and a bases loaded walk in the 10th to beat the Dodgers 3-2.
Hart of Philadelphia and Charlie Cotton earned a dramatic 10 round draw at St Nicholas Arena. Teddy Brenner suggested October 28 for a return bout likely on show television with Vince Martinez a potential opponent from Paterson New Jersey and a $10000 guarantee. Cotton agreed to a separate match with Billy Lynch in Hartford on October 15 as part of a busy welterweight schedule.
In Atlantic City racing Tin Lassie with Singing Lance produced the largest daily double payoff of the meeting at 1620 20. Mare's Beau paid 8 20 to win the six furlong feature race.
Sui Sneed, despite miswritten text, captures the Dallas Open title with a tinder par 68 final round totaling 264 after 72 holes. He earns $4,000 first prize, extending his tour victories to six and leaving him hopeful for the National Open.
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