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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1953
Page
7
Two men were reported to have been captured or restrained on Town Day following a shooting near Mack Street. The events center around an incident resulting in an imshot wound, with authorities pursuing answers and potential warrants.
Meadville travels to Franklin Friday and Warren hosts Oil City Saturday as Two Section II standings loom. Franklin can seize first place by beating Warren while Mendvilly eyes a victory over Erie Tech. Corry and Oil City battle Franklin for top in the league as Beavers meet Midcreek and Oilers face Greenville. Baseball notes include a Indians White Sox showdown and World Series telecast plans. Joe Conellia stars for Cincinnati in a 7 yard TD run and Detroit Tigers set a double play record while Larry Doby ties AL strikeout mark. Cory Erie Tech Oli City highlight Class A District 19 pursuits with perfect records remaining for Cory Oli City and Erie Tech.
Pro Johnny Bulla of Westmoreland Country Club edge pro Alton Lyons to win the Cambridge Springs Open by two strokes after rounds of 66 67 133 at Riverside Golf Club. Cadet amateurs Dick Pettersson and others tied for third. Pettersson, Shoemaker, Pavella, and Beley posted strong scores. Also notes boxing results from Brooklyn with Zilueta outpointing De Marco. unrelated sea creature remark ends the page.
With six days remaining in the baseball season, five standings in each league remain unresolved. The Dodgers and Yankees look secure in pennants, Milwaukee, Pittsburgh, Boston, and Washington hold final spots, while Cleveland, Philadelphia, St. Louis, and Chicago chase crucial positions amid limited games left. Harvey Haddix earned his 18th win as St Louis beat Chicago 4-0, with Haddix also contributing a triple. Rain washed out New York Yankees at Boston.
Steve Van Buren one of football’s greats is retired for 1953 as Eagles GM Vince McNally announces. Knee injury from 1952 scrimmage has kept him inactive all last season. club places him on reserve but on payroll in PR role. McNally expects a 1954 comeback.
In New York, Vernon leads the American League with a .349 average and 61 RBIs as the season nears its end, while Furillo of the Dodgers tops the National League in batting. The race features Duke Snider, Don Mueller, Red Schoendienst, Monte Irvin and Billy Goodman among the leaders, with power noted from Eddie Mathews and Roy Campanella. Pitching leaders Erskine and Lopat pace the era’s mound arms as the World Series looms.
Blue Bonnet and Niederriter's blanked Bemis Service as they battled for first in the Men's A League. Standings show Blue Bonnet 8 0 Niederriter's B 0 Mine Builders 7 1 Jensen's Auto Service 3 5 Cory Novelty 2 6. Results list Niederriter's 008 835 925 Bemis Service 738 108 902, Blue Bonnet 926 902 881, Corry Novelty 758 848 820, Jensen's Auto Service 638 48 834, Thompson Maple Products 805 411 843, Mine Builders 513 856 911. The Monet Dairy Keglers widened their lead in the VFW Men's B League with a sweep over Martin's Motor Sales while Lenton Mig. Co. lost to Stahl's Jewelers. In the Moose League Wisdom Monsehaven and Purity swept, with Mooseheart, Moosehaven, Ald, Progress, and related teams posting multiple scores.
Yesterday's Stars highlight Harvey Haddix of the St. Louis Cardinals pitching five innings? No, Haddix pitched a complete game shutout allowing four hits in a 4-0 victory over Chicago. Enos Slaughter drove in the first run for the Cardinals in the win.
National League Saint Louis defeated Chicago 4 to 0 in the lone game yesterday. Tonight’s slated games include Milwaukee at St. Louis and Olivo at Cincinnati. Other night matches feature Philadelphia at Brooklyn and New York at Philadelphia, St. Louis at Detroit, and Cleveland at Chicago.
The Rexwar Mony Senne of the Comy Rod and Gun Club will hold an evening session at 7:00 pm in the club rooms on East Washington Street, Toppley. A report on the recent Field Day, discussion of a November turkey shoot, and committee appointments including nominating officers are expected.
Corry High School jayvee football beat Titusville 2-0 as a safety in the fourth quarter provided the margin. Burkhart starred on the ground for Corry as the reserves dominated the field and controlled the game throughout leaving Titusville unable to capitalize.
International League recap notes Mayotts Buffalo Gs and Montreal trading leads as Montreal edges ahead 5 to 12 in a tense stretch. The report highlights Montreal's late drive to seize momentum and the ongoing best of series dynamic with Ba in key scoring role.
New York report says the Steelers asked waivers on four players and acquired two, following an 0-8 loss to the Rams. Coach Joe Bach fielded veteran quarterback Murray and several rookies. Linebacker Radosevich and guard Robinson from Pittsburgh, end Smith from Tennessee, were waived. Flanigan and Mayer bought from other teams. Tark Sy and Pete Lartyeo placed on 30 day reserve list due to injuries.
Ralph Dupas of New Orleans faces Johnin Gonsalves of Oakland in a 138 pound bout on an event card from New Orleans. The terse OCR fragment notes a matchup between two fighters, highlighting hometowns and weights.
Pete Russell Jr. hammered out and 49 arrived to show Lie way in league bowling last evening while George Ottaway topped with a 287 save. Other notable scores include Lloyd Lines 210, Leon Root 202, John Gesch 208, Bob Morton 202, Paul Murray 246, John Mineo 204, George Bisbee 202, Danny Dykes 202, Don Moloney 201, Paul Hurlbut 209 and 201, Chuck Williams 208, Phil Sample 200, Erwin Mountain 202, Ed Dunk 29, Chuck Harden 214, Walt Fovelud 203, Abe Hola Jackson 210.
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