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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1956
Page
7
A noisy crowd of 15,000 plus fans watched a rare no hitter by Macilie. The Dodgers and Phillies battle for control of the pennant race as key pitchers delivered, with Magne and Teague shining. The article chronicles a standout performance and the surrounding chase for supremacy in the league.
Pitt defeats Notre Dame 13 to 7 at Lovelane Field as Olson scores a 23 yard TD and a 54 yard run, with Street adding the PAT. Notre Dame answers late via Paulson on a 7 yard reverse, but Pitt holds on as penalties and drives shape the game. Notre Dame had led last week in their prior meeting with Michigan.
In Teague last evening eight men topped 200 while four women scored 175 or better. Avalon Men's A League leaders include Root 294 Berry 214 Chase 204 plus Wotus 201 Marchitelli 208 Conn 201. Aero AA League features Bob Jackson 214 and Ray Mulvin 204. Barbara Temple scored 175 and 180. Howl-Alre Ladies B sees Mae Steinman 164 and Shirley Kinney 176. Avalon Ladies B lists Alameda Storer 183 and M Bulard leads VFW Ladies B at 177.
In a lively game, Lindy McDaniel pitched deep for the Cardinals and Willie Mays hit his 16th homer as Red Schoendienst and teammates provided power. The Yankees, led by Tom Sturdivant’s 16th win from a five-run rally, edged the Tigers, while the Red Sox beat Pedro Ramos in a seventh-inning burst. Colavito’s 21st homer highlighted the Indians’ win. Pungeron and others homered for Detroit in a late stretch.
Pittshurah Steelers expect full back Bill Chandnois to return for the season opener against Washington at Pittsburgh after recovering from a knee injury. Fullbacks Jack Shenr and Fran Rogel and tackle Dick Butler were sidelined, while coach Bear Bryant took charge after hospitalization for a kidney infection.
In Pittsburgh, 29 year old Baker trains to trim to 210 pounds for a 12 round outdoor bout with Hurricane Jackson from Far Rockaway. Jackson, 27-6-1 with 12 knockouts, won their first meeting in New York last February. Baker, 45-6-1 with 19 knockouts, holds a 16 pound advantage at about 210 pounds versus Jackson around 194. The bout airs 9 p.m. EST on ABG TV and radio, with Forbes Field blackout in the city. rain could push to tomorrow.
The Pittsburgh Pirates gear up for a three game set with the Brooklyn Dodgers in New York as the NL race tightens. Manager Bobby Bragan seeks momentum after a series split in Pittsburgh and a 16 hit attack by Brooklyn batters against Pirates pitching led by Red Schoendienst Wes Westrum Willie Mays and Bill White.
National League standings show Milwaukee at 91 60 and Brooklyn at 60 40 with several teams close. Today’s schedule lists Philadelphia at Brooklyn and St Louis at Chicago as the only games. Yesterday’s results include Milwaukee 7 Cincinnati 1 and New York 10 Pittsburgh 0. Brooklyn 5 Philadelphia 0. St Louis 6 Chicago 2. Tomorrow’s slate has no games scheduled.
Sal Maglie pitched a near no hitter for a 5-0 Dodgers win over Philadelphia as Rocky Colavito belted a key homer in the 20th inning. The game kept Los Angeles within three games of first place in the stretch run. Schoendienst joined the chase for 2000 career hits with three singles, while Wynn and Purkey split decisions in other matchups.
Penn State Athletic Director Ernest McCoy says a formal independent Eastern conference for football seems unlikely due to scheduling hurdles and uniform eligibility rules. He defends the Eastern brand, urges support against claims Eastern football is failing, and notes Pitt Syracuse Army Navy as possible members in a tougher arrangement.
Pitt hopes Nick is ready after a 14-13 win over West Virginia as Syracuse ranks seventh. Michelosen promises a diversified attack and a tough, strategic game at home this Saturday.
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