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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1961
Page
7
Abstracted from a damaged OCR snippet, this notice lists scattered items such as supply references, electric and metal mentions, party and meal terms, and several phone-like numbers. It reads as a jumbled collection of classifieds with unclear owners, places, or dates.
Opening day for baseball’s first 10 team major league season unfolds in Washington with the Senators and White Sox sharing the spotlight and President Kennedy slated to throw the first ball Weather could force postponement to Tuesday as the National and American leagues debut their expanded lineups The Associated Press outlines expected matchups and probable pitchers for Tuesday and notes new managers taking the helm across the leagues.
In Erie Pennsylvania over the weekend the Slovak Madorat Bowling Tournament saw the John Zolm Boosters place a close second with a 3071 total, just behind the Blue Ribot Stir of Erin at 3079. Top teams from singles and doubles held their positions through May 2 as entrants from 89 clubs across Ohio New York West Virginia Michigan and Tennessee competed for honors.
Penn State dominated the NCAA gymnastics finals scoring 884 percent points to win a third consecutive crown. Greg Weils led Nittany Lions with thirds and tops across multiple events while Southern Illinois, Southern California, and Michigan trailed in the team standings. Eddie Machen vs Mike DeJohn headlines a 10-round heavyweight bout at the Cow Palace in San Francisco with Machen aiming for a championship shot.
Washington's expansion Senators, a mix of rookies and veteran castoffs, open the baseball season as American League exhibition champions. The team posted a 1510 pre season record despite a 6 0 loss to Boston in a shortened five inning game. Pirates lead NL standings after final prep, while Minnesota beat Baltimore and San Francisco defeated Cleveland. Weather canceled several games including New York St Louis Cincinnati Milwaukee and Chicago series.
Boston, one win from the title, boasts its best team ever with rookie Tom Sanders adding 22 points in a 119 194 playoff victory over St Louis. Cousy credits Sanders and bench depth as key factors in the 3 1 series lead, while Petitt top-scored for St Louis with 40. The Celtics aim for a fifth title in six years.
Augusta Ga AP Palmer and Gary Player prepare for a revised Masters final round after Sunday rain flooded the course. Player leads by four strokes at 26 while Palmer sits two under and presses for the title as 10 players have finished 72 holes.
Lightweight contender Davey Moore, fresh from a one round win over Danny Valdez, eyes a title shot against Joe Brown. Moore, from Springfield Ohio, stopped Valdez in 2 minutes 48 seconds, as Valdez topped the American list in the division’s top ranks. Managers Kelphuit and Moore see Brown avoiding risk but would back a match here or in Holston Texas for the best payouts.
Bernie Ross clinched the VFW singles title at the annual handicap bowling tournament held Saturday night at VW Lanes on West Washington Street. Scores included 207 168 201 148 for a 44 handicap, with second place hotly contested by Dawn Davida and John Chillock as Davids totaled 190 188 158 12 handicap.
Veteran hip Anderson led a 607 series with a 246 high game as Lenny Migliaccio and Frank Mersina helped Avalon junior teams close the regular season with strong scores. Individual trophies went to Beverly Grinder Don Mackenzie Mary Houser and Tom Mikfors for top games and averages. Doubles tourney set for next Saturday wrapped season with awards to Hiailar league players. banquet planned at VFW Club in May.
Warren Pennsylvania bowler Myer Palardo placed third in regular singles at the ABC tournament with a 196 278 915 series. Lyle Spooner of St. Cloud Minnesota dominated the Angles yet fell short after a 726 on March 24. Palardo opened his middle game with six straight strikes and closed with a spare and solid finish.
Mary Hnatyszyn-887 and Roxie Bradford top the high individual series totals, with Barbara Gibas at 560 and Roxle Bradford, Marion Bulard, and Joan Beardsley posting strong scores. The meet highlights include notable performances from these athletes across IGM INDIVIDUAL GAN events.
Pirates hold workout at Candlestick Park ahead of season opener against the Giants. Manager Danny Murtenek taps righthander Bob Friend for the start. Spring training sees good pitching from Philadelphias 18-12 last season. Exhibition record ends 18-11 with a 4-2 loss to Philadelphia at Denver as Callison homers for Phils and Burgess adds two hits for Pirates.
The VFW All Star bowlers defeated Meerhoff team by 44 pins in a VFW afternoon match. Four bowlers topped 600 in the second game of the best of three series. Bill Hammond led winners with 619 on 188 207 224, while Bob Morton rolled 275 then 617 across 224 200 192. Meerhoff’s Lafé Dovulaa had top loser 240, as rubber match eyed for Sunday April 24 at VEW Post 264.
Hare Creek Beagle Club meets Wednesday at 7 20 PM at the YMCA to review bylaws proposed by the bylaws committee and discuss plans for the Route 77 beagle training grounds between Corry and Spartansburg. The club notes a recent change from Aden Bottling Company on West South Street.
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