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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1965
Page
7
Readable fragments show a church and school schedule with prayer service times. Mentions of youth groups, choir leading, boy scouts, and a mid morning service appear alongside references to a local school chapel program and community fellowship events.
Opening day features Washington and Cincinnati hosting nine games in seven other cities plus Houston hosting the first official major league indoor game at the domed stadium. Yanks, Cards, and several clubs eye strong starts as weather and matchups shape the early season.
Arnold Palmer Jack Nicklaus and Gary Player shared a one stroke lead in the Masters after two rounds at Augusta chasing a $20 000 first prize from a $100 000 plus purse. Dan Sikes Tony Lema and others chased at lower scores as gusty winds and fast greens challenged the field.
Houston edged the Yankees 2 1 in 12 innings at the Astros dome in front of 47 876 as Nellie Fox pinch hit for the winning run Jim Wynn scored on Fox s hit. Hank Aaron homered for Milwaukee in Atlanta Braves 6 3 win over Detroit amid opening ceremonies with Mayor Ivan Allen Jr present.
Four milers from State College, Pennsylvania, cut 10.1 seconds off the four mile relay meet record at Mansfield Relays. The Pennsylvania squad won by time 18:28.4, surpassing 95 entrants in windy conditions. Dayton Chaminade held the old mark. Cleveland finished second.
Weeks led the Riflemen with 296 points in prone sitting and kneeling while posting 96 offhand. Lawrence Park defeated the Red and Gui Club 1455 to 1453 on the local range as Zamborik led visitors with 294. Heights, Lakewood, Cleveland John Marshall and Cleveland Rhodes also featured in the multi-team meet with 1,800 shooters from 180 schools competing in 17 events.
Randy Matson of Texas A&M set a 67 feet 114 inch shot put and a 190 feet 7 inch discus in a single night. Observers hailed it as the greatest double in track history, with the shot surpassing Dallas Long's world record and the discus nearing the college mark.
Philadelphia 76ers overcame a late deficit to beat Boston Celtics 194 131 in overtime to even the Eastern Division finals at two games apiece. Wilt Chamberlain posted 34 points 34 rebounds as Hal Greer hit a buzzer beater near end of regulation. Jerry West scored 48 for the Lakers in a 114 112 Boston series.
Corry Area High School field hosted a meet as Union City could not use its field due to bad weather. Sheffield High, a two sport school this season, won 63 to 44 led by double winners Don Watts in the mile and half mile and John Buliez in the 220 yard dash and shot put.
Amboy defeated Dexter in a riflemen event at the Rod and Gun Club. Top scorer was Evans with 285 points, while Wade and Jim Shaver contributed notable scores for Amboy.
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