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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1966
Page
8
Tony Oliva after elbow surgery at Mayo Clinic returns for Minnesota with a three run shot and four hits in ten at bats. He says finger grip improved though wary of further damage as Oliva helps beat Kansas City in opener. Detroit and California also win in AL action with Kaat and Monbouquette delivering for their teams.
Staub, in his fourth major league season, has two hits in the latest setback against Los Angeles as Houston nips the Dodgers 7-6. The piece recounts a St Louis baserunning incident and notes Staub’s reputation as a mystery to fans and managers. Rich Allen hit a three run homer as Philadelphia beat St. Louis 5-4 and Chicago defeated San Francisco 9-4 in other NL games.
Mosconi of Haddon Heights New Jersey leads in Burbank California pool action after chalking a decisive early win. The field includes players from Minersville Pennsylvania and other regional clubs as the event progresses.
The baseball standings show the American League led by Minnesota Detroit Baltimore and Boston with varying records. Thursday results include Detroit 35 New York 2 and Minnesota 4 Kansas City 0. Today California visits Minnesota and Washington hosts Detroit among other matchups. In the National League Pittsburgh Chicago Philadelphia Houston and others played or scheduled games with multiple results listed.
In El Paso AP report Bob Dobbs, acting for Earl Blaik during illness, led Army to a 35 0 win over Penn in 1954 for a 1 0 Army record. After 12 years he refused the head coach post, choosing to stay as Texas Western football coach at a Thursday press conference.
Bartlesville Oklahoma hosts the Senior Women's National AAU Swimming Championships as seven defending champions lead the field. Event director Ken Threadway predicts record performances across all 15 races. Pat Careylo Cathy Ferguson and Ithia Goyette each won two titles last year. Dobbs explains his loyalty to his Army coaching position and players.
Wisconsin Atty. Gen. Bronson LaFollette said the baseball appeal over the Braves dispute will go to the State Supreme Court for priority handling. Judge Elmer Roller ordered the National League to add a Milwaukee expansion team in 1967 if baseball does not comply by May 16, with the Braves returning to Milwaukee if no plan is offered. Warren Giles and William Bartholomay indicated immediate appeal, while Commissioner Eckerts criticized the ruling.
The Corry Country Club board met in April to discuss expanding from nine to 18 holes. President Ed Kaiser will contact the architect about the project aimed for the near future. The kitchen opens May 7 8 for sandwiches and dinners, with full hours beginning June 1. Chuck Williams said the bar will run weekends on a limited basis, then as before on April 30. The pro shop is stocked and open, and play is allowed on the course. The spring meeting is now set for May 22.
The Savings and Loan junior baseball team led by manager Jim Hammond schedules a 2 PM Sunday practice at Loveland Field weather permitting. Open to city or nearby youths aged 15 to 18, with 18 uniforms available and first workouts guiding selection under new Legion League rules allowing players who turn 19 after September 1. Hammond notes the field is near perfect after grading and dragging the infield.
The plea argues baseball may request State Supreme Court review. If Roller grants a four stay, the judge could set a bond to protect the state's interests during the appeal process.
Moose's Restaurant team defeated Ajax of Works in the finals three games to one to claim the City Volleyball League playoffs. Left to right are Ron Schrecengost Dave Amdrus Roger Andrus Roger Ottaway Chuck Moose Elchynakd. Journal Photo by Johnsto
Haenel led the two B leagues American and National to wrap up their season with strong scores. National players included Haenel 221 213 185 and Cooney 202 Trisket 201 Robinson 200. American scorers featured Slagle 256 201 Mc Eldowney 247 Shaw 223 Blatt 221 Armitage 218 Paver 216 203 and others.
Major Stars PITCHING Billy Monbou rguette of Detroit scattered six hits to lead the Tigers past the New York Yankees 5 2 and complete a sweep of the season's first doubleheader. BATTING Ty Cline of Chicago collected five hits, stole a base, scored two runs and drove in two in the Cubs 9 4 win over San Francisco.
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