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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1962
Page
7
Cincinnati and Milwaukee snapped rough patches as Frank Robinson and Henry Aaron fueled big wins for the Reds and Braves. The Dodgers, Pirates, and Mets also faced rain delays, with Boston's Don Schwall shrugging off a jinx as the Angels claimed sole early lead after the first week.
The State Fish Commission reports a strong opening to trout season despite rain snow and cold. Turnouts were heaviest in southeastern Pennsylvania with 120 plus cars at Lion's Lake and Cowan's Gap Lake drawing crowds. officials note high waters and variable regional conditions. Estimates at this date place overall turnout near 300000, though no firm figures were set.
Chicago blasted the A s 83 as Kansas City, New York at Detro was postponed by cold weather and the Washington at Cleveland doubleheader was postponed because of snow. Rich Rollins drove all Twins runs with a three run homer in the ninth, hitting .533. Steve Bilko slugged two homers and Leon Wagner added one for the Angels as they moved within a half game atop the standings. Grba worked nine hits allowed but received four double plays in support. Schwall yielded three hits with eight strikeouts in seven innings but walked seven as control faltered.
Trophy trout 18 to 27 inches long drawn crowds in Corry Saturday night as a glass sided truck halted on East South Street en route to stocking areas. The truck was delayed past 6:30 due to a late departure from Bellefonte hatchery. The lunkers, 3 to 4 years old, were planted in streams after viewing.
Homestead High School defended its title by defeating Meadville 15-6 15-13 in the final of the double elimination PIAA tournament. Homestead had a bye then beat Souderton and runner up Peabody to claim the championship for District 7, with Meadville advancing from District 10.
Knoxville reports John Sines resigns after three seasons as University of Tennessee basketball coach. He notes a long coaching career since Purdue graduation in 1938 and expresses lack of job security. The article references a river area near Corry and Elgin where local signage appears.
Los Angeles holds a 3-2 lead after a 196 121 win as Elgin Baylor scores 61 to top Boston. Celtics coach Red Auerbach weighs using Bill Russell against Baylor as Boston faces elimination with no tomorrow in pursuit of a fourth straight crown.
Munhall High School capped a fourth straight state rifle championship at University Park scoring 1000. Nancy Wilson led six teammates with perfect 200s, as Manheim Township earned second with 998 and Slippery Rock third at the PIAA event.
Marie Lindstrom led the Mixed Doubles League with a 511 series at Bowl-Aire. Alan Benson topped Beaver League singles with a 616 series including handicap while John Schroter was runner-up. Bob Zalzneck claimed all-events with 1677 as Tom Bracken second at 1648 and Vicky Dyckes third with 1605.
Ray Bluth of St. Louis opened with a 300 and finished with 1051 total in four games to set an American Bowling Congress Masters final record in Des Moines. He added scores of 279 227 and 245 to defeat Pete Treybig of Houston while breaking previous marks set by Kawelies and Nickel.
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