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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1961
Page
7
Fragmented OCR text mentions Castro and Cuba with unclear references to defense, bombs, and possible air invasion. Mentions United States, ministers, and weeks of military activity around Havana, with scattered names and phrases.
The transplanted Minnesota Twins swept Baltimore in a Sunday doubleheader to seize the AL lead. Zoilo Versailles homered for a two run swing in the second game, helping Tito Francona's late homer seal the win. Don Mincher also homered as the Twins collected a pair of wins despite cold, snowy weather.
An all star United States basketball team heads to the Soviet Union for a tour. Coach Jimmy McLendon says the squad will play a running style to unsettle Russian clubs. The starting five will include Jerry Lucas of Ohio State, John Barnhill Ben Warley and Roger Taylor from McLendon's Cleveland team, with one spot open.
Louise Suggs claim her 52nd pro win and third Dallas Civitan Open, finishing 73 after a closing round that left her three strokes ahead of Betsy Rawlas. The Atlanta star has a long career ahead as she targets the Babe Zaharias Four Hole event in Beaumont.
The Chicago Black Hawks capture hockey’s premier prize by defeating the Detroit Red Wings in a dramatic best seven playoff series. After years of struggle the Hawks broke through to win the Stanley Cup, signaling a new era of supremacy in the league.
Jim Mong, a 12 year old Corry YMCA diver, placed sixth among 18 finalists at the state championships held at Gettysburg College. Corry’s Dave McMullin finished eighth in a meet including 40 associations, while teammate John Kelsey was sidelined by a hand injury. Eastern diver Jack Crowther won the prep division and Tom Gilbert claimed the senior title as Western entries claimed top five spots in the prep division.
Two local women teams posted wins yesterday at VW Innes. Corry Savings and Loan beat Chirk's Beauty Shop 2288 to 2277, while Evans ladies defeated Consumers 2199 to 1960. Nancy Corrie led with 156 average, scoring 146 174 and 149. Marlo Wotus posted a 153 norm with 147 134 and 179. Mrs. Wotus had 170 for CSL. Corty won game one by 65 but dropped the second by 7. Evans took all three games to win by 230 pins. Marion Bulard led with 140 212 150, 167 average, best of day. Bulard's 212 was the only double century.
East Greenville players Abel and Landis surged to first in the Clite A doubles of the Pennsylvania Tenpin Bowling Tournament with a 1369 total. Champersburg pair Bard and Bard fell from top with 1317, while Delage of Brie sits third at 1295.
Avalon Jr League concludes season with a doubles event at Avalon Center. Barb McKee and Becky Morrison win for the girls with a 640 team score. Barb also shot the high game for the girls with 109. Miller and Jerome teamed for the boys trophy with a 629 total.
American League tallies show Minnesota at Cleveland and Detroit versus New York with Boston and Kansas City. Monday results include Cleveland 3 Washington 2 and Minnesota 10 Baltimore 5, plus rain delays in Los Angeles Boston and Kansas City New York games. National League lists San Francisco Cincinnati St Louis Pittsburgh etc with Monday St Louis at Los Angeles and Sunday St Louis 5 Cincinnati 2.
Praik Messin anchored Bowl-Aire Suis Mikel Doubles League with 241 208 196 for a 607 and Sophie Doughs Mary Helene Williams led the mixed doubles with 224 and 190 scores as Chuck Williams and Walt Gremagiatne posted 202 in the MD loop. Sunday junior doubles at Avalon Center continued a doubles tour with standings listed elsewhere.
A pro wrestling card at Erie Arena on Payne Avenue features Big Daddy Lipscomb appearing with opponents including Doc Gatlin and Duke Keomika. Billy Lyons faces Dick Beyer while Baltimore Cart gridder Mike Valentio is listed for an opposing bout as Swiderski and Polish star Frank Wildly mingle with Ramon Dez in matches.
San Francisco moved atop the National League after a 6-2 win over Philadelphia aided by a late bullpen save from Billy O’Dell. Giants hitters, led by Jones with two doubles, built a 3-run first inning as Roberta Roberts suffered. Dodgers beat Pittsburgh to stay a half game back, while Cincinnati edged St Louis as Kilduff starred for the Reds.
A juicy $418.50 melon prize will be split among winners of the recent men’s city bowling tournament at Bowl-Aire. The four-day handicap event included 50 bowlers across singles doubles team and all-events. Ajax Pumps team won the team division with 2065 total and $42. Legion was runner-up. doubles champions John Falcone and Larry Eckman took the largest single share. Harold Morton won the singles with 211, and Kip Anderson and Chuck Williams earned fourth in singles. Payments pending final verification.
In Bad Ville Pennsylvania the State Eagles Bowling Tournament crowned new leaders across four events. Meadville’s Paul DeVillars and Dave Burke lead actual and handicap doubles with 1202 and 1388 respectively. Punxsutawney’s Mike Catanzarito tops all events at 1710 and Meadville Crum No 3 posts 2634 in team. A separate note mentions Dick Tiger stopping Spider Webb in New York and Chicago.
Alyn ABs-willi burgh third baseman Don Bonk was fined $60 after a beer with Umpire Ken Burkhart in San Francisco last Thursday. Honk was notified by a wire from NL President Warren Chiles. The dispute began when Honk was called out on strikes and flared again after Burkhart ruled Gilliam safe on a close play.
Mike Souchak, a 33 year old former Duke football end, shot 70 88 09 to win the Greater Greensboro Open at Sedgefield Country Club. He finished seven strokes ahead of runner up Sam Snead, earning $3,200 plus his first win in nearly a year on the professional tour.
Bob Allison belts two homers and drives in seven runs in Minnesota's 10-5 first game victory over the Yankees. Sam Jones ties a pitching record against the Phillies in a 5-2 win, aided by two doubles before a rough ninth inning.
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